Japan’s top 10 best-selling games of 2024, hardware rankings [update: top 100]
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January 17: New data from Famitsu not only provided the top ten best-selling games of 2024 in Japan, but also hardware rankings.
The two best performers were both released towards the end of the year. Super Mario Party Jamboree sold over 950,000 copies at retail and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake was just slightly below that (looking strictly at Nintendo Switch sales). Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom also makes the list with close to 400,000 units.
Moving Out 2, Dead Cells are the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America
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It’s a double-dose of titles with the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial as Moving Out 2 and Dead Cells 2 will both be offered for free. This will run between January 30 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and February 5 at 11:59 PM PT / February 6 at 2:59 AM ET.
If you’re a member, both of these can be played in their entirety at no extra cost. Those that pick up the full games down the road can carry over their progress. Also, by participating, you can earn 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo.
2D roguelike action game Folly of the Wizards planned for Nintendo Switch
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Numskull Games, in partnership with UpFox Labs, today announced Folly of the Wizards for Nintendo Switch. A release is planned for 2025.
Folly of the Wizards is a spellbinding roguelike action game. You’ll play as a clumsy wizard apprentice who’s looking to save the world from chaos.
For more information, read the following overview:
No Man’s Sky “Worlds Part 2” update announced, patch notes and trailer
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Hello Games just pulled back the curtain on the next massive update for No Man’s Sky, dubbed “Worlds Part 2”. It should be available on Nintendo Switch soon.
Also known as version 5.50, the update features new stars, new story, and new classes of planet including gas giants, water worlds, and ruined civilizations. That’s along with new terrain shapes and biomes plus new creatures on planets. The engine has also received enhancements with a total overhaul of lighting systems, improved water rendering, faster loading times, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Cotton Reboot! High Tension! coming to Nintendo Switch this year in Japan
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BEEP have revealed that Cotton Reboot! High Tension!, a sequel to side-scrolling shoot-em-up Cotton Reboot! will be coming to Nintendo Switch. The game is due to release in Japan on July 24, 2025.
For some more information and a trailer, see below:
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The Town of Nie: Iromusubi getting worldwide Nintendo Switch release
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Dramatic Create and Zombilica are working on a worldwide launch for The Town of Nie: Iromusubi, the two sides confirmed today. The title is slated for May 22, 2025.
The Town of Nie: Iromusubi is a visual novel at its core. Players will make choices and the actions of the main character to advance the story.
Steam-Heart’s & Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute announced for Nintendo Switch
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Today, City Connection unveiled Steam-Heart’s & Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute. The Nintendo Switch release is slated for May 29, 2025 in Japan.
You’re getting two different experiences here. Steam-Heart’s is a sci-fi shooter while Advanced Variable Geo is a fighter. There’s support for various features such as the ability to rewind gameplay.
Here’s a bunch of additional details:
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble reveals Among Us DLC
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SEGA is continuing its support of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble with brand new Among Us DLC.
With the DLC, players can get their hands on Crewmate as a new playable character. Bananas will turn into pizza slices across the various stages and modes. Note that this is paid DLC, which is priced at $4.99.
More: DLC, SEGA, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble, title update, top
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battle event with Milcery
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Yet another Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet Tera Raid Battle has been revealed, and the latest one puts the spotlight on Milcery.
This one appears to be tying in with Valentine’s Day. During the event, players will be able to earn various items such as sweets, which are used to evolve Milcery. Note that the creature will be popping up in 5 Star Raids.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered introduces FlyBy Camera Maker, outfits
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Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered received a pair of trailers today focusing on its new FlyBy Camera Maker and a video showing off outfits.
According to Aspyr, FlyBy Camera Maker is “a tool that empowers players to create their own dynamic, cinematic shots” as they can “map out a moving camera path through any scene, opening a world of creative possibilities.” Up to 20 cameras can be placed along a path. Shots can also be fined-tuned by scrolling through placed camera points and adjusting settings such as Roll, Field-of-View, Zoom, and movement speed.
