Switch surpasses Wii U’s lifetime sales in Japan
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 23 Comments
According to the latest data from Famitsu, Switch has overtaken Wii U’s lifetime sales in Japan.
Through December 31, Nintendo’s new console stands at 3,407,158 units sold. Wii U managed to sell 3,301,555 units in its lifetime. Switch sold 115,255 units during the week of December 25, whereas Wii U was at 69 units.
Some reports had previously highlighted that Switch’s sales had surpassed Wii U, but these were premature as the newer platform was still several thousand units behind based on information from all sales trackers. It wasn’t until the latest data was published – finally made available tonight from Famitsu – that the milestone was confirmed.
New photos from The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild: Master Works
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch, Wii U | 14 Comments
In Japan, a brand new art book for Zelda: Breath of the Wild recently debuted. It’s packed full of concept art across more than 300 pages. Below, you’ll find new images from the book.
We’ll likely be getting the Zelda: Breath of the Wild art book eventually, but since we’re still waiting on the Zelda Encyclopedia (which finally arrives in April), it could be quite awhile before it heads west. For now, Play-Asia has the Japanese version in stock here.
Splatoon 2 – global Splatfest announced for next weekend
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
A new Splatfest in Splatoon 2 will kick off next weekend, Nintendo has announced. This one is particularly special since the theme and results are global. It’s action vs. comedy this time around.
The Splatfest begins at the following times:
– 8 PM PT (January 12)
– 11 PM ET (January 12)
– 4 AM in the UK (January 13)
– 5 AM in Europe (January 5)
As usual, the Splatfest will last for a full day. It’s not entirely clear when the results will be posted, but it could be a couple of hours after the event concludes.
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Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame dev diary
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Milestone posted a new dev diary for Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, which offers a look behind the scenes. View the video below.
Nintendo reveals the most played games on Switch since launch in North America
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 110 Comments
Nintendo has sent out new data about Switch, revealing the most played games on Switch since launch based on data collected from North America.
The regular heavy first-party hitters like Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey are naturally towards the top of the list. Other games such as Stardew Valley, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, and NBA 2K18 also make the list.
The full top twenty can be found below:
2018 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 10 Comments
The nominees are in for the 2018 Game Developers Choice Awards. This will be the 18th time that awards will be handed out by the organization.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild leads the way with six nominations. Super Mario Odyssey also has a couple of nominations. Both are up for Game of the Year.
You can find the full list of nominees below. All winners will be announced at the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) ceremony on March 21 at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET.
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Splatoon 2 – L-3 Nozzlenose D footage
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Splatoon 2 had two weapon updates this week. In addition to the Octobrush Nouveau a few days ago, Nintendo added in the L-3 Nozzlenose D. Check out some footage below.
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Disgaea 5 Complete sells 200,000 copies on Switch, Nippon Ichi targeting the system for new IPs and sequels
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 37 Comments
Disgaea 5 Complete has done quite well for Nippon Ichi. Since the game’s launch last year, it has sold 200,000 copies on Switch around the world.
That news comes directly from Sohei Niikawa, the president of Nippon Ichi. Niikawa also said that Switch is one of the platforms the company is targeting for new IPs and sequels this year.
NIS America will be hosting a press event next month. Brand new Switch announcements could be made there potentially, but localizations are more likely. NIS America could be bringing over Your Four Knight Princesses Training Story, which Nippon Ichi is releasing in Japan on March 8.
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Splatoon 2: L-3 Nozzlenose D being added to the game today/tomorrow
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s the end of the week, which means another weapon update for Splatoon 2. This time, it’s the L-3 Nozzlenose D, which is identical to the regular L-3 Nozzlenose, except that it comes with the Burst Bomb sub-weapon and the Inkjet special. It’ll be available in-game tomorrow around noon in Japan and Australia, early in the morning in Europe and later tonight in North America.
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Birthdays the Beginning coming to Switch in Japan on March 29th
Posted on 6 years ago by Nick in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Gematsu reported that Birthdays the Beginning is coming to the Switch and will have “drastic system improvements compared to its PlayStation 4 and PC counterparts”. The game will be out March 29th for 5,799 yen.
