Full comments from Pokemon’s president on the Let’s Go games and 2019 entries
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Earlier today, some comments leaked out from the latest issue of Famitsu from an interview with Pokemon president Tsunekazu Ishihara. In addition to speaking broadly about what’s planned for the 2019 games on Switch, he also touched on Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee.
We’ve now translated a more complete version of the original comments posted online. Read up on what Ishihara had to say below.
de Blob launches June 26 for Switch
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de Blob is just a few weeks out from reaching Switch. The Wii classic will be available on Nintendo’s new console starting June 26, THQ Nordic announced today.
Here’s some information about de Blob as well as a new trailer:
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Media Create sales (5/28/18 – 6/3/18)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 40,587
PS4 – 13,025
PS4 Pro – 5,146
New 2DS LL – 3,828
New 3DS LL – 2,653
Vita – 2,393
2DS – 337
Xbox One – 73
Xbox One X – 62
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 36,590
PS4 – 12,595
PS4 Pro – 4,887
New 2DS LL – 3,524
New 3DS LL – 2,686
Vita – 2,298
2DS – 384
Xbox One – 89
Xbox One X – 74
And here are the software charts:
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Voez’s physical version launches July 24
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Voez’s physical version had previously been given a summer release window. Today, PM Studios and acttil announced that it will be hitting retail store shelves on July 24.
Voez will be priced at $39.99. All updates added to the digital version will be included.
Source: PM Studios / acttil PR
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Nintendo essentially confirms Fornite for Switch by uploading update data
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Fornite has been heavily rumored over the past week. The game was first included in a lineup of leaked titles that will supposedly be on display at E3. Shortly after, a classification for the Switch version popped up in South Korea.
Evidence continues to mount regarding Fortnite for Switch. Fans have taken notice that Nintendo has loaded Fortnite Switch update onto its CDN, essentially confirming the release.
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Square Enix focusing on original games for Switch, Octopath Traveler dev teases “several other titles”
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Square Enix, along with the team at Acquire, are currently wrapping up Octopath Traveler for Switch. The company won’t be stopping there, however.
Speaking with Game Informer, Octopath Traveler producer Tomoya Asano confirmed that more projects are on the way. He mentioned that “Square Enix has decided that it wants to focus on original titles for the Switch.”
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Nintendo at E3 2018 guide / recap – Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee playable
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has passed along a guide of sorts that recaps its activities at E3 this year. It goes over the different competitions, streaming events, and opportunities for people attending the show.
One big piece of news confirmed is that Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee will be playable. We also have a look at the exclusive Switch pin that will be given to some attendees spotted playing the system.
NBA 2K19 officially announced for September launch
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NBA 2K19 is official. The game will launch in September for Switch, and depending on which version you buy, you’ll have a chance to play it a few days early.
LeBron James will star on this year’s cover. 2K wanted to partner “with the most iconic athlete of this generation” to celebrate developer Visual Concept’s 30th anniversary, VP of marketing Alfie Brody said.
Nintendo’s E3 presentation name confirmed – Nintendo Direct: E3 2018
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
With just a week to go until Nintendo’s big E3 presentation, the name of the event has been officially confirmed. It’ll be called Nintendo Direct: E3 2018.
As previously mentioned, the presentation will highlight the new Super Smash Bros. game as well as other Switch titles. It’ll be held at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.
Switch eShop gets new “Featured” tab, updated charts
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Over the past few months in particular, some have said that discoverability has started to become a problem on the Switch eShop. Nintendo has started to address that with a new addition on the store.
Just a short while ago, a new section was added in under the “Featured” name. Here Nintendo is able to highlight upcoming content, recent releases, and past titles you may not have known about.
