Video: Game Freak gives a rare look at Pokemon design documents and sketches
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 5 Comments
Game Informer published another piece of content from its month long coverage of Pokemon coverage. This time around, a video has gone live with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori showing design documents, and sketches from Sun/Moon’s development. Watch the video below.
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Media Create sales (8/7/17 – 8/13/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 65 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 87,798
PS4 – 34,691
New 2DS LL – 24,187
New 3DS LL – 17,276
PS4 Pro – 7,771
Vita – 4,651
2DS – 3,527
New 3DS – 740
Wii U – 132
PS3 – 95
Xbox One – 75
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 61,933
PS4 – 43,862
New 2DS LL – 33,871
New 3DS LL – 22,200
PS4 Pro – 9,077
Vita – 4,773
2DS – 3,740
New 3DS – 1,078
Wii U – 158
PS3 – 96
Xbox One – 90
And here are the software charts:
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Square Enix thinks Dragon Quest XI can hit the lower end of its sales target, hopeful for growth in 3DS sales
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 52 Comments
Towards the start of the month, Square Enix delivered its latest financial results. Included with the report was a regular call with investors and analysts.
One person asked if Square Enix will reach its sales target for Dragon Quest XI. Regarding that, the company said:
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Pokemon Sun/Moon – Salazzle distribution trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
GameStop is hosting a distribution for Pokemon Sun/Moon that can net you a new Salazzle. If you visit the store by September 4, the Pokemon can be yours. View a trailer for the distribution below.
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Pokemon Shuffle update (08/15/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in 3DS, News | 0 comments
In the newest update for Pokemon Shuffle a new stage for Tapu Lele and Pokemon Safari are available to play until August 29th. The Pokemon Safari roster of Pokemon this time around include Deerling Summer Form, Sawsbuck Summer Form, Pikipek, Trumbeak and Drampa. Plus a Mega Beedrill competitive stage with more information provided in the source.
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Nintendo Network ID login maintenance taking place later this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has given some very advance notice regarding upcoming maintenance. Towards the end of this month, Nintendo Network ID login maintenance will be taking place once again.
The schedule is as follows:
– 1 PM PT (August 28) – 5 PM PT (August 28)
– 4 PM ET (August 28) – 8 PM ET (August 28)
– 9 PM in the UK (August 29) – 1 AM in the UK (August 29)
– 10 PM in Europe (August 29) – 2 AM in Europe (August 29)
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Pokemon Sun and Moon – Latest global missions are now available
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in 3DS, News | 0 comments
The most recent rewards for the Pokemon Sun and Moon global mission are now available. The gifts are a Rare Candy and a Fast Ball, they will be available until September 30th.
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UK software sales (Week ending 8/12/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
5. ARMS – Nintendo
6. LEGO City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Super Bomberman R – Konami
8. Cars 3: Driven to Win – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
10. Ultra Street Fighter II – Capcom
Wii U
1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
6. Splatoon – Nintendo
7. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
9. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
10. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
3DS
1. Miitopia – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
6. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Hey! Pikmin – Nintendo
9. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
10. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 8/12/2017)
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch | 4 Comments
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (8/13/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 4 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Super Mario Odyssey moves up to the top three (almost the top two actually), and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 enters the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 27 and August 2.
