Debut sales for the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack
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Last week, the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack debuted in Japan. Oricon now provides some information regarding its sales.
After five says on the market, the soundtrack shifted 23,328 units. Furthermore, it was the fourth best-selling album during the week of April 23. It wasn’t very far behind the albums in second and third place from Otonoe and Piece, which sold 23,963 and 31,662 units respectively.
Minecraft dev moving on from the Wii U version after Update Aquatic
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Mojang and 4J Studios are just about done with Minecraft on Wii U as well as other older platforms. The console will be getting the Update Aquatic, but after that, there won’t be much of a focus with keeping it up to date with newer versions of the game.
As for Switch, Update Aquatic will be featured in the new Bedrock Engine-based version. However, there’s still no word on when exactly Bedrock will be offered on the console.
Here’s the full rundown straight from the Minecraft website:
More: 4J Studios, Minecraft: Wii U Edition, Mojang
UK software sales (Week ending 4/28/2018) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
3. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
5. Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit – Nintendo
6. South Park: The Fractured But Whole – Ubisoft
7. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
8. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
9. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – PQube
10. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
Wii U
1. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
2. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze- Nintendo
5. Wii Party U – Nintendo
6. Splatoon – Nintendo
7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
8. Pikmin 3 – Nintendo
9. Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed – Nintendo
10. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
3DS
1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Miitopia – Nintendo
7. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
8. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
10. Detective Pikachu – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
More: Chart-Track, charts, sales, UK
Zelda: Breath of the Wild becomes the best-selling Zelda game ever
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Zelda: Breath of the Wild has reached a major milestone. Based on the latest information provided within Nintendo’s financial results, disregarding re-releases and remakes, it’s now the best-selling entry ever.
On Switch, Nintendo confirms that Breath of the Wild has sold 8.48 million copies. Another 1.5 million units have been sold on Wii U. Essentially, it is at nearly 10 million copies sold.
Zelda: Twilight Princess was the previous record holder for the series. It had sold 8.85 million copies worldwide.
Nintendo million sellers – April 2018 – Kirby Star Allies already at 1.26 million
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
As part of its latest financial results, Nintendo has updated its listings of million sellers across various platforms, including Switch games.
Among the highlights, Kirby Star Allies is already at 1.26 million as of March 31. That’s despite the fact that the game only launched last month.
Have a look at the latest numbers below.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack – Special Edition unboxing
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
As folks begin to get their hands on the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack, an unboxing video for the special edition has popped up. Get a closer look at the full contents below.
Splatoon 2 vs. Splatoon 1 Camp Triggerfish video comparison
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Splatoon 2 added in its latest returning map, Camp Triggerfish, following the big 3.0.0 update yesterday. Take a look at the video below to see how the stage compares to how it originally was in the first Splatoon.
More: comparison, Splatoon, Splatoon 2
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack video
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Columbia has sent out a new video for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s official soundtrack, which has started to arrive in Japan. Take a look at it below.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Switch vs. Wii U tech analysis
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is nearing its May 4 launch on Switch. Ahead of its release, Digital Foundry is taking a look at the game to see how it stacks up to the Wii U original.
First, let’s talk resolution. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze ran at 720p on Wii U. When docked on Switch, it increases to 1080p. Digital Foundry estimates the portable resolution to be roughly 648p.
New Minecraft update coming to Switch and Wii U tonight, Final Fantasy XV Skin Pack to be added
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Mojang and 4J Studios have announced the latest update for Minecraft on Switch and Wii U. The latest patch should be available tonight.
There isn’t too much to this update compared to past releases, but it will bring a notable addition. Players will be able to obtain the new Final Fantasy XV Skin Pack.
Aside from that, an issue is being addressed in which the game would crash when players looked at a Cauldron while holding a Water Bottle obtained by Fishing.
