Nintendo on why selling 18 million Switch units this fiscal year is a realistic target
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Originally, Nintendo believed it could sell 20 million Switch units during the previous fiscal year. That goal was ultimately revised, and the system ended up selling just under 17 million units.
Nintendo now hopes to sell another 18 million units for the upcoming fiscal year. When asked if this should be considered a “plan” instead of a “target” during its latest financial results briefing, president Shuntaro Furukawa stated:
Nintendo on why it partnered with Tencent for Switch’s launch in China, will be a challenge
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Nintendo announced that it will be pursuing China as a new market for Switch. Tencent, a huge company in the country, will be helping to make it all happen.
During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke more about the recent announcement. He addressed why the company is teaming up with Tencent as well as what the challenges will be like in actually releasing the console in China.
Here’s his full response:
Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #22 art
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Nintendo has shared new art for the Japanese Splatfest taking place in Japan this weekend. Check out the promo image above.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses introduces Dodou
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have shared the latest character introduction for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Today’s update is for Dodou, who is voiced by Hidenori Takahashi in the Japanese version. The English name for this character has not yet been officially confirmed.
Dodou is a member of the Blue Lions and a commoner from the Dascar region. Dascar can be found north-west of the Kingdom of Faerghus.
New Mobile Suits, characters, and systems detailed for SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays
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With the release of the latest issue of Famitsu in Japan, new details on SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays have come forth that shed light on new Mobile Suits, characters, and a new Ability GET system within the game.
Thankfully, Gematsu has provided a translation of the information and it can be viewed below.
Famitsu review scores (5/8/19)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
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Mortal Kombat 11 Switch update coming soon to make it at parity with the PS4 / Xbox One versions
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Mortal Kombat 11 director Ed Boon has confirmed that a new update is coming soon to the Switch version of the game. It should be available this week – around Friday – or early next week, Boon said.
Specifics about the patch have not been shared. However, Boon did note that the update will “make it at parity with the PS4 and Xbox One versions.” Stay tuned for further information.
Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike, Clu Clu Land confirmed for Nintendo Switch Online this month
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A few days ago, Nintendo’s own website appeared to leak the lineup of games being added to Switch Online for the month of May. Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike, and Clu Clu Land were all listed as upcoming titles. Nintendo has now confirmed the news officially.
Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike, and Clu Clu are indeed this month’s NES releases. All three are slated for May 15.
Here’s an introduction to each game:
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Smash Bros. Ultimate hosting “Mum’s the Word!” Spirit Board event this week
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Nintendo has announced the latest Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board event. This week, the theme is “Mum’s the Word!”, in which motherly spirits will be appearing. Battles won while the event is active will provide you with a Health Drain item and triple the SP you’d normally receive.
The latest Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board event should kick off on Friday. Like past events, look for it to last a few days.
Brand new Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order details
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A bunch of new details on Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order have emerged from the latest issue of Game Informer. Find the full roundup of information below.
