Animal Crossing: New Horizons becomes Japan’s best-selling retail game on Switch
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Since coming out in late March, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been lighting up the sales charts. Japan is one area where the game has been selling incredibly well and it has now reached a new milestone.
Last week, Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold another 284,000 copies in Japan. Total retail sales in the country now sit at 3.85 million units. That means it has surpassed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as Switch’s best-selling title, which has sold a total of 3.66 million copies.
The top five best-selling Switch games in Japan are as follows:
Flatland Vol. 1 footage
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Flatland Vol. 1, a fast-paced hardcore platformer, was added to the Switch eShop yesterday. See what the game has to offer by checking out the footage below.
More: Flatland Vol.1, QUByte Interactive
Slayin 2 footage
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As we heard yesterday, the endless action-RPG Slayin 2 is slated for May 7 on Switch. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Slayin 2 will be sold digitally on Switch via the eShop.
More: FDG Entertainment, Pixel Licker, Slayin 2
Lonely Mountains: Downhill footage
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The mountain biking game Lonely Mountains: Downhill will be out on Switch on May 7. Get a look at some early footage below.
Retro inspired hack and slash roguelike Thy Sword arriving on Switch this month
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Publisher Ratalakia Games, in partnership with developer GamePhase, today announced that Thy Sword is coming to Switch. The retro inspired hack and slash roguelike is scheduled for May 15 on the eShop.
We have the following overview and trailer for Thy Sword:
More: GamePhase, Ratalakia Games, Thy Sword
Fire Emblem Heroes – Voting Gauntlet: Green Grapple, Special Heroes Revival: A Season for Picnics
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Voting Gauntlet: Green Grapple has kicked off in Fire Emblem Heroes. Green-haired Heroes are featured, and players can lead the army they joined to victory and reap rewards. Increase Battle Flags and earn Orbs, Divine Codes (Ephemera 4), Sacred Coins, or Refining Stones by completing quests.
Also available today is Special Heroes Revival: A Season for Picnics. Four Special Heroes are available as part of a 5-star summoning focus.
Arcade Spirits launch trailer
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The romantic visual novel Arcade Spirits is out today on Switch, and to celebrate, PQube has readied a launch trailer. Give it a look below.
More: Arcade Spirits, PQube
Best Friend Forever bumped back to June
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The simulation game Best Friend Forever was originally due out on May 14. Like many things though, it’s been impacted by the coronavirus, and the title has been delayed. We’ll now be seeing the game on May 14.
Here’s the full message relayed by the team:
Mario Tennis Aces – May 2020 content update out today
Posted on 4 years ago by Daire(@OrangeLight7895) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has released the May 2020 content update for Mario Tennis Aces. Players can grab the latest bonuses and comes in preparation of the online tournament this weekend.
The update features a new participation bonuses for the tournament, which are a Toad Tennis Outfit (500 participation points) and a Toadette Tennis Outfit (1,000 participation points). The Yoshi’s Ring Shot co-operative challenge has also returned with its own fair share of prizes to be won.
More: Camelot, Mario Tennis Aces
Famicom game Hoshi wo Miru Hito coming to Switch this summer with a worldwide release
Posted on 4 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
City Connection has announced that they are bringing the Sci-fi RPG Hoshi wo Miru Hito to the eShop this summer.
Originally a 1987 Famicom game, the game is set for a worldwide release that will cost either $9.99 or 990 yen, depending on region. It is unsure at this time if the game will have an English translation, but it’s official website has an English option and it is being advertised to English speaking Switch owners as well as Japanese.
You can check out a trailer for the game below as well as a description of what to expect from the game.
