Nintendo Japan has put out a new pamphlet for games that are coming to Switch in spring 2021 and beyond. The pamphlet includes new artwork for games such as Pokemon Snap, Apex Legends, and Rune Factory 5.
These are games that Nintendo is specifically advertising as “recommended software for this spring,” and its a pamphlet that will be distributed both digitally and physically in Japan.
Fire Emblem Heroes has dropped its newest Voting Gauntlet. This Gauntlet pits 8 different mercenaries against each other, and players can support the hero they want to win by battling on their behalf.
The winner of the Gauntlet will be decided in three rounds, each lasting 45 hours. Here are the details of the three rounds:
- Round 1: 1/28/21 at 11:00pm PT – 1/30/21 at 7:59pm PT.
- Round 2: 1/30/21 at 11:00pm PT – 2/1/21 at 7:59pm PT.
- Round 3: 2/1/21 at 11:00pm PT – 2/3/21 at 7:59pm PT.
The winning hero will give out special rewards to those that supported them, so make sure to your votes cast before voting ends.
The game version of Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars 2021 has been delayed in Japan. Originally announced to be coming to Switch in 2020, the release date was March 5, 2021 to coincide with the movie of the same name.
However, the movie has been delayed, and so the game has now been pushed back as well. The new release date is TBD at this time, but there will be more information from FuRyu soon.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has just hit an impressive sales mark since its November 10 release. Marvelous has announced that the game has moved over 850,000 units worldwide both digitally and physically.
The publisher did not specify how many of those sales were of Switch copies, but it was reported back in November that the Switch version pre-orders were “2-to-1 over PS4.” Either way, this is quite the feat for a game that has only been out for a few months, and hopefully the sales numbers will continue to climb.
Pokemon Masters EX has added some new content; this time bringing a Seasonal Scout and a story event. The story event is Baking Buddies, which features Serena and Dawn who are wearing special outfits. This event has battles that can be completed to earn sweets which can be exchanged for letters that allow players to meet with Serena and Dawn.
Running alongside this event is a Seasonal Scout that features a five star version of the sync pair for Serena & Whimsicott. This special variant of Serena has her in a dessert-themed outfit, and she can lower the speed of opponents in battle. Both of these events will last until February 18, 2021 at 9:59pm PT and there is a gem-special going as well that will last until February 10, 2021 at 9:59pm PT.
Following its release on Switch today, we have new footage of the cyberpunk stealth-action RPG Disjunction in action. Have a look at the gameplay below.
Disjunction is available for Switch via the eShop. In case you missed it, watch the new launch trailer here.
Moss has gone live with the first trailer for Raiden IV x Mikado Remix, its shoot ’em up arcade game for Switch. Get a look at the video below.
Raiden IV x Mikado Remix releases for Switch in Japan on April 22. For those that missed our original post in December, we have more information here.
A-Train All Aboard! Tourism, Artdink’s simulation game for Switch, received its official opening movie today. We’ve included the video below.
A-Train All Aboard! Tourism launches for Switch in Japan on March 12. Although we’re waiting to hear on whether a western release is happening, English support is already confirmed.
Koei Tecmo has shared a new trailer for Winning Post 9 2021, its horse racing simulation game for Switch. View the video below.
Winning Post 9 2021 was originally planned for March 18 in Japan, but the game suffered a month-long delay. It will now ship on April 15.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 92,793 / 1,710,394
2. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 36,489 / 2,273,887
3. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 27,237 / 6,580,855
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 19,239 / 3,620,938
5. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 13,316 / 4,122,643
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 11,873 / 1,786,687
7. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – 11,410 / 612,794
8. [NSW] Splatoon 2 – 9,407 / 3,753,205
9. [NSW] Pokemon Sword/Shield – 8,847 / 3,938,093
10. [NSW] Super Mario Party – 7,623 / 1,805,240
