December 2017 NPD: Switch tops December US sales as 3DS posts its best sales month since December 2014
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Nintendo has shared new information about its sales performance ahead of the latest NPD report release later today.
In the US last month, Switch sold more units than any other gaming system. 1.5 million units were sold during the five-week reporting period of December. Nintendo also reiterates that “Switch has sold more than 4.8 million units, making it the fastest-selling home console in U.S. history.”
.52 Gal Deco being added to Splatoon 2 soon
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Another new weapon is coming to Splatoon 2. The .52 Gal Deco is identical to the regular .52 Gal in terms of stats, however it comes with the Curling Bomb sub-weapon and the Sting Ray special. It will be available in-game on January 20th in Japan, Australia and Europe and on January 19th in North America.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – version 1.2.0, New Quests Pack out this week
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Nintendo has confirmed that the latest update and DLC are due out this week for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Version 1.2.0 will be going live along with the New Quests Pack from the Expansion Pass.
The New Quests Pack will contain the following items:
Nippon Ichi hosting new titles broadcast in a few hours from now
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Nippon Ichi is gearing up for a new video broadcast taking place several hours from now. At 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe, we’ll be hearing about the company’s games that are due out through this summer in Japan.
You can watch the broadcast as it happens below:
Taking inspiration from Nintendo Directs, Nippon Ichi CEO Sohei Niikawa will be leading the proceedings. Niikawa will “directly” deliver news and updates, including a trailer for Your Four Knight Princesses Training Story.
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Switch has sold over 600,000 units in Germany
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In announcing Nintendo Labo, Nintendo has provided a sales update for Switch in Germany. Thus far, the system has sold over 600,000 units. That’s better than any other Nintendo home console in the same period, meaning Switch has overtaken Wii.
Reggie leaves the door open to more gameplay possibilities and third-party support with Nintendo Labo
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TIME was recently able to speak with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime about Nintendo Labo. The first topic discussed is the potential to expand on the idea and the use of the Toy-Cons, of which Reggie had this to share:
“Can [the Toy-Cons] be incorporated into other forms of gameplay? Certainly. But right now we think if we effectively communicate the power of the idea with Nintendo Labo [and] really enable players to make their creations, personalize them, and enjoy the [inherent] gameplay experiences . . . We think that’s going to be a great way to start and then progress down the path.”
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Nintendo Labo – details about building process and more, Nintendo will offer replacement parts
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The Guardian has shared some additional details about Nintendo Labo after going hands-on with it during a recent press event. Here’s a recap of the information the publication provides:
– Follow Lego-like instructions on the Switch screen
– Punch out the cardboard pieces and assemble them into contraptions of varying complexity
– Project in which you assemble a simple little bug-like radio-controlled car takes about 15 minutes
– Pull up the controls on the Switch’s screen, and the vibrations send it juddering across a flat surface with surprising speed
– Telescopic fishing rod with a working reel are attached to a base with elastic bands and string for realistic tension
– Each contraption is made out of cardboard and string
– Piano takes about 2 hours to build
– The infrared camera on the Joy-Con controller can see reflective strips of tape on the back of the keys, which come into view when a key is pressed, telling the game software to play the right note
– Cardboard dials and switches modify the tone and add effects to the sound
– The principles behind each construction are explained by cartoon characters
– Switch screen shows a cross-section of each model that illustrates what the Joy-Con camera can see and how it works
– Robot set translates your punches and kicks into building-levelling virtual smashes
– Nintendo plans to offer replacement cardboard kits and templates for players who break theirs
– You can stick the cardboard Toy-Cons back together with glue or tape, reinforce them, or decorate them with pens, washi tape or googly eyes, without affecting their functionality
“Our goal is to put smiles on the faces of everyone Nintendo touches. Nintendo Labo invites anyone with a creative mind and a playful heart to make, play and discover in new ways with Nintendo Switch. I personally hope to see many people enjoying making kits with their family members, with big smiles on their faces.” – Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata
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Nintendo Labo – official announcement
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Nintendo has posted an official announcement for its new Switch project Nintendo Labo. We’ve attached in full below.
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Nintendo Labo – pricing and contents for the Variety Kit / Robo Kit / Customization Set, upcoming hands-on events
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Nintendo has opened the North American website for the just-revealed Nintendo Labo. You can access it here.
Along with an overview of the product, it also provides the following rundown of the Variety Kit and Robo Kit as well as the Customization Set:
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Nintendo reveals Nintendo Labo for Switch
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Earlier today, Nintendo teased the reveal of “a new interactive experience for Nintendo Switch that’s specially crafted for kids and those who are kids at heart”. Now we know what the company was referring to.
Announced today is Nintendo Labo, “a new line of interactive build-and-play experiences that combine DIY creations with the magic of Nintendo Switch.” This launches on April 20.
Here’s the debut trailer:
