Nintendo on lowering Switch hardware forecast, wants to further enrich software lineup
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This information comes from the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing…
Regarding the downward revision of the Nintendo Switch hardware unit sales forecast for this fiscal year, what is different now compared to your expectations at the start of this fiscal year? Iʼd also like to know how many units you intend to sell in the coming fiscal year, and your sales strategy for doing so.
Shuntaro Furukawa (President and Representative Director): This holiday season, we were able to release three major titles (Super Mario Party, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!/Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate), and were able to grow our year-on-year hardware sales in every region.
Yet despite having been able to sell fairly large volume of hardware during the holiday season, it is true that we now do not anticipate reaching the forecasted 12-month sales volume set at the beginning of this fiscal year. As we look back so far (for this fiscal year), we now evaluate that our efforts to fully convey the appeal of Nintendo Switch hardware and software to the number of new consumers we originally hoped to reach were insufficient.
Stunt Kite Party launch trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
HandyGames has released Stunt Kite Party on Switch today as a digital download. Get a look at the game’s launch trailer below.
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 getting “Japanese-Style Pack” DLC in late February in Japan
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The first paid piece of DLC for Dragon Quest Builders 2, the “Japanese-Style Pack”, will be available in late February in Japan. This DLC pack was initially scheduled to launch in April, but Square Enix seemingly moved the launch forward a bit. It’ll cost 700 Yen and feature various classic Japanese-inspired items and materials such as lanterns, wall scrolls, futons and more. Square Enix will show off the DLC in more detail in a live stream which will take on February 13 at 9PM JST on their Youtube channel.
Dragon Quest Builders 2 has been out since December 20 last year in Japan. It’ll launch sometime this year in the West. It’s not clear yet how Square Enix will handle DLC packs such as this one for the Western release.
Langrisser I & II: new trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Chara-Ani released a new trailer for the Langrisser I & II remake collection, which you can watch below:
The game will be out in Japan on April 18. A Western release has not yet been announced.
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Our World is Ended opening movie
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
5pb. published the opening movie for Our World is Ended today, which you can watch below. The visual novel is set to launch in Japan on February 28, in Europe on March 22 and in North America on March 26.
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Media Create software sales (1/28/19 – 2/3/19) – Top 50
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts III # (Square Enix) {2019.01.25} (¥8.800) – 91.019 / 701.096 (-85%)
02./02. [PS4] Resident Evil 2 # (Capcom) {2019.01.25} (¥7.800) – 51.339 / 304.186 (-80%)
03./03. [NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo) {2019.01.11} (¥5.980) – 45.879 / 358.748 (-21%)
04./04. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate # (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} (¥7.200) – 35.217 / 2.799.969 (-8%)
05./08. [NSW] Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! # (Pokemon Co.) {2018.11.16} (¥5.980) – 21.274 / 1.457.907 (+128%)
06./00. [PS4] Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World # (Koei Tecmo) {2019.01.31} (¥7.800) – 18.679 / NEW
07./06. [NSW] Super Mario Party # (Nintendo) {2018.10.05} (¥5.980) – 12.181 / 996.084 (+2%)
08./07. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 11.710 / 2.108.522 (+8%)
09./05. [PS4] Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown # (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.01.17} (¥7.600) – 11.444 / 239.322 (-55%)
10./09. [NSW] Minecraft # (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) – 8.250 / 590.289 (-4%)
11./00. [NSW] Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World # (Koei Tecmo) {2019.01.31} (¥7.800) – 8.046 / NEW
12./10. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 7.689 / 2.918.368 (+5%)
13./12. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 6.957 / 1.276.558 (+6%)
14./13. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX \ Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX > (Square Enix) {2017.03.09} (¥6.800) – 6.023 / 235.306 (-1%)
15./11. [NSW] Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Square Enix) {2018.12.20} (¥7.800) – 5.814 / 223.424 (-18%)
16./00. [PSV] Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World # (Koei Tecmo) {2019.01.31} (¥6.800) – 4.589 / NEW
17./00. [NSW] Dragon Marked For Death # (Inti Creates) {2019.01.31} (¥5.537) – 4.492 / NEW
18./00. [NSW] Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star Link (Marvelous) {2019.01.31} (¥7.980) – 4.134 / NEW
19./00. [PS4] Robotics;Notes Dash (5pb.) {2019.01.31} (¥7.800) – 3.943 / NEW
20./17. [NSW] Fitness Boxing (Imagineer) {2018.12.20} (¥5.800) – 3.613 / 23.332 (-13%)
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – “Well-Rounded Spirits” Spirit Board event now live
Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Neos announces Puru-Chara Friends: Hoppe-chan to Sanrio Characters for Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The developer Neos has announced that a new Sanrio game — titled Puru-Chara Friends: Hoppe-chan to Sanrio Characters — is heading to Switch on April 25th in Japan.
Gematsu has gone through the trouble of translating the retail overview for the game. It can be viewed below, along with a couple early screenshots.
EEDAR: Switch player base now has a more even split between males and females, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
EEDAR has published a new report on Q4 2018 gaming, including information about Switch that details a shift in its demographics. We learn that the player base has a more even male-female split while ages are starting to skew both younger and lower than 30.
Below are some of the more notable tidbits:
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RemiLore dev video #4
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nicalis put out the fourth developer video for RemiLore today. View it below to learn more about some of the wacky weapons players can find in the game, including the Boo-Bear Blade and BBQ Squid Dual Blades.
