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New Pokemon Snap

The latest expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

April 26 to May 2

1. [NSW] New Pokemon Snap – 147,742 / NEW
2. [NSW] Monster Hunter Rise – 102,952 / 2,073,323
3. [NSW] Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – 27,096 / 701,758
4. [PS4] NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… – 25,601 / 134,439
5. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 23,774 / 2,148,835
6. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 16,928 / 2,539,637
7. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 15,686 / 3,809,638
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 13,607 / 1,924,188
9. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 11,947 / 6,755,379
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 10,840 / 4,260,336

Nintendo Switch

During a financial call last week, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa weighted in on the current scale of active users on Switch.

Perhaps as expected, the system saw “a substantial increase” after the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, though that taped off slightly afterward. Things picked up again during the holidays. After decreasing again a bit after the new year, it sounds like there was another boost after the release of Monster Hunter Rise.

In relaying this information, Furukawa added that he believes Switch still has strong momentum and there are “many” new titles planned for the fiscal year.

Furukawa’s full words:

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Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir / The Girl Who Stands Behind

This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Switch Retail

SnowRunner – $39.99 (available May 18)
Subnautica – $29.99 (available May 14)
Subnautica: Below Zero – $29.99 (available May 14)

New Pokemon Snap

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows*:

Layers of Fear: Legacy came to Switch a little over three years ago. Its sequel will now be launching on the platform next week, according to an eShop listing.

Here’s an overview and trailer from the store page:

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo just started distribution of the latest Switch update. All owners can download version 12.0.2.

Like some of the more recent updates, there isn’t much here. Nintendo has again mentioned improvements for system stability.

Limited Run Games

Limited Run Games will hold its annual #LRG3 event next month. The presentation will take place on June 14, the company announced today.

It will air at the following times:

EA Play Live 2021

A new EA Play Live event will air on July 22, EA has announced. Last year’s presentation was held in June, and today’s news confirms that the upcoming broadcast will take place after E3.

In 2020, EA did actually have a decent amount of Switch news. Apex Legends was announced for the platform, we heard about Lost in Random for the first time, and more.

We’ll let you know about any significant Nintendo-related news that emerges from EA Play Live 2021.

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Lucasfilm Classic Games: Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol

A pair of LucasArts titles from the SNES era will soon be making a return. Lucasfilm Classic Games: Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol is coming to Switch, an eShop listing reveals. Disney Interactive is publishing, though Dotemu is also involved.

This is the first time these two games will be appearing on a new platform since the Wii Virtual Console. There will also be new features, including the ability to save anywhere, various museum content, both soundtracks, local co-op, and achievements.

Here’s some additional information and a trailer:

Ninjala is quickly coming up on its first anniversary. It’s been a busy year for the Switch title between various updates, collaborations, and more.

Nintendo Everything was recently given an opportunity to catch up with Kazuki Morishita, the president and CEO of GungHo Online Entertainment as well as the game’s executive producer. Morishita spoke about collaborations (including the ones for Monster Hunter Rise and Sonic the Hedgehog), future plans, and more.

Here’s our full discussion:


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