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Update: Since time of publishing, game director Takashi Taura has clarified that IGN Benelux’s report was mistranslated.

Instead of what was previously reported, the correct translation is that he is “thinking about various ways that it can be expanded into a trilogy or more.”

Original: It sounds like Astral Chain won’t be getting any DLC after launch. However, we could be seeing more from the IP in the future.

Speaking with IGN Benelux, director Takahisa Taura was asked about the possibility of extra content following release. While he shot that down, he noted that PlatinumGames is thinking about Astral Chain as a trilogy. We could see it turn into a proper series if the first game sells well, he said.

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

01./00. [NSW] Yo-kai Watch 4: We Are Looking Up at the Same Sky (Level 5) {2019.06.20} (¥5.980) – 150.721 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Yakuza 5 (Sega) {2019.06.20} (¥3.990) – 21.047 / NEW
03./01. [NSW] Doraemon: Story of Seasons (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.06.13} (¥6.100) – 14.565 / 56.795 (-66%)
04./02. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate # (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} (¥7.200) – 8.342 / 3.130.339 (-17%)
05./03. [NSW] Minecraft # (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) – 7.071 / 822.890 (-15%)
06./04. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 6.758 / 2.340.681 (-13%)
07./06. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 4.795 / 1.342.962 (-14%)
08./05. [NSW] Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! # (Pokemon Co.) {2018.11.16} (¥5.980) – 4.702 / 1.558.174 (-22%)
09./07. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 4.479 / 3.093.638 (-12%)
10./08. [NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo) {2019.01.11} (¥5.980) – 4.044 / 638.709 (-7%)

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Compile Heart has announced that its action-RPG Arc of Alchemist is coming to Switch. In Japan, the game launches on October 10.

Here’s an overview of Arc of Alchemist plus a couple of trailers:

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Nintendo is hosting its 79th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders today. There aren’t any big announcements being made here, but it is a chance for the company to address some questions from investors.

Japanese Twitter user NStyles is at the meeting, and has started tweeting out a summary of the Q&A. Though it isn’t complete just yet, here are the topics discussed so far:

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UFO Interactive has readied a new trailer for Raiden V: Director’s Cut. We’ve included the video below.

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Yesterday, the Bloodstained team came out and said it would be prioritizing the game’s Switch version after a number of players reported issues – primarily with performance. Publisher 505 Games has now followed up with specifics.

First, the team has already improved HD Rumble. Crash stability and optimizing Miriam’s jump are being tackled next, alongside other improvements. We’re also hearing that there will be long-term support “to making sure the Switch version is just as great and enjoyable as the other platforms”.

Here’s the full update from 505 Games:

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PlatinumGames has published its latest blog entry pertaining to Astral Chain. This time around, concept artist Yuki Suda introduces the Ark.

Here’s the full lowdown:

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Bubsy: Paws on Fire! was originally planned for release on Switch back in May. The game ended up being delayed on Nintendo’s console, but now has a new release date. Accolade and Choice Provisions will release Bubsy: Paws on Fire! for Switch on August 29.

We have the following overview of the game:

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Super Mario Maker 2 doesn’t officially launch until Friday. However, a few Switch owners have managed to obtain an early copy from stores. That means players are already digging through the game and uncovering some of its secrets.

Based on what players have found, we know that Super Mario Maker 2 has content from another classic Mario game. We can’t elaborate further without going into potential spoiler territory, so keep that in mind before you continue reading on below.

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Nintendo has put together a joint commercial for Super Mario Maker 2 and Dragon Quest Builders 2. Watch the new advert below.

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