Super Tennis Blast heading to Switch this month
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Super Tennis Blast, an arcade sports game, will be released on Switch this month. Developer Unfinished Pixel announced today that its release is planned for May 24.
Here’s an overview:
Infected Shelter trailer
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Dark Blue Games has produced a new trailer for Infected Shelter, an upcoming Switch game with a mix of rogue-lite elements and 2D beat ’em up gameplay. Watch it below.
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Famitsu sales (4/22/19 – 4/28/19)
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Clannad opening movie
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Prototype has posted the opening movie for its visual novel Clannad. Have a look at the video below.
Sparklite getting a physical release
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Sparklite was previously confirmed for the Switch eShop, but now it’s confirmed for physical release as well. Since Merge Games is publishing, that means there will also be a special Signature Edition with extra goodies.
Sparklite is an action-adventure title from Red Blue Games. Though we don’t have a release date as of now, it’s expected sometime this fall.
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Nintendo says it needs to offer new ideas / experiences to attract new Switch owners, hardware won’t peak out
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Switch has certainly sold well having already done better than the likes of the Wii U and N64. However, there are still many consumers that Nintendo can potentially reach.
During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s financial results briefing, president Shuntaro Furukwawa touched on appealing to people who have yet to buy a Switch. Along with offering new ideas, Furukawa believes the company also needs to provide “even newer kinds of gaming experiences.”
Nintendo says it needs to highlight the value of Switch Online to expand the service
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As part of Nintendo’s latest financial results, it was announced that Nintendo Switch Online has reached nearly 10 million subscribers. President Shuntaro Furukawa spoke more about the service during the Q&A portion of the briefing.
Furukawa was first asked if members are coming or going, of if most have continued to stay on. In response, he said:
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Nintendo says cloud tech is advancing, but the company is focusing on creating unique entertainment
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Cloud gaming is becoming more of a popular theme as of late. Just a couple of months ago, Google even announced that it would be getting into the space with its own service. Nintendo, however, isn’t going after this just yet.
President Shuntaro Furukawa, speaking, during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, noted that the tech is advancing, but not all games are immediately moving to the cloud. Additionally, the Big N is focusing on “delivering unique entertainment that only Nintendo can create” above all else.
Nintendo on why selling 18 million Switch units this fiscal year is a realistic target
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Originally, Nintendo believed it could sell 20 million Switch units during the previous fiscal year. That goal was ultimately revised, and the system ended up selling just under 17 million units.
Nintendo now hopes to sell another 18 million units for the upcoming fiscal year. When asked if this should be considered a “plan” instead of a “target” during its latest financial results briefing, president Shuntaro Furukawa stated:
Nintendo on why it partnered with Tencent for Switch’s launch in China, will be a challenge
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Nintendo announced that it will be pursuing China as a new market for Switch. Tencent, a huge company in the country, will be helping to make it all happen.
During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke more about the recent announcement. He addressed why the company is teaming up with Tencent as well as what the challenges will be like in actually releasing the console in China.
Here’s his full response:
