Famitsu’s most wanted games (7/22/18)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate holds on to the third spot while Octopath Traveler ends its run at #4.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 5 and July 11.
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Octopath Traveler sold through 90% of its initial shipment in Japan
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As we know, Octopath Traveler is supply-constrained in Japan after selling out. Square Enix issued an apology last weekend, and advised Switch owners to consider the game’s digital version on the eShop for the time being.
Given Octopath Traveler’s scarcity, it’s unsurprising to see that almost all of the first round of copies have been sold. Dengeki reports that the title sold through 90% of its initial shipment.
During a three-day period, Octopath Traveler sold 110,000 units. With digital copies, perhaps that number could be closer to 150,000.
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Take-Two says its Switch games have been successful
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Take-Two has put out a few different Switch games through its subsidiaries. Back in November, Rockstar’s L.A. Noire hit the console. 2K Sports has also issued NBA 2K18 (2K19 is due out in September) and WWE 2K18.
It’s unclear just how much these titles have sold on Switch. However, Take-Two CEO Straus Zelnick has offered up an encouraging statement.
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Pre-order updates (7/22/18)
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Splatoon 2 – Squid vs. Octopus worldwide Splatfest results
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The latest Splatfest in Splatoon 2 was held this weekend, and it was a big one. Nintendo had the Squid and Octopus teams battling it out.
After a day of battles, the Splatfest has concluded. Nintendo just shared the results as well.
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Our exclusive visit to Tokyo’s Square Enix Cafe for the Octopath Traveler experience
Posted on 7 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Features, General Nintendo, Switch | 0 comments
Located in Tokyo’s nerd Mecca, Akihabara, the Square Enix Café features a rotating menu and a variety of changing themes. This time around, from June 30 to August 10, the Switch exclusive Octopath Traveler is heavily featured with all sorts of limited edition merchandise, food and drinks inspired by the game, decorations and art. I visited the café in order to get first-hand impressions to share with our readers.
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GRIP boxart
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Wired Productions has posted the final boxart for the combat racer GRIP. Get a look at the packaging image above.
Source: Wired Productions PR
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Bethesda hopes to continue Switch support “with whatever we’re making that will run and run well”
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Bethesda was an early supporter of Switch, and that support has continued into this year. Following up on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Doom, Wolfenstein II and Fallout Shelter released not too long ago. The Elder Scrolls: Legends will also arrive later this year.
Bethesda’s Pete Hines was recently quizzed about Switch games going forward. Hines did mention that id Software has its hands full at the moment, though the company is considering what fans are interested in as well as future titles “that might be a good fit.” He concluded that Bethesda wants to continue supporting Switch “with whatever we’re making that will run and run well”
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Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee director on the graphics, major changes, GO mechanics, lots more
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In this week’s issue of Famitsu, the Japanese magazine has a lengthy interview for Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee. Director Junichi Masuda was brought in to discuss the new Switch entry in the franchise.
Masuda spoke about the game’s graphics, making changes to core aspects of the series (like removing wild battles which was debated internally), the decision to use mechanics from Pokemon GO, and more. We also have the full comments on Masuda speaking about the 2019 title, which we reported on earlier in the week.
Is it worth the wait for physical Switch games?
Posted on 7 years ago by Eric Zauch in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Physical Switch games are coming in thick and fast but buying them all isn’t just an open and shut case. It’s time for us to think inside the box and discover if physical Switch games are worth their weight in plastic. What is your opinion?
