Fire Emblem Heroes revenue dips to $13.8 million in November, at $465 million for worldwide total
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As reported by Sensor Tower, Fire Emblem Heroes has typically seen an average of $21 million in player spending since its February 2017 launch. However, in November, that figure dropped to $13.8 million. That’s 66% of its monthly average and a decrease of approximately 19% year-over-year.
Dragalia Lost earned more than Fire Emblem Heroes in September, which wasn’t entirely surprising given the new launch. This continued into November though, with Cygames’ title generating $16.3 million – about 18% more than Fire Emblem. One point to consider is that Dragalia Lost is available in five territories whereas Fire Emblem Heroes is out in 43.
Japan once again led the way with player spending in Fire Emblem Heroes at 60%. The United States followed at 28%. Fire Emblem Heroes ranked #62 by revenue globally, coming in at #29 in Japan and #66 in the U.S. The mobile game has grossed an estimated $465 million worldwide.
Nintendo Minute – “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bingo”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta play some bingo to celebrate Smash Bros. Ultimate’s launch. Check out the full episode below.
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Donut County announced for Switch, out this month
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The team behind Donut County made a surprise announcement today that Donut County is coming to Switch. The game is just a few days off, with a release planned for December 18.
Here’s an overview plus a trailer:
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Majesco Entertainment announces Coba: Tale of the Moon for Switch, plans for “full media franchise”
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Majesco Entertainment has announced a return to gaming in a big way. The company has revealed Coba: Tale of the Moon, a new action RPG currently in development for Switch.
Coba may expand beyond just a single game. There are plans to create “a full media franchise, with potential for an animated series for traditional television and/or streaming platforms, home video, theatrical release(s), merchandise sales and/or augmented reality programming.”
Warframe surpasses one million downloads on Switch
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Warframe has reached a new milestone on Switch. The game has been downloaded over one million times, Digital Extremes has announced.
Warframe came to Switch as a digital download on November 20. It can be found via the eShop and is free-to-play.
Source: Digital Extremes PR
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McDonald’s had wanted the “M” on Mario’s cap to more closely resemble its logo
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Mario’s cap is highlighted by the “M” at the very front. Meanwhile, the McDonald’s logo also prominently features the same letter. Did you know that the restaurant food chain wanted more synergy between the two at one point?
Yoichi Kotabe, who worked as an artist at Nintendo for two decades, revealed the news in an interview with French publication Le Monde. When asked about his first assignments, he mentioned coming up for various Mario designs and poses before eventually making the boxart for Super Mario Bros. 3. Kotabe went on to mention that he emphasized the “M” of Mario’s cap and wanting to distinguish it from the McDonald’s logo – despite the fact that McDonald’s wanted the hat to resemble its logo more.
Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki was once offered to work on a game for Nintendo
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In an interview with French outlet Le Monde, former Nintendo artist Yoichi Kotabe revealed information about a nearly historic partnership that ultimately failed to pan out.
According to Kotabe, Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli fame was given an offer to work on a game for Nintendo. Miyazaki had some interest in the partnership and came up with an idea in which players would see the eyes of an insect. Unfortunately, since he was busy, the collaboration with Nintendo was abandoned in the end.
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QubicGames publishing three games on Switch this month
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QubicGames has announced a trio of titles for release on Switch this month. Mana Spark, Koloro, and Wondershot are all due out on December 17.
We have the following overviews and trailers:
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Yo-kai Watch 3’s western release combines all three versions into one game
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Yo-kai Watch 3 initially launched in Japan with “Sushi” and “Tempura” versions. A year later, a third “Sukiyaki” version was released. What does this mean for the western version of Yo-kai Watch 3?
This was initially unclear, but Nintendo and Level-5 did something rather interesting for Yo-kai Watch 3 in the west. As it turns out, all three versions were combined into one game. That means every Yo-kai can be obtained in a single save file.
For Yo-kai Watch 2, Nintendo originally brought Fleshy Souls and Bony Spirits to the west. Psychic Specters would come out a year later. Fortunately, we’re avoiding a similar situation with Yo-kai Watch 3.
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Diggerman heading to Switch on December 24
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Forever Entertainment has dated Diggerman for Switch. The game will release digitally via the eShop on December 24, the company has announced.
Here’s an overview, along with a trailer:
