Pokemon GO generates $80 million in November, up 150% compared to last year
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Sensor Tower is reporting that Pokemon GO managed to make $80 million in November. Since $32 million was generated in November 2017, the game has seen a 150% (2.5x) increase compared to last year.
Japan led player spending at 37% for $29.6 million. The United States was just slightly behind at 32% for $25.6 million.
Sensor Tower adds that year-over-year spending increased in the U.S. at roughly 232% (3.3x) more than the $7.7 million estimated players spent last November. Japanese revenue also rose approximately 139% (2.4x) compared to last November when about $12.4 million was spent.
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Pokemon GO Trainer Battles launching this month, new details
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Last week, Niantic started to tease long-awaited PvP functionality in Pokemon GO. The company has followed up with official details, and has also announced that the feature launches this month.
Here’s the full breakdown:
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Fire Emblem Heroes: Round 1 of Nifl vs Múspell Voting Gauntlet now live
Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The first round of the 18th and latest Voting Gauntlet is now live in Fire Emblem Heroes.
Players are now able to choose their side in the latest battle, picking from characters Fjorm, Surtr, Gunnthrá, Laevatein, Hríd, Laegjarn, Ylgr, or Helbindi. The first round will last until December 6th. In addition, players can also earn free orbs simply by logging in during the event period.
Fire Emblem Heroes – Bound Hero Battle: Seliph & Julia now live
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The duo from Fire Emblem: Geneology of the Holy War is back in Special maps for Bound Hero Battle: Seliph & Julia. Additionally, limited-time quests involving Alfonse: Prince of Askr and Sharena: Princess of Askr. The event runs until December 12
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp – Jingle’s Holly Jolly Roundup second half now live
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Part 2 of the Holly Jolly Roundup is now available, where you can help Jingle collect special creatures to unlock rewards including the event material called the bell ornament. You can also trade for the Toy Day fascinator or evening gown in the Lloyd menu, as well as grab limited-time Regal Toy Day Garden Packs.
The event runs now through December 9.
Nintendo maintenance schedule as of December 2, 2018
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
After a fairly quiet past week for Nintendo maintenance, things are picking up in a big way over the next few days. Starting today, several different sessions are planned that will impact 3DS, the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, and Switch itself.
The current schedule is as follows:
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Fire Emblem Heroes hosting Summoning Focus: Heroes with Ward Skills
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The next summoning event has gone live in Fire Emblem Heroes. Three Heroes with Ward skills, which only they may wield, are available as a part of the 5-start Summoning Focus: Heroes with Ward Skills.
The new event will be live until December 13. Players won’t be required to use Orbs the first time they summon.
Super Mario Run brings back Weekend Spotlight: Bowser’s Minions event
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As we approach the end of the week, Super Mario Run is bringing back one of its past events. The Weekend Spotlight: Bowser’s Minions event is currently live in the game. While active, Bowser’s minions will be featured as the items players can earn in Remix 10’s Super Bonus Game.
The available prizes are as follows:
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Pokemon GO gets first details on Trainer Battles
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Earlier today, Niantic gave a first tease of PvP in Pokemon GO. We now have first details on what the company is calling “Trainer Battles”.
Trainer Battles will introduce three Pokemon GO Trainer Battle Leagues: Great, Ultra, and Master. Trainers will have to choose a league before participating in these battles, with each league having different maximum Pokemon CP limits.
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Pokemon GO teases first look at PvP
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Player versus player battles has been one of Pokemon GO’s most-requested features since launch. Very soon, Niantic may finally be delivering on fans’ wishes.
Niantic has been posting a few different teases on the Pokemon GO Twitter account today, culminating with the image above. It gives us what appears to be our first look at PvP. While we don’t really have much in the way of details yet, hopefully we’ll be learning more soon.
