Japan’s best-selling games of November 2017
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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of November 2017 (which includes debut sales for Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura). You can check out the full results below.
Splatoon 2 – Undercover Brella footage
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Splatoon 2 updated once again tonight with its latest weapon, the Undercover Brella. Take a look at it in action below.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 director on development, inspiration for the world and setting, upcoming DLC, more
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Around the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Japanese outlet 4Gamer caught up with director Tetsuya Takahashi for a lengthy conversation. The two sides discussed all sorts of different aspects regarding the game’s creation, including a return to numbered entries, the inspiration for the world as well as Drivers and Blades, and more. There was also talk about the Expansion Pass and future DLC.
We’ve prepared a lengthy summary of the new interview featuring Takahashi’s various comments. You can read it in full below.
Steins;Gate Elite boxart
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 2 Comments
The official website for Steins;Gate Elite provides a look at the game’s boxart. We’ve posted the packaging image above.
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Nintendo on how Switch reaffirms the value of portable gaming, has an advantage over smartphones
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 199 Comments
Nintendo describes Switch as a console first and foremost, but it’s one that you can take anywhere. In an interview with IGN, Nintendo’s Entertainment Planning and Development Division general manager Shinya Takahashi spoke about the hardware’s portable nature.
When asked if they’ve seen many people playing Switch out in the world and its success thus far, Takahashi replied with the following:
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Splatoon 2: Undercover Brella being added to the game soon
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
It’s the end of the week, which means another weapon update for Splatoon 2. This time it’s a brand-new weapon: the Undercover Brella will be added to the game soon. Compared to other Brella-type weapons, it has lower durability but can be fired while its semi-transparent shield is open. It comes with the Ink Mine sub-weapon and the Splashdown special. It will be available tomorrow around noon in Japan and Australia, early in the morning in Europe and later tonight in North America.
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Media Create software sales (12/18/17 – 12/24/17) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./02. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
02./01. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Hihou Legend Banbarayaa – Sword / Magnum
03./03. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
04./04. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
05./05. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
06./08. [3DS] Kirby Battle Royale
07./11. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
08./18. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX
09./19. [NSW] Arms
10./00. [PS4] The Idolm@ster: Stella Stage #
11./21. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
12./14. [3DS] Style Savvy: Styling Star
13./00. [PS4] Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings #
14./06. [PS4] Earth Defense Force 5
15./17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
16./20. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Koko, Dokonan Desu?
17./15. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Veteran Trainer’s Dual Pack {Pokemon Ultra Sun \ Pokemon Ultra Moon}
18./00. [PS4] Okami HD #
19./00. [NSW] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 – Deluxe Edition
20./27. [NSW] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch
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Upcoming maintenance: Switch, Animal Crossing, Pokemon
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule with new periods for the weeks of January 1 and January 8. Switch online play will be impacted, as well as a few 3DS games.
Here’s the full schedule:
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Suda51 says Nintendo is really showing interest in indies, grateful for their support
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Suda51 is finally back on Nintendo consoles. Next year, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes will launch on Switch.
Travis Strikes Again was originally announced during the latest Nindies Showcase, and for good reason. The game will have partnerships with a ton of different indie titles. Hotline Miami, Shovel Knight, and others will be featured as t-shirts in the game. The collaborations could extend further beyond that as well.
Kimishima: Switch games using HD Rumble and Joy-Con camera next year, started thinking about next console, much more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 105 Comments
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima has conducted new interviews with a few different outlets this week, including Asahi.
In its first article, the Japanese newspaper quotes Kimishima saying that, next year, Nintendo would like to offer new kinds of gameplay that make use of the Joy-Con’s features such as HD Rumble and the motion-tracking camera. He unfortunately did not elaborate further, but the tease itself is interesting enough. HD Rumble allows for more realistic vibrations while the camera can detect the shape, movement, and distance of objects.
