Media Create sales (7/3/17 – 7/9/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 18 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 26,256
PS4 – 22,704
New 3DS LL – 11,849
PS4 Pro – 7,067
Vita – 4,572
2DS – 2,196
New 3DS – 845
Wii U – 164
PS3 – 148
Xbox One – 72
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 25,805
PS4 – 21,873
New 3DS LL – 12,669
PS4 Pro – 7,321
Vita – 4,403
2DS – 2,311
New 3DS – 740
Xbox One – 228
Wii U – 193
PS3 – 153
And here are the software charts:
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Super Mario Odyssey’s Moe-Eye given an official introduction
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
We saw quite a bit of the Moe-Eye from Super Mario Odyssey at E3 2017 last month. Today though, Nintendo gives it an official introduction on the game’s UK Twitter account.
Here’s a brief look at the Moe-Eye:
With these special glasses, you can see things that are normally invisible! #SuperMarioOdyssey pic.twitter.com/CeXCDUGUWQ
— Super Mario UK (@SuperMario_UK) July 12, 2017
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Dragon Quest XI story scenes teased in new scan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 2 Comments
The latest issue of Weekly Jump continues its updates on Dragon Quest XI. This time around, the magazine teases various story scenes.
Gematsu translates the information as follows:
Allies’ Pasts and Secrets (Upper Left)
What are your allies’ pasts? What is the resolve that they hold dear to their hearts?
The People Who Hold the Keys to the Truth (Upper Right)
Just who are the various people and beautiful women in this still unseen world?
Who are they? (Middle Right)
This is…! Who are they? It is all still wrapped in mystery!
The Great Tree of Life
The Great Tree of Life! What will become of Lotozetasia? The protagonist and company’s adventure will finally lead to the great truth of the world!
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Nintendo featuring Pokken Tournament DX at EVO 2017, including “Pokken Tournament DX Academy”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
This weekend, Nintendo will be attending EVO 2017, one of the largest fighting game events in the world. Pokken Tournament DX will be featured.
First, the upcoming Switch game will have playable kiosks. Nintendo will also be playfully “recruiting” fans to join the virtual Pokken Tournament DX Academy. According to Nintendo, this “provides a direct line of communication between Nintendo and the Pokken Tournament DX players.”
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Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere, Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place tonight
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Update: Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance also taking place tonight. Schedule is below:
– 6:45 PM PT (July 12) – 8 PM PT (July 12)
– 9:45 PM ET (July 12) – 11 PM ET (July 12)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (July 13) – 4 AM in the UK (July 13)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (July 13) – 5 AM in Europe (July 13)
Original: Splatoon 2’s demo will be undergoing maintenance tonight. All network services will be impacted for roughly four hours in the Splatfest World Premiere.
Here’ the maintenance schedule:
– 5 PM PT (July 12) – 9 PM PT (July 12)
– 8 PM ET (July 12) – 12 AM ET (July 13)
– 1 AM in the UK (July 13) – 5 AM in the UK (July 13)
– 2 AM in Europe (July 13) – 6 AM in Europe (July 13)
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will cost $50 on Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 36 Comments
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will have a slight discount when it launches on Switch in a couple of months. Based on listings from retailers such as Amazon, pricing will be set at $50. Most retail games on Switch tend to cost $60, but it makes sense to lower Xenoverse 2 given that it’s been out on other platforms for some time. A steeper discount would have likely been preferred by many, though Amazon Prime members can at least nab it for $40.
Bandai Namco confirmed the western release date for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 on Switch yesterday. In both North America and Europe, the game lands on September 22.
ARMS version 2.0.0 footage – Max Brass, Hedlock Scramble, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The big update for ARMS is here, and it brings a ton of content along with it. Get a look at Max Brass, Hedlock Scramble, and more below.
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New ARMS update out now (version 2.0.0) – Max Brass, Hedlok Scramble mode, Stats, Events, much more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
ARMS has received a new update, and it’s a big update. All players should now be able to download version 2.0.0.
As previously mentioned, Max Brass is added in as a new playable character. This includes his ARMS and a new stage as well. Other new features include the Hedlok Scramble mode, Stats, Events, balance updates, fixes, and more.
The full list of patch notes (they’re quite lengthy) are posted below.
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Niconico app launches on Switch this week in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 35 Comments
A Niconico app was previously teased for Switch. Today, it’s been officially announced, and it’s launching in Japan very soon. Using it will allow Switch owners to watch online videos from the service.
Niconico is coming to Switch on July 13 in Japan. View a promo video for its release below.
【今夜】Nintendo Switch niconicoリリース!
Nintendo Switchで動画を見ようhttps://t.co/OuOADTJOu9 pic.twitter.com/aj3GZWOl1m
— ニコニコ公式 (@nico_nico_info) July 12, 2017
Niconico will be the first media app for Switch. Worth noting, the system is region free, so you can download it from the eShop with a Japanese Nintendo account. The app will be distributed at no extra cost.
Splatoon 2 – Squid Beats 2 footage
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Splatoon 2 has a new mini-game called Squid Beats 2. Located in Inkopolis Square, you’ll need to press the right buttons while notes travel across the screen. Footage of two songs – New You and Shooting Starfish – Turquoise October – can be found below.