This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS4] Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Sega, 01/17/20) – 156,993 (New)
2. [PS4] Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (Bandai Namco, 01/17/20) – 89,537 (New)
3. [NSW] Pokemon Sword / Shield (The Pokemon Company, 11/15/19) – 55,604 (3,312,358)
4. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo, 10/18/19) – 35,860 (583,429)
5. [PS4] Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV (Koei Tecmo, 01/17/20) – 20,095 (New)
6. [NSW] Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore (Nintendo, 01/17/20) – 18,797 (New)
7. [NSW] Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training for Nintendo Switch (Nintendo, 12/27/19) – 15,790 (107,698)
8. [NSW] Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Bundle Version Included) (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 13,919 (1,222,666)
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 12,370 (2,737,674)
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo, 12/07/18) – 12,347 (3,522,802)
Retailer listings have revealed the Japanese release date for Little Busters! Converted Edition. Prototype will publish the title on April 23 for 6,050 yen. As a bonus, pre-orders will include the special drama CD “‘Our’ Morning.”
Little Busters! Converted Edition comes with all additional elements implemented in the romance visual novel thus far, including full voice-overs for the main characters, supporting characters, and portrait for popular sub-character A-chan Senpai added in the PS Vita version, as well as the new event CG for certain scenes added in Little Busters! Perfect Edition for PC. That’s on top of the ability to switch between English and Japanese text at any time, a “Busterpedia” explaining the Japanese culture terms used in the game, full touchscreen control support, and the ability to play the game with a one hand via a single Joy-Con (R) in table and TV modes.
The card-driven turn-based tactical game Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf drops on the Switch eShop tomorrow. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Target is planning a pre-order bonus for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The retailer’s upcoming ad has leaked, which shows a journal with a custom 2020 calendar as an incentive for reserving the Switch game.
It’s a bit small, but here’s a look:
The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories, which was previously exclusive to the eShop, is now getting a physical release. Limited Run Games has secured the game for retail.
Pre-orders for the physical edition of The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories open on January 31. You’ll be able to pre-order through Limited Run Games’ website.
Here’s an overview of the title:
Niantic is mixing things up for the next Pokemon GO Community Day. Rather than having a set character, players will be able to vote on the Pokemon they want to see appear.
Vulpix, Machop, Rhyhorn, and Dratini have all been nominated. If you’re interested in voting, you’ll need to participate in Field Research tasks.
Here are the full details on everything that’s taking place:
Even more DLC is coming to Overcooked 2. Thanks to the “Spring Festival Update”, players will be able to access seasonal chefs, recipes, and kitchens.
The new Overcooked 2 update goes live tomorrow, January 23. All content will be free.
The Norwegian Consumer Council raised issues with Nintendo over the inability to cancel eShop pre-orders in February 2018. Following that, the German Consumer Protection Authority (VZBV) took Nintendo to court at the end of the year.
A verdict has now been reached, and Nintendo has won the case. The German courts determined that not allowing cancellation of pre-orders is legal. Although the decision has been appealed, there may not be movement with the case for up to a year and a half.
Once a game has been pre-loaded from the eShop, consumers are unable to cancel that purchase. Even if the game hasn’t been released, you’re still required to follow through on that order. This was thought to be in violation of Norwegian and European law, but the courts thought otherwise in this case.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Many characters have been rumored for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as DLC fighters, which have been perpetuated by internet speculation. Doom Slayer from the Doom series is one such representative that some have wondered about possibly ending up in the Switch game.
Doom Eternal developer Marty Stratton addressed those rumors directly in an interview with Metro. According to the director, there have been light discussions, but they’ve “never gone anywhere serious”. While Nintendo hasn’t asked the team about putting Doom Slayer in Smash Bros., they’re “open-minded”.
Here’s the full exchange between Metro and Stratton:
