Famitsu software sales (1/6/25 – 1/12/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 26,888 / 1,098,256
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,003 / 6,207,557
3. [NSW] Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake – 9,606 / 972,513
4. [NSW] Freedom Wars Remastered – 8,277 / NEW
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 6,663 / 8,044,875
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,547 / 3,786,028
7. [PS5] Freedom Wars Remastered – 4,829 / NEW
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,302 / 5,703,376
9. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 4,048 / 5,507,363
10. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 3,744 / 1,532,343
Mortal Kombat 1 gains Conan the Barbarian DLC this month, trailer
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Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios are giving fans a look today at Conan the Barbarian in Mortal Kombat 1, the game’s next DLC character.
The character will start to go live for early access players on January 21, which applies to those that own the Khaos Reigns content. Everyone else will gain access on January 8.
Nuclear Throne seeing physical release on Nintendo Switch
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There’s another physical release in the works from Super Rare Games, and the company has announced that Nuclear Throne is getting the boxed treatment on Nintendo Switch.
4,000 units will be up for grabs. You’ll get a slip cover, a full-color manual, an exclusive sticker, and a trading card pack.
More: Nuclear Throne, Super Rare Games, Vlambeer
Japan makes first arrest over illegally modded Nintendo Switch systems
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The first arrest has been made in Japan for Nintendo Switch systems that were illegally modded.
Police arrested the 58 year-old man on January 15 on suspicion of violating the Trademark Act. He’s believed to have welded modified parts to the circuit board of second-hand systems purchased in March last year. The man then went on to sell them on a flea market app for 28,000 yen each.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma release date set for May [update: trailer]
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January 14: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma now has a release date. As reported by Famitsu, the game launches on May 30, 2025.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was previously teased with a Project Dragon subtitle before the final name was shared last summer. Last we heard, it was planned for this spring, which Marvelous is sticking with.
Famitsu sales (1/6/25 – 1/12/25)
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Kemono Heroes getting physical release on Nintendo Switch
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Tesura Games and JanduSoft have announced a new partnership involving a physical release of Kemono Heroes on Nintendo Switch. It will be available in Q1 2025.
The physical release will be sold standalone and as part of a collector’s edition. With the latter version, you’ll get a special box, Kodama reversible keychain, original soundtrack CD, and a 100-page full color art book.
More: JanduSoft, Mad Gear Games, Tesura Games
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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Digital Foundry just went up with a new technical analysis for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, which covers elements such as frame rate and resolution. Forever Entertainment handled the port which offers improvements over the Wii original in many ways, but also falls short in some areas.
Here’s the roundup of tidbits:
Omega 6 Nintendo Switch physical release detailed for the west
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Limited Run Games today detailed its plans for the western physical release of Omega 6: The Triangle Stars – the new game from former Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura.
Three different versions are planned. Fans can choose between a standard copy, Deluxe Edition, and Signature Edition. The Deluxe Edition contains an art book, soundtrack CD, trading cards, and a double-sided poster. The Signature Edition includes a signed card by Imamura, a prologue comic, iron-on patches, and more, all inside a special box.
More: City Connection, Clear River Games, Happinet, Omega 6
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launch trailer
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Nintendo is celebrating its latest Switch game, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, with a launch trailer. It’s already started to release depending on your region.
Thanks to Nintendo, we have the following information about the game:
