During the week of April 22, Switch and PlayStation 4 sales were extremely close in Japan. The two were at 8,042,166 units and 8,047,754 units sold respectively. Now that the latest data from Japan (via Famitsu) has come in, we can now say that Switch has reached another major milestone.
Between April 29 and May 12, Switch sold another 83,471 units while the PS4 moved another 30,003 consoles (counting the PS4 Pro). With the latest data, Switch has officially surpassed sales of the PS4 in Japan. Nintendo’s system currently sits at a total of 8,125,637.
With Nintendo’s financial results shared last month, we found out that Switch outsold the N64. Prior to that, it outsold the Wii U in just ten months.
Graffiti Games and Triplevision Games today announced that the Metroidvania game Mable & The Wood is coming to Switch. The game will be available this summer, and will be sold on the eShop.
Here’s an overview of Mable & The Wood, along with a trailer:
A couple of years ago, PokeLand was revealed for mobile platforms. A small beta test was held, and the game promptly dropped off the radar. Two years later, it has returned as “Pokemon Rumble Rush”.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Little Friends: Dogs & Cats has received a new “Welcome Home” trailer ahead of its western release this month. View it below.
This Friday, the arena arcade slasher Akane makes its way to the Switch eShop. Take a look at some early footage below.
Nintendo has released the latest update for the NES – Nintendo Switch Online app on Switch has received its monthly update. Players can access version 2.5.0, which contains the latest games and one more SP version.
As previously announced, Clu Clu Land, Donkey Kong Jr., and VS. Excitebike have been added. There’s also a new SP version of Star Soldier.
Bandai Namco has gone live with a new video for Ninja Box. Have a look at the game’s second trailer below.
The latest update for Fortnite has gone live. With version 9.01, Epic Games has brought along the Tactical Assault Rifle in Battle Royale, the latest adjustments, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
Hamster will release Arcade Archives Butasan on the Switch eShop this week, the company has announced. All regions will be getting the game on May 16.
Here’s a brief overview of Butasan:
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have prepared yet another character introduction for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Today’s update is for Felix, who is played by Ryuuichi Hase in the Japanese version.
Felix is the heir of a Duke of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. He’s also Dimitri’s childhood friend, who he gave the nickname “Boar”. Felix can be sarcastic and a lone wolf, but is focused on honing his skills with the sword. That way of thinking has him challenging all strong people he meets to a duel immediately.
