Famitsu software sales (11/18/24 – 11/24/24) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – 70,993 / 712,188
2. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 34,014 / 476,607
3. [PS5] Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – 20,369 / 200,944
4. [NSW] Mario & Luigi: Brothership – 9,920 / 88,529
5. [NSW] Disney Music Parade: Encore 9,260 / NEW
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,001 / 6,064,932
7. [NSW] Stray – 7,779 / NEW
8. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru – 7,482 / 1,161,525
9. [NSW] Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics – 5,749 / NEW
10. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,706 / 3,682,045
Nintendo is the third most sought-after employer in Japan
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Employment agency Gakujo recently held a survey that shows Nintendo ranks third in terms of Japanese graduates that are on the job hunt. 5,476 university students from across the country participated showing which companies they’re most interested in.
Trade giant Itochu and food and biotech corporation Ajinomoto ranked first and second respectively. However, Nintendo was very clearly #1 for gaming companies. Konami, Bandai Namco, SEGA, and Capcom also appeared in the top fifty.
I See Red, twin-stick shooter roguelite, planned for Nintendo Switch
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RedDeerGames and Whiteboard Games are working together on a Nintendo Switch version of I See Red, it’s been announced. The title launches on February 6, 2025.
I See Red is a top-down shooter roguelite. The premise is that after losing everything in a horrifying event, a police officer becomes a vengeful outlaw.
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Dave the Diver sales surpass three million [update: five million]
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January 3: Today, Mintrocket announced that Dave the Diver has sold over three million copies. That milestone accounts for both the Switch and PC versions combined worldwide.
Dave the Diver originally released in October 2022. The Switch version just followed the following October, so it’s only been available for a few months.
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Ravenswatch Nintendo Switch release date set for January, new trailer
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The Nintendo Switch version of Ravenswatch secured a release date today. It’ll head to Nintendo’s console on January 23, 2025.
Ravenswatch was originally unveiled for Nintendo Switch at the start of 2023. The game first came to PC in September, so it’s taking a bit longer to launch on the console.
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Afterdream set for Nintendo Switch physical release
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Killing Time: Resurrected 1.1 update out now, patch notes
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Killing Time: Resurrected received a new update, and it’s moved up to version 1.1 on Nintendo Switch.
The patch b rings along a new wave of features and improvements. One of the highlights is that players can now burn enemies to cinders with fire attacks. A special “Duncan Chase” mode has also been added.
Below is the full rundown:
Nintendo Download – November 28, 2024 (Europe)
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Victory Heat Rally finally launches on Nintendo Switch in December
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November 27: It’s been a long time coming, but the Nintendo Switch version of Victory Heat Rally finally has a release date. The game has appeared on the eShop showing that it’s due out on December 12, 2024.
If you’ve been keeping track of our coverage, you may recall that we first reported on the game way back in 2020. The following year, Playtonic picked it up for publishing and it was planned for 2022. The racer finally came to PC recently, and it now looks like we’ll be seeing it on Nintendo Switch very soon.
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Nintendo Download – November 28, 2024 (North America)
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of November 28, 2024. The latest releases include Antonblast, Snow Bros. Wonderland, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
