Media Create sales (10/1/18 – 10/7/18)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 45,762
PS4 – 11,575
New 2DS LL – 4,788
Vita – 2,635
PS4 Pro – 2,490
New 3DS LL – 2,073
Xbox One X – 747
2DS – 535
Xbox One – 242
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 42,957
PS4 – 15,322
New 2DS LL – 5,218
PS4 Pro – 5,084
Vita – 2,675
New 3DS LL – 1,978
2DS – 310
Xbox One X – 52
Xbox One – 23
And here are the software charts:
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Level-5 delays Inazuma Eleven Ares to this winter, Yo-kai Watch 4 to Spring 2019
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Two Level-5 games for Switch have been hit with delays.
The first title affected in Inazuma Eleven Ares. Previously scheduled for this fall, it’ll now arrive this winter.
Yo-kai Watch 4 has been impacted as well. After it was penciled in for this winter, it’s now set to arrive sometime in Spring 2019.
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Nintendo Switch Online NES app updated with special version of Zelda
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Three more NES games are now available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. As was announced last week, Nintendo has added in NES Open Tournament Golf, Solomon’s Key, and Super Dodge Ball.
There also appears to be an additional surprise. The Legend of Zelda – Living the life has also been added, which is the first example of a “special” version of the classic.
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Fate/Extella Link coming to Switch
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Update: An official website for the Switch version of Fate/Extella Link has been opened by Marvelous. From this page, it is confirmed that the game will support English, traditional Chinese, and Hangul subtitle options. The first trailer for the game has been added below.
Original: Fate/Extella Link will be released on Switch, a listing on Amazon Japan reveals. The page has it down for January 31.
A followup to Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, Fate/Extella Link is an action game with more Servents, online multiplayer, and more. The Switch version will support local multiplayer through 4v4 battles along with plush/chibi costumes for Nero, Tamamo-no-Mae, and Altera that resemble Kigurumi in appearance.
Here’s an overview for Fate/Extella Link along with first Switch screenshots:
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Skybound wants to work with original Walking Dead team on final Telltale episodes, seasons 2 and 3 still planned for Switch
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Skybound announced this past weekend that it is picking up the pieces left behind by Telltale’s closure to finish The Walking Dead: The Final Season. Two episodes have been released, though two more still need to be finished. That’s where Skybound comes in.
Speaking with Variety, president Dan Murray noted that the company hopes to work with the original team on the last episodes. He also spoke generally about the recent news surrounding Telltale and more, in which he stated:
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Trine 4, Earthlock 2, and more outed by European Commission
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A document from the European Commission has outed several unannounced titles. Trine 4 and Earthlock 2 are among the projects listed, along with upcoming titles from companies like Zoink games.
Platforms are not attached to any of these projects. However, in the case of Earthlock 2, its predecessor has appeared on Switch and Wii U. Frozenbyte also has history with Nintendo consoles having released the Trine games on Wii U while the third entry in the series has been rumored for Switch (and Nine Parchments).
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Square Enix interested in an offline/overseas version of Dragon Quest X, says 3DS titles “weren’t that popular” in the west
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Dragon Quest X is somewhat of an odd entry in the series. Square Enix made it as an MMORPG, and it’s not available at the moment in the west. Perhaps that could change in the future.
Yosuke Saito, who previously was a producer, indicated that there’s interest in making an offline version of Dragon Quest X during the Super Dragon Quest X TV Fall Festival 10-Hour Special 2018 broadcast. He said:
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Pokemon GO getting Sinnoh Pokemon soon, also changes to migration / behavior and battle adjustments
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Pokemon GO has announced some notable updates planned for the game. Though we don’t have a date yet, Pokemon from the Sinnoh region are on the way. Also planned are changes to Pokemon migration and behavior plus battle mechanics.
Here’s the full rundown as to what’s planned:
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Fortnite: Deep Freeze Bundle releasing for Switch at retail
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Epic Games have announced Fortnite: Deep Freeze Bundle, a special retail version for the popular action building game, Fortnite Battle Royale. The worldwide retail distribution partnership will result in a release on November 16.
The Fortnite: Deep Freeze Bundle contains the Fortnite Battle Royale game, and premium content. This includes the Frostbite Outfit, Cold Front Glider, Chill-Axe Pickaxe, Freezing Point Back Bling, and 1,000 V-Bucks, which can be used to purchase in-game items, such as outfits and the Premium Battle Pass.
Players can purchase the Fortnite: Deep Freeze Bundle at retail for £24.99 (US pricing coming soon). It’ll also be sold digitally through the in-game store and eShop.
Source: Warner Bros. PR
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Nintendo bringing Fitness Boxing to Europe on December 21, North America on January 4
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Nintendo has officially announced Fitness Boxing for the wet. In Europe, it’ll be launching on December 21. North America will have it on January 4.
As the name implies, Fitness Boxing features boxing-based workouts that will also allow you to listen to instrumental versions of some popular music hits. Here’s some additional information from Nintendo:
