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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 36,308
PS4 – 9,491
New 2DS LL – 4,564
New 3DS LL – 3,366
Vita – 2,921
PS4 Pro – 1,473
2DS – 616
Xbox One – 55
Xbox One X – 17

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 40,016
PS4 – 9,530
New 2DS LL – 5,006
PS4 Pro – 4,970
New 3DS LL – 3,865
Vita – 2,929
2DS – 551
Xbox One – 72
Xbox One X – 47

And here are the software charts:

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After a mostly quiet week for maintenance, Nintendo has scheduled some downtime for Switch tomorrow. The system will be impacted for nearly two hours tomorrow.

The maintenance schedule is as follows:

– 6:50 PM PT (April 19) – 8:30 PM PT (April 19)
– 9:50 PM ET (April 19) – 11:30 PM ET (April 19)
– 2:50 AM in the UK (April 20) – 4:30 AM in the UK (April 20)
– 3:50 AM in Europe (April 20) – 5:30 AM in Europe (April 20)

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Koei Tecmo issued a new patch for Atelier Lydie & Suelle yesterday. Fortunately, the full patch notes are now online.

Version 1.01 adds in DLC compatibility, features a couple of additions, and more. For the full patch notes, continue on below.

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The official BitSummit website has updated, showing a number of upcoming titles for Switch. Along with a few games that we had known about previously, the site also confirms a few upcoming projects.

Here’s a roundup of what’s (mostly) new:

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A couple of extra details have emerged for Psyvariar Delta, which was first outed via a Famitsu leak yesterday. We now have confirmation that it’s due out on August 30 in Japan. A limited edition will be offered, so a physical release is in fact planned.

As previously mentioned, Psyvariar Delta is a new version of the vertical shooter originally released in 2000. Aside from high-resolution graphics, it also has new modes and other features.

Thanks to m_t for the tip.

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A few years ago, Sonic Powered brought Skypeace to 3DS. That same game is now crossing over to Switch, the company announced today.

Skypeace is a high-speed action game in which you progress through stages by carefully avoiding enemies. You can also collect consecutive coins to trigger a combo and nab a high score.

Skypeace will be out on April 26 for just a single dollar. Access the official site here.

Thanks to m_t for the tip.

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Ratalakia Games has announced plans to bring Distraint to Switch. The developer is teaming up with Jesse Makkonen, its original creator, on the new release.

Distraint is a 2D psychological horror adventure title. We have further details and a trailer below.

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Bandai Namco has prepared a new SD Gundam G Generation Genesis commercial to promote its upcoming launch in Japan. We have the advert below.

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In a press release sent out today, Square Enix announced that Octopath Traveler will be receiving a full soundtrack release in Japan. Fans will be able to purchase the Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack alongside the RPG on July 13.

Over 80 songs will be included spread across 4 CDs. Pricing is set at 4,104 yen.

At this time, it’s unclear if the Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack will be sold outside of Japan. However, we’ll keep you informed about any import options that pop up.

Thanks to m_t for the tip.

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

God of War (PS4) – 10/9/10/9
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2018 (PS4/PSV) – 9/9/10/10
Utawarerumono: Chiriyuku Mono e no Komoriuta (PS4/PSV) – 9/8/8/9
Dillon’s Dead Heat Breakers (3DS) – 8/8/9/8
Tengai ni Mau Iki na Hana (PSV) – 9/8/8/8
Natsuiro Kokoro Log (PSV) – 7/7/7/7
NadeRevo! (PSV) – 6/6/6/6

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