US: Animal Crossing: New Horizons sees third-highest launch month of any Nintendo game, best-selling game in franchise history
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More news has emerged from the March 2020 NPD report, and it’s brought along even more impressive information about Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
The Switch game has achieved the third-highest launch month of any Nintendo published game in tracked history. That goes for both physical dollar and unit sales. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Brawl are the only two games that sold more during their launch months.
Also revealed is that launch month dollar sales of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have exceeded the lifetime sales of all other Animal Crossing franchise games. The Switch entry is already the best-selling game in franchise history.
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Railway Empire: Nintendo Switch Edition delayed again, now releasing in June
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Railway Empire: Nintendo Switch Edition was first expected on Switch on February 14. After it was delayed shortly before release, it was moved to March 27. Kalypso Media ended up pushing the game back yet again after that.
In an announcement today, Kalypso said it will now release Railway Empire: Nintendo Switch Edition on June 19. We’ll have to see if that date ends up sticking, but we’ll let you know if any other changes are made.
For the time being, here’s some information and a trailer for the game:
Ninjala open beta test available for preload
Posted on 4 years ago by Elias in Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
We knew the beta was coming soon, but preload is now live for the Ninjala demo.
The full version of Ninjala launches on the eShop on May 27th, but those interested in participating in the beta test event can get a feel for the title beginning on April 28th after downloading the game’s demo by clicking here,or directly from the Switch eShop. You can see the details we previously published about the schedule below:
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Trials of Mana getting a day one update
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix has announced a day one update for Trials of Mana. It’s not too big of a patch, but we do know that it will add in three dash methods.
Here’s a full overview of the update:
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Video: A look at the Ring Fit Adventure theme in Tetris 99
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Earlier tonight, Nintendo announced a new Maximus Cup for Tetris 99. Players can earn a new Ring Fit Adventure theme by participating in the event and earning a certain amount of points.
Here’s a look at the theme:
[トピックス]無料で遊んで特別コラボテーマをゲット！ 「テト1カップ リングフィット アドベンチャー コラボ祭！」開催https://t.co/QftczNIJP1 pic.twitter.com/ueomnHLChO
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) April 21, 2020
For more on the Maximus Cup event, read our original post here.
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Super Mario Maker 2 free final update revealed – make a world map and more
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Super Mario Maker 2 is getting one final free update on April 22, Nintendo has announced. Among the new features included, players will finally be able to create their own world map.
As far as enemies go, all seven of the Koopalings will now be available, in addition to Phanto and the Mechakoopas. New power-ups include the SMB2 Mushroom, Frog Suit from Super Mario Bros. 3, Power Balloon from Super Mario World, the Super Acorn from New Super Mario Bros. U, and the Boomerang Flower from Super Mario 3D World. Five variations for wearables will also be added like the Cannon Box and Propeller Box from Super Mario 3D World.
Here’s the full announcement and trailer:
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Tetris 99 12th Maximus Cup announced, new Ring Fit Adventure theme
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It’s been awhile since the last Maximus Cup in Tetris 99, but a new event is starting soon. Nintendo announced the 12th edition today featuring another crossover.
Ring Fit Adventure, the hit exercising action-RPG, is featured this time around. Once you’ve reached 100 event points, you’ll unlock a new theme related to that title.
The 12th Maximus Cup goes live in Tetris 99 on April 24.
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Best Buy puts up inactive listing for Super Mario 3D World on Switch, but it may not mean anything
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Mario 3D World for Switch has a listing on Best Buy – well, sort of. It’s not truly live on the website, as it’s inactive and the URL essentially leads nowhere at the moment. Still, its existence alone is generating some excitement. The question is, does the listing actually have any meaning?
Here’s a look at what’s been making the rounds:
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Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix demo footage
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Earlier today, SEGA issued a demo for Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix on the Switch eShop. View some footage in the video below.
Nintendo reportedly looking to increase Switch production for 2020
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According to a Nikkei report, Nintendo is looking to raise Switch production in light of higher demand for the system stemming from the coronavirus. The company “expects to produce about 10% more units of the Switch series in 2020, up from around 20 million last year, according to parts suppliers informed of the plans.”
A Nintendo representative told Nikkei:
