Azure Striker Gunvolt has sold 180,000 copies, sequel at 38,000 units
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 9 Comments
Inti Creates confirmed earlier today that Blaster Master Zero has sold 80,000 copies on Switch. As it turns out, other sales data was shared as well.
Azure Striker Gunvolt, Inti Creates’ first game for 3DS, has sold 180,000 copies. The company also confirmed the sales of the sequel are at 38,000 units. Both of these figures are based on worldwide sales on the eShop as of May 1.
Aces of the Luftwaffe in the works for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Aces of the Luftwaffe has made it to several platforms over the past few years. It’s now been revealed that a Switch version is in the works as well.
YouTuber PietSmiet stopped by HandyGames’ offices in Germany and was given an early look at Aces of the Luftwaffe running on Switch. Below, at the 3:06 mark, you can watch some work in progress gameplay.
Aces of the Luftwaffe puts you in the role of a fighter pilot as you take on waves of Axis planes and panzers leading up to the boss enemies, the Aces of the Luftwaffe. Various missions, power-ups, and upgrades are included. We’re not yet sure if the Switch version will feature any new content, but we’ll keep an eye out on future news going forward.
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Disgaea 5 Complete has 110,000 pre-orders between the US and Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 39 Comments
Disgaea 5 Complete hasn’t launched yet in the west, but it’s already on track to outpace sales in Japan by a large margin.
NIS America president Takuro Yamashita told MCV that pre-orders for the game are sitting at 110,000 copies in the west. Pre-orders are at 78,000 units in the US and 36,000 copies in Europe.
More: Disgaea 5 Complete, Nippon Ichi, NIS America, top
Eight Singapore-based indie studios to develop for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
In cooperation with DigiPen Game Studios and the IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority), eight Singapore-based indie studios have announced plans to develop for Switch. Daylight Studios, Gattai Games, The Gentlebros, PD Design Studios, Rotten Mage, Springloaded, Tyler Projects, and Zengami are the developers in question.
These teams are pursuing Switch after meeting with Nintendo at the second annual DigiPen Game Conference held in Singapore this past February. Half of the studios intend to publish their forthcoming games through DGS.
Read up on some quotes from the various developers below.
The Alliance Alive details – Badr, Blue, Fiend
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FuRyu updated the official website for The Alliance Alive with new details. Characters Badr and Blue are introduced along with the new tribe Fiend. The information has been rounded up below, courtesy of Gematsu.
Badr
Race: Monster
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
– A monster who violently rules over the rain capital Svarna
– Takes advantage of the fact that the Asmodians entrusted him to rule over the humans of rain world
– Devotes himself to utmost evil.
Blue
Race: Asmodian
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
– Has the economy of this world under his thumb through his business of water from “The Blue Oasis”
– This is the sole oasis of the burning world
– Respectful and tolerant towards those of high capability regardless of race
Fiend
– Tribe that is subordinate to the Asmodians
– Beast-like appearance
– More powerful than humans
– They have little basic intelligence
– Many of them are violent and lack reason
More: details roundup, FuRyu, Japan, The Alliance Alive
Superbeat: Xonic publisher actively exploring Switch version
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Superbeat: Xonic is looking likely for Switch. Fans have expressed their desire to see it happen, which publisher PM Studios has acknowledged. The team is “looking into doing this now”. Assuming Superbeat: Xonic is made for Switch, it’ll likely receive a physical version.
Superbeat: Xonic is a rhythm game that originally came out in 2015. For a look at the game in action, view the trailer below.
More: Nurijoy, PM Studios, Superbeat: Xonic
Battle Sports Mekuru out in Japan on May 18
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Battle Sports Mekuru will launch on May 18 via the Japanese Switch eShop, Over Fence announced today. It’ll cost 980 yen. A new trailer for the game can be found below.
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Media Create software sales (5/1/17 – 5/7/17) – Top 50
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
02./02. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X
03./03. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross
04./04. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
05./05. [3DS] Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia #
06./11. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars
07./06. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Climax
08./07. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
09./17. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
10./12. [PS4] NieR: Automata
11./14. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
12./16. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
13./08. [PS4] Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition
14./13. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
15./20. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki
16./29. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
17./23. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
18./26. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition #
19./39. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
20./10. [PSV] Dungeon Travelers 2-2: The Maiden Who Fell into Darkness and the Book of Beginnings #
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Pokemon Sun/Moon – new Mega Stones available with code
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Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon have been updated with a new global event. By using the code “AZUL”, players can receive the Mega Stones for Mega Steelix and Mega Pidgeot along with the Heracronite and Houndoominite for Mega Heracross and Mega Houndoom. As of now, there is no end date known for the distribution.
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Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology trailer introduces the characters of Granorg
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 40 Comments
Atlus prepared a third character trailer for Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology. This time around, we have a video focusing on the characters from the Granorg kingdom. View the trailer below.
