December 2022 NPD: best-selling games in the U.S.
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of December 2022.
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet had another strong month, coming in at #2 after debuting at #3 in November. Other notable appearances include Sonic Frontiers at #6, Mario Kart 8 and #9, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion at #10.
The results can be found below.
Front Mission 1st: Remake Switch physical release revealed, three editions
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Original (11/30): Front Mission 1st: Remake is making its initial appearance on Switch today, but Forever Entertainment has now confirmed that a physical release is in the works. Fans can choose between three different editions.
There’ll be “unLimited”, limited, and exclusive versions. Each one comes with different physical goodies.
Here’s the full rundown on the Front Mission 1st: Remake Switch physical releases:
Video: A look at the cancelled version of de Blob for DS
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YouTuber RebelTaxi has managed to secure an early build of de Blob DS, which was originally being made by Helixe. This version of the game was ultimately cancelled.
THQ ended up publishing one version of de Blob for Wii (which is on Switch by the way), and also had plans for another on DS. Blue Tongue Entertainment was in charge of the former. Helixe was planned to handle the DS version, but their work was ultimately scrapped entirely.
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Nintendo shares 2022 sales data from France, Switch the best-selling home console ever
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A new round of data has been revealed for France, and it includes a significant tidbit: Switch is now the best-selling home console ever in the country.
Switch sold another 987,000 units in France during 2022. To date, the system’s total sales are at 7.09 million in the region. In comparison, the Wii sold 6.3 million units in its lifetime while the PS4 sits at six million. The DS still tops everything (handhelds and consoles) at 10.6 million.
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Fire Emblem Engage introduces Pandreo
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are almost done introducing the cast of Fire Emblem Engage, but we do have another one today – this time for Pandreo. Information was shared on the Japanese Twitter account with SatsumaFS offering up translations.
Pandreo, a royal priest of Solm, loves fun things and is always thinking about new parties. Despite seemingly carefree, he’s deeply religious, and a faithful clergyman.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – January 15, 2023
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes the top spot.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 22 and December 28.
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Get Order of Heroes item set in Fire Emblem Engage by playing Fire Emblem Heroes
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There’s a unique opportunity coming up to receive the Order of Heroes item set in Fire Emblem Engage by playing Fire Emblem Heroes. The set includes the Fólkvangr weapon, Fensalir weapon, Nóatún weapon, Alfonse S-rank Bond Ring, Sharena S-rank Bond Ring, and Anna S-rank Bond Ring. Also, Nintendo will be providing five Orbs in Fire Emblem Heroes.
Assuming you’ve already completing the Preface (in-game-tutorial) and can access the home screen, to get involved, first tap the Quests & Missions icon on the bottom right, and then click the coin icon in the upper right. Be sure that you’ve linked a Nintendo Account if you haven’t already. Then select the Nintendo Switch Game Bonus Code + 5 Orbs reward on the My Nintendo Rewards screen and redeem it.
Switch eShop deals – Crysis Remastered Trilogy, Dragon Quest Treasures, SkateBIRD, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Crysis Remastered Trilogy, Dragon Quest Treasures, SkateBIRD, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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Fire Emblem Heroes announces Engage summoning event
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To celebrate this week’s launch of Fire Emblem Engage, Fire Emblem Heroes is gearing up for a summoning event based on the title. A new story chapter, King of Light, is also planned.
The event will feature Alfred: Floral Protector (voiced by Nick Wolfhard, art by kaya8), Celine: Joyous Royal (voiced by Rachelle Heger, art by hanekoto), Chloe: Fairy-Tale Flier (voiced by Elizabeth Simmons, art by Kainown), and Alear: Dragon Child (voiced by Laura Stahl, art by Amagaitaro). Alfred comes with the learnable skills Arcane Qiang, Bonfire, Self-Improver, Flow N Trace 3, and Cross Spur Atk. For Celine, it’s Joyous Tome, Iceberg, Spd/Res Ideal 4, and Canto Control 3. Chloe has Dreaming Spear, Glimmer, Distant Stance, and Pegasus Flight 4. Lastly, Alear’s learnable skills are Liberation, Luna, Atk/Spd Ideal 4, Close Call 4, and Spd Smoke 4.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Greninja 7 Star Tera Raid Battle
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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have revealed a new 7 Star Raid Battle event, which will feature Greninja. The creature will be appearing with the Mightiest Mark in black crystal Tera Raid Battles.
Players can attempt to catch the creature between Friday, January 27, 2023, at 00:00 UTC and Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 23:59 UTC. It will then appear again between Friday, February 10, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 23:59 UTC.
