PriPara: All Idol Perfect Stage announced for Switch
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Fans of idol games, rejoice: Takara Tomy A.R.T.S has announced PriPara: All Idol Perfect Stage exclusively for Switch. Described as a “fashion and rhythm action game”, it will launch in Japan on March 22nd. Early copies of the game will include a download code for a Shion and Hibiki card set. Another early purchase bonus will be announced later.
PriPara (short for Prism Paradise) is mostly known as an arcade game in Japan, though there are also several anime series and movies. PriPara is the successor to the Pretty Rhythm franchise, which is also a series of idol rhythm games.
First details on the Switch version of Birthdays the Beginning
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Thanks to preview images of this week’s Famitsu magazine, we have some first details on the Switch version of Birthdays the Beginning, called Happy Birthdays, which will be released in Japan on March 29th. We will get a more in-depth look once we get our hands on the full issue tomorrow, but for now, here’s what we know: this port will feature various improvements, including making it easier to see the conditions and places where creatures are born. There will also be improvements to the game’s speed and new creatures will be added. Development is currently 80% complete.
UK software sales (Week ending 1/6/2018) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
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This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
4. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
5. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
6. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
7. FIFA 18 – EA
8. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
9. Sonic Forces – SEGA
10. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Bethesda Softworks
Wii U
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
5. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Wii Party U – Nintendo
8. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
9. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
10. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Warner Bros. Interactive
3DS
1. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Miitopia – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: The Top 100 – Nintendo
10. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 1/6/2018)
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SteamWorld Dig 2 rated for possible physical release
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
SteamWorld Dig 2 could be getting a physical release soon. The game was rated by the USK last month, and the new classification was just added this week.
Rising Star Games is listed as SteamWorld Dig’s 2’s publisher. That tells us that a physical release is likely in the cards. A little over a year ago, Rising Star brought the SteamWorld Collection to Wii U at retail. Image & Form has also previously said that SteamWorld Dig 2 could be offered physically.
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Bayonetta 2 amiibo support on Switch lets you immediately unlock Nintendo-themed costumes
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 37 Comments
When the first two Bayonetta games were announced for Switch at The Game Awards, we heard that some new features are planned for Bayonetta 2. Tag Climax will now let you play locally (in addition to online), and amiibo will be supported.
Nintendo UK’s website reveals how amiibo functionality will be incorporated into Bayonetta 2. Tapping a compatible amiibo will “instantly unlock a number of Nintendo-themed costumes for Bayonetta to wear, weapons to use and more”. Costumes can still be unlocked normally as you progress through the game.
PlatinumGames originally created these Nintendo costumes for the Wii U release. You can unlock outfits based on Link, Princess Peach, Daisy, Samus, and Fox McCloud.
Thanks to Christopher for the tip.
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Pre-order updates (1/7/18)
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North American Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition boxart
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GameFly has posted the North American boxart for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition. Get a look at the packaging image above.
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Alchemists of the Mysterious Painting Switch footage
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Some lengthy footage has emerged specifically showing Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Alchemists of the Mysterious Painting running on Switch. Take a look at 15 minutes of gameplay below.
Breath of the Wild director on rethinking Zelda’s conventions, having all staff playtest at the same time
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 10 Comments
When Breath of the Wild was teased many years ago, one of the aspects Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma highlighted was the desire to upend the series’ conventions. That’s something Nintendo managed to do in the end, resulting in a very different type of Zelda game.
In an interview with GamesRadar, director Hidemaro Fujibayashi spoke about Breath of the Wild’s development and re-thinking Zelda’s conventions, of which he stated:
