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New sales data is in from the UK for the month of June 2018.

Two big Switch games appeared on the list for the first time. Combined with other platforms, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy placed third with the Switch version selling similarly to the Xbox One release. Mario Tennis Aces also appeared at #8.

Below is the top 10 chart for June:

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

01./01. [NSW] Mario Tennis Aces (Nintendo) {2018.06.22} (¥5.980) – 49.143 / 172.917 (-60%)
02./03. [NSW] Minecraft (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) – 25.773 / 87.537 (-58%)
03./00. [PS4] The Crew 2 (Ubisoft) {2018.06.29} (¥8.400) – 17.585 / NEW
04./04. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 16.266 / 2.410.990 (+10%)
05./05. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 10.774 / 1.604.166 (+5%)
06./02. [PS4] New Gundam Breaker # (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.06.21} (¥7.600) – 9.159 / 72.949 (-86%)
07./00. [NSW] Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (Nippon Ichi Software) {2018.06.28} (¥6.980) – 6.431 / NEW
08./06. [NSW] Kirby Star Allies (Nintendo) {2018.03.16} (¥5.980) – 6.379 / 546.771 (-5%)
09./08. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 6.143 / 1.030.773 (-5%)
10./10. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey # (Nintendo) {2017.10.27} (¥5.980) – 5.058 / 1.756.088 (-2%)
11./07. [PS4] Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star Link #
(Marvelous) {2018.06.07} (¥7.980) – 4.772 / 103.915 (-27%)
12./09. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
(Nintendo) {2018.05.03} (¥5.980) – 4.757 / 181.880 (-15%)
13./00. [PSV] Kurenai no Homura: Sanada Ninpou Chou # (Idea Factory) {2018.06.28} (¥6.300) – 4.641 / NEW
14./11. [PS4] Detroit: Become Human #
(Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2018.05.25} (¥6.900) – 4.290 / 83.454 (-9%)
15./12. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (Pokemon Co.) {2017.11.17} (¥4.980) – 3.898 / 1.656.991 (+1%)
16./14. [NSW] Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit (Nintendo) {2018.04.20} (¥6.980) – 3.342 / 196.279 (+4%)
17./16. [PS4] Winning Eleven 2018 (Konami) {2017.09.14} (¥7.600) – 3.201 / 165.436 (+23%)
18./15. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX \ Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX > (Square Enix) {2017.03.09} (¥6.800) – 2.880 / 159.802 (-7%)
19./13. [PS4] Dark Souls Remastered (From Software) {2018.05.24} (¥4.800) – 2.440 / 115.291 (-25%)
20./20. [NSW] FIFA 18 (Electronic Arts) {2017.09.29} (¥5.800) – 2.046 / 111.324 (+7%)

The final Super Smash Blog update for this week is another look at a returning veteran: Pokemon Trainer.

Pokémon Trainer returns with Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard. You can choose to play as a male or female trainer!

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Microids announced today that a remaster of 3D platformer Asterix & Obelix XXL 2, based on the popular comics franchise, will be released on Nintendo Switch on November 29 this year. Also, a new game in the franchise, Asterix & Obelix XXL 3, will be released in late 2019.

There will also be two special editions: the limited edition includes the game and three figures of Asterix, Obelix and Dogmatix.

Update: The amiibo will also allow you to take photos atop the stage where Off the Hook perform, plus a new visual theme and sound effects to the Squid Beatz rhythm game (thanks KobobKC).



Original: The Pearl & Marina amiibo for Splatoon 2 were revealed a while ago and they’re finally being released next week, on July 13. We’ve known about their functionality for a while, such as the fact that they will unlock special gear for your character. However, we didn’t actually know what that gear will look like – until today. The official Splatoon Twitter gave us a look at the gear today, and it turns out that it’s inspired by Pearl & Marina’s outfits from the Octo Expansion.

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Nintendo has been teasing the new Kirby Star Allies update for several weeks now. But today, the company finally confirmed that it’s going live later this month. It’s planned for July 27 in Japan and Europe, so possibly during the evening of June 26 in North America.

Three new Dream Friends will be added with the update. Fans can look forward to Adeleine and Ribbon as well as Daroach and Dark Meta Knight.

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Okami HD

Today, Capcom started the pre-load option for Okami HD on the Switch eShop. This applies to both North America and Europe. If you plan on downloading the game, you’ll need 9.1GB of free space.

Below are a few screenshots:

Nintendo and HAL Laboratory have revealed the third new Dream Friend for Kirby Star Allies. Adeleine and Ribbon are being added to the game, who appear to be planned as a set.

Here’s our first look:

During a panel at Anime Expo today, Zero Escape creator Kotako Uchikoshi finally revealed his newest game. It’s been announced as AI: The Sominum Files, a detective adventure title set in modern Tokyo in which you investigate the mystery behind a series of murders.

Here’s the first round of information and the debut teaser:

Earlier this week, Taito announced Darius Cozmic Collection. The package has several side-scrolling arcade shooters, including Darius, Darius II, Sagaia, and Darius Gaiden.

Taito intends to offer a limited edition in Japan, and we have a look at the contents above. It features the Darius Arrange CD, Materials Book, and Miniature Acrylic Marquee.


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