Famitsu software sales (3/16/20 – 3/22/20) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo, 03/20/20) – 1,880,626 (New)
2. [PS4] Nioh 2 (Koei Tecmo, 03/12/20) – 26,140 (118,032)
3. [NSW] Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (Nintendo, 03/06/20) – 21,954 (206,893)
4. [NSW] Pokemon Sword / Shield (The Pokemon Company, 11/15/19) – 17,608 (3,527,528)
5. [NSW] Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Bundle Version Included) (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 12,116 (1,321,931)
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 12,095 (2,829,353)
7. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo, 12/07/18) – 10,647 (3,612,919)
8. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo, 10/18/19) – 7,505 (731,308)
9. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 7,467 (3,349,417)
10. [NSW] Super Mario Party (Nintendo, 10/05/18) – 6,580 (1,375,417)
Samurai Shodown – DLC character Sogetsu Kazama out on April 1, trailer
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SNK has dated the next DLC character for Samurai Shodown. Sogetsu Kazama will launch on April 1, the company announced today.
We have a trailer showing off the new character below.
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PlatinumGames to make final “Platinum 4” announcement on April 1
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Over the past several weeks, PlatinumGames has teased a series of announcements collectively known as the “Platinum 4”. Thus far, we’ve heard about The Wonderful 101: Remastered, Project G.G., and a new studio in Tokyo.
The fourth and final announcement now has a confirmed reveal date. PlatinumGames will be sharing the latest news on April 1, the studio’s website reveals.
A recap of the previous Platinum 4 announcements can be found on the site here.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons tech analysis
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Digital Foundry published a new analysis today for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Per usual, the outlet has explored the Switch title from a technical perspective.
Here are some of the highlights:
Nintendo says “more systems are on the way” as Switch sells out across the U.S.
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It’s been made clear that certain products have been impacted by the coronavirus. Switch is one such item that is starting to be heavily impacted, and it’s becoming more difficult to find a system at normal retail price. Many retailers just don’t have units available. And with high demand and short supply, some are taking to eBay and selling systems for far more than the normal asking price. That goes for both the original Switch and Switch Lite.
At least in the United States, things may improve soon. Nintendo said in a statement to GameSpot that “more systems are on the way.”
Minecraft Dungeons FAQ – future cross-platform play, Hero Edition, future free updates, more
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A new Mincraft Dungeons FAQ was added to the official Mincraft website today, revealing new information about the game.
There are a few main takeaways. Mojang is looking to include cross-platform play in the future, a Hero Edition is planned with some extras, and there will be “many free updates” after launch.
Here’s the FAQ in full:
Stickernauts Paintwars, couch co-op paintball shooter with 3D printed NFC figurines, looking to come to Switch through Kickstarter
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Moragami launched a Kickstarter today for Stickernauts Paintwars, a couch co-op paintball shooter. It goes beyond the idea of just a game as the studio is looking to include an optional element involving 3D printed NFC figurines.
Here’s some additional information about the whole project:
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Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories DLC detailed
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NIS America has detailed its DLC plans for Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories.
A number of uniforms and outfits will be entirely free. On top of that, there will be a few paid accessories. Epilogue Part 1 and Part 2 are included with the full game, so it sounds like no purchase is necessary.
Here’s the full DLC breakdown:
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 reveals more costumes for Expansion Pass owners
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Another round of costumes have been revealed as part of the Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Expansion Pass. New designs will be available for Human Torch, Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing, and Doctor Doom. You can see what the costumes look like above.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order gets its new Fantastic Four DLC tomorrow, which will include these costumes. Other costumes will be offered for free without having to purchase the Expansion Pass.
Limited Run Games to offer physical version of Arc of Alchemist
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Arc of Alchemist had a physical release in Japan, but not in the west. That’s about to change thanks to a new announcement made today.
Limited Run Games, in partnership with Idea Factory, will be producing its own physical version of Arc of Alchemist for western fans. Pre-orders go live on March 31 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET. You’ll be able to reserve a copy on Limited Run Games’ website.
