UK: New Pokemon Snap physical launch sales more than four times higher than N64 original
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
While we don’t have specific sales data at this time, an early report has surfaced regarding New Pokemon Snap’s debut in the UK.
It turns out that the game was #1 in the region this past week – beating Returnal on PlayStation 5 for the top spot, which was another new release. GamesIndustry’s Christopher Dring reports that New Pokemon Snap’s physical launch sales are more than four times higher than the original game for the N64. Note that digital units are not accounted for.
We should have the latest UK sales chart soon.
More: Bandai Namco, New Pokemon Snap, sales
Select first-party Switch games from Nintendo on sale
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Retailers have put a few first-party Switch games from Nintendo on sale. Not only are the discounts available physically, but digitally as well.
Here’s the full lineup:
Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery preview trailer #2, gameplay
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
X.D. Network and Sunborn Games Technology debuted a pair of new videos today for Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery. Along with a second preview trailer, we also have pure gameplay of the tactical turn-based RPG.
Here’s the full roundup:
Dragalia Lost planning new Prize Showcase featuring Grimnir and Rose Queen
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Nintendo and Cygames are gearing up for a new Prize Showcase in Dragalia Lost. The five-star characters Grimnir and Rose Queen are both featured this time around.
Below are the full event details:
More: Cygames, Dragalia Lost
NIS America hosting Golden Week 2021 sale on the North American Switch / 3DS eShops
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Much like Square Enix, NIS America is hosting a new sale on the Switch and 3DS eShops in celebration of Golden Week 2021. Fans can save on a ton of different tiles, including Disgaea, The Legend of Heroes, Ys, and much more.
The full lineup is as follows:
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Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition update out now (version 1.05.00), patch notes
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The final update for Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition arrived this week. Switch owners can access version 1.05.00, featuring various adjustments, fixes, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
My Nintendo adds May calendar and wallpaper for Miitopia in North America
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
May is here, which means that we’re in the month of Miitopia on Switch. My Nintendo is gearing up for the game’s launch with a couple of new rewards. Along with a May calendar, you can pick up a wallpaper.
Both of these rewards are priced at 50 Platinum Points each. You can redeem them here.
More: Grezzo, Miitopia, My Nintendo
Rise Eterna coming to Switch this month
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Rise Eterna, a tactical RPG first announced in 2018, has been dated for Switch. It will launch on May 13, according to an eShop listing.
We have the following overview and trailer from the store page:
More: Forever Entertainment, Makee, Rise Eterna
Switch file sizes – Clannad Side Stories, Arcaea, more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Clannad Side Stories, Arcaea, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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GDC 2021 survey covers Switch developer interest, project plans, revenue earned
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The annual “State of the Game Industry” GDC report was published this week, and it provides the latest insight into developers and their approach to Switch.
Overall responses are comparable to 2020. For instance, 38 percent of developers polled said they’re interested in Switch – whereas that figure was 37 percent last year. 17 percent of respondents said their current project is planned for the console – which hasn’t changed at all.
Below are all of the relevant results:
