This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo, 12/07/18) – 9,087 (3,103,248)
2. [NSW] Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Bundle Version Included) (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 8,467 (799,250)
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 7,867 (2,318,053)
4. [NSW] Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! (Bundle Editions Included) (Nintendo, 11/16/18) – 5,912 (1,541,306)
5. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 5,512 (3,078,583)
6. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 4,695 (1,328,235)
7. [NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo, 01/11/19) – 4,635 (625,770)
8. [PS4] Days Gone (SIE, 04/26/19) – 3,807 (174,815)
9. [NSW] Yoshi’s Crafted World (Nintendo, 03/29/19) – 3,792 (141,952)
10. [NSW] Super Mario Party (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 10/05/18) – 3,553 (1,035,582)
Not too long ago, Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers program. If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, you can obtain two vouchers for $99.99 that can be used on select titles. Rather than buying a pair of games digitally for a combined total of $120, you can save $20 if you spend your money right.
Pokemon fans will be happy to hear that the vouchers can now be redeemed for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Just remember that they can only be purchased through July 31. Vouchers will then need to be redeemed within 12 months from the purchase date.
Atelier Ryza: The Queen of Eternal Darkness and the Secret Hideout has been dated in Japan. Various retailers, including Amazon Japan, list a September 26 release date.
In addition to a standard release, Atelier Ryza will have a couple of special editions. The Premium Box includes a copy of the game, a download code for Ryza’s “Divell’s Embrace” costume, an art book, illustration B2 cloth poster, stained glass-style clear file two-set, and acyrlic mini character charm. The Special Collector’s Box features the game and all items from the Premium Box plus a special illustration extra-large cloth poster, secret base acrylic diorama set, and “Connected!” character poster six-set.
Solomon’s Key is the newest addition to the Arcade Archives series on Switch. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Update 2: The Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack is now live on Amazon.
Update: The Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack is now up for pre-order on GameStop here.
Original: Best Buy has opened pre-orders for the newly-announced Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack. You can pre-order it here. Note that if you’re a My Best Buy member, you’ll receive a $10 reward certificate after the release.
A few days ago, a bunch of placeholder listings for Switch were spotted in GameStop’s internal database. The thought was that those were added to prepare for E3 and upcoming announcements as pre-orders will soon be opening. Now we’re seeing something similar from Amazon UK that are actually visible online.
Amazon UK now has about a dozen “dummy” placeholders from Nintendo. There’s even a 3DS listing oddly enough as well as one for a Switch console (which isn’t necessarily indicative of brand new hardware) and a couple of accessories. Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, and Warner Bros. Interactive have Switch placeholders as well.
You can view all of these listings on Amazon UK here. Just keep in mind there’s a chance they could be taken offline.
A Pokemon Direct aired earlier today, treating fans to all sorts of details about Pokemon Sword/Shield. Interestingly, some of that information may have leaked a couple of leaks ago without many people initially noticing.
A thread posted on 4Chan contains a mix of what was covered in today’s presentation as well as details not yet confirmed. This person accurately named Hop as your rival, researcher Sonia being the granddaughter of Sword and Shield’s professor, and Wooloo. The Dynamaxing mechanic and raids were also brought up, along with accurately describing the new Legendary Pokemon and how the Wild Area plays out.
As for what hasn’t been announced yet, the leaker claims the following is in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
It’s been announced that the “deep, monster catching RPG” Siralim 3 is coming to Switch on July 5. You’ll be able to find it on the eShop for $14.99.
Here’s an overview of the game:
The pirate adventure game Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet will appearing on Switch next month, Application Systems has announced. A release is planned on the eShop for July 11.
Here’s an overview of the title, along with a trailer:
