Nintendo’s Comic-Con activities are officially underway. Fans stopped by starting today to check out the company’s game offerings, and some showed up dressed as certain characters.
Nintendo passed along some photos showing Splatoon 2 cosplay and its gaming lounge at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. Find the images below along with descriptions of each one.
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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, cosplayers Heidi O’Ferrall and Leo Camacho celebrate the launch of the Splatoon 2 game at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. The Splatoon 2 game launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Ian G. of Chula Vista, CA. gets an early hands-on demo of the Splatoon 2 game at the Nintendo Lounge during San Diego Comic-Con. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jackson M. and Adam M. of San Diego, CA. get an early look at the Splatoon 2 game. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jackson M. and Adam M. of San Diego, CA. get an early look at the Splatoon 2 game. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, cosplayers Heidi O’Ferrall and Leo Camacho engage in Splatoon 2 gameplay while in their Splatoon 2-inspired costumes. The Splatoon 2 game launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Ian G. of Chula Vista, CA. gets an early hands-on demo of the Splatoon 2 game at the Nintendo Lounge during San Diego Comic-Con. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
Source: Nintendo PR
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 June, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best in the U.S. so far this year and over the last twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
Early data for ARMS indicates that the Switch fighter is off to a solid start thus far. In the latest NPD report, we learned that it was the fifth best-selling game in the United States for the month of June. Additional data is in as well.
GamesBeat heard from Nintendo that ARMS sold 256,000 copies between physical and digital sales. As a new IP on a relatively small install base, that isn’t too shabby.
Nintendo also said that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sold 180,000 copies in June. Zelda: Breath of the Wild tacked on another 145,000 units.
Udon Entertainment hosted its own panel at San Diego Comic-Con a short while ago. Among other things, The Art of Shantae was unveiled. The upcoming book will feature art from all four entries in the series.
.@UdonEnt at #SDCC17 – new art book – The Art of Shantae – art from all 4 games- "sometime in 2018" pic.twitter.com/YDen6XKw3J
— Deb Aoki (@debaoki) July 20, 2017
Udon Entertainment previously announced an art book for Shovel Knight. That one is on track for September.
NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of June 2017. The results can be found below.
1. Tekken 7
2. Injustice 2
3. Grand Theft Auto V
4. Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy
5. Arms*
6. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*
7. Mario Kart 8*
8. Overwatch**
9. NBA 2K17
10. Horizon Zero Dawn
11. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
12. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
13. MLB 17: The Show
14. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
15. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
16. Battlefield 1
17. Minecraft
18. The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind*
19. FIFA 17
20. Forza Horizon 3
*No digital sales
Jakks Pacific held a panel at San Diego Comic-Con today. During the event, the company offered a look at what’s to come in the World of Nintendo line.
Here’s a recap as reported by Video Game Memorabilia Museum:
- Acorn Plains Diorama set including Mario, Goomba, Toad, Bullet Bill, and a Super Mushroom. The Bill Blaster and Piranha Plant are part of the packaging – out now only at Toys R Us
- Previously mentioned Peach’s Castle playset with Bowser – out now
- Mario, Toad and Luigi “Power Racers” from Mario Kart 8 – Holiday 2017
- BotW bow and arrow set – out now
- Gamestop Exclusive Themed multi-packs – Mario with enemies, Zelda-themed set – all previously released – Fall 2017
- Target exclusive 8-bit pack – all previously released just different packaging – out now
- Exclusive Walgreens 2.5″ set includes “Gravity Suit Samus” (but Phazon shown”), Inkling Boy, Invincible Mario, and a Gold Wario. Will Gold Mario be different than Trophy Wario? Says “Coming Soon”
- Showed Wave 10 again?
- Wave 11 with BotW Link, Mario Maker Mario, Iggy, Luigi, and Yellow Yoshi
- Showed previously announced wave 12 of 2.5″ figures (set with Dr. Mario) – have “limited articulation”?
- Wave 13 of the 2.5″ line will have 8-bit Mario, Inkling Boy, Glowing Baby Yellow Yoshi, 8-bit Peach, Toad, Green Yoshi, and Samus
- 7.5″ Wave 12 plushes have Mario, Ice Luigi, and a Koopa Troopa
- 7.5″ Wave 13 plushes include Running Mario, Baby Blue Yoshi, and Red Koopa Paratroopa
- Wave 2 of the Hanger Plushes will have Mario, Luigi, Goomba, and Princess Peach (though Toad was shown) – out in the Fall
- Wave 3 of the Tape Racers have Mario with Mushroom Gorge tape, Luigi with Rainbow Road tape, Yoshi with Alpine Pass tape, and Blue Shell with Cheep Cheep Beach tape – out in the Fall
- Rounded out presentation with the Splatoon Blasters already on shelves.
There are also these images taken at the presentation:
Super Mario Odyssey is playable at Comic-Con, and one of the areas being shown is Steam Gardens. We’ve attached some footage below in direct-feed.
The first actual footage of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim running on Switch is online. It’s playable at Comic-Con this week, and YouTuber FILIP showed the demo in action. View some off-screen gameplay below.
New data provided by Sensor Tower offers new insight into the performance of Fire Emblem Heroes, which launched in February. The game seems to have done pretty well for itself so far.
Fire Emblem Heroes has been downloaded over ten million times worldwide across iOS and Android. The more interesting stat reveals that Nintendo has generated over $100 million from the game. $61.5 million is from iOS while another $53.4 million is from Android users.
Fire Emblem Heroes has been downloaded primarily by Japanese users, who make up 66 percent of the game’s userbase. The United States is next at 24 percent, followed by Canada at 6 percent.
Prima is working with Nintendo on a guide for Metroid: Samus Returns. It will be packed with tips and tips, locations for all collectible items, detailed maps, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
Complete Walkthrough: Traverse the Metroid-infested planet SR388 using the most effective strategies, with tips and tricks straight from Metroid experts!
All Collectible Items: We show you how to get every weapon, ability upgrade, and power-up.
Detailed Maps: Our maps are distinctly illustrated to help you navigate every area and find every secret.
Exhaustive Enemy Database: We cover the behavior patterns and weaknesses of every foe in the game. Never be caught off guard!
Unlockables: Unlock all endings, bonus content, and more!
Free Mobile-Friendly eGuide: Includes a code to access the eGuide, a web-access version of the complete guide optimized for a second-screen experience.
The Metroid: Samus Returns guide launches with the game on September 15. Pre-orders are open on Amazon US, Amazon Canada, and Amazon UK. If you visit Prima’s booth at Comic-Con today, you can receive a limited art print.
