This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Arceus – 140,149 / 1,923,870
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 15,515 / 4,429,626
3. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 14,812 / 865,507
4. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 11,134 / 4,764,379
5. [PS4] Dying Light 2 – 10,306 / 34,466
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 9,784 / 2,514,952
7. [NSW] Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl – 8,163 / 2,502,926
8. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 7,779 / 7,183,331
9. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 7,652 / 3,074,777
10. [NSW] My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! – Pirates That Stir the Water – 6,676 / NEW
Nintendo has set a release date for The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask for Nintendo Switch Online. The classic 3D action adventure game will be available on February 25, 2022 – assuming you’re subscribed to the Expansion Pass tier.
We first heard that Zelda: Majora’s Mask would be releasing on Nintendo Switch Online as a February title last month. However, Nintendo did not provide a specific date at the time.
Rocket Panda Games and Mages have issued the opening movie for Phantom Breaker: Omnia, an upcoming 2D anime fighter heading to Switch. It shows off the various characters in the title and more.
If you’re interested in learning more about Phantom Breaker: Omnia, read the following overview:
While Metroid had a strong return late last year in the form of Metroid Dread, the series has been quiet when it comes to Metroid Prime 4. Nintendo did reveal the game’s existence way back in 2017, but a couple of years later, announced that the project’s development had been rebooted entirely with Retro Studios taking the helm.
There’s still not much in the way of news regarding Metroid Prime, but there’s been at least a slightly interesting discovery today. Over on Retro Studios’ Twitter page, some art has appeared as it’s showing up on the company’s banner – check it out below. It’s not any sort of indication that something is happening in the near future, but perhaps it can be interpreted as a positive sign. At the very least, Retro is still tinkering away on Metroid Prime 4 in the background.
The MLB The Show 22 Tech Test has kicked off on Switch and other platforms, which allows us to see proper gameplay on Nintendo’s console. 14 minutes of footage is now available.
Learn more about MLB The Show 22 with the following overview:
Fans that are interested in the Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Limited Edition now have an opportunity to pre-order. Amazon UK just opened reservations today.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, which builds upon the 2019 Switch game, was unveiled during the Nintendo Direct last week. There’s not a whole lot of information about there currently, but we know that the limited edition includes the game, an art book, tapestry map, five acrylic figures, and character postcard set.
Today, publisher Aksys Games and developer PiXEL announced that Horgihugh and Friends is seeing a worldwide release on Switch.
The title is actually already available in Japan having launched in June 2021. However, this is the first time that the shoot ’em up game will have a proper localization.
For more on Horgihugh and Friends, read the following overview:
The dungeon RPG Mon-Yu is getting an English release in the west, publisher Aksys Games and developer Experience announced today. A release is planned for 2023.
Mon-Yu originally debuted in Japan back in July 2021. This is the first word we’ve received regarding an English localization.
Publisher Aksys Games and developer RareBreed Makes Games shared the latest on Blazing Strike during the All Aksys 2022 presentation today, including news about a limited edition.
First up, the fighting title will launch on Switch this fall. As for the limited edition, you can get a look at it above.
Here’s an overview of the game:
During today’s All Aksys 2022 presentation, Aksys Games shared updates on several otome games.
Piofiore: Episodio 1926, Lover Pretend, and Paradigm Paradox are now all set for Fall 2023. Additionally, Kimi wa Yukima ni Koinegau has been confirmed for early 2023.
Below are overviews and trailers for all of these titles:
