Did you know that the team behind Sonic Mania packed in an alternate opening? You can access it by letting the opening animation play twice. For the second go around, the opening features a different song and sound effects for Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles’ actions. Check it out below.
Disney XD has been focusing much more on eSports coverage as of late. The network even aired the Smash Bros. Wii U finals from EVO 2017 live. Aside from that, Disney XD also featured coverage of Nintendo’s tournaments from E3 2017.
Data analyst Jordan Fragen has offered a look at Disney XD’s eSports coverage, with Nintendo leading the way. Between the live show and repeat airing, the Smash Bros. Wii U finals at EVO was the most-viewed program. Over 325,000 viewers tuned in.
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 87,798
PS4 – 34,691
New 2DS LL – 24,187
New 3DS LL – 17,276
PS4 Pro – 7,771
Vita – 4,651
2DS – 3,527
New 3DS – 740
Wii U – 132
PS3 – 95
Xbox One – 75
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 61,933
PS4 – 43,862
New 2DS LL – 33,871
New 3DS LL – 22,200
PS4 Pro – 9,077
Vita – 4,773
2DS – 3,740
New 3DS – 1,078
Wii U – 158
PS3 – 96
Xbox One – 90
And here are the software charts:
If you’ve been keeping up with the Switch stock situation, you might be aware as to how crazy things have been in Japan. The supply chain is slowly beginning to improve, but thousands of people continue to line up in hopes of obtaining a system. Japanese morning show Tokudane recently covered the craziness.
Towards the start of the month, roughly 3,000 people lined up at a retailer for a chance to buy one of 105 Switch consoles. This was in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro:
Pokemon Duel has received a new update. The latest content addition features the Dragon Gym Cup, available until August 23.
The latest cup features all Dragon-type Movement 1 and 2 figures that receive an increase of 1 for movement. Ice-types get an Attack increase of 20 for each attack.
At the end of the event, players can receive trophies that will be displayed on the ranking screen. Mega Salamence Figures is being handed out as a prize.
Fire Emblem Warriors received a brand new trailer today. The video, posted below, gives us a first look at Female Robin.
「ルフレ」アクショントレーラーを公開！戦術師は魔道書を操り広範囲の敵を薙ぎ払えるほか、技によっては火、風、雷といった属性を宿した攻撃も可能です。https://t.co/j5IdsZDrhr #FE無双 pic.twitter.com/DPLHmR4455
— 『ファイアーエムブレム無双 風花雪月』公式 (@FireEmblemMusou) August 16, 2017
Female Robin is one of two characters recently revealed for Fire Emblem Warriors – Cordelia was the other.
Towards the start of the month, Square Enix delivered its latest financial results. Included with the report was a regular call with investors and analysts.
One person asked if Square Enix will reach its sales target for Dragon Quest XI. Regarding that, the company said:
99Vidas is in development for Switch, QUByte Interactive announced today. A release is planned between Q3 and Q4 2017.
99Vidas initially launched last year. The beat’em up takes place in a contemporary world and takes inspiration from classic games such as Double Dragon and Golden Age. Featuring 16-bit retro graphics, it has “Punch” and “Kick” attack buttons that can be used for combos.
Here’s a comprehensive overview:
99Vidas captures the excitement of beat ’em ups like Final Fight, Double Dragon, Battletoads, Golden Axe and Streets of Rage featuring 16-bit retro graphics to bring back the nostalgia of those great classics from the 80’s and 90’s.
Unlike more traditional Beat’Em Ups, 99Vidas features two attack buttons – Punch (fast but weak) and Kick (slow but strong), which players can alternate to perform different combos.
Character moves, including combos, can be upgraded by spending Experience Points acquired during gameplay, expanding damage inflicted, adding elemental damage, modifying the each character, both visually and gameplay-wise.
Key Features
Up to 4 players co-op
11 Playable characters
Story Mode with 6 levels
2 Bonus Levels
Versus Mode
Survival Mode
6 Challenging Boss Fights
Multiple Upgradable skills
Multiple Weapons and Special Attacks
View an announcement trailer for 99Vidas on Switch below.
Source: QUByte Interactive
Nintendo has returned with another Twitter update for Super Mario Odyssey. The latest update covers the Uproots, one of the many objects in the game that can be captured.
The Captured Uproots can be used to extend high into the air. Not only can you reach certain areas that you wouldn’t be able to normally, but you can also hit blocks very quickly.
高い所に移動したり、ブロックや物を壊したりできるんです。 pic.twitter.com/dYufO6dsAg
— スーパーマリオ オデッセイ (@mario_odysseyJP) August 15, 2017
