Retro Studios LinkedIn profile mentions “narrative specializations in worldbuilding” and “non-linear storytelling”
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When you’re a big developer without a new game in over four years, fans are going to very much interested in what you’re working on. Case and point: Retro Studios. The company’s last original title was Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, which first debuted in 2014.
While we still don’t have the big picture, some new clues point to a heavier narrative focus for Retro’s next title. The LinkedIn profile of one writer mentions the following:
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Nintendo Labo up for pre-order on the Nintendo UK store
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Over on the official Nintendo UK store, pre-orders have opened for Nintendo Labo. You can reserve the different products here. These include the Variety Kit and Robot Kit, as well as the Customization Set.
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Spending on Nintendo products roughly doubles in 2017, Nintendo expected to overtake Microsoft in console market share this year
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According to IHS Markit’s analysis, roughly $8 billion was spent on Nintendo products in 2017. That’s about double what the Big N generated the year prior. The arrival of Switch, the SNES Classic Edition, and continued 3DS sales contributed to the increase.
IHS Markit indicates that Nintendo will have a larger share of the console market than Microsoft this year. In 2017, over $10 billion was spent globally on Xbox hardware, software, and services.
Scans roundup – Attack on Titan 2, Your Four Knight Princesses Training Story
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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Attack on Titan 2, Your Four Knight Princesses Training Story, and adverts for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition. Scans of all games are below.
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Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition trailer #2
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Koei Tecmo has prepared a brand new video for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition. View the game’s second trailer below.
Attack on Titan 2 video shows Annie and Jean in their “Civilian Clothes” outfits
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Koei Tecmo has posted yet another video showing characters in their “Civilian Clothes” outfits. The latest one, featuring Annie Leonhart and Jean Kirschtein, can be seen below.
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Nintendo Direct announced for March 8
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Nintendo will hold a new Nintendo Direct presentation tomorrow, the company has just announced.
The presentation will air at the following times:
– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe
Nintendo says that that the presentation will be about 30 minutes long, offering the latest information on both Switch and 3DS. Expect news on Mario Tennis Aces and more.
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Media Create sales (2/26/18 – 3/4/18)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 45,083
PS4 – 20,070
Vita – 6,518
PS4 Pro – 6,499
New 2DS LL – 6,113
New 3DS LL – 4,326
2DS – 901
Xbox One X – 147
Xbox One – 117
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 39,696
PS4 – 29,392
New 2DS LL – 6,693
PS4 Pro – 5,383
Vita – 5,017
New 3DS LL – 3,693
2DS – 850
Xbox One X – 139
Xbox One – 135
And here are the software charts:
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First Mega Man Legacy Collection Switch footage
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During the latest episode of Capcom TV today, the first footage from Mega Man Legacy Collection on Switch debuted – with a focus on Mega Man 5. We have the full recording below.
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Japan’s top 25 best-selling Super Famicom games on the 3DS Virtual Console
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Nintendo has provided new data for the 3DS Virtual Console in Japan, revealing the top 25 most-downloaded Super Famicom titles. The chart is based on lifetime sales on the eShop.
Topping the list is Super Mario World, which launched with the 3DS Virtual Console in March 2016. EarthBound and Zelda: A Link to the Past round out the top three.
We have the full top 25 below.
