Famitsu review scores – November 9, 2022
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
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Nintendo Switch Online memberships now over 36 million
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Over 36 million people have subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa revealed today. That number was divulged during a financial results briefing.
At this time last year, the subscription total for Nintendo Switch Online was at 32 million.
Furukawa said during the briefing today:
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Nintendo shows latest Switch demographics, annual playing users now at 106 million
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Nintendo has provided an updated look at the age distribution of annual playing users on Switch, which we have above. President Shuntaro Furukawa pointed out in a briefing today that there are all types of users ranging from kids to seniors. Over the past year, the number of annual playing users has grown across all age groups.
Also highlighted is a graph of annual playing users. This is the number of users, out of all Nintendo Accounts registered to Switch systems, who played software on the device during the given 12-month period. Furukawa pointed out that “multiple people play on the same Nintendo Switch, which means that hardware sell-through numbers are not the maximum number of annual playing users.”
Switch saw about 30% of its sales in the current fiscal year from units bought as additional systems
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has provided insight into Switch sales for the current fiscal year, revealing that 30 percent of units sold “were purchased to serve as an additional system.”
Although the majority of the console’s sales stem from brand new purchases, the platform is also boosted by previous owners. Some are looking to upgrade or simply change out their version for something such as a special edition.
Sifu Switch launch trailer
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Sifu has just made its way to Switch, and we have another look with a new trailer. Sloclap is promoting today’s launch on Nintendo’s console with a final video.
For more on the game, check out the following overview:
SkateBIRD getting a physical release on Switch
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Limited Run Games is working with Glass Bottom Games on a physical release of SkateBIRD for Switch, the company revealed today. The title will be offered via its distribution line.
SkateBIRD originally debuted on Switch as a digital title in September 2021. Read more about it below.
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Sonic Frontiers launch trailer
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Sonic Frontiers is out today, and we have one final trailer from SEGA to celebrate. The game can be bought now on Switch.
More information is available in the following overview:
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Chained Echoes release date set for December, new trailer
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A final release date has been announced for Chained Echoes, the 16-bit SNES style RPG from publisher Deck13 and developer Matthias Linda. The two sides confirmed today that the game is heading to Switch on December 8, 2022.
Chained Echoes was previously confirmed for Switch after it was successful funded on Kickstarter. Earlier this year, it was given a Q4 2022 launch window.
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Pokemon Unite getting Pokemon Scarlet / Violet collaboration
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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are about to launch, and a new in-game event is planned for Pokemon Unite to celebrate.
Starting November 18, Pokemon Unite players can receive Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet themed Trainer fashion items, stickers for their Unite snapshots, and more. This will be available until February 1, 2023.
Get special Rotom Phone cases in Pokemon Scarlet / Violet for other Pokemon save data
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The Pokemon Company has revealed that special Rotom Phone cases in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be offered to those that have save data for other entries in the series on their Switch system. Pokemon Legends: Arcues, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Pokemon Shining Pearl, Pokemon Sword, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu, and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee are eligible. Cases correspond to its respective game in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.
The cases can be obtained by talking to the woman in front of the stairs leading up to Mesagoza’s central plaza. Note that the feature can be accessed after roughly two hours of playtime.
