Steel Assault getting a physical release on Switch
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Limited Run Games announced today that it is preparing a physical release for Steel Assault on Switch.
Two versions will be available: standard and collector’s edition. If you go for the collector’s edition, you’ll receive extras like an acrylic standee, pin, soundtrack, and art card set.
Nintendo on Switch’s lifecycle as system enters seventh year
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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, president Shuntaru Furukawa was asked to comment on Switch’s lifecycle.
With the console celebrating its sixth anniversary next month and entering its seventh year, Furukawa stated the challenge will be “finding ways to encourage users who are considering new purchases, replacement purchases, and additional purchases to pick up a Nintendo Switch.” Furukawa pointed to the importance of new games and evergreen titles, maintaining engagement with the system, and increasing contact with Nintendo through The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Super Nintendo World.
Also reiterated that there is no need to change its pricing strategies for hardware or software at this time.
Furukawa stated:
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Nintendo on differing Switch software sales in North America, Europe, Japan, and Asia
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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, president Shuntaru Furukawa spoke about the differing software sales for Switch in North America, Europe, Japan, and Asia. One investor brought up how sales seemed to decline in the Americas.
Furukawa acknowledged that to be the case, explaining that various factors contributed “such as the absence of sizable growth in sales of evergreen titles, particularly during the third quarter (October-December).” Japan saw a boost with Splatoon 3 and Pokemon Scarlet / Violet. Europe saw Nintendo Switch Sports and Mario Strikers: Battle League sales increase last holiday. Finally, Pokemon did very well in Asia.
Furukawa’s full words:
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UK sales for January 2023
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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for January 2023.
Fire Emblem Engage was the biggest new release from Nintendo, which ended up at #12. However, it was an older game, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, that charted higher for the company at #10.
Famitsu software sales (1/30/23 – 2/5/23) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 31,191 / 4,807,491
2. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 14,298 / 3,862,841
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 13,858 / 5,142,172
4. [NSW] Fire Emblem Engage – 12,920 / 185,920
5. [NSW] Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life – 9,522 / 50,281
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 7,723 / 3,032,742
7. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 7,461 / 994,203
8. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 6,346 / 1,169,936
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 6,128 / 5,116,872
10. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 4,480 / 2,840,736
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom new trailer breakdown
Posted on 1 year ago by Tom in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
At the end of the latest Nintendo Direct, we finally got a meaty look at the heavily anticipated sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What secrets lie beyond in this 2 minute and 16 second trailer? Sam and I break down every frame to find out.
You can check out the full video below. It contains theories about Zelda’s role, possible new mechanics, important character reveals, and story themes abound.
Best moments from the February 2023 Nintendo Direct
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February is usually special for Nintendo fans, as it typically spells the ringing of a new Direct. That held true with yesterday’s presentation, as Nintendo revealed its upcoming slate for the first half of the year with quite a few surprises to come over the next few months.
As the Nintendo Direct was happening, Sam and I reacted to some of the best reveals, including Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime Remastered, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Check out our highlights video below.
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Skul: The Hero Slayer “Dark Mirror” update out on Switch next week, patch notes and trailer
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The team behind Skul: The Hero Slayer has announced that a big “Dark Mirror” game will be going live on consoles next week, including Switch.
Dark Mirror is a new mode with more powerful enemies and lots of other features. A ton of other changes and bug fixes are also incoming.
The full patch notes for the Skul: The Hero Slayer “Dark Mirror” update are as follows:
More returning characters coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass in the future
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In the flood of news this week stemming from the latest Nintendo Direct, something fans may have missed is that the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC will be adding even more returning characters in the future.
For the first three waves, only new tracks were added. However, for the fourth round, Nintendo announced that Birdo is on the way. Confirmation of even more characters were confirmed in the Nintendo Direct recap we posted, but that was something may probably missed. We should be seeing at least two more roster additions later in 2023.
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Hokko Life “World Shrines” update out now on Switch, patch notes
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Team17 and Wonderscope Games issued a substantial update for Hokko Life on Switch this week, dubbed “World Shrines”.
The update includes new features, changes, and fixes. Players can expand their housing, teleport with World Shrines, access the small barn on Aubrey’s Farm, and more. Also worth noting is that the Mayor Merits screen has been reworked and some merits have also had their requirements lowered to make them easier to unlock.
The full patch notes for the Hokko Life “World Shrines” update are as follows:
