Nintendo financial results – November 2023 – Switch at 132.46 million units
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Nintendo just reported its financial results for November 2023, which covers the first six months of the company’s latest financial year. Per usual, the latest documents cover Switch sales, company data, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
Tetris 99 announces 36th Maximus Cup with Super Mario RPG theme
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Tetris 99 has revealed its 36th Maximus Cup centering around Super Mario RPG. This will be held towards the end of the week leading into early next week.
During the event, players will have an opportunity to earn a theme based on the Super Mario RPG Switch remake. Simply play the online mode and earn points based on your placement in each match. After reaching 100 event points, the theme will be unlocked. It comes with background art, music, and Tetrimino designs inspired by Super Mario RPG.
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun to be discontinued on Switch
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The end is almost here for Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun with Bandai Namco announcing that the game will soon be discontinued. It will go into effect on November 30, 2023. The news also applies worldwide – North America, Europe, and Japan.
The news will not only affect the Switch eShop, but the physical version as well. Bandai Namco says it will no longer be selling the game in stores. However, if you bought it previously, it will continue to work – both the physical and digital version.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Korra spotlight trailer
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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is almost here, but another character spotlight has squeaked out for Korra which shows off her moveset.
Coming from the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe, Korra can use earth, fire, air, and water attacks like Aang. But what sets her apart is hitting hard and overwhelming defenses. Korra can use fire thrusters, a metal bending whip, and more.
Microsoft Gaming boss says company needs to think of Switch users as part of the Xbox community going forward
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Nintendo and Microsoft have maintained a closer relationship over the past few years, and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer seems to recognize the importance of Switch going forward.
In an interview with Famitsu, Spencer was asked about the Xbox community going beyond its own hardware into other areas such as the cloud. That prompted him to bring up how the company needs to consider Switch – as well as PlayStation as part of the Xbox community.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island details Live Display Mode, Rescue, more
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Spike Chunsoft shared the latest details for Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island today including new features, Live Display Mode, Rescue, and more.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince details online features
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Square Enix passed along the latest details for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince today, which covers the game’s Online Battles, Quickfire Contests, and Online Shop.
Online Battles make a return, but now feature Quickfire Contests. Fizzy will become available in Rosehill Tower at some point during the game who will share the online options currently available to experience, as well as the chance to purchase DLC content. By performing well in Online Battles and Quickfire Contests, players can earn rewards that include new monsters and rare items. Meanwhile, the Online Shop lets you spend gold coins to obtain items like scrolls, which teach a new Talent to one of the monsters within the team roster.
Here’s some additional information about Online Battles, Quickfire Contests, and Online Shop in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince:
UK software sales for the week ending November 4, 2023
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending November 4, 2023 is now available.
WarioWare: Move It seems to be off to a bit of a slow start with a debut at #15. Star Ocean: The Second Story R, is right behind it at #16. Elsewhere Super Mario Bros. Wonder continues its reign at the very top.
The full UK software sales chart for the week ending November 4, 2023 is as follows:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – November 5, 2023
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Super Mario RPG reclaims the top spot while Princess Peach: Showtime makes its first appearance.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 18 and October 24.
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Switch OLED Super Smash Bros. Ultimate bundle seems to be on the way
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Advertising has been spotted for a new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch OLED bundle. At the very least, Walmart should be carrying the product.
The holiday season is approaching and Nintendo is no stranger to bundles. It’s likely that this could be one of the deals it’s planning for the weeks ahead.
