Media Create sales (3/6/17 – 3/12/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 30 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 61,998
PS4 – 28,902
New 3DS LL – 18,360
Vita – 8,398
PS4 Pro – 6,398
2DS – 4,094
New 3DS – 1,227
PS3 – 639
Wii U – 430
Xbox One – 117
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 329,152
PS4 – 31,065
New 3DS LL – 18,433
Vita – 9,889
PS4 Pro – 6,742
2DS – 4,147
New 3DS – 1,268
PS3 – 615
Wii U – 565
Xbox One – 147
And here are the software charts:
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Full details on amiibo functionality in Fire Emblem Echoes
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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia will support amiibo. In fact, Nintendo is creating two special figures for the game. Official details about amiibo functionality are provided through the Japanese website that opened today.
As previously mentioned, the new Alm and Celica amiibo unlock an original dungeon. Players can also write the data for each character onto their figures.
Fire Emblem Echoes also lets you scan other figures and cards with the Mila’s Gear feature on the world map. Then by using Alm and Celica’s amiibo summoning command in battle, players can bring in a phantom soldier. The soldier that appears will differ based on the amiibo used. With the Alm or Celica amiibo, the soldier’s stats will be based on the data written to the amiibo if used prior to battle.
Hex Heroes should eventually appear on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Prismatic Games is sticking to its original plans about bringing Hex Heroes to Wii U. However, it sounds like it’s only a matter of time until it makes an appearance on Switch.
In a Kickstarter update, Prismatic Games spoke about attempting to obtain a dev kit from Nintendo, but hasn’t been successful so far. It’s somewhat difficult for smaller indies to obtain the hardware, and the big N is prioritizing new games over ports currently.
Prismatic further added on Kickstarter:
“Think of HH on Wii U like a work in progress as we implement polish and balancing while we prepare Hex Heroes for Switch. With the various classes, monsters, and ways to play, there’s a considerable amount to fine tune. We also want to simultaneously launch HH on Steam through their Early Access program. This would further enforce the idea that the game is being tweaked and balanced and updated frequently. (And to our beta backers, we’ll still get a build out to you before we release on Wii U and Steam)
This method of launch will ensure the Switch will see the most polished version with all past updates and even some exclusive content to make it more than just a direct port! We’ve heard your concerns about how some of you have since sold/traded in your Wii U’s and we’re looking into an upgrade program – either allowing users to directly change their Wii U backer key to a Switch one, or by offering a discount for the Switch version if the Wii U one is owned. That decision rests with Nintendo.”
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Factor 5 weighs in on Switch performance, has the rights to Turrican
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 16 Comments
Factor 5 co-founder Julian Eggebrecht appeared on the latest episode of German podcast Spieleveteranen. During the talk, Eggebrecht weighed in on Switch.
Regarding Switch’s technical performance, Eggebrecht said its between Wii U and Xbox One. However, he claims that developing is as easy or even easier than the PlayStation 4. Switch is further supported by having all modern GPU standards.
Factor 5 was thought to be dead at a few points, but they’re apparently alive and kicking again. The company even has the rights to Turrican, so perhaps that’s something that could appear on Switch in the future.
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Japanese Fire Emblem Echoes site open, videos
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 1 Comment
Nintendo opened the Japanese Fire Emblem Echoes website today. You can access it here.
The site has a few gameplay clips, posted below. If you visit the page, you can also listen to some music from the game.
The Snack World anime begins on April 13 in Japan
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Level-5 has shared a brief update on the anime portion of its plans for The Snack World. The core game is still coming to 3DS, but word has been sent out that the CG anime series is kicking off on April 13.
OLM Digital is handling production while BS Japan is hosting The Snack World anime. New episodes will premiere on Thursdays at 7:25 PM local time. BS Japan will also air the anime on Saturdays at 6:30 AM.
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Nintendo’s Fiscal Year Earnings Release set for April 27
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Nintendo will have an update on its financials not too long from now. The company’s next Fiscal Year Earnings Release will be issued on April 27, the company confirmed today.
Obviously we’ll be receiving an update on Nintendo’s performance for the overall fiscal year ending March 31. That should include news about Switch’s sales as well.
It was actually on April 27 of last year when we heard that Switch would be launching the following March. Nintendo also announced the Switch version of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and confirmed that it would be its only game at E3 2016. Finally, Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing titles for mobile were made known.
We shouldn’t necessarily expect similar-sized announcements this time around. Still, there’s a possibility that Nintendo could share some news.
Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage (3/15/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “Jack in to fashion! Cyberpunk streetwear #1”.
Available items include:
– HUD tee
– Hyperspace dress (set)
– Hyperspace boots (set)
– Hyperspace wings (set)
Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 seems like it’ll have a bunch of music
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 30 Comments
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 composer Yasunori Mitsuda posted a blog update about the game’s music yesterday. It certainly seems like the RPG will have a ton of tunes to listen to.
There are five composers working on Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and it is Mitsuda who has to write all of the music scores. Given the amount of music involved, he might have to avoid doing part-time jobs in order to make it in time.
Monster Hunter XX now has a Detective Conan collaboration
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
With just days to go before Monster Hunter XX comes out in Japan, Capcom continues to roll out collaborations. The latest one ties into the manga Detective Conan.
Like other collaborations, this one will offer a quest as well. Players can earn armor in the style of Detective Conan’s “Shadow Person” upon completion.
