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New sales data is in from the UK for the month of April 2019.

For the first time since January, Switch has taken over the Xbox One in terms of both unit sales and value in April. The company is also the best-selling publisher of the month, replacing Ubisoft at the top. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Yoshi’s Crafted Word, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe were all in the top ten for the month.

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VideoGamesPlus has announced that through a partnership with publisher PQube, the retailer will be selling an exclusive physical version of Tokyo School Life. Only 5,000 units will be produced worldwide.

Tokyo School Life released on the Switch eShop earlier this year. For those who haven’t heard about the visual novel previously, read up on the following overview:

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Last August, Child of Light creative director Patrick Plourde posted a photo that many interpreted as a sequel tease. That was actually a “four or five page” document that details a prequel, which he now regrets sharing.

Plourde shared those ideas for a prequel while speaking with VGC. It would be about childhood friends growing apart as they become adults. The game would also take some inspiration from the ballet Swan Lake while examining the nature of both love and friendship and how people change as they grow up. Visuals would remain similar to the original title, but the gameplay could be “a bit more operatic” and “slightly more adult”.

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A brand new Splatfest for Splatoon 2 has been announced. This time around, the event will be only for players in Japan.

Nintendo has teamed up with the Nippon Professional Baseball’s eSports Series for the Splatfest. Players can either side with Team Se (Central League) or Team Pa (Pacific League).

The new Splatfest in Splatoon 2 will be held next weekend in Japan.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

The official Japanese Fire Emblem Twitter account introduced the final main character of Fire Emblem: Three Houses today. Claude is the son of the noble family that leads the Leicester Alliance and is the leader of the Golden Deer house. He’s carefree and easy to get along with, but his smile seems to hide a deep insight and inquisitiveness. His Japanese voice actor is Toshiyuki Toyonaga.

Here’s a brief clip of him meeting Byleth:

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Posted on 5 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Following the announcement earlier this week that it would be coming to PlayStation 4, Touhou Hyoibana: Antinomy Of Common Flowers has now been confirmed for release on Switch as well.

The Touhou series fighting title is being developed by Twilight Frontier and will release sometime after the PS4 version has launched in Japan. 

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After it was released in Japan, World End Syndrome was made available for the first time in the west today. Take a look at an hour of footage below.

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Warhammer 40000: Deathwatch – Enhanced Edition was listed for Switch over a year ago. Funbox Media had hoped to make it happen, but has now confirmed that those plans have been scrapped.

“It’s out of our control I’m afraid,” the company said. “We really wanted to release the game, but higher powers made the decision.” Funbox Media did not elaborate on the specifics behind Warhammer 40000: Deathwatch’s cancellation on Switch.

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Following its announcement at Anime Expo nearly a year ago, publisher Aksys Games and Lentera have finally provided an update on Ghost Parade. The game is confirmed to be releasing this fall – both physically and digitally.

Here’s the latest information:

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Play-Asia has opened pre-orders for the physical version of Panty Party. It’s exclusive to the retailer, meaning other stores won’t be carrying the product.

Panty Party is available as a standard version or limited edition. If you opt for the limited edition, you’ll receive:

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