Japan’s best-selling games of January 2018
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of January 2018, including debut digital sales for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. You can check out the full results below.
Nintendo says Super Mario Odyssey was always planned for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The time between Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario Odyssey was four years. Super Mario 3D World came to Wii U in November 2013, while Mario Odyssey launched last October.
Since it took several years for a new Super Mario game from EAD Tokyo and Odyssey arrived in time for Switch’s first year, some have wondered if the title was ever in development for Wii U. Nintendo ruled that out in the latest issue of Game Informer.
[Let’s Talk] Switch and ports
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
One topic brought up when people discuss Switch these days is the amount of ports (or re-releases) the system is receiving. Nintendo itself has brought over a number of games from the Wii U era – normally with a few extras – including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokken Tournament DX, Bayonetta 1 and 2, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (in May). We’ve also seen games from other platforms make their way to Switch, including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Doom, L.A. Noire, and more.
Some feel that there are too many older games coming to Switch. On the other hand, those in favor of the idea point out the benefit of portable play and how some of these titles were previously not on Nintendo platforms.
What side of the fence do you side on? Do you feel that there are too many ports finding their way to Switch? Or are you in favor of past releases joining the platform? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
Slain: Back From Hell, The Coma: Recut getting physical releases
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Merge Games is taking two more of its Switch titles to retail. According to Amazon UK listings, Slain: Back From Hell and The Coma: Recut are getting physical versions.
Both games are listed for May 17. Additionally, they’ll cost £24.99 each.
You can pre-order Slain: Back From Hell here. The Coma: Recut can also be reserved here.
Thanks to Carsten for the tip.
Voez’s physical release apparently coming to North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Voez was made available on the eShop just after Switch’s launch in March 2017. Then just last month, a physical version went on sale in Japan.
That same physical release is apparently coming stateside. We’ve spotted a listing on GameFly, which lists the boxed copy for North America.
More: Flyhigh Works, PM Studios, Rayark, top, Voez
Fire Emblem Heroes – Takumi: Empty Vessel – Grand Hero Battle footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Videos | 0 comments
The Takumi: Empty Vessel – Grand Hero Battle started in Fire Emblem Heroes earlier today. For a look at the event, watch the video below.
Radio Hammer Station rated for Switch in Korea
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Radio Hammer Station could be making its way to Switch. While Arc System Works only announced the title for PlayStation platforms last year, a rating for Nintendo’s console was just added to the Korean classification database yesterday alongside the PS4 and PS Vita versions.
Radio Hammer Station is a rhythm fighting game. The main gameplay involves matching button presses to the beat of the song while taking on enemies. Roughly 100 songs are included.
We have more information and a trailer for Radio Hammer Station below.
Shining Resonance Refrain demo planned, Switch version to run at 1080p docked, no censorship
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA showed off the first English footage of Shining Resonance Refrain during a lengthy live stream yesterday. Additionally, some fan questions were answered, and some interesting information was shared.
First up, a demo for Shining Resonance Refrain is planned. There’s no word yet on when it’ll be available, but SEGA will have news about that in the future.
More: SEGA, Shining Resonance Refrain
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp version 1.2.2 datamine – Super Mario crossover event, new villagers, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Nintendo issued the latest update for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp this week. Version 1.2.2 may have seemed fairly small on the surface, but a lot has been added behind-the-scenes. Through datamining, fans have uncovered an upcoming Super Mario crossover event, new villagers, and more.
You can find the full roundup of datamined content from Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp version 1.2.2 below. All information comes courtesy of SenorDeeebs.
Shining Resonance Refrain Draconic Launch Edition, Owlboy up for pre-order on Amazon
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update (2/24): The Shining Resonance Refrain Draconic Launch Edition is up on Amazon Canada.
Original (2/23): Amazon has started taking pre-orders for two new Switch games. First, the Shining Resonance Refrain Draconic Launch Edition can be reserved here. Pre-order Owlboy here.
Shining Resonance Refrain launches this summer. Owlboy will be available on May 29.
Thanks to axel for the tip.
