UK: New Pokemon Snap physical launch sales more than four times higher than N64 original
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While we don’t have specific sales data at this time, an early report has surfaced regarding New Pokemon Snap’s debut in the UK.
It turns out that the game was #1 in the region this past week – beating Returnal on PlayStation 5 for the top spot, which was another new release. GamesIndustry’s Christopher Dring reports that New Pokemon Snap’s physical launch sales are more than four times higher than the original game for the N64. Note that digital units are not accounted for.
We should have the latest UK sales chart soon.
More: Bandai Namco, New Pokemon Snap, sales
Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition update out now (version 1.05.00), patch notes
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The final update for Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition arrived this week. Switch owners can access version 1.05.00, featuring various adjustments, fixes, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
GDC 2021 survey covers Switch developer interest, project plans, revenue earned
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The annual “State of the Game Industry” GDC report was published this week, and it provides the latest insight into developers and their approach to Switch.
Overall responses are comparable to 2020. For instance, 38 percent of developers polled said they’re interested in Switch – whereas that figure was 37 percent last year. 17 percent of respondents said their current project is planned for the console – which hasn’t changed at all.
Below are all of the relevant results:
Unto The End getting a physical release
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Unto The End, a challenging combat adventure game, first made it to Switch as a digital download last December. It’s now receiving a physical release courtesy of Red Art Games. 2,800 units will be made for Switch in total.
You can pre-order a copy of Unto The End here. Copies should ship in Q3 2021.
More: 2 Ton Studios, Big Sugar, Red Art Games, Unto The End
NEO: The World Ends with You devs on why it’s taken so long for a sequel
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The World Ends with You first debuted on DS way back in 2007 (2008 in the west). Since then, Square Enix hasn’t done much with the IP. We’ve seen ports and things like character cameos in Kingdom Hearts, but there hasn’t been a new game – until now.
NEO: The World Ends with You, the next entry in the series, will finally release this summer. Producer Tomohiko Hirano spoke about the long wait for a new entry, telling IGN:
Muv-Luv: Project Mikhail gets new gameplay video, producer letter
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aNCHOR today debuted a new gameplay video for Project Mikhail, its upcoming Muv-Luv mech action game. We’ve attached it below.
More: aNCHOR, Muv-Luv: Project Mikhail
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin screenshots and art
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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is launching in just over two months, and Capcom is ramping up its promotional efforts for the game. It was featured in this week’s Monster Hunter Digital Event, including a new trailer.
We now have a new set of screenshots and art for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Continue on below for the full set.
More: Capcom, Monster Hunter Stories 2
Hellpoint update out now on Switch (version 1.0.2.0), patch notes
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Hellpoint has been patched on Switch, bringing the game to version 1.0.2.0. The update contains a flew of technical improvements.
The full patch notes are as follows:
More: Cradle Games, Hellpoint, tinyBuild, title update
How long to beat New Pokemon Snap
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If there’s one question that’s been swirling around New Pokemon Snap since the initial reveal, it’s how long the game takes to beat. After all, the N64 original was known for being a bit on the short side. The first Pokemon Snap only took a few short hours to wrap up.
So how about New Pokemon Snap on Switch? There are a few early reports from outlets as well as players, and it looks like it’s a 10 to 15 hour journey on average, though of course that number with vary from person to person.
More: Bandai Namco, New Pokemon Snap
R-Type Final 2 launch trailer
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NIS America and Granzella have issued a launch trailer for R-Type Final 2. Have a look at the video below.
R-Type Final 2 is out on Switch both physically and digitally. You can check out additional information about the shoot ’em up here.
