UK software sales – November 29, 2020 – big week for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update (11/30): Post updated with the top 40.
Original: This week’s UK software sales are in, and it turns out that Switch had a busy past few days.
GamesIndustry reports that boxed Switch game sales were up 33 percent last week. 9 percent more Switch games were sold during Black Friday 2020 compared with the same period last year.
During Black Friday week, Switch titles comprised over 38 percent of all boxed games sold in the UK. There were some big increases including Animal Crossing: New Horizons (up 58 percent week-over-week), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (up 62 percent), Minecraft (up 26 percent) and Super Mario 3D All-Stars (up 54 percent). However, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity dropped by 61 percent.
Here’s a look at this week’s boxed chart:
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers – “Team Organization and Character Change” gameplay video
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D3 Publisher and developer Sandlot are back with another gameplay video for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers. Below, fans can get a closer look at team organization and switching between characters mid-game.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers launches for Switch in Japan on December 24. A release is planned for early 2021 in North America and Europe.
Nintendo Switch Fortnite Wildcat Bundle gets a US release for Cyber Monday
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Nintendo has announced that the special edition Fortnite Wildcat bundle Switch is coming to US retailers. This Switch has special decals on its tablet, dock, and joy-cons, and it was originally sold in the UK with no mention of a US release date.
Well now, Nintendo has confirmed its North American release with a Tweet from their official Twitter account.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – November 29, 2020
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Monster Hunter Rise is still the top Nintendo-related game while Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Oliver Town makes its first appearance.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 12 and November 18.
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Rumor: Monster Hunter Rise’s monsters leaked
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A network data breach has revealed quite a bit of Capcom’s plans for the near-term and long-term. Much of the discussion has surrounded unannounced projects and future plans for the Ace Attorney series, but a new rumor has sprung up regarding a game due out in just a few months.
Capcom has yet to confirm which monsters will be in Monster Hunter Rise, but we may now have more of a better idea on that front. AsteriskAmpers1 has taken a closer look at some of the recent files stemming from the leak and claims to have uncovered a bunch of returning creatures as well as a few new ones.
Here’s the full list:
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Japanese Switch Online offer will let members play Overcooked 2 free for a week
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Nintendo has revealed that Overcooked 2 will soon be temporarily free in Japan as part of a temporary Switch Online offer. Members can play the game at no extra charge between December 7 and December 13. Additionally, progress can be transferred to the paid version.
Thus far, this offer has not been announced for the west. However, as long as you’re a Switch Online subscriber, you should be able to participate. You’ll just need to create a Japanese Nintendo Account (if you haven’t done so already), register it with your Switch system, and access the Japanese eShop.
Video: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Treasure Box unboxing
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity didn’t have any sort of special edition in the west, but Koei Tecmo did release a Treasure Box in Japan. Copies include the game, an acrylic plate, paraglider blanket, and metal charm.
Here’s an unboxing video showing off the full contents:
Nintendo shares new Japanese Smash Bros. Ultimate commercial
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A new Japanese commercial has gone live for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which has a big focus on Steve – the game’s most recent DLC character. Check out the advert below.
Pre-order updates – November 29, 2020
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Empire of Sin trailer details management gameplay
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The strategy title Empire of Sin has received its latest trailer outlining the various management aspects. Below, fans can get a better understanding of the game’s actual empire management.
Here’s the video:
