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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 16,978 / 1,732,088
2. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru! – 10,254 / 970,536
3. [NSW] Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island – 10,244 / 113,771
4. [PS5] Persona 3 Reload – 9,686 / 86,054
5. [PS5] Granblue Fantasy Relink – 8,448 / 57,202
6. [PS4] Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – 8,054 / 101,691
7. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 7,669 / 5,703,258
8. [PS5] Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – 7,415 / 283,089
9. [PS5] Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – 7,164 / 125,492
10. [PS4] Persona 3 Reload – 6,811 / 46,835

Kirby McDonald's toys

Just announced for Japan is a new collaboration between Nintendo and McDonald’s for Kirby toys with Happy Meals.

Eight different toys are planned that, naturally, are all about Kirby himself. Different poses will be available including the Cone Mouth. We’ll also mention that one toy is for Waddle Dee. Also, these are actually more like plushies – they aren’t plastic.

PlateUp launch trailer

To promote the release of PlateUp! on consoles, Yogscast Games has shared a launch trailer. Switch received the co-op cooking game this week.

Here’s an official overview with more information:

Nyaaaanvy

Publisher Phoenixx and developer Team DigitalMind today confirmed Nyaaaanvy for Switch, which is just a few days away. The game is due out on February 22, 2024.

Nyaaaanvy, is a physics-based 3D catplatform fighter starring fluffy feline fighters. Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

Xbox Switch games

Speculation has run rampant as of late about multiple Xbox titles coming to Switch. That has now proven true – sort of.

Xbox dropped a new podcast today vaguely going over its plans for the future. It’s now confirmed that four of its games will be released on other platforms, which should include Switch (and PlayStation). What are those titles, you ask? Right now it’s a bit of a mystery. Xbox’s Phil Spencer said that they’re not sharing the names, but speculation points to Hi-Fi Rush (already heavily rumored), Sea of Thieves, Grounded, and Pentiment as the ones making the jump.


Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Mr. Krabs moveset

Tying in with the start of DLC for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, a new spotlight trailer has come online featuring Mr. Krabs and his moveset.

While he takes damage and hits opponents, money will be thrown around – which is true to the character’s nature. Collecting more money increases his speed and special attacks will be buffed. When the money meter is full, Mr. Krabs can perform a powerful finisher with his down special. Note that if he gets knocked out, the meter will be reset. As you can tell, much of his moveset revolves around money.

Sonic Superstars Shadow costume

January 31: As a little bonus for fans, SEGA has announced that a Shadow costume will be made available in Sonic Superstars. This will be going live on February 15, 2024.

The costume can be equipped when playing in Story Mode. SEGA should be distributing it via a free update upon release.

Outward: Definitive Edition release date

Following its announcement a few days ago, we now have a release date for Outward: Definitive Edition. Look for it on March 28, 2024.

Outward: Definitive Edition is an open-world fantasy role-playing game developed by Nine Dots Studio. For those that need a refresher, read the following overview:

Bitmap Bureau Collection physical

Numskull Games today unveiled the Bitmap Bureau Collection, which will bundle three games together. Final Vendetta, Battle Axe, and Xeno Crisis will be available for Switch on a single cartridge.

Numskull Games is also readying a special edition that will include extra goodies. More information will be shared at a later date.


Passing By: A Tailwind Journey

Today, publisher Dear Villagers and developer Studio Windsocke announced that they’re putting Passing By: A Tailwind Journey on Switch. A release is planned for March 12, 2024.

Passing By: A Tailwind Journey is a 2D puzzle platformer that also features survival and adventure aspects. If you’re interested in learning more, check out t he following overview:


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