Pokemon Sun/Moon, Yo-kai Watch among Spain’s best-sellers in 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
In the latest issue of Hobby Consolas, the magazine reveals Spain’s best-selling games of 2016 through December 10. Pokemon Sun/Moon came in second, while Yo-kai Watch also made the list at the eight position.
The full results are as follows:
01. FIFA 17 (ELECTRONIC ARTS) – 425,000
02. POKEMON SUN AND MOON (NINTENDO) – 215,000
03. UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END (SONY COMPUTER ENT.) – 200,000
04. FIFA 16 (ELECTRONIC ARTS) – 195,000
05. CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD) – 175,000
06. GRAND THEFT AUTO V (TAKE 2) – 160,000
07. CALL OF DUTY: INFINITE WARFARE (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD) – 150,000
08. YO-KAI WATCH (NINTENDO) – 95,000
09. BATTLEFIELD 1 (ELECTRONIC ARTS) – 85,000
10. FINAL FANTASY XV (SQUARE ENIX EUROPE) – 45,000
Hobby Consolas also labels Skylanders Imaginators as a “flop”. The game sold 10,000 copies across all platforms.
More: Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun, sales, Spain, Yo-kai Watch
Treehouse Live returns on January 13, will showcase upcoming Switch games
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 19 Comments
Nintendo is bringing back Treehouse Live next week following Switch’s reveal. During the broadcast, taking place on January 13, fans can tune in to get a look at upcoming titles for Nintendo’s new system. Games featured during the Nintendo Switch Presentation will be shown.
The stream will be held on both YouTube and Twitch. It’ll begin at the following times:
– 6:30 AM PT
– 9:30 AM ET
– 2:30 PM in the UK
– 3:30 PM in Europe
Join us at 9:30AM EST on 1/13 for Treehouse Live and an in-depth look at upcoming games featured in the Nintendo Switch Presentation. pic.twitter.com/0OMGtCJLW9
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 5, 2017
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Pokemon GO was the most downloaded release on the App Store last year, Super Mario Run in top 10
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment
Pokemon GO was the most downloaded release on the App Store worldwide in 2016, Apple has announced.
Additionally, Super Mario Run was among last year’s top 10 most downloaded apps. That’s despite the fact that it debuted in December.
Super Mario Run set a record with over 40 million downloads in just four days following its release. The game was the most downloaded app globally on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 live stream will be broadcast in Japanese with English voiceover
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 35 Comments
Nintendo UK has sent out a short announcement about next week’s Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017. As previously mentioned, it’ll kick off at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET on January 12, which is 4 AM in the UK / 5 AM in Europe on January 13.
Nintendo says that the live stream will be broadcast in Japanese, though with English voiceover. Additionally, “key announcements” will be shared on the Nintendo UK Twitter account. Nintendo of America will almost certainly be doing the same.
A live stream is already in place on Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube channel. You should be able to watch it on the official Switch site as well. Nintendo of America will likely be streaming on Twitch and YouTube.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Nintendo Download (1/5/17, North America) – Pokemon Snap and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Cup Critters – $1.49
Spheroids – $7.99
Zombie Brigade: No Brain No Gain – $4.99
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Japan’s best-selling games of 2016, hardware totals, Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom sells 567,000 units
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
In a report published on Famitsu today, the site reveals the best-selling games in Japan during 2016. The lineup is as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon #
02./00. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura #
03./00. [PS4] Final Fantasy XV #
04./00. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
05./00. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
06./00. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi
07./00. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki
08./00. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
09./04. [WIU] Splatoon #
10./11. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition #
Nintendo has selected winners for hands-on Switch event in the UK, emails going out
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In December, Nintendo offered its UK fans an opportunity to go hands-on with Switch. After receiving an email, they’d simply need to visit a certain page to be entered into a lottery.
Those who happened to be selected are now starting to receive follow-up emails from Nintendo. If you’ve won, you should be able to play Switch on either January 14 or January 15.
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3DS eShop charts (1/4/17)
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This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Sun
3. Pokemon Yellow
4. Pokemon Moon
5. Super Mario Maker for 3DS
6. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Pokemon Red
9. Monster Hunter Generations
10. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
11. Super Mario World
12. SteamWorld Dig
13. Mega Man Legacy Collection
14. Pokemon Blue
15. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
16. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
19. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
20. Dragon Ball Fusions
Videos
1. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
2. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
3. Dragon Ball Fusions
4. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Top 7 Features
5. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Play everywhere.
6. First look at Nintendo’s new home gaming system
7. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
8. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
9. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition Video
10. Super Mario World Trailer
11. Pokemon Bank Trailer
12. Mario Kart 7 Video
13. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
14. IronFall Trailer
15. Mario Party: Star Rush E3 2016 Trailer
16. Ice Station Z Trailer
17. Nintendo Badge Arcade Trailer
18. Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Trailer
19. Starter Pokemon Z-Moves in Pokemon Sun/Moon
20. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
Source: 3DS eShop
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Rumor: Details on the upcoming Switch game Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 53 Comments
Liam Robertson often digs up news on cancelled games and occasionally information on upcoming projects. In a series of Twitter posts, Robertson shares unconfirmed details about the Mario and Rabbids crossover title (thought to be called Rabbids Kingdom Battle) apparently planned for Switch.
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Good-Feel composer Tomoya Tomita goes the freelance route, shares unused Yoshi’s Woolly World music
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Update: Tomita has clarified on Twitter that he will still work with Good-Feel, but as a freelancer.
Tomoya Tomita worked as a composer for Konami way back in the day before moving on to Good-Feel during the Wii era. In collaboration with Nintendo, he contributed to the music of Wario Land: Shake It, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Yoshi’s Woolly World, and more.
Tomita has now decided to depart from Good-Feel and is a freelancer. He just made the move at the start of 2017. Tomita is now taking on requests, and even uploaded unused music from Yoshi’s Woolly World.