Pokemon GO keeps on trucking, as Sensor Tower reports that the game has exceeded $440 million in gross worldwide revenue on the App Store and Google Play. Niantic’s net revenue now sits at over $308 million thus far.
That’s the highlight from Sensor Tower’s report, but we also now know that global installs have surpassed 180 million worldwide. It’s estimated that the app has been installed on more than 12 percent of all active U.S. smartphones at some point. And as of August 30, active U.S. players on iOS have spent 32 minutes on Pokemon GO, which lines up closely to its launch in July. Lastly, in terms of revenue, Pokemon GO is still earning more than $4 million in worldwide net revenue each day.
Pre-orders for Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World are starting to open. At GameStop, you can reserve the standard version here and amiibo bundle here.
It’s also worth mentioning that Amazon has placeholders up for all of today’s announcements here.
We’ll let you know about other retailers as pre-orders open.
The Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack has been delayed slightly. It was originally set for September 30, but will now arrive on October 4.
As for Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, that’s still on track. The digital release remains planned for September 29.
Update: Added more videos below.
Nintendo pushed out a new StreetPass Mii Plaza update today, and also released a series of new games. Check out the video below for a look at the patch and Slot Car Rivals.
As we mentioned yesterday, Victini is now available as the latest Mythical Pokemon distribution in X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. Watch the official trailer below.
The amiibo bundles continue in Australia and New Zealand. Today, Nintendo confirms plans to launch a special package for Mario Party: Star Rush. A copy of the game, Yoshi amiibo, and NFC accessory will be included.
The news was posted on Twitter earlier today with the following message:
A new Mario Party: Star Rush bundle arrives 8/10 in AU/NZ inc. a Yoshi amiibo & NFC Reader/Writer! (SRP AU$69.95) pic.twitter.com/usHgQDD1NY
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) September 1, 2016
StreetPass Mii Plaza received a few new games today. On top of that, the app itself was updated.
A new feature has been put in place which will probably make your life easier. For those still filling out puzzles, it’s now possible to get multiple pieces at once.
Here’s a look:
New streetpass update allows getting multiple puzzle peices at once, for those still working on completing puzzles pic.twitter.com/MaR7hyfeRF
— .1 (@GreySomething) September 1, 2016
Toon Zelda is out today in Hyrule Warriors (and Hyrule Warriors Legends) as the latest DLC character along with Link’s Sand Rod. Find some footage from the Wii U game below.
If you have a North American 3DS, you can now purchase Picross 3D: Round 2. Nintendo brought out the game earlier today. Its size comes in at 1,059 blocks, or 132.375MB.
System: Wii U (eShop)
Release date: September 1, 2016
Developer: Thomas Happ
Publisher Thomas Happ
When I think of the first Metroid on the NES, images of disorienting palette swapped vertical shafts with ascending and interlocking platforms connected into a webwork by horizontally scrolling rooms with enemies waiting in ambush from underground lava pools comes to mind. The imagery is distinct, but without a map it’s all very disorienting. Admittedly, I have never really played more than a few hours of Metroid. It was way before my time, and having first played Super Metroid with all of its advancements, there’s no reason for most people to go back to it beyond nostalgia and historical significance. Even with my relatively limited experience, I can tell that Axiom Verge was made out of a love and understanding of the original Metroid. However, it does more than just pay homage and instead creates mechanics and surprises with its clear admiration and understanding of Metroid as a jumping off point.
