Atooi planning at least three Switch games for 2018
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Atooi has confirmed that more Switch games are in the works. Founder Jools Watsham sent out a tweet yesterday teasing at least three additional titles for 2018.
Watsham wrote:
https://twitter.com/JoolsWatsham/status/946902155667099648
Mutant Mudds Collection is out now on the Switch eShop. 2018 could also be the year in which Treasurenauts wraps up development.
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Japanese Attack on Titan 2 commercial #3
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Koei Tecmo has prepared a third Japanese commercial for Attack on Titan 2. Have a look at the advert in the video below.
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Japan’s best-selling games of November 2017
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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of November 2017 (which includes debut sales for Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura). You can check out the full results below.
Splatoon 2 – Undercover Brella footage
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Splatoon 2 updated once again tonight with its latest weapon, the Undercover Brella. Take a look at it in action below.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 director on development, inspiration for the world and setting, upcoming DLC, more
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Around the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Japanese outlet 4Gamer caught up with director Tetsuya Takahashi for a lengthy conversation. The two sides discussed all sorts of different aspects regarding the game’s creation, including a return to numbered entries, the inspiration for the world as well as Drivers and Blades, and more. There was also talk about the Expansion Pass and future DLC.
We’ve prepared a lengthy summary of the new interview featuring Takahashi’s various comments. You can read it in full below.
Nintendo on new leaders and younger devs, Miyamoto looking for staff “who aren’t super-passionate game fans”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 35 Comments
Over the past few years, we’ve heard more and more about Nintendo letting the younger generation of developers step into the limelight. Shigeru Miyamoto himself has also spoke previously about wanting to step back so that some of the newer staff can thrive.
Nintendo commented about this as part of a new feature on The New York Times. One noteworthy quote specifically is from Miyamoto, who said that he’s looking to bring in “designers who aren’t super-passionate game fans” because he wants them to have “different interests and skill sets.”
Switch eShop charts (12/29/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 13 Comments
This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Rocket League
2. Super Mario Odyssey
3. Vs. Super Mario Bros.
4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
5. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
6. Stardew Valley
7. Overcooked: Special Edition
8. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
9. Enter the Gungeon
10. Brawlout
11. Oxenfree
12. Human: Fall Flat
13. Splatoon 2
14. SteamWorld Dig 2
15. Sonic Mania
16. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
17. Xenoblade Chronicles 2
18. Snipperclips
19. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
20. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Source: Switch eShop
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (12/28/17, North America)
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A few new games out came out this week on the various eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Nintendo Minute – “2018 Gaming Resolutions”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta prepare for 2018 by looking back on gaming resolutions for last year and start to prepare for new ones. Check out the full episode below.
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Enter the Gungeon sells 75,000 copies on Switch in two weeks
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Enter the Gungeon has achieved significant sales success on Switch. In just two weeks, the game has managed to sell over 75,000 copies.
Dodge Roll announced the news via Twitter:
Enter the Gungeon has sold over 75,000 copies on Nintendo Switch in just two weeks, surpassing all expectations. Thanks to all the new Gungeoneers, Nintendo and 22nd Century Toys! pic.twitter.com/zYHwPVbMje
— Enter the Gungeon (@DodgeRollGames) December 29, 2017