UK sales for May 2021
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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for May 2021.
Compared to last year, Switch sales have fallen – but keep in mind that the COIVD-19 lockdown and launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons provided a significant boost in 2020. Switch sales are actually up 60 percent year-to-date compared to 2019. As for May specifically, Switch sales were behind those of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Miitopia, a new release for Switch in May, came in at #19. It’s possible that the title could have charted higher had Nintendo reported digital sales.
Here’s a look at the best sellers of May:
Overwatch adding cross-play support
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Cross-play support is coming to Overwatch, Blizzard has announced. When active, Switch players will be able to go up against others on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Cross-progression is not planned for launch though the team is exploring that functionality.
Players will need to create and link their Battle.net account in order to participate. Everyone who follows the steps and logs in to Overwatch by December 31, 2021 will receive a Golden Loot Box.
The Overwatch Cross-Play Beta launches soon Switch. You can check out information about how to link your Battle.net account to your console account and get your questions answered here. We also have a developer update video below.
Video: Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster director talks Digital Deluxe Edition
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Today, Atlus shared a new Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster video featuring director Kazuyuki Yamai. Yamai goes over the RPG’s Digital Deluxe Edition content, which includes the Maniax Pack DLC (featuring Dante from Devil May Cry), music from a variety of previously released Shin Megami Tensei titles, and the Mercy and Expectation Map Pack with two additional dungeons.
Also keep in mind that the Merciful Difficulty DLC is free to all. This provides a more accessible for players interested in focusing on the game’s stor.y
Here’s the full video:
Scans roundup – Monark, Monster Hunter Stories 2
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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Monark, the new Switch RPG from Shin Megami Tensei veterans, and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Scans of both games can be found below.
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel news coming next week
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It’s been a long wait for Fuga: Melodies of Steel. The game, which was announced as part of CyberConnect2’s “Trilogy of Vengeance” projects over three years ago, still hasn’t released. There also hasn’t been many updates from the developer as of late.
Fortunately, we’re due for news very soon. CyberConnect2 has confirmed that a “big announcement” is dropping on June 14 at 12 PM in Japan. That converts to the following times in other parts of the world:
Switch update version 12.0.3 available once again
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Nintendo has now fully addressed the issues surrounding Switch’s latest firmware update, version 12.0.3. All system owners can access the upgrade once again.
Version 12.0.3 went live a couple of days ago. However, Nintendo temporarily pulled the update after detecting a couple of issues.
If you previously downloaded this week’s update, no further action is required. Those that have been experiencing issues with new microSDXC cards over the past couple of days simply need to connect to the internet and install version 12.0.3.
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‘New school RPG’ Monark arrives October 14 in Japan
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Weekly Famitsu has revealed a plethora of information for Monark, a project from former Megami Tensei and Shin Megami Tensei staff. The game launches October 14th in Japan, and will be reaching the Switch. Check out the details about the development team, the characters,story, and gameplay below, as rounded up by Gematsu:
Nintendo comments on Switch version 12.0.3 update issues
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Not long after Nintendo started distribution of the new 12.0.3 firmware for Switch, the update was pulled. The company has now commented on the situation.
According to Nintendo, those that have already installed the update may experience connectivity issues in some instances. Additionally, those that attempt to use a microSDXC card for the first time will be unable to do so.
Nintendo says it is currently working to solve the issues with version 12.0.3. We’ll report back as soon as we have another status update.
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Smash Bros. Ultimate to host tournament with characters that use fire
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has announced its latest event, which will be a new tournament. The theme this time around centers around characters that use fire as part of their attacks. Only these fighters can be used.
The new tournament goes live on June 11. It will last for a total of three days.
Samurai Shodown gameplay shows upcoming DLC character Shiro Tokisada Amakusa
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During a live stream earlier today, Dengeki offered up new gameplay of Samurai Shodown DLC character Shiro Tokisada Amakusa. Have a look at the gameplay below.
Shiro Tokisada Amakusa arrives in Samurai Shodown on June 14. For those that missed it, we have a trailer here.
