Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee sales split and sell-through rates in Japan
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Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu launched last week around the world, including in Japan. In just three days, it sold over 650,000 copies in the country. Sales trackers have since provided additional information on how the games sold.
You may recall that over in the UK, the Pikachu version was significantly more popular than Eevee. But in Japan, the split was pretty close. Dengeki has Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu at 332,193 copies sold and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee at 270,929 units.
According to Media Create, the Pikachu version sold through 62.96% of its initial shipment. Eevee was slightly lower at 51.80%.
Art director on why Zelda’s art style constantly changes, and how Breath of the Wild’s look was made
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The Legend of Zelda series has experimented with many different visual styles over the years. Nintendo aimed for realism with Twilight Princess, but before that, Wind Waker offered a completely opposite feel with its cel-shaded look.
As part of an interview published in the newly-translated Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion book, art director Satoru Takizawa commented on the series’ ever-changing visual style. Takizawa had this to say on the topic:
Mario Tennis Aces reveals Luma, Pauline, and Boom Boom
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Three more characters are joining Mario Tennis Aces. Luma, Pauline, and Boom Boom will be added to the game in early 2019, the company revealed today.
Based on how they’re presented in a new trailer, Luma will seemingly be first up in January. Boom Boom will then follow in February, and finally Pauline in March.
More: Camelot, Mario Tennis Aces, top
Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (11/22/18, North America)
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Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Horizon Chase Turbo footage
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Horizon Chase Turbo is a few days out from releasing digitally on Switch. Check out some footage in the video below.
More: Aquiris, Horizon Chase Turbo
Nintendo Minute – “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Team Battle w/ VikkiKitty & Syd”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta continue Smash Bros. Ultimate coverage with guests VikkiKitty and Syd. Check out the full episode below.
Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee tech analysis and comparisons
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Digital Foundry has published its latest technical analysis for Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee. We also get a look at some comparisons as well.
Both games have a look of specular property to every material used across the world. However, Digital Foundry says that there’s they may give an impression of a synthetic plastic quality that may not be as appealing for some who played the original games on Game Boy way back in the day. The publication also notes that shadows disappoint.
Omensight arrives December 13 on Switch
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Omensight was originally targeted for release this month, but will be slipping into December. Spearhead Games has announced that the title has been approved by Nintendo and is dated for December 13.
Here’s an overview and trailer for the “action murder-mystery game”:
More: Omensight, Spearhead Games
Toki footage
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Microids will very soon be releasing the remake of Toki on Switch. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Peace, Death! Complete Edition footage
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Footage has emerged for the new Switch eShop title Peace, Death! Complete Edition. Take a look at the gameplay in the video below.
