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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 6 Comments

Zelda: Breath of the Wild has done remarkably well in Japan. It’s the second-highest-selling Zelda game in Japan since Ocarina of Time, which released in 1998. All other entries that have released over the past 18 years have been outsold.

Since launch, Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold 957,752 copies at retail. If digital sales were counted, the total amount is certainly over one million. The latest Wii U figures are also not counted here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Crypt of the NecroDancer: Nintendo Switch Edition launches in Japan next Thursday. Ahead of the release, Spike Chunsoft has revealed some new information about the game.

Reaper is a playable character who makes its first appearance in the Switch version of Crypt of the NecroDancer. Defeated enemies will turn into souls and float around Reaper, and they can also attack enemies. Souls will disappear if they take damage. The more enemies you defeat, the more souls you’ll have. In addition to giving a powerful attack method, they can also become a thick shield that protects the player.

Reaper does not have any unlock requirements; you can use it right after purchasing the game.

More: Brace Yourself Games, Crypt of the NecroDancer: Nintendo Switch Edition, Spike Chunsoft

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments

Random Talking Bush, someone known for picking apart games, has started digging through the files and code for Super Mario Odyssey. Among what was discovered, the game appears to have cut / unused content.

The first interesting find concerns unused 2D coins:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 14 Comments

Earlier this month, a physical version of Darkest Dungeon was listed on Amazon Germany. The news has now been officially announced.

Darkest Dungeon: Ancestral Edition launches for Switch in March. It’ll feature the original game plus the two expansions, The Crimson Court and The Shieldbreaker. Merge Games will be publishing for $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99.

If you can’t wait for Darkest Dungeon: Ancestral Edition, you can purchase the game right now on the Switch eShop.

Source: Merge Games PR

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 37 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 43,027
PS4 – 37,572
PS4 Pro – 14,935
New 2DS LL – 7,302
Vita – 4,256
New 3DS LL – 3,563
Xbox One X – 1,285
2DS – 1,250
Xbox One – 103

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 37,500
PS4 – 32,890
PS4 Pro – 10,918
New 2DS LL – 9,929
New 3DS LL – 5,270
Vita – 4,388
2DS – 1,656
Xbox One – 107
Xbox One X – 6

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in Interviews, News, Switch | 7 Comments

Toshimichi Mori, the current director of Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle had a few words to say in a very short interview.

First, he addressed a gap he was trying to close between eastern and western players. He stated that the game would be for home use only (no arcade release) because he didn’t want Japanese players to have an edge.

He also mentioned something about pricing: The game is being released at a price lower than normal, with half of the character roster as optional paid DLC to make up for it. Not to worry too much, however: He also says that purchasing all DLC is not set to surpass the price of the base game.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in News, Switch | 15 Comments

Following a press release and new trailer from earlier today, Koei Tecmo has confirmed that the upcoming Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings will not feature English voice-over. Instead, the game will launch with Japanese audio and English subtitles. Previous games in the series were dubbed in English.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 55 Comments

The classic RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise could come to Switch, but Atari is looking for some help to make it possible. Today, the company started a campaign on the equity crowdfunding platform StartEngine. The campaign appears to have a minimum goal of $10,000.

As for the new RollerCoaster Tycoon game itself, it will be the classic simulation gameplay that the series is known for. Atari is also promising the following features:

– Multiple Scenarios – Complete tricky objectives with specific time limits and other constraints.
– Sandbox Mode with Various Landscapes – Create the park of your dreams with unlimited time and unlimited resources.
– Tycoon Career Mode – Expand your park and grow your Amusement Empire.

For a look at the StartEngine campaign, head on over here. The campaign will run for three months. We’ll keep track of this one going forward.

Thanks to Mucrush for the tip.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 12 Comments

Dragon Quest XI could have taken an open-world approach. In an interview with DenfaminicoGamer, series creator Yuji Horii said that the idea was considered towards the start of development.

Dragon Quest XI has a little bit of open-world gameplay, but is still based on the franchise’s linear approach. Horii said that some players might have a difficult time understanding what to do next in an open-world, and creating a big story would be difficult.

Here’s the full exchange between Horii and DenfaminicoGamer, as translated by Siliconera:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Koei Tecmo readied some new details and a trailer for Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Alchemists of the Mysterious Painting. Today’s update covers battle features, such as the ability to synthesize items during battle. The video also covers a number of the game’s characters.

Here’s the full lowdown from Koei Tecmo:

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