Atlus to start publishing its own games in Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
In the past, Atlus has worked with outside companies to publish and distribute its games in Europe. Past partners include NIS America and Koch. Today, however, games will be handled internally.
GamesIndustry reports that a new team has been created, which will allow Atlus to be in charge of the European publishing of its own titles. They’ll be located in SEGA Europe’s offices in London. This will allow Atlus to better support fans with special edition sets and products that are extended to North America and other markets.
Sonic Forces screenshots
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 3 Comments
Tying in with the official November 9 release date in Japan, SEGA has sent out some new screenshots from Sonic Forces. Find them all below.
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Japan is getting Monopoly for Switch on November 9
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
During a Nintendo Direct earlier this year, Ubisoft announced that Monopoly is coming to Switch. The game finally received a release date today, though only for Japan.
Monopoly will be available for Switch in Japan on November 9. Pricing is set at 4,800 yen.
We’re waiting to hear when Monopoly will be heading to North America and Europe. With today’s Japanese announcement, hopefully the news isn’t too far off.
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Pre-order Super Mario Odyssey at Best Buy, get a collectible coin
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Best Buy is preparing a special pre-order bonus for Super Mario Odyssey. If you reserve the game, you’ll receive a free collectible coin when the game launches. My Best Buy members will be eligible for $10 in rewards as well.
All of this information is provided on a flyer handed out to those attending the Nintendo World Championships 2017 qualifiers at Best Buy in the Bronx Terminal Market. Pre-orders can be placed either online or in-store. Also, in order to receive the pin, it seems that reservations will need to be done between August 18 and September 23.
The other tricky thing here is that we don’t have an actual image of the pin yet… nor is this information appearing on Best Buy’s site for the time being. We’ll keep an eye on the page to see if it pops up soon.
Another Monster Hunter XX Switch video from Capcom
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 7 Comments
Capcom published another video for Monster Hunter XX to publish the game’s imminent launch in Japan. Watch it below.
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3DS eShop charts (8/23/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 3 Comments
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Miitopia
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Super Mario Bros. 3
4. Pokemon Red
5. Super Mario World
6. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
7. Pokemon Blue
8. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
9. Smash Controller
10. Kirby’s Blowout Blast
11. Zelda: A Link to the Past
12. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
13. Mario Kart 7
14. Super Mario Bros.
15. Tomodachi Life
16. Super Metroid
17. Pokemon Sun
18. The Legend of Zelda
19. Pokemon Moon
20. EarthBound
Videos
1. Hey! Pikmin Crash Trailer
2. Miitopia Launch Trailer
3. Miitopia “Look Up, Look Down” Trailer
4. Super Mario Maker for 3DS Overview Trailer
5. Super Mario Odyssey E3 2017 Trailer
6. Hey! Pikmin Lift-Off Trailer
7. Kirby’s Blowout Blast Launch Trailer
8. Hey! Pikmin “Hey Helper” Trailer
9. Team Kirby Clash Deluxe – Ready for Launch
10. Pokemon Gold/Silver Return on the Virtual Console
11. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle E3 2017 Trailer
12. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
13. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
14. Ever Oasis Launch Trailer
15. Mario Kart 7 Video
16. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Top 7 Features
17. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
18. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
19. Pokemon Direct 6/6/17
20. Pokemon Bank Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
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Splatoon 2 has sold over one million copies in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 22 Comments
Depending on which sales tracker you go with, Splatoon 2 has sold over one million copies in Japan.
Media Create has total sales at 949,737 units. However, Famitsu indicates that Splatoon 2 has sold 1,013,842. Factoring in digital sales, it should be over one million regardless.
Nintendo confirmed that Splatoon 2 was a global million seller last week. But aside from Japan, we don’t have concrete, official data in any other region. Nintendo also mentioned that players have participated in over 400 million online battles.
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League of Evil Switch launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Next Thursday, Ratalakia Games will be publishing League of Evil on the Switch eShop. We have the official launch trailer below.
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Sonic Forces details – Hero Character, new Tag Team stages, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Famitsu has a new feature on Sonic Forces this week. Along with announcing a November 9 launch for Japan, the magazine provides details about the game itself, including the Hero Character and new Tag Team stages.
One of the aspects Famitsu covers is avatar customization. In addition to choosing between the seven species, you can also set the gender, skin color, and face to your liking. Each Hero Character species will have its own unique gameplay abilities. For example, Wolves can pull in surrounding rings.
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2K issuing NBA 2K18 cover with Kyrie in a Celtics uniform “at a later date”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Last night, NBA 2K18 cover star Kyrie Irving was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics. That had obviously implications for 2K Sports.
As for how the publisher is handling the situation, 2K says that the company “will issue a version of 2K18 featuring Kyrie in a Boston Celtics uniform at a later date.” The full statement reads:
“We are excited to be part of one of the most memorable NBA offseasons in history with Kyrie, our 2K18 cover athlete, and Isaiah, one of the stars of our 2K roster, trading places. This isn’t an unprecedented event, a cover athlete being traded – but it’s certainly interesting timing with 2K18 being released in less than a month. The good news is that as the most authentic and realistic basketball game on the market, we’re used to being nimble and responding to changes in the NBA. Fans should be thrilled to know that we will issue a version of 2K18 featuring Kyrie in a Boston Celtics uniform at a later date.”
