GameStop’s internal system adds six new SKUs for unknown Switch games
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch | 61 Comments
Listings for a ton of unknown Switch titles popped up on Amazon about two weeks ago. Shortly after they were discovered, each one was removed. All of the listings had generic names and an image stating that they were announced at a Switch event.
Now we’re seeing something similar with GameStop. This week, six new SKUs were located within the retailer’s internal system. They’re all labeled “Available SKU”. It doesn’t seem that any of these games can be pre-ordered at the moment.
Scans roundup – Happy Birthdays, Attack on Titan 2, Your Four Knight Princess Training Story
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Happy Birthdays, Attack on Titan 2, and Your Four Knight Princess Training Story. Scans of all games are below.
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Super Mario Odyssey concept art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 1 Comment
Nintendo has posted a couple of pieces of concept art from Super Mario Odyssey. The first photo, pictured above, features rough sketches of both Mario and Cappy. Meanwhile, the image below has a few looks at Cappy alone.
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Switch off to a faster start than Wii in Italy
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii | 9 Comments
Last week, Nintendo reported that Switch has become the fastest-selling home gaming console in the US. Over 4.8 million units have been sold in the country thus far.
Nintendo is also finding similar success in Italy. The Big N says that Switch is selling faster than the Wii through the system’s first ten months, matching the same feat in the US.
Splatoon 2 – global Splatfest art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 1 Comment
Nintendo uploaded a new piece of Splatoon 2 art to celebrate this weekend’s global Splatfest. We’ve attached the image above.
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New Gal Metal video with Megadeth lead guitarist Marty Friedman
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
A new video has surfaced for Switch’s new Japanese rhythm game Gal Metal featuring Marty Friedman, who was the Megadeth lead guitarist. Have a look at it below.
Scribblenauts Showdown listing shows Switch version
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 0 comments
As you may remember, we posted a leak in regards to a mysterious new game: Scribblenauts Showdown.
The game now appears to have a Switch listing on Play Asia, a chief gaming import site. It lists a European version launching on March 9.
This listing, combined with the previous leak, makes things look quite promising. And with the rumored Direct this month, maybe we’ll hear from Maxwell sooner rather than later.
Kimishima on 3DS, movies, sleep-tracking device still in development, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 44 Comments
Kyoto Shimbun published a new interview with Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishina. Kimishima talked 3DS, movies, confirmed that the sleep-tracking device is still in the works, and more.
First, when asked about Switch’s success, Kimishima said it has surpassed Nintendo’s expectations. The method of play in which the system can be carried outside despite being a home console has been accepted by people. Once again, Nintendo wants to raise its sales forecast to over 20 million units this year, exceeding the FY2017 expectation of 14 million units. If the goals for FY2017 are reached, then Kimishima thinks Nintendo can change the business flow (from the slumping Wii U), so Nintendo wants to improve this momentum.
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Japan’s best-selling games of 2017, hardware totals
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 41 Comments
A new report from Famitsu reveals the best-selling games from 2017. Based on data collected from December 26, 2016 and December 31, 2017, the results are as follows:
1. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon – 2,003,607
2. [NSW] Splatoon 2 – 1,752,096
3. [3DS] Dragon Quest XI – 1,744,603
4. [3DS] Monster Hunter XX – 1,684,991
5. [PS4] Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete – 1,336,180
6. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey – 1,324,280
7. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 1,103,744
8. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 688,044
9. [3DS] Pokemon Sun/Moon – 576,506
10. [3DS] Super Mario Maker – 423,073
Media Create sales (12/25/17 – 12/31/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 79 Comments
Update (1/9): Media Create data is finally in, so we’ve swapped that out for Famitsu’s numbers below.
Original (1/6): The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:
Switch – 134,519
PS4 – 37,175
New 2DS LL – 20,409
New 3DS LL – 12,542
PS4 Pro – 12,456
Vita – 7,970
2DS – 3,700
Xbox One – 335
New 3DS – 163
PS3 – 58
Wii U – 44
Xbox One X – 23
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 269,684
PS4 – 50,662
New 2DS LL – 45,387
New 3DS LL – 27,947
PS4 Pro – 16,595
Vita – 14,041
2DS – 6,992
Xbox One – 687
New 3DS – 311
Wii U – 98
PS3 – 40
Xbox One X – 32
And here are the software charts:
