Nintendo financial results – May 2021 – Switch at 84.59 million units
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo issued its latest financial results today, which covers the fiscal year earnings release ended March 31, 2021. It contains an update on the company’s overall status and performance, the latest on Switch sales, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
Puzzle adventure game Call of the Sea rated for Switch in Taiwan
Posted on 3 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in News, Rumors | 0 comments
It looks like Raw Fury’s Call of the Sea could be coming to Switch. This puzzle adventure game was originally released in late 2020 on Xbox consoles and PC and while a PlayStation port has been announced, there has been no word on it coming to Switch.
Well, now a rating on the Taiwanese ratings board has popped up for the game and its listed platform is the Switch (first spotted by Gematsu):
This could mean that the game is coming to the system soon, even though there has been no official word. However, for now, we’ll just have to wait to see if an announcement comes out soon.
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3DS eShop charts – May 5, 2021
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Astalon: Tears of The Earth out for Switch in June
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Thanks to an eShop listing, we now have a release date for Astalon: Tears of The Earth. Dangen Entertainment and LABSworks will release the action platformer on June 3, the store page confirms.
Here’s an overview of Astalon: Tears of The Earth, along with a trailer:
Poker Pretty Girls Battle: Fantasy World Edition footage
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Poker Pretty Girls Battle: Fantasy World Edition is about to land on Switch, and some early footage has emerged. Have a look at the gameplay below.
Poker Pretty Girls Battle: Fantasy World Edition is planned for May 6 on the Switch eShop. Find some additional information and a trailer here.
Game Builder Garage boxart, screenshots
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo just announced Game Builder Garage a few minutes ago, and the company has followed up with more assets. We have the official boxart above and a set of screenshots below.
Game Builder Garage launches for Switch on June 11. Head on over here for more information.
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Nintendo announces Game Builder Garage for Switch
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Nintendo has announced Game Builder Garage, a new piece of software for Switch that lets users create and share their own games. It will launch on June 11.
Game Builder Garage features Lesson Mode that’ll teach players about using Nodon to make different projects and “the basic concept of visual programming in step-by-step, interactive lessons”. Also included is Free Programming mode and the ability to exchange and download games with friends and family over the internet or via a local wireless connection. It will be possible to build games using a compatible mouse that is plugged into the USB port on the Switch dock.
Here’s the full announcement for Game Builder Garage:
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UK: Switch and New Pokemon Snap were #1 in April
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Based on the latest sales from the UK, Switch was the best-selling console during the month of April. Although sales are actually down year-over-year, it’s still performing very well.
GamesIndustry’s Christopher Dring says that sales trends puts Switch “on par with Xbox 360, which over time went on to do 9 million units in the UK.” Only the DS and PS2 sold more.
Also worth mentioning is that New Pokemon Snap was the best-selling game in the UK in April. That feat was accomplished in just two days. On Sunday, we heard that physical launch sales were four times higher than the original.
EA acquires Super Mega Baseball developer Metalhead Software
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Over the past few years, Metalhead Software has been making new entries in its sports series Super Mega Baseball, with the latest two games available on Switch. It’s now been announced that Electronic Arts has acquired the studio.
Today’s press release states that EA Sports and Metalhead will be working together “to grow the Super Mega Baseball franchise as well as develop new gaming and sports experiences for players worldwide.” The developer will remain at its Victoria, BC studio.
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Horizonal shooter Razion EX confirmed for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
NGDEV is bringing the horizonal shooter Razion EX to Switch, the company confirmed today. You won’t have to wait long to play it as it’s due out later in May.
Here’s an overview of Razion EX, along with a trailer:
