Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield sold 1,364,544 copies over a three-day launch period in Japan, Famitsu has revealed. Data was collected between November 15 and November 17.
In other news, Switch (including Switch Lite) sold another 180,136 units in Japan between November 11 and November 17. Total sales of the system have now surpassed ten million units sold in Japan. The current count sits at 10,065,797 consoles sold.
A few days ago, Nintendo announced that it would be introducing a new membership service for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Actual details have now been shared for the Pocket Camp Club. Two different programs are planned: the Happy Helper Plan and Cookie & Depot Plan.
With the Happy Helper Plan, players can designate a character to be a caretaker. They’ll fulfill animal requests and help with events. Pricing is set at $2.99.
Limited Run Games has officially revealed yet another physical release for Switch. 2064: Read Only Memories Integral, which previously released on the eShop, will now be offered in boxed form.
Aside from a standard copy, fans can get their hands on a collector’s edition. It includes the game, an art book, poster, soundtrack, and Turing metal pin.
Pre-orders for 2064: Read Only Memories Integral open on November 29.
Nintendo has announced a new spirits-related event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. New spirits from Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will be joining the game, the company revealed today.
The Pokemon Sword/Shield Spirit Board event goes live on November 22. It will last for five full days.
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
Fantasy Strike already supported cross-play between Switch and Steam. Now, however, an additional platform is entering the equation.
Developer Sirlin Games has announced full-cross play support, in which all platforms will be compatible with each other. As one example, Switch players will be able to challenge opponents on PlayStation 4.
Here’s the full announcement from Sirlin Games:
Idea Factory has announced another partnership with Limited Run Games involving a physical version of the dungeon-crawling RPG Moero Chronicle Hyper. It will be available for pre-order starting November 26. Pricing is set at $29.99.
Moero Chronicle Hyper will be offered exclusively through Limited Run Games. Copies will be sold on the company’s website.
Source: Idea Factory PR
GameSpot has shared a new look at Minecraft Dungeons with 12 minutes of footage. Take a look at the gameplay in the video below.
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of November 28, 2019. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
