The Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system launches today, and retailers are now starting to accept orders. GameStop currently has it here.
We’ll keep you posted on other retailers as the console is made available.
Square Enix has announced that Trails of Mana has sold over a million copies. This is counting worldwide sales for the systems PS4, PC, and Switch (both digitally and physically).
This is a big accomplishment for the game that is a remake of the Japanese exclusive Seiken Densetsu 3 that launched in 1995 on the SNES. The game has been out for under a year, so there may be another sales update in the future.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 56,283 / 1,846,039
2. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 30,087 / 2,346,098
3. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 19,020 / 6,625,026
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 17,699 / 3,656,140
5. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 12,040 / 4,145,903
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 9,692 / 1,806,925
7. [NSW] Splatoon 2 – 8,619 / 3,771,338
8. [NSW] Pokemon Sword/Shield – 8,298 / 3,955,554
9. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – 7,704 / 630,909
10. [PS4] Nioh Complete Edition – 6,523 / NEW
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle was made available on Switch in the west earlier today. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle is available for Switch via the eShop.
Nintendo published the latest Japanese commercial today for Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary. Along with Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, it also features Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Here’s the full advert:
Square Enix has uploaded a pair of commercials for Bravely Default II that are airing throughout Japan. Both adverts can be found below.
Bravely Default II launches for Switch worldwide on February 26.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury has a day one update. From what we can tell though, it isn’t terribly exciting.
Nintendo is now distributing version 1.1.0. The company mentions fixing issues to enhance the overall gameplay experience, but that’s about it. There’s no word on any specific changes or improvements.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury officially launches worldwide on February 12. It’s already playable in Europe, Australia, and Japan.
Stardew Valley received its new 1.5 update on Switch a short while ago, and footage showing a bit of what’s new has now emerged. Have a look at the gameplay below.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have started a new Max Raid Battle event.
Players are more likely to encounter Milcery, and its shiny version may even appear. Battles will award various Sweets, including Star Sweets and Ribbon Sweets.
A major update went out this week for One Step From Eden, a mashup of strategic deck-building and real-time action with rogue-like elements. The game should now be at version 1.5.
This week’s update includes a bunch of additional content, including new spells, new artifacts, Saffron boss fight, an easy mode, and more. You can find the full patch notes below.
