The new Switch version of Dragon Ball FighterZ was given a September 27 release date in Japan earlier this week. In the west, Bandai Namco just confirmed that the game is launching on September 28. That date has been confirmed for both North America and Europe.
Those who pick up Dragon Ball FighterZ on Switch will be able to purchase all the extra characters already released on other platforms from day one. By pre-ordering the game, you’ll be given two gifts:
Capcom brought Resident Evil 7 Cloud Version to Switch in Japan last month. Like the name implies, it operates entirely through the cloud. You connect online and data is transmitted while you play – almost nothing is downloaded to Switch directly aside from the main app.
In the future, Capcom could bring more cloud games to Switch. A spokesperson told The Wall Street Journal that it will decide whether to expand its offerings in that area after assessing the performance of Resident Evil 7 Cloud Version.
Rebellion hasn’t had a game on a Nintendo platform since 2012 with Sniper Elite V2. However, CEO Jason Kingsley confirmed to VG247 that the studio is in fact working on titles for the system.
Speaking with the site, Kingsley said that “Switch is a really important format to us.” But since the system doesn’t have the same kind of power as competing consoles, Rebellion isn’t merely porting its games over and is instead thinking about “new and interesting ideas.”
A new @NintendoUKVS Live: London event has been announced, which is taking place on July 28 and July 29 at the Royal Horticultural Halls. Along with tournaments, hands-on opportunities with Switch games will be available. It will also play host to the first official qualifier for the Splatoon 2 UK Championship 2018 series, as well as the first chance for folks in the UK and Ireland to go hands-on with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition is coming to Switch on August 28, Wired Productions and Haemimont Games. A physical and digital release are both planned. Pricing is set at $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99.
The isometric action-RPG will include two-player co-op, four-player co-op online, and the inclusion of the Motörhead: Through the Ages and Fractured Worlds expansions. We have more information and a new trailer below.
Nintendo has announced that the Splatoon 2 European Championship will be held once again next year. The event will be back starting in Spring 2019.
Once again, the “very best teams from across the continent” will be competing. Other than that, no further information has been provided.
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
de Blob – $29.99 (available June 26)
Mario Tennis Aces – $59.99 (available June 22)
Minecraft – $29.99
MUSYNX – $26.99
Vegas Party – $24.99
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana – $59.99 (available June 26)
More data is in from this month’s NPD report.
On the Switch hardware front, the Neon Switch was the month’s best-selling hardware SKU. That applies to both both unit and dollar sales.
That’s not the only good news for Nintendo. Switch software sales in May generated growth of 90% when compared to a year ago, which is the highest software revenues for any Nintendo platform in May since the Wii in May 2011. This is without digital sales since NPD does not track digital sales on Nintendo platforms.
Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of May, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best through 2018 and over the past twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
