Nintendo dev talks about making the Xenoblade 3 logo and boxart
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A little while back, Nintendo staffer Osamu Nagai shared some insight into the making of the logo and boxart for Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
For both the key visual (which would go on to be the boxart) and logo, Nagai thought about the importance of the series’ previous games while also focusing on the individuality of the newest entry. A key point for the logo “was the particles of light that appear when people mourn.” Meanwhile, for the key art, Nagai “used the concept art from development as a base, then combined it with the giant Mechonis Sword and Titan that were in the previous games’ boxarts.”
Famitsu software sales (1/29/24 – 2/4/24) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Persona 3 Reload – 76,368 / NEW
2. [PS5] Granblue Fantasy Relink – 48,754 / NEW
3. [PS4] Persona 3 Reload – 40,024 / NEW
4. [NSW] Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash – 25,242 / NEW
5. [PS4] Granblue Fantasy Relink – 22,083 / NEW
6. [NSW] Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island – 18,103 / 103,527
7. [PS4] Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – 16,503 / 93,637
8. [PS5] Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – 15,388 / 118,328
9. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 14,140 / 1,715,110
10. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru! – 11,464 / 960,282
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 adds Mr. Krabs next week, 1.5 update out today
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Mr. Krabs will be joining Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 as a DLC character next week and anew 1.5 update will launch next week, it’s been announced. Mr. Krabs releases on February 15 while the new patch goes live today.
Mr. Krabs is one of a few previously-revealed DLC characters. Zuko, Iroh, and Rocksteady are also coming to the game.
Haak getting physical release on Switch
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Thanks to Super Rare Games, Haak is receiving a physical release on Switch.
3,000 copies will be produced in total. Each unit contains the game on a physical cartridge, a full-color manual, an exclusive sticker, and trading card pack.
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Dead Cells to end development of new content
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Support for Dead Cells is now coming to an end. Today, Motion Twin and Evil Empire announced that update 35 will be the last major update for the game.
Regarding the decision, it was explained that “it’s crucial not to overextend and risk diminishing the unique charm that makes Dead Cells special to us all.”
Motion Twin and Evil Empire did say that quality of life issues and bugs will be taken care of.
More: Dead Cells, Evil Empire, Motion Twin, top
Astlibra Revision Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist DLC revealed
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Astlibra Revision Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist DLC has been revealed as new DLC for the game.
The DLC is a standalone journey that’s integrated with the original game. Players will be able to experience an overhaul of combat and magic systems and quality-of-life improvements.
Here’s some additional information:
More: Astlibra Revision, DLC, Keizo, WhisperGames
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown update announced (version 1.0.4), patch notes
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Ubisoft has announced a new Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown update, version 1.0.4.
A number of different issues have been addressed as part of the patch. Gameplay and quests have both been touched up.
Here’s the full rundown:
Nintendo on difference between Switch and past platforms, what the focus is for next-gen
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One of the questions that popped up during Nintendo’s financial results briefing Q&A this week is what the difference has been between Switch and the company’s past platforms, and what is being emphasized in its research and development of a next-generation platform. President Shuntaro Furukawa weighed in.
Furukawa brought up how Nintendo now has an integrated a handheld system and a home console system. By implementing that, Switch has been able to receive a steady stream of content.
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Nintendo says Mario Wonder was a major sales driver during the holidays, sales growing at a faster pace than other Super Mario games
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During a financial results briefing Q&A this week, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa shared more insight into the sales of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Furukawa stated at the event that the game “served as a major driver of sales”. Additionally, the title’s sales “have grown at a faster pace than previous Super Mario titles.” As another tidbit, Furukawa revealed that around half of players play in multiplayer mode.
Furukawa said the following:
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Nintendo president on Switch performance, new hardware plans not impacted by latest business conditions
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has weighed in on the current Switch performance while briefly giving a few vague comments on new hardware. This comes from the Q&A portion of the company’s financial briefing.
Furukawa described Switch sales as “stable” and “the holiday season results were steady.” He again pointed out that reaching new consumers is a challenge given the age of the hardware, but it’s worth noting that the holiday season saw “a particular rise in first-time buyers of our hardware, and we see this as a positive sign for the Nintendo Switch business going forward.”
