The Flame in the Flood for Switch surpasses Curve Digital’s expectations in first day, tops all other formats
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 20 Comments
The Flame in the Flood couldn’t be off to a better start on Switch. Curve Digital publishing director Simon Byron mentioned on Twitter today that the game “smashed it” on the console, in which he wrote:
What a week: Flame in the Flood has absolutely smashed it on Switch and Bomber Crew is our most wishlisted game prior to launch ever.
— Simon Byron (@byronicman) October 13, 2017
MCV followed up with Byron for more on The Flame in the Flood’s Switch debut. He said that the game “had its best ever day on any console since we’ve been publishing it, beating any other format we have launched on.” Byron was anticipating a certain figure in his mind, but the actual result “was a third over that.”
More: Curve Digital, sales, The Molasses Flood, top
Media Create software sales (10/2/17 – 10/8/17) – Top 50
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions
02./04. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
03./07. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
04./02. [PS4] FIFA 18 #
05./01. [PS4] The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III #
06./05. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX
07./00. [PS4] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
08./00. [PS4] Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3
09./03. [NSW] Fire Emblem Warriors #
10./10. [PS4] Winning Eleven 2018
11./11. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
12./00. [PSV] Tokyo Clanpool #
13./06. [3DS] Fire Emblem Warriors |New Nintendo 2DS/New Nintendo 3DS| #
14./14. [NSW] Monster Hunter Double Cross: Nintendo Switch Ver. #
15./08. [NSW] FIFA 18
16./16. [3DS] Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age #
17./19. [NSW] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch
18./17. [3DS] The Snack World: TreJarers
19./22. [NSW] Arms
20./12. [PS4] Destiny 2
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Media Create sales (10/2/17 – 10/8/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 35 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 38,204
PS4 – 16,680
New 2DS LL – 12,658
New 3DS LL – 8,534
PS4 Pro – 5,869
Vita – 3,545
2DS – 1,594
New 3DS – 265
Xbox One – 186
PS3 – 72
Wii U – 45
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 73,231
PS4 – 22,822
New 3DS LL – 9,915
New 2DS LL – 8,359
PS4 Pro – 6,547
Vita – 3,732
2DS – 1,655
New 3DS – 392
Xbox One – 71
Wii U – 68
PS3 – 64
And here are the software charts:
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NeuroVoider on Switch reaches lifetime sales of the Steam version in just one month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 10 Comments
As of late, many developers and publishers have detailed the successes they’ve experienced on the Switch eShop. A number of games have sold better on Nintendo’s console than other platforms.
Some have chalked this up to Switch being early on in its lifecycle. Others have said that it’s due to a lack of games. But as the eShop continues to get more and more crowded – especially over the last few weeks – those arguments may not hold up as well.
More: Flying Oak Games, NeuroVoider, Plug In Digital, sales, top
Switch has sold almost 400,000 units in France
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 12 Comments
When we last heard about Switch’s performance in France, the console was sitting at over 250,000 units. That was back in mid-June. LesEchos now reports a new figure of 390,000 units. Philippe Lavoue, general manager of Nintendo France, says the system is on a path similar to that of Wii.
LesEchos also shares a positive figure about Zelda: Breath of the Wild. 80 percent of those who purchased a Switch bought the game, the site reports.
UK software sales (Week ending 10/7/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. FIFA 18 – Electronic Arts
4. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
5. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
6. Pokken Tournament DX – Nintendo
7. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
8. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
9. Lego Worlds – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. ARMS – Nintendo
Wii U
1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. New Super Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
5. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
6. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. Lego City Undercover – Nintendo
10. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
3DS
1. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions – Nintendo
2. Layton’s Mystery Journey – Nintendo
3. Miitopia – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Silver Version – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Gold Version – Nintendo
8. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
9. Tomodachi Life- Nintendo
10. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 10/7/2017)
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch | 11 Comments
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Fire Emblem Warriors sold through 50% of its initial shipment in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch | 83 Comments
Fire Emblem Warriors debuted in Japan last week. On Switch, the game sold a little over 40,000 copies. The New 3DS version also moved just under 20,000 units. Dengeki further adds that Fire Emblem Warriors sold through 50 percent of its initial shipment.
The one somewhat comparison we have is Hyrule Warriors. On Wii U, the game sold a bit under 70,000 units with a 57 percent sell-through. Later on, Hyrule Warriors Legends sold about 56,000 copies with a 60 percent sell-through.
More: Dengeki, Fire Emblem Warriors, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, sales, Team Ninja
Axiom Verge creator pleased with Switch launch sales
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
Axiom Verge only just came out on Switch this past Thursday, but creator Tom Happ is pleased with how the game is doing so far. On launch day, Happ wrote on Twitter that it “seems to be selling quite well”. That’s in spite of the fact that other high-quality titles debuted on the store, including Stardew Valley and Oxenfree.
Switch AV seems to be selling quite well day 1, even considering all the other games releasing today! What a great console.
— Tom Happ (@AxiomVerge) October 6, 2017
Putting things into further perspective, Axiom Verge did better on Switch than Wii U in its first day:
Well Wii U dropped off since it's now "last gen" but I believe Switch is doing better than it did day 1
— Tom Happ (@AxiomVerge) October 6, 2017
Porting the game also went well:
I believe it was one of @Sickhead's easiest ports
— Tom Happ (@AxiomVerge) October 6, 2017
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UK sales for September 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
GamesIndustry has some insight into UK gaming sales for last month. The site said that Switch experienced “broad growth”, leading to more games sold during September the than at any previous month since it launched. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle also made it into the top ten.
GamesIndustry does caution that “Switch sales do appear to be slowing slightly, with stock becoming more readily available at retail.” The site adds that the platform’s performance in the UK “hasn’t matched other territories.”
