Sakurai humbly celebrates Smash Bros. Ultimate beating Street Fighter II’s sales, talks eSports, FGC, the true appeal of Smash
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In this week’s issue of Famitsu, Masahiro Sakurai has published his latest column. In this article, Sakurai addresses the sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate surpassing Street Fighter II in a very humble and logical way. He then discusses the legacy of Street Fighter II, and Smash’s appeal in direct opposition to the fighting game genre.
We’ve prepared a full translation below the break.
Pokemon Sword sells more than Pokemon Shield in Japan, sell-through rate and more
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Earlier this week, Famitsu reported that Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield sold 1.365 million copies in Japan in just a few days. Dengeki has now shared its own figure of 1.357 million units.
Unlike Famitsu, Dengeki also provides a more comprehensive breakdown of sales. Pokemon Sword was the more popular version at 499,753 copies sold. Pokemon Shield sold 347,629 units. Then with the Double Pack, that’s another 254,612 units (counted twice for both versions).
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, sales
Minecraft adds new Frozen II collaboration
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A new Frozen II collaboration has joined Minecraft. Available through Minecraft Marketplace, players can access mini-games, complete puzzles, and decorate the castle. Well-known characters such as Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf are included.
Here’s the full announcement:
More: Minecraft, Mojang, Xbox Game Studios
Battle Chasers: Nightwar console sales were the best on Switch, “raced past” PS4 and Xbox One
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Switch was the top-selling console for Battle Chasers: Nightwar, developer Airship Syndicate revealed to Nintendo Everything in an interview this year. The game only sold more copies on PC, according to director Ryan Stefanelli. Stefanelli mentioned that Switch “raced past PlayStation 4 and Xbox One” despite releasing much later on Nintendo’s console.
Stefanelli also told us the following about Battle Chasers on Switch:
Killer Queen Black – “Gemini Patch” out now – Switch improvements, cross-platform party support, more
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A major update for Killer Queen Black has been issued. The new “Gemini Patch” includes big Switch improvements, cross-platform party support, and more.
Here’s a full overview of the update:
Lots of Pokemon Sword/Shield character concept art
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A new round of concept art has emerged for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Seemingly coming from the game’s new guide, the images show the main characters, gym leaders, and more.
Here’s the full set:
Nintendo Minute – “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Ultimate Feast or Fail Challenge”
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The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta celebrate Thanksgiving by cooking some recipes in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Check out the full episode below.
Monster Jam Steel Titans footage
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Monster Jam Steel Titans lands on the Switch eShop next week, with a physical version to follow early in 2020. View some footage below.
7-minute Alien: Isolation Switch gameplay video
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Following yesterday’s release date announcement, Feral Interactive has uploaded a 7-minute gameplay video showing off Alien: Isolation on Switch. Watch it below.
Ikaruga physical release announced
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Nicalis is giving Ikaruga a physical release, the company announced today. The project is “currently in active production.”
Additional information, including a launch date, “will be announced when all the details are finalized.”
