Media Create sales (7/31/17 – 8/6/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 142 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 61,933
PS4 – 43,862
New 2DS LL – 33,871
New 3DS LL – 22,200
PS4 Pro – 9,077
Vita – 4,773
2DS – 3,740
New 3DS – 1,078
Wii U – 158
PS3 – 96
Xbox One – 90
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 2DS LL – 110,963
Switch – 89,314
PS4 – 82,368
New 3DS LL – 26,587
PS4 Pro – 10,988
Vita – 4,967
2DS – 3,680
New 3DS – 1,370
Wii U – 142
PS3 – 121
Xbox One – 94
And here are the software charts:
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Next ARMS update adding new character and ARMS
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
The new 2.1.0 update for ARMS went out a short while ago. In terms of actual new content, Nintendo didn’t bring in whole lot. However, the company is gearing up for some new additions rather soon.
The Japanese ARMS Twitter account has teased a new character that will be available with the next update. New ARMS will be included, too.
We just saw a new update today, so it might be a few weeks until the next one goes out.
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ARMS update out now (version 2.1.0) – new Training exercises, adjustments for fighters / ARMS, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
A new update has just gone out for ARMS, bringing the game up to version 2.1.0. If you’ve purchased the game physically or digitally, the patch will be downloaded automatically. You can also force the update from Switch’s Home Menu.
Today’s ARMS update isn’t as significant as the last one, but it’s still noteworthy. Nintendo has made a number of changes and adjustments across the board, including fighters and ARMS. Nintendo has added new Training exercises, adjusted hitbox sizes for fighters, and more.
The full patch notes for ARMS version 2.1.0 are as follows:
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Square Enix working on “technical adjustments” for Dragon Quest XI on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 27 Comments
Just this past weekend we discussed the strange situation surrounding Dragon Quest XI on Switch. Even though the release on Nintendo’s new console was announced ages ago, Square Enix has yet to show or say anything about this version.
Executive producer Yu Miyake finally broke the silence in an interview with Toyo Keizai. According to Miyake, he explained that it takes time to work on “technical adjustments,” so Square Enix is still in a state in which it can’t speak about a launch date. However, the Switch version is being developed with the intent to release it.
Dragon Quest XI has already shipped on 3DS and PlayStation 4. A western release is planned for 2018, though Square Enix has been keeping quiet on which platforms it will be localizing.
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Game Informer has a huge feature on Pokemon / Game Freak this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
This month’s issue of Game Informer will have a huge feature on Pokemon developer Game Freak. The magazine visited the studio in Japan “to get the full history of the series and talk about what’s in store for the future on Switch.” Game Informer “explored deeper into Game Freak’s studio than any western outlet has ever been allowed and were able to not only see where Pokemon is made, but where its creators hold their meetings, eat lunch, and even create the series’ iconic soundtrack.” The new issue is packed with twelve pages “covering the studio’s history and read development stories for every core Pokémon RPG it has created.”
Aside from content in the magazine, Game Informer will have “written features and video interviews with Game Freak co-founder, producer, director, and composer, Junichi Masuda, and Sun and Moon’s director, Shigeru Ohmori.”
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Metroid: Samus Returns – first look at amiibo unlocks (Fusion suit)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Nintendo’s Japanese blog has a first look at the content that can be unlocked by scanning amiibo in Metroid: Samus Returns. This includes screenshots of the Fusion suit included with Fusion mode, Metroid Marker function, and images from the art gallery. Have a look at the various screenshots below.
Thanks to n128 for the tip.
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SEGA reveals Competition Mode for Sonic Mania
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA has announced a brand new mode for Sonic Mania. In the final game, players will be able to experience Competition Mode.
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are all playable here. Winners are determined by various factors, including clear time, score, number of items acquired, number of rings acquired when clearing the level, and total number of rings acquired throughout the level. Rules of each match can be adjusted by selecting items in the item boxes and number of rounds that take place.
Watch a trailer for the Competition Mode in Sonic Mania below.
Source: SEGA PR
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Brawlout coming to Switch later this year
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 21 Comments
Brawlout is heading to Switch, a listing on the European Switch eShop reveals. A release is planned for late 2017.
Brawlout is a party fighting game that debuted on Steam earlier this year. It’s “designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments.”
We have plenty of details about Brawlout in the overview below. A trailer for the game is also attached past the break.
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Nintendo to stream Mario Odyssey, Samus Returns, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and more at Gamescom
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 4 Comments
Nintendo has plenty of plans lined up for Gamescom later this month. Even if you’re not attending the expo, there will be plenty to see thanks to some extensive live streams.
First, Super Mario Odyssey will be appearing on August 23. Along with fresh gameplay, producer Yoshiaki Koizumi will be stopping by. The game will be streamed at the following times:
– 6 AM PT
– 9 AM ET
– 2 PM in the UK
– 3 PM in Europe
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Nintendo announces Nintendo World Championships 2017, taking place in October
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments
The Nintendo World Championships are back. Today, Nintendo announced the Nintendo World Championships 2017, which are set for October 7.
The Nintendo World Championships last took place at E3 2015. This time around, fans will once again be able to compete with each other in a variety of games both recent and retro.
