Switch is the home console seeing the fastest software sales so far in Nintendo’s history
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Japanese daily Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun conducted an interview with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, which was published today. Furukawa primarily commented on sales, but some other things as well.
First, Furukawa officially confirmed that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sold five million copies worldwide in its first week. Additionally, Switch is the home console seeing the fastest software sales so far in Nintendo’s history. The system’s sales began to increase in mid-November, which makes sense given the holiday period and the launch of Pokemon: Let’s Go. Switch is currently available in 60 countries.
Once again, Nintendo sees smartphone gaming as a pillar of earnings. Furukawa wants to land smartphone hits and publish multiple apps across multiple fields.
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VideoLan president thinking about bringing VLC media player to Switch
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The VLC media player has been around for ages, serving as a top media player primarily for PCs. However, it could expand into a completely different area. Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the president and lead developer of VideoLan, told VentureBeat that he’s thinking about bringing VLC to Switch.
The move wouldn’t be entirely unprecedented, as VLC can be downloaded right now on another gaming platform – that being the Xbox One. However, it would certainly be interesting to see it arrive on a Nintendo console as well.
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Metal Sonic, Zavok, and Dr. Eggman revealed for Team Sonic Racing
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SEGA has announced the final set of playable characters for Team Sonic Racing. Team Eggman will feature Eggman, Metal Sonic, and Zavok.
Below are details about each:
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Nintendo issues statement following conclusion of investigation into Nintendo Russia CEO
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Last November, Nintendo said that it would be investigating the head of its Russian department, Yasha Haddaji. Haddaji was seen acting unprofessionally during a Mario Kart stream, but that was far from all. Fans blamed him for a few unpopular business decisions, including no longer selling new Pokemon trading cards and not meeting demand for Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee. Nintendo Russia employees also shared stories pertaining to violent behavior, unnecessary anger, and sexual harassment.
Nintendo has now concluded its investigation and has issued a statement. Ultimately, Haddaji has been warned and has issued an apology to all staff. Nintendo of Europe will also “be providing more resources to Nintendo Russia to support their efforts to bring Nintendo products and experiences to Russian players.”
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Rumor: Datamining suggests Mario Tennis Aces will be adding an unexpected Nintendo character
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Update: (1/15): The validity of this datamine has been brought into question. Currently it seems that the news was fabricated, so take what you’ve heard with a big grain of salt.
Original (1/14): After datamining Mario Tennis Aces, fans have discovered what could be a huge development for the game. An unexpected character might be joining the fray – and it’s one not from the Mario universe. We know that some folks are sensitive to spoilers concerning unannounced content, so continue on below if you’re interested in reading up on the scoop.
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Mario & Luigi devs on why new remake isn’t on Switch, skipping Partners in Time, Luigi’s role in the series, more
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Game Informer recently spoke with the developers behind Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey. The publication caught up with Yoshihiko Maekawa and Akira Otani, the producers at AlphaDream and Nintendo respectively (among others). Maekawa and Otani commented on why the latest 3DS remake isn’t on Switch, why Partners in Time wasn’t revisited, Luigi’s role in the series, and more.
We’ve rounded up some of the more interesting excerpts from the interview below. Find the full discussion here.
Nintendo announces new wave of Nintendo Selects for 3DS
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A new wave of games are coming soon to the Nintendo Selects line. Super Mario Maker, Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, and Star Fox 64 3D are the latest additions.
These titles will become a part of the Nintendo Selects line on February 4. When that happens, their prices will drop down to $19.99 officially.
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Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission announced for Switch in the west
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Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission is officially coming west, Bandai Namco has revealed. The news was just announced during the Dragon Ball Games Super Showcase.
For those who missed it as part of the Japanese announcement a few months ago, Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission is a “super card battle adventure”. The North American and European launch will be taking place on the same day – April 5.
Here’s the first English trailer:
Rocket League users on Switch can now play against those on PS4
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Rocket League has just gained full cross-play support. The game has entered the PlayStation Cross-Play Beta program, meaning that if you’re a Switch user, you can have a match against those on the PlayStation 4. Of course, the feature is still in effect for Xbox One and Steam players as well.
Cross-platform parties are also still coming, and the system is expected to go live as part of the first update of 2019. This will enable players “to partner up with friends on any platform with the push of a few buttons.”
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New alpha footage from cancelled Disney Infinity 4.0
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Disney Interactive unexpectedly pulled the plug on the Disney Infinity franchise back in 2016. There was plenty planned for the series, including another entry. Unfortunately, Disney Infinity 4.0 just wasn’t meant to be.
More than two years after the franchise was cancelled, we have a look at Disney Infinity 4.0 thanks to some pre-alpha footage that surfaced today. We learn that it may have carried a “Kingdoms” subtitle and Yoda was to help Aladdin defeat Star Wars droids in Agrabah.
Here’s a look at the pre-alpha build:
