UK software sales – June 12, 2022
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Original (6/12): This week’s UK software sales are in, and it’s brought along an initial report on the performance of Mario Strikers: Battle League.
The sports game managed to hit #1 on the physical chart. However, launch week sales are 20 percent lower compared to Mario Golf: Super Rush, and 6 percent below Mario Tennis Aces.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 introduces Zeon
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The news updates for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 continue, and we now have a look at another character in the game with Zeon.
Various tidbits have been shared across Nintendo’s official Twitter accounts over the past couple of months. There have been a few new things that have been shown, plus returning elements that fans of the series are already familiar with plus more.
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Onsen Master, a hot spring customer management game, heading to Switch this summer
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Publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Waking Oni Games today announced that Onsen Master, a hot spring customer management game, will be released on Switch. It’s due out later this summer.
Onsen Master takes inspiration from the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away which has the protagonist working with spirits at a bathhouse. That led to the title’s hot spring customer management gameplay as well as the Japanese setting and aesthetic. Onsen Master has seen five years of development, a successful Kickstarter campaign and beta period, and a partnership with Whitethorn Games.
Stealth action game UNDETECTED coming to Switch this year
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Developer Merlino Games and publisher Digerati have announced that UNDETECTED will be launching on Switch via the eShop in Q4 of this year. The game places a heavy emphasis on stealthy gameplay with non-lethal melee attacks and weapons, rather than deadly force, and offers various difficulty options to the player.
Here’s an overview of the game and a trailer, courtesy of Digerati:
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Monster Hunter Rise Seregios gameplay footage
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Last week Capcom shared gameplay footage of their RnD team taking on newly revealed monster Lunagaron in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, with the promise of additional gameplay footage of Seregios to come. That promise has now been fulfilled, as a new video has been uploaded via Twitter, which shows off the returning monster as well as the Gunlance and Great Sword weapons.
You can find out more about the game and see the new video below:
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 12, 2022
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Splatoon 3 has taken the overall #1 spot from Final Fantasy XVI.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 26 and June 1.
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Switch eShop deals – Everspace, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Picross, Spiritfarer, 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 yet for Everspace, Hot Wheels Unleashed, the Picross games, Spiritfarer, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 12, 2022
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After completing a good chunk of maintenance earlier this week, Nintendo only has one period lined up for later this month. The Switch, 3DS, and Wii U eShops will be impacted for a bit on June 22 / June 23.
The full maintenance schedule currently stands as follows:
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Rumor: Nintendo Direct planned for June 29, according to video games writer
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We’re in the middle of June and what would have been E3, so many can’t help but wonder if and when a Nintendo Direct presentation will air. Although there’s absolutely no confirmation currently, there’s talk that an event could be happening at the end of this month.
Today’s rumor comes from Alanah Pearce, a writer that previously worked at IGN and is now with Sony Santa Monica. During a live stream, Pearce seemed confident in stating that a Nintendo Direct is coming on June 29.
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Narrative game Backfirewall revealed for Switch
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Publisher All In! Games and developer Naraven Games have announced Backfirewall, a narrative adventure title for Switch. It will be out later in 2022.
Here’s an overview of the game with more information:
