Toys-to-life sales shift from amiibo and Skylanders to LEGO Dimensions and Disney Infinity in the U.S.
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
According to the NPD Group, spending on gaming-related accessories – including toys-to-life figures – is experiencing a five percent dip year-over-year. That amount came in at $117.1 million last month in the United States. While sales of amiibo and Skylanders have fallen, LEGO Dimensions is up, as is Disney Infinity.
NPD analyst Sam Naji says there was “a 34 percentage point shift in dollar share” from Skylanders and amiibo to Disney Infinity and LEGO Dimensions. “Although total spend for interactive gaming toys declined by 3 percent compared to last year, consumers spent an additional 55 percent on Disney Infinity accessories and $3 million on Lego Dimensions, which launched in September 2015,” Naji said.
Disney Infinity’s bump can almost certainly be distributed to retailer discounts on toys following the cancellation of the series. With amiibo, new releases have slowed, though things may pick up when the new Mario line launches in November.
July 2016 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of July 2016. The results can be found below.
1. Grand Theft Auto V
2. Overwatch
3. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
4. Monster Hunter: Generations **
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
6. Minecraft **
7. NBA 2K16
8. Doom 2016 **
9. Destiny: The Taken King
10. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
Note: Games marked with ** designate no digital sales.
Latest Pokemon GO insight shows a bit of a decline
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 10 Comments
Bloomberg and Axiom Capital Management have provided an extended look at various Pokemon GO stats through the middle of the month. Based on data from Sensor Tower, SurveyMonkey, and Apptopia, the game’s daily active users, downloads, engagement, and time spent daily are all off their peaks and on a downward trend.
With Pokemon GO’s incredibly hot start, I think it should have been expected that it wouldn’t maintain its initial levels – especially now that the app has launched in many major countries. We’ll likely see it stabilize at a certain point, and it’ll continue to do well so long as it receives proper support.
More: Niantic, Pokemon GO
Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure down to $5 on the eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments
If you missed out on the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle earlier this year, the eShop has a pretty good deal on Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure. It’s now down to just $5. With it normally valued at $20, you’ll be saving $15.
Rorrim out on the Wii U eShop next month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Ezekiel Rage and Nitrolic Games are putting the finishing touches on Rorrim, an upcoming indie game for the Wii U eShop.
Here’s an overview:
“Rorrim is a 2D game for the Nintendo Wii U eShop. After finding a magic mirror, a young princess is sucked into the glass of the mirror and finds herself inside a dark and eerie dungeon. To escape the world of the mirror, you have to help her navigate through the dungeon in the real world and in the mirrored world. Enjoy this puzzle maze game by using the Wii U GamePad.”
Rorrim arrives on the eShop sometime next month. Watch a trailer below.
More: Ezekiel Rage, indie, Nitrolic Games, Rorrim
Video: “The Voices of Ace Attorney: Orion Acaba as Apollo Justice”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 1 Comment
Capcom has prepared a second video focusing on the voice cast of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. Find a video for Apollo below, who is voiced by Orion Acaba.
Monster Hunter Generations adds free Competitive Edge Pack
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Another round of downloadable content is now available in Monster Hunter Generations. Players can download the Competitive Edge Pack at no extra cost.
A few items are included in the DLC. They are as follows:
– Mega Dash Juice x30
– Mega Nutrients x15
– Hunter’s Drink x30
More: Capcom, DLC, Monster Hunter Generations
Shin’en confirms next project will be on a Nintendo console
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in General Nintendo, News | 28 Comments
In a recent interview with Nintendon.com, Shin’en Multimedia confirmed that their next project will be with Nintendo. Shin’en Multimedia, creators of FAST Racing Neo, recently confirmed that while their next project is a secret, it will be on a Nintendo console.
The studio was asked what it would like to do after FAST Racing Neo. In response, Shin’en said:
The problem is I can’t talk about it. I’d really like to talk about it, but if I say anything…. let me put it this way: we’re very happy to work with Nintendo, we’ll keep doing it and our next project will be with them. We’re also carrying out new experiments and creating new prototypes, but I can’t talk about this either, because they’re so deep in their initial stage that there would be no point talking about it now.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided producer doesn’t have much to say about NX support
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 28 Comments
Some companies have been more open with regards to NX support than others. The likes of Square Enix, SEGA, and Ubisoft have already confirmed games for the system. On the other hand, Eidos Montreal seems a bit more hesitant.
Finder.com.au asked Olivier Proulx, the producer of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, if he’d be interested in seeing his new project on NX at any point. Here’s the full exchange:
Square is known to support the NX with Dragon Quest and we also saw the director’s cut of Human Revolution appear as one of the first games on Wii U – would you want to see Mankind Divided on NX one day?
We’ve never thought about the NX. Right now there’s nothing new to announce there. We’ve just been looking at PC, Xbox One and PS4, and that’s been our focus.
Well, if you were a betting man, what do you reckon the chances are?
I can’t be that obvious. I can’t bet on this (laughs).
One interesting thing to remember is that Deus Ex: Human Revolution – the series’ previous entry – made its way to Wii U and was largely considered to be the best version. It’d be interesting if something like that happened again with NX. If that did happen though, it’d be another late port.
Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters Cyber Arena coming to Japan on September 21
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Bandai Namco’s new free-to-play Digimon game, Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters Cyber Arena, is now set for release on September 21.
In the game, players can take on the opening parts of the upcoming retail version, Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters including battles. By checking in every day, you can receive various items. It will also be possible to transfer save data to the full release. Appmon Chips are compatible as well.
Two characters have also been introduced. Gematsu brings us the following details:
You (Boy or Girl)
– Second-year student at Hifumigoaka Middle School
– Can be a little hot-blooded
– His Buddy Appmone is the online game app Appmon, Onmon
– With his Appli Drive in hand, he’ll meet, battle, and train various unseen Appmon, while unfolding a grand story
Rival
– Your childhood friend, Naoto
– You played with him often as a child
– Recently he has drifted away
– His buddy Appmon is the offline game app Appmon, Offmon
Find some new art and screenshots in the gallery below.
