UK sales for January 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for January 2023.
Fire Emblem Engage was the biggest new release from Nintendo, which ended up at #12. However, it was an older game, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, that charted higher for the company at #10.
3D platformer Rise of Fox Hero hitting Switch next week
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Publisher 2Awesome Studio, along with developer Josep Monzonis Hernandez, announced today that they’re putting Rise of Fox Hero on Switch. The game is due out on February 17, 2023.
Rise of Fox Hero is a 3D platformer featuring combat and puzzle elements. An official overview with more information can be found below.
Pikmin Bloom new update out now (version 63.0), patch notes
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A new update has released for Pikmin Bloom, bringing the game to version 63.0.
This update is implementing a number of notable new features and improvements, including a new flower planting accelerator, a way of feeding Pikmin from the Pikmin list and Pikmin details screens, and the ability to send postcards and gift packs to friends in mushroom battles.
Check out the full patch notes for the latest Pikmin Bloom update below:
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3DS eShop charts – February 9, 2023
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WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros gameplay
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We have a lot of footage from WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros on Switch. Konami not only revealed the title yesterday, but ended up launching it as well.
If you need a refresher on what the title has to offer, check out the following overview:
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Famitsu software sales (1/30/23 – 2/5/23) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 31,191 / 4,807,491
2. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 14,298 / 3,862,841
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 13,858 / 5,142,172
4. [NSW] Fire Emblem Engage – 12,920 / 185,920
5. [NSW] Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life – 9,522 / 50,281
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 7,723 / 3,032,742
7. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 7,461 / 994,203
8. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 6,346 / 1,169,936
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 6,128 / 5,116,872
10. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 4,480 / 2,840,736
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom new trailer breakdown
Posted on 1 year ago by Tom in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
At the end of the latest Nintendo Direct, we finally got a meaty look at the heavily anticipated sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What secrets lie beyond in this 2 minute and 16 second trailer? Sam and I break down every frame to find out.
You can check out the full video below. It contains theories about Zelda’s role, possible new mechanics, important character reveals, and story themes abound.
Best moments from the February 2023 Nintendo Direct
Posted on 1 year ago by Tom in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
February is usually special for Nintendo fans, as it typically spells the ringing of a new Direct. That held true with yesterday’s presentation, as Nintendo revealed its upcoming slate for the first half of the year with quite a few surprises to come over the next few months.
As the Nintendo Direct was happening, Sam and I reacted to some of the best reveals, including Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime Remastered, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Check out our highlights video below.
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Skul: The Hero Slayer “Dark Mirror” update out on Switch next week, patch notes and trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The team behind Skul: The Hero Slayer has announced that a big “Dark Mirror” game will be going live on consoles next week, including Switch.
Dark Mirror is a new mode with more powerful enemies and lots of other features. A ton of other changes and bug fixes are also incoming.
The full patch notes for the Skul: The Hero Slayer “Dark Mirror” update are as follows:
Project Winter “Speak the Truth” update out now, patch notes
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Other Ocean Interactive is still toying away on Project Winter, and has just come through with a new “Speak the Truth” update.
One of the major aspects is here is that ToxMod has been implemented for voice moderation. Plenty of balance adjustments and bug fixes are live as well.
The full patch notes for the Project Winter “Speak the Truth” update are as follows:
