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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 23,069 / 5,885,737
2. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 21,120 / 1,717,266
3. [NSW] Super Mario 3D All-Stars – 10,383 / 355,428
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,802 / 3,228,948
5. [NSW] Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit – 7,691 / 81,609
6. [NSW] Pokemon Sword/Shield – 7,088 / 3,773,724
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,863 / 1,537,361
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,736 / 3,860,637
9. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – 4,051 / 411,984
10. [NSW] Super Mario Party – 3,739 / 1,580,887

Pokemon Sword/Shield

In celebration of Halloween, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are promoting Ghost-type Pokemon in the latest Max Raid Battle event.

Cofagrigus, Trevenant, Mimikyu, and Polteageist will appear more frequently in Pokemon Dens. Players may also encounter a Shiny Gourgeist if they’re lucky.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The end of October is upon us. That means there isn’t much time left to catch the current round of bugs, fish, and sea creatures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Polygon has put together a couple of handy tables outlining everything that’s leaving the game this month. We’ve included them below.

NIS America has announced that retailers will be offering an Unrelenting Edition for Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny. Copies include the game, “Defiance of Dissonance” soundtrack digital download, “Behind the Seam” mini art book, and winning design of the reverse coversheet contest.

Speaking of that contest, fans can vote on the alternate cover design to be included in the physical release here until November 13. NIS America will be handing out prizes to five winners after the contest period.

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny

Source: NIS America PR

KORG Gadget for Nintendo Switch

KORG Gadget for Nintendo Switch will soon be offered in physical form. Nicalis has announced that it’s partnering with Detune on a physical version, which is slated for December 4.

The physical release of KORG Gadget for Nintendo Switch will include a 60-page instruction manual, which Nicalis says is “one of the most thorough booklets that has ever been created to accompany a console game release.”

Pricing for KORG Gadget for Nintendo Switch is set at $49.99. The Nicalis online store is taking pre-orders here.

Source: Nicalis PR

Dawn of the Monsters

WayForward has announced that it has picked up Dawn of the Monsters for publishing. It’s being developed by 13AM Games, the studio behind Runbow. WayForward “will provide creative support and handle digital publishing, distribution, and marketing duties in North America and Europe.”

It’s also been confirmed that Dawn of the Monsters will release on Switch. The project is scheduled for a late 2021 launch.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Bug Fables is celebrating its first anniversary with a major update. Version 1.1 has been announced, which will add new quests and bosses, a requested Dash upgrade to increase movement speed, and more.

Here’s a trailer:

Ninjala

Ninjala Season 3 kicked off today, and it’s accompanied by a major update. Highlights include Special Collections and the all-new Spectator Mode. That’s on top of an updated visual appearance of the base screen, new gum weapons, new stages, new UI features, and a wide range of adjustments and bug fixes.

Below are the full patch notes:

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack already had a November release confirmed for Japan and Southasia Asia. Today, Bandai Namco announced that the title will be sold on December 3 in North America and Europe. It previously had a vague winter release window.

Here’s an overview of Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack, along with a trailer:

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Nintendo is back with a new “Lead the Pikmin” trailer for Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Have a look at today’s video below.

Pikmin 3 Deluxe launches worldwide on October 30.


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