Nintendo details strong hardware and software sales for Switch in France for 2020, system at about 5 million units sold total
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We heard earlier this week that Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the best-selling game of 2020 in France. Based on a new report from Le Figaro, a number of other Switch games also did very well.
Nintendo France managing director Philippe Lavoue told the publication that as far as Animal Crossing goes, “families with kids took the relay [in sales] at the start of summer”. The title was “continuously in the top three best video game sellers and still is in this beginning of 2021.”
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 – first content update footage
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The first major content update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 went live earlier this week, adding in support for new characters like Sonic the Hedgehog and boss raids. Find some footage of the new content below.
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Switch file sizes – TOHU, Gal Gun Returns, Tadpole Treble Encore, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include TOHU, Gal Gun Returns, Tadpole Treble Encore, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville – Complete Edition listed for Switch, announcement likely imminent
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Last June, EA said it would be bringing seven games to Switch over the next year. A few of these titles have already been released – Burnout Paradise Remastered, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, and FIFA 21 Legacy Edition. Apex Legends and Lost in Random are also coming soon.
That leaves us with two more games. One of the mystery projects should be the upcoming title from Mario Kart Live developer Velan Studios. VentureBeat claimed several months ago that Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is also happening on Switch, and it now seems we’re getting close to an announcement.
Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space physical pre-orders open
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Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space is heading to Switch later this month. It’ll contain two games: Citizens of Earth and Citizens of Space.
Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space is planned for a worldwide release, but in the west, it’ll be digital-only. That’s in contrast to Japan and Asia, which is also getting a physical version. The good news is that English is supported and those that are interested in owning a boxed copy can import. Play-Asia is taking pre-orders here.
Kemco and Eden Industries will be bringing Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space to Switch on January 28, 2021.
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New Pokemon Snap – all confirmed Pokemon thus far
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Just like the original, New Pokemon Snap has a bunch of Pokemon to see and photograph. The game received a blowout of sorts this week and it was revealed this week that over 200 creatures will be included. We don’t have the full list yet, but based on everything shown up to this point, we know of about a quarter of the Pokemon that will be included.
Here’s the lineup thus far in alphabetical order:
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Doom Eternal Switch tech analysis
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After releasing on Switch last month, Digital Foundry has now taken a closer look at the Switch version of Doom Eternal. Despite sacrifices that were made, the publication views the port positively and overall feels what Panic Button has accomplished is impressive.
Here’s a summary of how Doom Eternal holds up on Switch from a technical perspective:
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Bravely Default II producer talks about why the game was delayed
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In a recent interview with Japanese publication Famitsu, Bravely Default II producer Masashi Takahashi commented on how the coronavirus pandemic impacted Bravely Default II’s development. Voice recording for foreign releases of the game had to be handled entirely remotely, and voice actors recorded from their homes while receiving coaching and guidance remotely. Takahashi also shared how the Japanese studios were impacted by the pandemic and why the team ultimately decided to delay the game.
Takahashi went on to say that the team needed extra time “in order to seriously address the opinions of fans who played the demo and produce something the development team was satisfied with”.
Nintendo Everything’s translation of the interview excerpts between Famitsu and Takahashi can be found below.
Nintendo shares more Bowser’s Fury details for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
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A few more Bowser’s Fury details have surfaced for the upcoming release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury over on the official Nintendo UK website. It further explains how the mode works, including how defeating Fury Bowser unlocks new islands.
Here’s the full roundup:
PlatinumGames hopes to give an update on Bayonetta 3 and more in 2021
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When PlatinumGames is asked about Bayonetta 3, you tend to get the same response. Aside from the studio constantly reassuring fans that development is going well, we haven’t really heard much about the game. That’s been the case since the project was originally announced at The Game Awards in December 2017.
There’s still no word on when Bayonetta 3 will release, but perhaps we’ll finally hear more this year. That’s based on a brief comment from PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya.
During one of the recent Arcade Archives streams, Kamiya – who is known for his appreciation of classic games – had a phone conversation with Hamster boss Satoshi Hamada. Kamiya ended up suggesting that there could be a status update on Bayonetta 3 and other upcoming titles from the studio in 2021.
Here’s the full transcript, as translated by Nintendo Everything:
