Pokemon GO had another great month in January. Between revenue on iOS and Android, the game recorded $68.1 million. That’s an 84% increase year-over-year from last January’s amount of $37 million.
Japanese players spent roughly $23.8 million on Pokemon GO last month, or 35%. The United States followed with $19.7 million at 29%.
In January, Pokemon GO ranked tenth as the highest-grossing mobile app and eight as the highest-earning game. The title sat at #19 and #17 respectively last year. Overall, Pokemon GO has generated over $2.3 billion since launch.
Nintendo has started the distribution of a new update for Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey. As of now, version 1.1 is out now for all users.
The new patch addresses a specific issue in which players weren’t able to progress under certain circumstances, causing a game-breaking bug. We have the full details from Nintendo below.
Earlier today, Famitsu hosted a live stream to show off Puzzle Bobble 2, which is the latest NeoGeo game on Switch. Check out the recording below for plenty of footage.
Last summer, Pikachu entered the Funko Pop line. Next up? A 4-inch vinyl version of Bulbasaur, which will be available on February 27. More Funko Pop Pokemon figures are expected to launch in the future.
That’s not all, as The Pokemon Company has announced a licensing agreement to create “A Day with Pikachu”. Fans can look forward to a brand-new series of 12 Pokemon figures by Funko on PokemonCenter.com.
The Pokemon Company says that the figures “will depict the iconic Pokemon Pikachu celebrating a different season or holiday, with one new figure arriving every month. The first figure will release February 13, 2019, and features Pikachu holding a Luck Incense. Each figure will also come with an insert showing a silhouette sneak peek of the Pikachu figures scheduled for release in the coming months.”
Ubisoft today outlined its post-launch plan for Trials Rising, the newest entry in the motorcycle platform series. The company is planning the Trials Rising Expansion Pass in addition to upcoming free Events and Seasons.
The Trials Rising Expansion Pass features over 55 new tracks. Full contents include:
Touhou Sky Arena: Matsuri Climax was originally planned for a January release on Switch in Japan. While that window was missed, we now have an actual release date. The Japanese eShop shows that it’ll be out on February 14.
Here’s a trailer:
Touhou Sky Arena: Matsuri Climax for Switch comes with the Remilia Futo character add-ons from the PlayStation 4 version.
Iron Crypticle lands on the Switch eShop a week from today. For an early look at the game, view the footage below.
Nintendo has announced a new “Play Together” sale kicking off in Europe tomorrow. Discounts on over 50 games are planned that have multiplayer functionality, including Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Captain Toad: Treasure, Go Vacation, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, and more. Titles will be on sale for as much as 50% off their regular eShop prices.
Here are some of the highlights:
Second Order, a studio created by former Ubisoft – RedLynx Studio veterans, have announced Claybook for Switch. The physics-based puzzle adventure launches in March.
Here’s some additional information about the game, along with a trailer:
Circle Entertainment is bringing the sci-fi action shooter Solstice Chronicles: MIA to Switch tomorrow. Have a look at some gameplay in the video below.
