Unused Pokemon shown in manga about creator Satoshi Tajiri
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A new manga about the life of Pokemon creator Satoshi Tajiri and Game Freak will soon be released in Japan. Game Freak staffer James Turner tweeted out some excerpts early, which show some interesting things pertaining to the franchise.
Some have believed that we would never get a good look at documentation for the original Pokemon games due to it being lost to time or never having exited. However, one of the manga panels actually has a look at an internal Game Freak poll from way back in the day.
Owlboy for Switch turned a profit within 24 hours of its launch
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In a Reddit AMA held today, D-Pad Studios commented on the performance of Owlboy on Switch. While we don’t have specific numbers, the team is very happy with the results thus far. The game managed to turn a profit within just 24 hours of its launch on Nintendo’s console, which took D-Pad “by complete surprise”. The success bodes well for funding future projects, according to co-CEO Jo-Remi Madsen.
Owlboy released on the Switch eShop back in February. A special limited edition will arrive in July.
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Nintendo Download (5/17/18, Europe) – Hyrule Warriors, Runner3, Fox n Forests, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Battle Chasers: Nightwar – €39.99
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition – €59.99 (available May 18)
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition – €34.99 (available May 18)
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Nintendo Download (5/17/18, North America) – Hyrule Warriors, Little Nightmares, Mega Man, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition – $59.99 (available May 18)
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition – $29.99 (available May 18)
Mega Man Legacy Collection – $19.99 (available May 22)
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 – $19.99 (available May 22)
Runner3 – $25.49 (available May 22)
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles – $26.99
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Nintendo and Bandai Namco announce Go Vacation for Switch
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Some of you may recall the Wii game Go Vacation, created by Bandai Namco, back in 2011. The title seems to be making a comeback, as Go Vacation has now been announced for Switch as well.
Go Vacation contains over 50 games and activities. Cooperative and competitive games can be played alone or with up to four players. In addition to support for playing on a single Switch system, local wireless is supported.
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Super Neptunia RPG coming to North America and Europe on Switch this fall
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Brave Neptunia was recently announced for Switch in Korea (and seemingly Japan). Fans will be happy to hear that it’s also releasing in the west under the new name Super Neptunia RPG.
Idea Factory announced that that Super Neptunia RPG will be available this fall in the west. It will include both English and Japanese audio, along with optional French subtitles. The game will be sold physically and digitally.
Here’s the full announcement:
Okami HD for Switch releasing August 9 in North America and Europe
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This week’s issue of Famitsu announced that Okami HD is releasing for Switch in Japan on August 9. As it turns out, that date holds true for the west as well.
Capcom has followed up with an announcement for the west today. In both North America and Europe, Okami HD is slated for August 9.
Pre-loading should be live on the eShop soon.
VA-11 Hall-A confirmed for Switch
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It’s official: VA-11 Hall-A is heading to Switch. Sukeban Games announced today that it’s game will be released on Nintendo’s console in early 2019.
VA-11 Hall-A seemed to be destined for Switch after a designer and artist at Sukeban indicated that it was happening. However, this is the first time we’re hearing about it officially.
Continue on below for details about VA-11 Hall-A, as well as a console trailer.
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Nintendo letting fans reserve play slots to play Smash Bros. Switch at E3 2018
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Nintendo has shared new details about its plans for E3 2018. Specifically, we have information regarding ticket reservations to play Smash Bros. Switch.
Those who stop by the show will be able to choose from two different options. You’ll be able to reserve a ticket to play against people casually “for fun” or play “for glory” in competitive elimination match.
If you bring your Switch system with you, and if you’re spotted by Nintendo or around the Los Angeles Convention Center, you’ll be given an exclusive, collectible Switch pin while supplies last. Nintendo says it’s a “one-of-a-kind swag”.
Media Create sales (5/7/18 – 5/13/18)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 31,720
PS4 – 12,534
PS4 Pro – 5,154
New 2DS LL – 3,639
New 3DS LL – 2,331
Vita – 2,229
2DS – 384
Xbox One – 126
Xbox One X – 42
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 53,113
PS4 – 25,064
PS4 Pro – 9,930
New 2DS LL – 6,545
Vita – 5,502
New 3DS LL – 3,509
2DS – 731
Xbox One – 161
Xbox One X – 27
And here are the software charts:
