Japan’s top 100 best-selling games during the first half of 2019
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The latest issue of Famitsu has revealed the top 100 best-selling games in Japan during the first half of 2019. On the Nintendo-side of things, it’s actually a 2018 title at the top – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Below are the full results:
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Famitsu software sales (7/8/19 – 7/14/19) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [NSW] Super Mario Maker 2 #
02./00. [NSW] God Eater 3
03./03. [NSW] Yo-kai Watch 4: We Are Looking Up at the Same Sky
04./05. [NSW] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball
05./07. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate #
06./08. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
07./09. [NSW] Minecraft #
08./04. [NSW] Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle
09./11. [NSW] Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! #
10./06. [PS4] Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle
Daemon X Machina – new trailer
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Marvelous has released a new trailer for their upcoming Switch exclusive Daemon X Machina. The (Japanese) video provides an overview of the story, gameplay, customization, multiplayer and more:
Daemon X Machina will launch on September 13.
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Astral Chain lead character modeling arist on making the game’s characters and their visual style
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PlatinumGames is continuing its blog series on Astral Chain with a new contribution from Koji Ishida. In his piece, the modeling artist explains how the team went about creating the game’s character models and how they should look. We also get a look at character customization, which you can see above.
Here’s the full blog:
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Splatoon 2 – Final Fest art featuring Judd
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It turns out that Pearl and Marina weren’t the final bit of Splatoon 2 Splatfest art, as Nintendo is showing off one last character who isn’t on either Team Chaos or Team Order. We’re of course talking about Judd, who is neutral.
Here’s a brief introduction to the character’s role in the Splatfest:
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Scans roundup – Super Monkey Ball, Fishing Spirits, Oninaki, The Alliance Alive
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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, Fishing Spirits, Oninaki, and The Alliance Alive HD Remastered. Scans of all games can be found below.
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Cuphead panel to be held at San Diego Comic-Con 2019
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Studio MDHR will be attending San Diego Comic-Con 2019 this week with a panel dedicated to Cuphead. Chad and Jared Moldenhauer, the game’s creators, will “discuss the inspiration and cultural phenomenon around the unique quadruple platinum video game and what’s next for the hit franchise.” King Features president C. J. Kettler will moderate the chat.
The Cuphead panel will be held on July 20. Attendees can stop by Room 5AB for the hour-long discussion starting at 4:30 PM PT.
Astral Chain Collector’s Edition up on the Nintendo UK store
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The Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for the Astral Chain Collector’s Edition. If interested, place an order here. Note that this has been selling out at other retailers.
The Astral Chain Collector’s Edition includes the game, a 152-page artbook, a Shikishi art board, and soundtrack CD. Limited and standard copies also come with a Legion Pin.
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Xenon Racer receives third free content update
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Xenon Racer has received its latest content update, adding in a new race location and racing team. Players can now drift in the dusty deserts of Nevada, the “Silver State”, on four additional tracks that can be raced in both directions.
Here’s an overview of the new tracks:
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Video: “Inside Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age”
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Square Enix shared a new behind-the-scenes video for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age today. Below, director Takashi Katano and producer Hiroaki Kato take a look at some of the secrets and anecdotes from the development of the classic RPG.
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is currently available on Switch.
