Reggie confident in Switch hitting 20 million sales goal, talks importance of DLC, no news about new Switch hardware
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Earlier today, Forbes published its own interview with Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime. Reggie was again asked about Nintendo’s goal of selling 20 million Switch systems this fiscal year, DLC, and rumors of new Switch hardware.
Find these comments from Reggie below. If you’d like to read some additional statements, head on over to Forbes.
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Reggie on Black Friday success, why Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t on Switch, Smash Bros. talk, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Hollywood Reporter is the latest outlet to have shared a few words with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. The two sides discussed Nintendo’s Black Friday success, why Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t on Switch, the importance of having announced Joker for Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more.
We’ve rounded up highlights from the interview below. You can read the full discussion here.
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New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe pre-load live, file size
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is now up for pre-load on the Switch eShop – specifically in Europe and Australia. North America should follow soon, if not today.
To download New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, you’ll need 2.5GB of free space. The eShop listing has the Switch Pro Controller down as supported controllers. English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and Chinese are included languages.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe launches January 11.
Source: Switch eShop
Bomber Crew: Complete Edition will bring the Switch game to retail
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Merge Games announced today that it has teamed up with Curve Digital on Bomber Crew: Complete Edition. It’s scheduled for an early March 2019 launch.
While Bomber Crew is already available on the eShop, this new release will see the game head to retail. All DLC content will be included.
Bomber Crew: Complete Edition will cost $34.99 / £29.99 / €34.99.
Source: Merge Games PR
Doom docked and portable 1.2 vs 1.1.1 comparisons
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Doom received a new update yesterday on Switch. As part of this, the game was given some performance enhancements. Check out docked and portable comparisons between versions 1.2 and 1.1.1 below.
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Atelier Lulua details – Sterk, Maana, Setia, and systems
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This week’s issue of Famitsu has a news update on Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland. The magazine covers returning character Sterk, new characters Maana and Setia, and gameplay systems.
Here’s the full roundup:
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 adds free Christmas DLC on Switch
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2K and Saber Interactive have announced that new DLC is live for NBA 2K Playgrounds 2. Players can access Christmas-themed content, including a new playground, and festive vanity items.
That’s not all, as 35 new players are also available. Highlights include legendary ballers from the classic 90s NBA era like Karl Malone and Dennis Rodman.
The Christmas DLC in NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is free for all players.
Source: 2K PR
Super Robot Wars T out on March 20 in Japan
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Bandai Namco has set the Japanese release date for Super Robot Wars T. In Japan, it’ll be arriving on March 20.
Fans will be able to purchase a “Premium Anime Song & Sound Edition” featuring 35 extra songs for 12,600 yen. Standard copies will go for 8,600 yen.
While Super Robot Wars T hasn’t been announced for the west, an English version will be sold in Asia.
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Switch sales now at 1.4 million in the UK
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Curious as to how much Switch has sold in the UK? Since launch, the console has moved roughly 1.4 million units.
If you’re interested in comparisons, PlayStation 4 has sold six million units in the UK in five years. Xbox One is just under five million.
The UK has been a notoriously tough market for Nintendo to crack in the past. However, we are seeing Switch games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate having their best series debuts in the country.
YU-NO will be released in Spring 2019 in Japan
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A Switch version of YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World was revealed earlier this year. Since then, we’ve heard very little about the game. Today, we can finally share some news thanks to early reports of this week’s Famitsu coverage. The visual novel is set to be released in Spring 2019 in Japan. An anime adaptation is also set to air during Spring.
