Capcom says Monster Hunter XX for Switch “performed strongly”, Ultra Street Fighter II “a smash hit”
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Nintendo wasn’t the only company to report its financial results today. Capcom shared its own data and information about its performance for the nine month period ended December 31.
According to Capcom, Monster Hunter XX for Switch “performed strongly”. The company also said that Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers was “a smash hit.”
Capcom says that its net sales decreased to 47,740 million yen (down 10.8% year-over-year). However, operating income increased to 7,009 million yen (up 36.9% year-over-year), ordinary income increased to 7,099 million yen (up 71.2% year-over-year), and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased to 4,439 million yen (up 60.7% year-over-year).
Kimishima: Nintendo planning more new ways to play with Switch; “new peripheral hardware devices” rumored
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 24 Comments
Earlier today, Nintendo reported its latest financial results. The news was accompanied by a regular briefing shorty thereafter.
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima stated during the event, “Aside from Labo, we’ve also prepared other ways of expanding ways to play on the Nintendo Switch.” Unfortunately, he didn’t expand further on this.
Death Road to Canada coming to Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 3 Comments
Below you will see a trailer for Death Road to Canada, newly confirmed to be coming “soon” to the Switch.
The game seems to be a bizarre, top-down beat-em-up featuring a plethora of characters fighting zombies. Couch co-op included.
SteamWorld Dig: Nintendo Switch trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Joshua in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
By now, we all know what SteamWorld Dig is all about, or at least heard the name. When the first SteamWorld game released in 2013, it received rave reviews across the board. But that doesn’t stop hype from generating from a new trailer, so please, feast your eyes on the below.
SteamWorld Dig: A Fistful of Dirt will release on the Switch on February 1. I can dig that.
Pyukumuku gets its own song as well
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Though you may be unaware, Pyukumuku is a favorite among Alolans. It’s had a bit of a toxic reputation, but hopefully the below video will get rid of your spite.
It seems that the people who made this song put their hearts into it, innards out. Other Pokemon with similar songs include Slowpoke, Magikarp, Mimikyu and Gengar.
More: Pokemon
Pokken Tournament DX: Aegislash trailer
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A few hours ago, we posted some gameplay footage of Aegislash. Now, the Japanese Pokemon channel has shadow sneaked in a trailer, as well. From first impressions, this guy seems like a sacred sword with an iron defense.
A noble Pokemon, Aegislash is said to recognize trainers who have the innate qualities of royalty. I wonder if you can make its stance change?
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament DX
Switch officially outsells Wii U
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 80 Comments
With the release of Nintendo’s financial results today, Switch has cleared another major milestone. Looking at the latest numbers for the console shows that it has officially surpassed sales of the Wii U.
As reported a short while ago, Switch has achieved lifetime sales of 14.86 million units through the end of December. Wii U sits at 13.56 million.
Nintendo said earlier today that Switch sold 12.1 million consoles during the nine month period ended December 31. 7.24 million units were sold specifically during the quarter.
Fire Emblem Heroes – Tempest Trials Mini: Shrouded by the Storm now live
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have started one of the latest events in Fire Emblem Heroes. Tempest Trials Mini: Shrouded by the Storm is now live.
Players are tasked with gathering their strongest allies and battling through consecutive battles. Quests can also be cleared each day to earn Refining Stones and more as rewards. Ike: Vanguard Legend if a bonus character in addition to seven of his compatriots who were included in the same 5-star Legendary Hero summoning event. Lastly, note that Fjorm: Princess of Ice is a bonus character.
Nintendo million sellers – January 2018 – Mario Odyssey over 9 million, Xenoblade 2 over 1 million, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 59 Comments
As part of its latest financial results, Nintendo has updated its listings of million sellers across various platforms, including Switch games. Have a look at the latest numbers below.
Nintendo release schedule – January 2018
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 32 Comments
Included in Nintendo’s latest financial results documents is the upcoming release schedule for Switch and 3DS. It offers a look at what’s to come for both platforms from a first and third-party perspective. Find the latest schedule below.
