More Switch games from Nippon Ichi expected in 2018
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Disgaea 5 Complete was most definitely a success for Nippon Ichi. Thanks to how the game performed, it looks like the company will be giving Switch greater support going forward.
Hideki Yasuda from Ace Research Institute filed a new report on Nippon Ichi. It’s said that Disgaea 5 Complete was a big hit. Nippon Ichi released it aiming at the domestic portable market, and shipped 30,000 units. Even more noteworthy was the 100,000 copies shipped overseas. Yasuda goes on to say that Nippon Ichi will shift their policy to multiplatform development of Switch and PlayStation 4 starting with next year’s releases. They will actively commit to Switch as a means of expanding their revenue opportunities.
NIS America has actually been more proactive on Switch than its Japanese counterpart. Aside from publishing Disgaea 5 Complete in North America and Europe, they’re also handling several upcoming games. These include Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle, Penny-Punching Princess, and The Longest Five Minutes.
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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes teaser site open, trailer with improved audio
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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes was properly unveiled this week during the Nindies Showcase broadcast. Following up on that, the game’s teaser site has opened. You can access it here.
We’re also re-posting the debut trailer for Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes below. The trailer Nintendo uploaded had some issues with the music being too loud to hear what was said in the video, but that’s been addressed in the upload from Grasshopper Manufacture.
Video: Sonic Forces fan reactions at Gamescom 2017
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SEGA caught up with some Gamescom attendees last week to see what they thought of Sonic Forces after playing the demo. Get a look at the video below.
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Splatoon 2 – Forge Splattershot Pro, Bubble Blower, new Splatfest footage
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Splatoon 2 updated with the Forge Splattershot Pro and Bubble Blower earlier today. A new Splatfest started as well. For a look at all of the new content, watch the video below.
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Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #2 announced, McDonalds-themed
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The second Splatfest in Splatoon 2 is taking place in North America and Europe this weekend. In Japan, however, the event is set for the following weekend, and will be featuring an entirely different theme.
Splatoon’s second Japanese Splatfest will ask players to choose between two different foods. Do you prefer McDonald’s french fries or Chicken McNuggets?
The Splatfest will begin on September 9 at 3 PM JST. It’ll last for a full day per usual.
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Nintendo says physical games for Switch requiring microSD card will let you play a portion of the game out of the box
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Earlier today, Nintendo announced a partnership with Western Digital for specially-branded Switch microSD cards. Perhaps that’s in part due to a requirement from some upcoming games. According to Nintendo, “a microSD card will be needed for certain Nintendo Switch games that contain an especially large amount of content and require additional storage for players to enjoy the full experience.”
A Nintendo of America representative told IGN that boxart will be sure to inform consumers about the memory card requirement on the front and back of packaging. This includes NBA 2K18, which is pictured above. The eShop will also continue to let buyers know about file sizes.
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One Piece: Unlimited World Red – Deluxe Edition file size
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Over on the European Switch eShop, Nintendo has put up the listing for One Piece: Unlimited World Red – Deluxe Edition. The game takes up a significant amount of space at 10.4GB. Bandai Namco will be releasing One Piece: Unlimited World Red – Deluxe Edition later this month, though only as a digital title in North America.
Off-screen Fire Emblem Warriors footage from PAX West 2017
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Fire Emblem Warriors is one of many games Nintendo has featured at PAX West this weekend. Get a look at some off-screen footage from the playable demo below.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle creative director: Nintendo is “quite open-minded” to new ideas
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a crazy concept in its premise, yet Nintendo ended up signing off on the project. Creative director Davide Soliani told IGN that the company is actually “quite open-minded” to new ideas. You just need to come up with a concept that can justify its existence.
As many of you know, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto didn’t want Ubisoft to create a platformer. Instead, he wanted them to come up with their own concept. Ubisoft ran wild with the challenge, and created a turn-based strategy game and gave guns to Mario and the rest of the gang.
New North American Pokken Tournament DX commercial
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Nintendo has prepared a new commercial for Pokken Tournament DX, coming to Switch later this month. Have a look at the advert below.
