Here’s an interesting tidbit stemming from Nintendo’s latest financial results. Between March 2018 and March 2019, Mario Kart Wii sold another 100,000 units. During the same period, Mario Kart 8 on Wii U sold 20,000 copies. That means Mario Kart Wii sold five times as many copies as Mario Kart 8 during the last fiscal year.
Here’s a chart that puts things into perspective:
What’s up, hedgehogs and werehogs! That’s right, it’s time to talk about Sonic… but first we kick things off with info on our giveaway for Hob: The Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch!
In this episode of NEP, we dish out our opinions on the first trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, and the director’s response that it’s going to be fixed in such a short amount of time. This leads us to talk about industry crunch, along with CG artists’ and 3D animators’ responses to this situation. We then talk all the weekly news, including Forza Street, Bloodstained and more. We finish things off with talking about Epic Games purchasing Psyonix, creators of Rocket League, and general discussions of the Epic Store and what the controversy is there. Oni learned something, so we hope you do, too! Galen then has an existential crisis for good measure as we go over our listener mail!
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System: Switch (eShop)
Release date: May 2, 2019
Developer: Landon Podbielski
Publisher: Adult Swim Games
Duck Game has definitely taken its time finding its nest on Switch. First developed as an Ouya exclusive all the way back in 2014, it’s seen numerous upgrades and re-releases over the years, including the announcement of a version for Nintendo’s hybrid console in 2017. After a two years’ incubation, this chaotic brawler has finally hatched onto the Switch. But after all this time, is Duck Game still all it’s quacked up to be?
The boxart for Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story is now available. As previously mentioned, PQube will be offering a physical version in Europe. We have a look at the packaging image above.
While Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story is getting a physical release in the future, it’s out now on the Switch eShop.
Nintendo has continued its character introductions for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Today’s update is for Rea, who is voiced by Kikuko Inoue. Her English name has not yet been officially confirmed.
Rea is the leader of the Holy Church of Seiros. She’s held that position since Jeralt was a part of the Knights of Seiro.
Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule again, but thus far, things are looking pretty light. Only one session is planned to impact Switch in a few days.
The current schedule is as follows:
SEGA hosted a lengthy live stream for Team Sonic Racing at the end of this week, showing off a bunch of gameplay from the final product. We get a look at races, customization, and even a bit of the story mode – known as Team Adventure. Watch the full recording below.
ArtVostok’s racer Meow Motors is set to appear on the Switch eShop next Wednesday. Have a look at some early footage below.
Circle Entertainment closed out the week by bringing European Conqueror X to Switch. Check out some footage of the game below.
