Update: SEGA also released the Switch version’s opening movie on Youtube, giving us an even better look at the game. Check it out:
Original: SEGA announced the Japanese release date of Shining Resonance Refrain today – July 12th, which is actually two days after the game’s worldwide release. The press release SEGA announced this with also contained the first three screenshots of the Switch version of the game. This is significant since up until now, all the footage we’ve soon from the game has been from versions on other platforms.
Etrian Odyssey X, the final Etrian Odyssey game on Nintendo 3DS, will launch in Japan on August 2. Today, Atlus published a brief new commercial for the game. Give it a watch:
Last October, it was announced that Icey would be released on Switch. We now have confirmation that it will launch sometime in May. A specific date has not yet been provided.
To celebrate today’s news, X.D. Network has a new Switch trailer ready for Icey. We have that below, along with additional details about the game.
Nintendo announced a smattering of executive changes today. The big one is Tatsumi Kimishima is stepping down as president, to be replaced by Shuntaro Furukawa. Satoru Shibata will also leave the role of Nintendo of Europe’s president in favor of becoming a director.
Elsewhere, Shinya Takahashi is becoming a Managing Executive Officer. He had previously held the role of General Manager of Entertainment Planning & Development Division.
Yoshiaki Koizumi is a Deputy General Manager of Entertainment Planning & Development Division. However, he will be shifting to an Executive Officer role on the board of directors.
Fire Emblem Heroes players can now partake in Tap Battle: Illusory Dungeon – Formidable Foes. The event will be hosted until May 12.
Illusory Dungeon is a simple battle game in which you defeat enemies by timing your taps on screen. Heroes who have not yet been leveled up can be used here.
While the event is active, there will be new daily quests where you can earn different rewards. Also, beginning on April 19, you’ll find two types of Tap Battle quests.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild has reached a major milestone. Based on the latest information provided within Nintendo’s financial results, disregarding re-releases and remakes, it’s now the best-selling entry ever.
On Switch, Nintendo confirms that Breath of the Wild has sold 8.48 million copies. Another 1.5 million units have been sold on Wii U. Essentially, it is at nearly 10 million copies sold.
Zelda: Twilight Princess was the previous record holder for the series. It had sold 8.85 million copies worldwide.
The news about Tatsumi Kimishima retiring from Nintendo as president isn’t the only big role change announced for the company today. Satoru Shibata, who has been the president of Nintendo of Europe, is also relocating from his role.
Nintendo confirms that Shibata is becoming a director. In a sense, this is an upgrade, as he’ll have a greater executive officer role as part of the board of directors.
It is not immediately clear who will be taking over for Shibata’s previously role.
As part of its latest financial results, Nintendo has updated its listings of million sellers across various platforms, including Switch games.
Among the highlights, Kirby Star Allies is already at 1.26 million as of March 31. That’s despite the fact that the game only launched last month.
Have a look at the latest numbers below.
Included in Nintendo’s latest financial results documents is the upcoming release schedule for Switch and 3DS. Aside from a look at what’s to come from a first-party perspective, it also provides an overview of some planned third-party titles. We’ve attached the latest schedule below.
