Capcom says Monster Hunter XX for Switch “performed strongly”, Ultra Street Fighter II “a smash hit”
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 50 Comments
Nintendo wasn’t the only company to report its financial results today. Capcom shared its own data and information about its performance for the nine month period ended December 31.
According to Capcom, Monster Hunter XX for Switch “performed strongly”. The company also said that Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers was “a smash hit.”
Capcom says that its net sales decreased to 47,740 million yen (down 10.8% year-over-year). However, operating income increased to 7,009 million yen (up 36.9% year-over-year), ordinary income increased to 7,099 million yen (up 71.2% year-over-year), and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased to 4,439 million yen (up 60.7% year-over-year).
Pokken Tournament DX: Aegislash trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Joshua in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A few hours ago, we posted some gameplay footage of Aegislash. Now, the Japanese Pokemon channel has shadow sneaked in a trailer, as well. From first impressions, this guy seems like a sacred sword with an iron defense.
A noble Pokemon, Aegislash is said to recognize trainers who have the innate qualities of royalty. I wonder if you can make its stance change?
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Switch officially outsells Wii U
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 80 Comments
With the release of Nintendo’s financial results today, Switch has cleared another major milestone. Looking at the latest numbers for the console shows that it has officially surpassed sales of the Wii U.
As reported a short while ago, Switch has achieved lifetime sales of 14.86 million units through the end of December. Wii U sits at 13.56 million.
Nintendo said earlier today that Switch sold 12.1 million consoles during the nine month period ended December 31. 7.24 million units were sold specifically during the quarter.
Nintendo million sellers – January 2018 – Mario Odyssey over 9 million, Xenoblade 2 over 1 million, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 59 Comments
As part of its latest financial results, Nintendo has updated its listings of million sellers across various platforms, including Switch games. Have a look at the latest numbers below.
Nintendo release schedule – January 2018
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 32 Comments
Included in Nintendo’s latest financial results documents is the upcoming release schedule for Switch and 3DS. It offers a look at what’s to come for both platforms from a first and third-party perspective. Find the latest schedule below.
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Nintendo financial results – nine months ended December 31, 2017
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 21 Comments
It’s that time of year again. Companies are beginning to report their results for the latest financial period, including Nintendo. The Big N shared its results for the nine month period ended December 31, 2017.
Project Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack Preview Version out now on iTunes
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
Were you a fan of the music included in the Project Octopath Traveler demo? If so, you’ll be happy to know about a new release from Square Enix. The company has just launched the Project Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack Preview Version on iTunes.
22 tracks are included. Individual pieces cost $0.69 each, while you can get the full set for $7.99.
Find the Project Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack Preview Version on iTunes here.
More: Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
ARMS version 5.1 releasing tomorrow
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
A new ARMS update will be released tomorrow, Nintendo has announced. The game will be updated to version 5.1.
As usual, Nintendo is being cryptic as to what will be included in the patch. Don’t expect any new fighters, but it sounds like there could be an addition or two. We can at least expect more balance updates.
When the update goes live, we’ll share the news here.
More: Arms, title update
Pokken Tournament DX – Aegislash DLC footage with Mega Rayquaza / Mimikyu supports
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Now that the new DLC has landed, plenty of footage is surfacing showing new fighter Aegislash as well as the supports Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu. Check out some gameplay below.
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament DX
Status update on Rime’s Switch patch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
The developers behind Rime are still trying to get the Switch version in order. A meaty patch remains in the pipeline, and the team shared a status update today.
The new update is currently in Nintendo’s hands for approval. Things can now either go in one of two ways. Either Nintendo approves it, or denies it. The latter could potentially happen since the update “is larger than normally permitted”.
