New World Cup content for FIFA 18 seems to be happening and will be released on Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is about a month and a half away, and EA is looking to capitalize through an update for FIFA 18.
Video game distributor US-1 America is listing a new version of FIFA 18 – releasing on Switch – that will include all 32 teams that made the World Cup (players and shirts match their WC uniforms) and the four major teams that did not qualify – USA, Chile, Italy, and Holland. The original game is included, but those who already have it should be able to get the extra content as well.
Some of the finer points are still a bit unclear. It’s assumed that EA will be offering the World Cup content as a free update, though that’s not confirmed at this time. EA should be making an official announcement soon.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition launch trailer
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is out now in Europe, with the North American version to follow in May. We have the official launch trailer below.
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido opening movie
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Sushi Striker will arrive on 3DS and Switch on June 8. Today, Nintendo published the (Japanese) opening movie of the game – give it a watch:
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 update out now (version 1.4.0), patch notes
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s next big update has arrived. For all players, version 1.4.0 has started distribution.
As previously announced, today’s patch is highlighted by two new Rare Blades. T-elos can be obtained after beating Xenoblade Chronicles 2, while Poppibuster will be offered to Expansion Pass owners.
Continue on below for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.4.0’s full patch notes.
Media Create software sales (4/16/18 – 4/22/18) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [NSW] Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit
02./00. [PS4] God of War #
03./00. [NSW] Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit
04./02. [NSW] Kirby Star Allies
05./03. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
06./01. [NSW] The Snack World: TreJarers Gold
07./00. [PS4] Metal Max Xeno #
08./06. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
09./00. [PSV] Metal Max Xeno #
10./08. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
11./09. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
12./05. [PS4] Far Cry 5
13./07. [PS4] Cities: Skylines – PlayStation 4 Edition
14./13. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
15./04. [PS4] Death end re;Quest #
16./00. [NSW] Portal Knights
17./00. [NSW] Neo Atlas 1469 #
18./16. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World #
19./15. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege – Advanced Edition
20./14. [3DS] Detective Pikachu
Kimishima on third-party games and indies for Switch – Stardew Valley near 1 million, Overcooked over 500,000
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This information comes from Nintendo’s Tatsumi Kimishima…
There are also titles being released by publishers who had previously not been seen on Nintendo platforms, such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from Bethesda Softworks. When these publishers release their titles for Nintendo Switch, their sales grow. Even for titles that were already available on other companies’ platforms, it seems that consumers are experiencing new ways to have fun when those titles are combined with the unique hardware features of Nintendo Switch. These publishers are preparing new ideas for consumers who purchased Nintendo Switch so they could enjoy these types of titles.
A wide variety of publishers of all sizes from regions around the globe including indie developers have been on
board since the release of Nintendo Switch, thanks to the early availability of a development environment. The
number of titles available for purchase on Nintendo eShop from publishers stood at over 600 titles as of the
end of March 2018. This pace of availability on Nintendo eShop is over 10 times the rate seen for the same period
after the Nintendo 3DS launch. We see this as an expression of how the new approach of Nintendo Switch
is resonating with publishers around the world. And we expect this trend to continue. Indie developers have
realized ideas that utilize the special features of the Nintendo Switch hardware, and their unique features of
gameplay and operability have won praise from consumers and the media alike.Several titles from these indie developers have remained at the top of the download rankings. One example is
Rocket League, which was released last November. This title is now also available as a packaged version in
markets outside of Japan and many people have enjoyed its game play around the world. Another example is
Stardew Valley, which is heading for global sales of 1 million units after being released last October in the US
and Europe, and then in Japan at the start of this year. And Overcooked: Special Edition, which was released last summer in Japan and other markets, has already sold over a half-million units. All of these titles were released for other companies’ platforms before ever being available for Nintendo Switch, so it seems consumers have recognized how well they fit with the “anytime, anywhere, with anyone” concept of Nintendo Switch.Titles from indie developers have a particular presence in the North American and European markets. Compared to
other parts of the world, there is still work to be done in Japan to expand awareness of titles from indie
developers. We want to give as many consumers as possible the chance to find the kinds of games they have always wanted to play. By expanding the game genres and increasing the number of game titles, we anticipate more interest from consumers who originally had littleinterest in Nintendo platforms.
Kimishima on having Switch appeal to a wider range of consumers
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This information comes from Nintendo’s Tatsumi Kimishima…
To further expand the installed base of Nintendo Switch moving forward, another important point will be to see a wider range of consumers purchase Nintendo Switch.
The response to the Nintendo Switch concept of being able to play anytime, anywhere, with anyone has been adopted by our consumers at speeds that exceeded our expectations. However, there are still consumers who do not yet know about the unique features of Nintendo Switch. The value and appeal of Nintendo Switch is becoming more broadly known as consumers take it out and play in a wide variety of scenarios. These types of experiences have the potential of broadening the Nintendo Switch installed base, even among consumers who did not think Nintendo Switch would be for them.
Kimishima on the importance of Switch’s second year, upcoming games, keeping titles supported
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This information comes from Nintendo’s Tatsumi Kimishima…
In the dedicated video game platform business, the second year is all-important. The second year is when the novelty has worn off and the hardware is truly put to the test. During this fiscal year, we will take advantage of the stage we set in the first year to further expand the installed base.
To expand the installed base of Nintendo Switch, there are a number of points to consider. The first is our goal of
keeping consumers who have purchased or plan to purchase Nintendo Switch engaged and playing with Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch Online details to be shared in early May
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This information comes from Nintendo’s Tatsumi Kimishima…
Nintendo Switch Online, a paid subscription service that will expand the online functionality of Nintendo Switch, will begin in September of this year. The service will provide consumers with a richness of online features that allow them to continuously enjoy Nintendo Switch. More information will be presented on our website in early May.
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Nintendo announces E3 2018 video presentation for June 12, Treehouse Live to return
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Nintendo will host its E3 2018 video presentation on June 12, the company has announced. It will kick off at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET per usual.
According to Nintendo, the presentation will cover Switch games for 2018, including Super Smash Bros.
