Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 6, 2019
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Pokemon Sword/Shield is back on top for Nintendo titles, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is now in the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 19 and September 25.
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Dragon Quest XI S sold through 65% of its initial shipment in Japan
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Dragon Quest XI S came out in Japan a few days ago, and in its first week, it sold just over 300,000 copies. Dengeki reports an initial sell-through rate of 65 percent.
The 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI sold 1.83 million units in its first week in Japan. Square Enix also moved another 1.4 million units of the PlayStation 4 version. Given that it’s been over two years since Dragon Quest XI originally appeared in Japan, Square Enix should be satisfied with how the Switch version is performing thus far.
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Yo-kai Watch 4++ boxart, details, screenshots, art
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A few days ago, Level-5 announced Yo-kai Watch 4++. We now have some additional information about what’s new, along with screenshots and art.
Here’s the full roundup:
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HORI bringing Mario Kart racing wheel for Switch to the west
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HORI will release the recently-announced Mario Kart racing wheel for Switch in the west, Amazon listings reveal. It is tentatively slated for November 12 in North America and January 2 in the UK.
Here’s an official product description:
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Pre-order updates – October 6, 2019
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Nintendo maintenance schedule as of October 6, 2019
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At least as things stand now, Nintendo has a light week of maintenance planned. Only one session is currently on tap for Switch.
Here’s the full schedule:
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2016 patents show some pretty different designs for the Switch Joy-Con
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As we’ve seen in the past, patents don’t always become actual products. That’s particularly evident with three Joy-Con filings uncovered by LetsGoDigital, which were applied for back in 2016.
These patents show off some unique designs for the Switch controllers. One features a wider set of Joy-Con whereas the other two have some interesting placements for buttons, including d-pads.
Here are a few mockups made by LetsGoDigital:
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Yo-kai Watch 1 Switch gameplay videos
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Several gameplay videos have come in showing off the new version of Yo-kai Watch 1 on Switch. We’ve rounded up the full set below.
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Spirit Hunter: NG footage
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Spirit Hunter: NG, the second entry in Experience’s horror series, is coming west on October 10. Have a look at some early footage as shown on an Aksys Games live stream below.
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Game Freak on why it took so long for a Pokemon console game
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Pokemon has long been known as a handheld-only series. Thanks to the hybrid nature of Switch, that’s finally starting to change. Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee got things started last year and allowed fans to experience the games on an actual television. Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are continuing the trend on Switch and will mark an entirely new generation that can be played on the big screen.
In the latest issue of Game Informer, producer Junichi Masuda was asked why it took so long for a Pokemon console game. He first noted the importance of maintaining an open experience in which players can connect with others in real-life, explaining:
