First week sales for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in the UK were solid, but not phenomenal. However, it’s important to put this into perspective – the Xenoblade franchise is still a fairly niche affair, so the chances of it outselling triple A, multiplatform titles in the UK, which has traditionally been one of Nintendo’s worst markets, were always going to be slim.
Nonetheless, it marks the best debut for the franchise in the UK so far, as sales are up by a third compared to Xenoblade Chronicles X, which was released on the Wii U two years ago. While we don’t have exact numbers yet, Xenoblade Chronicles X sold 10,500 copies in the UK in its first week, so Xenoblade Chronicles 2 should be at about 14,000. First week sales for the original Xenoblade Chronicles on the Wii were at 6,000, so the series has been experiencing a steady growth.
On the higher end of the sales spectrum, meanwhile, Super Mario Odyssey continues to dominate. It has been the best-selling Switch game each week since its debut in late October, and it has now overtaken The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as the second best-selling Switch game this year. It remains to be seen if it can take the #1 spot from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, though at its current pace, it’s certainly possible.
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
3. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo
4. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
5. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
6. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
7. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
8. Sonic Forces – SEGA
9. Lego Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
Wii U
1. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
5. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
6. New Super Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
8. Splatoon – Nintendo
9. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
10. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Miitopia – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
9. Super Mario Maker- Nintendo
10. Layton’s Mystery Journey – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
A new summoning focus is now live and will be available from today to December 18th. This focus has three new heroes as the focus: Siegbert, Soleil and Shiro. If your feeling up for it you can try for these three heroes.
Bandai Namco has opened up the My Hero Academia: One’s Justice Japanese website which provides some details about the game and provides some screenshots and art. Here is a short description of the game from Gematsu:
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Fight, for every justice—. My Hero Academia appears as a battle action game where “Quirks” collide! Experience diverse battles on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch through realistic stage destruction by using superhuman powers called “Quirks,” and take full advantage of the buildings and walls placed throughout the stage. Go Plus Ultra with My Hero Academia: One’s Justice.
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 ends its run at #3.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 16 and November 21.
A number of new items have been added to Miitomo. Among the selection you’ll find in the app, the following are now available:
– Headset
– Hero scarf
– Elegant roses
– School uniform (long)
These items can be obtained by using Miitomo coins in Miitomo Shop.
5pb. released a trailer for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive, which is heading to Switch this coming week. View it below.
A listing on the North American Switch eShop reveals a release date for the next arcade game from Zerodiv. Barring any last-minute changes, Gunbird will be available on Thursday.
Gunbird was originally created for arcades in 1994. It’s a shoot ’em up from Psikyo that’s set in 19th century Europe. Five protagonists in the story attempt to collect fragments of a mirror, and by doing so, their wish will be granted.
Below are some screenshots:
Gunbird will cost $7.99 on Switch.
Source: Switch eShop
First 4 Figures is expanding its line once more. The company has revealed that new Banjo-Kazooie and Conker collectibles are in the works.
The following teaser has been published:
We don’t have much to go on aside from the tease above. But hey, at least we know that new stuff for Banjo-Kazooie and Conker are on the way.
