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News Japanese Nintendo Direct Shows Handful Of Indie Games Coming Soon To Switch
A growing library
The Japanese Direct was slightly different to the western broadcast. During one part of the presentation, there was a segment for upcoming indie releases on the Switch. Nidhogg 2 by Messhof is scheduled for fall this year, as is Downwell by Devolver Digital. Tangledeep from Impact Gameworks
News Wireless Famicom Controllers Are Being Released For The Nintendo Switch In Japan
Available in a two pack
While the western Nintendo Direct was happening, Japan also held its own presentation. During this, it was revealed Japanese Switch owners would be able to play Famicom games via the Nintendo Switch Online service with the assistance of brand new wireless Famicom controllers. These controllers will even be available in a two...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Is Coming To Nintendo Switch, But There's A Catch
Every cloud has a sliver lining?
Well, that was unexpected. During the Japanese version of today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, there was a surprise announcement that wasn't present elsewhere in the world: Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey is coming to the Nintendo Switch. However, before you get too excited, it would seem that the French...
News Terraria Publisher 505 Games Expands Coverage To Japan And South Korea
World domination
Publisher 505 Games - a subsidiary of the Italian company Digital Bros. - is reportedly expanding its horizons by opening a new branch in Toyko. According to Japanese publication Famitsu, this office will also cover South Korea. The new office is said to specifically focus on intellectual property management and licensing. Digital...
News Switch Still Dominating Japanese Hardware Charts But PS4 Takes Home The Software Glory
Spider-Man wins the crown
Nintendo's reign over the Japanese charts has been receiving the odd dent or two over the last couple of weeks, with a healthy number of top-tier PlayStation titles wreaking havoc at the top. This week's no different, with a couple of new releases spoiling Nintendo's fun once again. Marvel’s Spider-Man unsurprisingly...
News Japan's Nintendo Labo Contest Winners Include Amazing Luigi's Mansion AR And Toilet Paper Game
Far too much talent
A couple of months ago, winners of the North American Nintendo Labo contest were announced and we were pretty blown away; with the likes of a solar-powered, cardboard accordion and a teapot minigame on show, we quickly realised that we needed to brush up on our Labo skills. Now, the Japanese contest winners have been announced,...
News Fantasy Strategy Game Armello Arrives On Switch At The End Of The Month
Update: Also with 'Complete Edition'
Update: Both Armello and a DLC-including Armello – Complete Edition have now been announced for all regions, and are both available to pre-order today via the Nintendo eShop for $19.99 USD / €19.99 / £14.99 and $39.99 USD / €39.99 / £29.99 respectively. Original Article: The Australian-based indie...
News Japanese Players Vote Overcooked 2 As The Most Recommended Digital Switch Game Of August
Lots of Overcooked love!
Once again, Nintendo has invited Japanese Switch players to vote for their most recommended digital games, and Team17's Overcooked series has plenty to shout about. As has become a monthly tradition, this survey invites Japanese players who have actually played Switch software titles to take part in random questionnaires,...
News Professor Layton And The Curious Village Will Be Released On Mobile In The West
No release date yet
In May, Famitsu magazine revealed Professor Layton and the Curious Village would receive a mobile HD remake in Japan. At the time, there was no mention if the game would be released in the west. A tweet from Apple's App Store Twitter account has now confirmed the title will be releas
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Becomes Best-Selling 3D Zelda Game In Japan
Ocarina of Time moves to second place
Earlier this year, Nintendo revealed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had sold almost ten million units worldwide. This technically made it the best-selling Zelda outing of all time - if you didn’t include remasters of existing releases. As revealed by
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On The Many Delights Available From Japan's Kirby Cafe
Scrumptious
If you're a fan of Kirby - or just food, actually - then this wonderful gallery of images will no doubt be of interest to you. A Kirby Cafe is set to open its doors later this month in Japan, and its official website has now shared the full menu in picture form. Sit back, scroll through, and try not to salivate too much. Marvellous...
News Space Harrier Is Joining The Sega AGES Line On Switch eShop
Another classic
The Sega AGES line was first announced for the Switch eShop in April this year. The series will start out with 15 games and is being handled by emulation experts M2, who has a fantastic history working with Sega's retro releases. The latest game reveal is Space Harrier. As explained by Gematsu, the news was delivered...
News Check Out Beyblade Burst: Battle Zero In Action On Nintendo Switch
You spin me right 'round
Back in May, we heard the news that Beyblade Burst: Battle Zero was headed to Switch in Japan. Based on the hugely popular (at least, at one point) plastic toys, this game lets players relive their school playground memories with frantic Beyblade matches on screen. The game still appears to be a Japan-exclusive affair...
News Capcom Hosting Ace Attorney Panel At This Year's Tokyo Game Show
"Unmissable"
The last Ace Attorney game released was Spirit of Justice on the 3DS in 2016. Since then, there's only been the slightest bit of evidence Capcom's popular series would make a resurgence. After a long wait, there's now finally some more convincing information a new chapter could be on the horizon. According to...
News PES 2019 Knocks Nintendo Off The Top Of The Japanese Charts
A rare slip
Nintendo's presence in the Japanese charts this week has been knocked - if only slightly - by two PlayStation 4 titles which have managed to grab the top two positions. PES 2019, a new entry for the system, managed to sell 73,389 copies at retail, surging straight into the number one spot, with Conan Exiles also maintaining...
Random The 'N' Of The Logo At Nintendo's Kyoto HQ Has Fallen Down
A bad sign?
It would appear that the literal 'Big N' from Nintendo's Kyoto HQ logo has fallen down thanks to the horrific typhoon that has been devastating Japan. The typhoon has been described as the "worst storm to hit the country in 25 years", leaving a trail of destruction across many major western cities such as Kyoto - where Nintendo's HQ is...
News The Switch Has Now Sold Over Five Million Units In Japan, Splatoon 2 Best-Selling Game
Another milestone passed
Just yesterday, we revealed that - as of 26th August - the Nintendo Switch had sold 4.966 million units in Japan. This number was expected to reach five million with another weeks' sales, and the latest sales figures show that it has indeed hit that milestone. As of 2nd September, the console has shifted 5,007,368...
Matters Of Import Banging The Drum With Taiko no Tatsujin On Switch
Ahead of the western release, we go hands-on
It's incredible to think that despite the amazing success and fame of the Taiko no Tatsujin series, only one entry has been released in the west up to now – 2004's Taiko: Drum Master. Thankfully, that will change later this year with the Nintendo Switch release of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun,...
News Nintendo Is Releasing A Super Mario Party Bundle In Japan
Different colour Joy-Con set
As discovered in August, the upcoming October release Super Mario Party won't be playable with Switch Pro Controllers. Fortunately, it looks like special Joy-Con bundles will be making up for this. Following the reveal
News Nintendo Is The Sixth Most Desirable Company Among Japanese Undergraduates
A dream job?
A new report published by Japanese news outlet IT Media has found that Nintendo ranks as the sixth most desirable company among aspiring undergraduates in the country - a rise from last year when the company was the ninth most popular. The idea of working at Nintendo sounds like a dream come true - making games, playing games, and a...
Random The Latest Pokémon Toy Range Introduces Pikachu In Bus Form
How do you get 100 Pikachus on a bus?
There are almost as many Pokémon toys in the world as there are dollar bills to purchase them, and this new mini-range of toys based on the iconic franchise will no doubt generate even more of a healthy profit. Introducing the 'Pokémon Quest Tomica' range. Inspired by the recent Switch and smartphone...
News Switch Has Been The Best-Selling Console In Japan For Six Months, Almost 5 Million Units Sold
Not far behind PS4 already
The latest Japanese gaming sales figures are in, revealing that the Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console for the sixth consecutive month during August, almost reaching five million total sales in the region. During the four week period of 30th July - 26th August, the Switch sold 199,000 units across...
Random Have $22,000? Then Why Not Treat Yourself To This Solid Gold Mega Man Statue
Wowzers
Capcom is releasing a solid gold Mega Man statue that would look great on any collector's shelf. The catch? It costs nearly $22,000. To celebrate the character's 30th anniversary - which actually took place in December last year - this statue has now been put up online for pre-order. It measures in at approximately 100mm (which is just...
News Japan's Latest Zelda Merch Range Includes A Master Sword Shoehorn And Purple Curry
For the more dedicated fan
Today we bring you yet another episode of 'Japan gets all the coolest stuff', as the latest batch of The Legend of Zelda merchandise hitting the region has just been revealed. The products come from Bandai Spirits and are all included in a lottery-style setup across 7-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, and GEO stores all across the...
News Switch Retail Game Sales In Japan Surpass Lifetime Wii U Retail Sales In 18 Months
Digital sales also dominating
Given the success of the Nintendo Switch right now, it's no surprise it continues to break existing sales records. According to Game Data Library, Switch retail game sales in Japan have already smashed lifetime Wii U retail game sales within the country. Compared to the five years it took the Wii U to reach...
News Koei Tecmo Worked On The Action Segments In Dragon Quest Builders 2
A helping hand
Yesterday, Square Enix broadcast a special live stream for the upcoming Switch release, Dragon Quest Builders 2. Apart from the announcement the sequel would be arriving in Japan on 20th December, it was also revealed Koei Tecmo helped Square Enix during the development of the sequel. Its primary focus was to enhance the...
Feature Big In Japan - Investigating The Phenomenon That Is Monster Hunter
Our quest for merch, meals and more on the streets of Tokyo
The popularity of the Monster Hunter series has been spearheaded globally this year by the incredible success of Monster Hunter: World and the release of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on Nintendo Switch. Even with competition from other franchises like Pokémon,
News Nintendo Classic Mini Double Pack Releasing In Japan On 15th September
Double the fun!
The NES Classic Mini and SNES Classic Mini have been a roaring success, with sales for both devices temporarily outperforming modern generation video game systems during certain mo
News Miyamoto Regrets Design Choices Made During Development Of Super Mario Run
Even legendary designers make mistakes
As reported earlier last week, legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto delivered the keynote speech at this year's Computer Entertainment Developers Conference held in Yokohama, Japan. It's been ten years since his previous talk in 2008, with much of his discussion this time reflecting...
News Nintendo Grabbed Every Top Ten Spot In Japanese Charts Last Week, Minecraft On Top
The dominance continues
As has been the case for a while now, Nintendo dominated the Japanese gaming charts once again last week, taking every single top-ten spot and securing 17 of the top 20 chart positions. Last week was Obon in Japan, a traditional custom that has become a major holiday in the region, so no new games were released into the...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Concert 2018 Arrives In Japan This November
Featuring Breath of the Wild
Japan will soon be playing host to The Legend of Zelda: Concert 2018 - a performance of live music from the hit series. We've seen several concerts such as this appearing just lately, mostly taking place solely in Japan, and this one looks set to be just as special as the ones that came before it. With shows happening...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild And Splatoon 2 Awarded At CEDEC 2018
Ongoing success
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily one of the greatest games of all-time. Nintendo's already received a stack of awards for the game and now it appears to have scored one more at this year's Computer Entertainment Developers Conference held in Yokohama, Japan. The title has received an excellence award from...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Urges Game Developers To Embrace Subscription-Based Services
Or go the way of the dinosaur
After suggesting more game developers and publishers should opt with fixed-pricing for video games, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto issued one other warning at this year's Computer Entertainment Developers Conference. He said the industry needed to consider what happened to the music industry in the long run, and how it was...
News Miyamoto Calls On His Industry Peers To Deliver Games At Fixed Prices
Not a fan of free-to-play
It was only yesterday the legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto shared words of wisdom during his keynote speech at the 2018 Computer Entertainment Developers Conference held in Yokohama, Japan. He urged game designers to draw on their own experiences rather than modern trends and spoke about how the free-to-play...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Delivers Keynote Speech For Computer Entertainment Developers Conference
Sharing wisdom
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has just delivered his keynote speech for the 2018 Computer Entertainment Developers Conference held in Yokohama, Japan. This year's theme for the event was "Fantasy becomes Reality", with Miyamoto sharing his words of wisdom with an attentive audience. During his speech, Miyamoto...
News Phantasy Star Joins The Sega AGES Range In Japan Next Month, New Features Revealed
But when will it come to the west?
Japanese Switch players will be able to get their hands on the Sega AGES version of Phantasy Star next month, it has been revealed. Costing ¥925 (approx. £6.50 / $8.30), Phantasy Star will join Sonic the Hedgehog and Thunder Force IV on Nintendo's newest console. While the primary aim here is...
News Japan Retailer Reveals Its Minecraft Sales On Switch Rapidly Outsold Wii U Version
Positive signs
The Wii U era was a difficult time for all games released on the platform. It didn't matter how big the game or series was, it still struggled due to Nintendo's inability to sell the system worldwide. Even Minecraft - one of the most popular games of the generation - couldn't gain sales momentum. With sales of Nintendo's current...
News Japanese Analyst Predicts Switch Sales To Surpass Nintendo's Forecast
A positive outlook
Japanese analyst, Hideki Yasuda, from the Ace Economic Research Institute in Osaka, has released his latest forecast for Nintendo’s full fiscal year - predicting the company will shift 25 million Switch units and 140 million software units. According to DualShockers, this would put the total amount of Switch sales at 42.79...
News Every Single Pokémon Starter Is Getting A Brand New Official Plush Toy
Gotta buy all of these, too
Continuing the recent trend of Pokémon plush mega releases, a new wave of toys featuring every starter Pokémon in the series is about to be released in Japan. Recently, we've seen every generation one Pokémon be included in a line of miniature plushes - although only the first 30 have released so far - and then some...
News Switch Continues Its Hardware Dominance In Japanese Charts, Games Fill 16 Of Top 20 Spots
Didn't get the number one spot, though
Nintendo's Japanese chart success has continued once again this week, with the Switch being the most popular consoleand its games filling sixteen of the top twenty places. It wasn't a Switch or 3DS title sitting on top of the pile this time around, as the newly released Yakuza 3 soared to the top...
News Japanese Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Pre-Orders Include Figures And Exclusive Art Book
No such luck in the west
With Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s release date coming ever closer, the official Japanese Pokémon Twitter account has shared information on the pre-order bonuses available in the region. Needless to say, they happen to be much more extravagant than the western counterparts. As you can see,...
News Super Monkey Ball Was A Budget Project Transformed Into A Quality Game
Absolutely bananas
If Super Monkey Ball on GameCube ever felt to you like a quality game on a budget, that’s because it was according to Sega’s CCO, Toshihiro Nagoshi. In an extensive EDGE feature, he spoke about company’s years during the GameCube generation, reflecting on how the CEO was always being changed - with the newest one, at the...
News Sega Wanted To Impress Nintendo With F-Zero GX, Despite Losing The Hardware War
"We were able to achieve something"
In the same EDGE feature about Toshihiro Nagoshi's long career at Sega, the development cycle of the GameCube-hit F-Zero GX was addressed. Nagoshi explained how during this period he realised Nintendo and Sega operated in a similar manner, but it was finer details that set them apart. He further elaborated...
News Nintendo Didn’t Want Yakuza Series, According To Sega’s Toshihiro Nagoshi
Denied
Sega’s Yakuza games have been associated with Sony’s consoles for a long time now. There was a brief Japan-only trial of the series on Wii U with the 2013 release of Yakuza 1 & 2 HD, but sales bombed with the bundle shipping less than 2000 copies in its debut week. In a recent interview with EDGE, Sega’s Toshihiro Nagoshi...
Feature Let's Go On A Parade With Pikachu And Eevee In Yokohama, Japan
Spectacular summer festival of Pokémon
The annual Pikachu Outbreak event held in Yokohama, a Japanese city south of Tokyo, had extra significance this year with the release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! coming up on Nintendo Switch in November. It should come as no surprise then, that the games' mascots Pikachu and Eevee were...
News Cyber Gadget Reveals New Third-Party Switch Controller With Customisable Macro Buttons
It's wireless, too
Japanese accessory maker Cyber Gadget has revealed a new wave of controllers for the Nintendo Switch. Launching in Japan later this year, these controllers will support gyro controls and some very tasty customisation options. Available in both wired and wireless variants, these controllers can be purchased in either black, blue,...
News Masahiro Sakurai's Arcade Days Taught Him To Be Mindful Of All Types Of Players
Life lessons
Masahiro Sakurai - the director and public face of the Super Smash Bros. series - is known for his tireless efforts when it comes to making video games. In a recent interview with The Guardian about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the 48-year-old Tokyo-based developer discussed how his gaming experiences growing u
News Hap Inc. Developer Explains Translation Troubles Tied To Mom Hid My Game Series
Google Translate to blame
Hap Inc. (known for the title Mom Hid My Game! on Switch) recently spoke with The Verge via email about translation troubles tied to the small series. According to the creator, Yuusaka Ishimoto, the title of the first game on Nintendo DS (Hidden My Game By Mum) was the result of Google Translate.
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Has Hired More Employees
Bigger and better
As each Xenoblade release grows in size, so does the series' developer, Monolith Soft. According to a post on ResetEra, the Japan-based company recently updated its website - with the employee headcount now at 171. Back in May, there were three fewer people at the company. Monolith is now also reportedly recruiting 'business...
News Atlus Releases New Trailer For Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
Boxart also revealed
Atlus recently revealed the 3DS title Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth would be released in Japan on 29th November. The reveal was made in a commercial during an episode of the Persona 5 animation. Although there's still no word regarding a western release, more news about the Japanese version is starting to surface...
