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
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
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:
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Rumor: Domains registered for pokemonletsgopikachu.com and pokemonletsgoeevee.com
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Some interesting information has come in hot on the heels of speculation about the first Pokemon entry on Switch.
pokemonletsgopikachu.com, along with pokemonletsgoeevee.com, have been registered as website domains. Both were just established yesterday – May 15.
Level-5 announces Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy DX for Switch
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Level-5 is bringing Layton’s Mystery Journey to Switch, according to the latest issue of Famitsu. It’ll be released as Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy DX.
When it was originally made for 3DS and mobile, the game featured touchscreen controls. For the Switch version, Level-5 is changing things to standard controls. Takara Tomy will have a Nazotoki toy ready that is compatible via NFC as well.
Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy DX is heading to Switch in Japan on August 9.
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Okami HD launches for Switch in Japan on August 9
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Okami HD is coming to Switch in Japan on August 9, the latest issue of Famitsu confirms.
Pricing is set at 2,990 yen. The Zekkeiban edition will cost 3,990 yen.
We should have a western release date for Okami HD soon, which may fall on the same day.
Koei Tecmo president interested in working with Mario
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo has worked with a number of Nintendo-related IPs in the past, including Pokemon, Zelda, and Fire Emblem. President Hisashi Koinuma also has his sights set on another franchise: Mario.
In an interview with Kotaku, Koinuma stated:
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Sonic designer Yuji Naka really wanted to work at Nintendo
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Yuji Naka was instrumental for the creation of Sonic. He programmed the very first game, and continued to work on the series – as well as SEGA projects – for over two decades.
Naka would eventually leave SEGA in 2006 to form his own studio Prope. Earlier this year, he joined Square Enix.
Rumor: Pokemon Switch reveal happening soon, unconfirmed details
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It’s been a busy start to the week for Nintendo rumors. In the latest round of speculation, Pokemon is the focus.
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are supposedly gearing up for a reveal very soon. Emily Rogers, who has been both correct and somewhat off with past rumors in the past, claims that an announcement will be happening by the end of the month. Rogers brings up Pokemon GO as she suggests fans consider what that mobile game could mean for the future of the series. The name and branding may also “raise a few eyebrows.”
