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Gallery Square Enix Shares New Screenshots Of Dragon Quest X Offline, Coming To Switch In 2022
It's Japan only, for now
Earlier this year, Square Enix celebrated the Dragon Quest 35th anniversary with multiple announcements, and one of them was Dragon Quest X Offline. As the title reveals, this is a completely "offline" version of the MMO Dragon Quest X featuring updated chibi visuals. At the moment, it's locked in for a Japan release on...
The 3DS titles are still out in front
Yesterday, Famitsu released its latest game charts - revealing Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for Nintendo Switch got off to an amazing start in Japan, shifting 1,395,642 copies in just the first three days. This figure was based on in-store purchases alone and means these titles are now...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Go Top In Tremendous Opening Weekend
Sinn-oh my goodness...
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 21st November, revealing that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have absolutely destroyed the competition with a cracking opening weekend. As was actually revealed early this morning, the games managed to sell a combined total of 1,395,642 physical...
News NES Classic Battletoads Is Getting A Physical Re-Release, But Only In Japan
Columbus Circle is launching a new version today
Battletoads is one of Rare's most beloved games from the NES era. An attempt to create a media brand that could rival the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Battletoads mixed platforming with side-scrolling combat, and is famous for its unforgiving difficulty level. It spawned several sequels (including a...
News Pokémon's Diamond & Pearl Remakes Become The Second Biggest Switch Game Launch In Japan
And have surpassed Sword and Shield's debut sales
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for Nintendo Switch appear to have experienced a strong start in Japan. According to early sales data from Famitsu, the remakes have sold an estimated combined total of 1,395,642 million copies in just the first three days. This figure includes standard...
News Fire Breaks Out At Super Nintendo World's Yoshi Ride, Park Forced To Temporarily Close
Thankfully no one was harmed
Japan's Super Nintendo World, located at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, looks like a place where dreams are made. It boasts an assortment of glorious Nintendo-themed decorations, a couple of rides, more merch than you could ever afford and more, but it's sure had its problems, too. Things didn't get off to the best...
Feature Pokémon Donuts: A Review - Pokéheads Or Pokébutts?
Which taste best?
In celebration of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s release, The Pokémon Company had the brilliant idea to partner with Japanese company Mr. Donut and release throughout Japan a lineup of fried dough inspired by some of our favourite Generation IV Pokémon. We can’t think of a better way to herald the release of a...
Japanese Charts Shin Megami Tensei V Goes Straight To Number One
143,000 physical copies sold in opening weekend
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 14th November, revealing that Shin Megami Tensei V has gone straight in at number one at launch. The game sold 143,247 physical copies in its opening weekend, keeping Mario Party Superstars in second spot and fending off Dragon Quest X:...
News There's A $5,000 Reward For Anyone Who Can Find These 'Lost' F-Zero Tracks
"More like a lottery at this point"
Long before DLC become a regular part of our gaming lives, Nintendo broke new ground with its Satellaview service for the Super Famicom. Using satellite broadcasts, this system allowed players to download and store games on special rewritable BS-X memory packs – and preserving these titles has become a serious...
Japanese Charts Mario Party Superstars Fends Off Call Of Duty And Fortnite To Stay Top
As Switch dominates the hardware chart
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 7th November, revealing that Mario Party Superstars has remained at number one for a second consecutive week. The game shifted another 81,399 physical copies this week, down from 163,256 at launch, and managed to comfortably keep Call of Duty:...
Random Vulpix Is The Latest Pokémon To Get Its Very Own Plane
Goes halfsies with Alolan Vulpix, actually
Seeing an airliner emblazoned with Pokémon is nothing new — series mascot Pikachu has been plastered across its fair share of aircraft since the late-'90s — but we have to say that this latest effort is perhaps our favourite thanks to how it incorporates both the original Pokémon and its Alolan...
News Nintendo Uploads New Big Brain Academy Switch Overview Trailer
Launching this December
Nintendo still has a handful of releases up its sleeve for the remainder of 2021 and one of them happens to be Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain on the Switch. If it sounds or looks familiar, it's because it's actually a title that's being revived from the Nintendo DS era. It was originally released way back in 2005/06...
Feature Animal Crossing Fart Jokes Remain Lost In Translation As Kapp'n Returns In New Horizons
puppuppu!
Christmas—or rather, Friday, November 5—came early yesterday when the long-awaited version 2.0 update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons was surprisingly released more than a full day ahead of schedule. While much of the early hype surrounding the purportedly last major free content update focused on the return of
News Nintendo Is Opening A New Store In Japan
Expected to be up and running by the end of 2022
Nintendo has announced it will be opening a new retail and merchandise store located in Osaka, Japan. It'll be located within the Daimaru Umeda building. It will be the second store to open in the company's homeland, following on from Tokyo in 2019. It's currently scheduled to open "at the end of...
Japanese Charts Mario Party Superstars Goes Top In A Busy Week For New Releases
Mario's-a-numba-one!
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 31st October, revealing that Mario Party Superstars has gone straight in at number one. The game sold an estimated 163,256 physical copies in its opening week in Japan, managing to fend off several newcomers releasing this week. Among the other new titles was Super...
News Atlus Broadcasting Shin Megami Tensei V Live Stream Next Week
Commentary from the dev team, new merch and more
One of the major Switch exclusives arriving this month is the Atlus RPG Shin Megami Tensei V. It's looking rather promising and ahead of the game's launch next week, there'll be an official live stream taking place. In fact, it'll be airing the night before the game's release, Japan time. You'll be...
News F-Zero Climax For GBA Now Has A "Complete" Fan-Made Translation Patch
The Japan exclusive with "everything" localised in English
You might remember F-Zero Climax, hmm...perhaps not! It was a game released on Nintendo's Game Boy Advance way back in 2004 and has never been localised outside of Japan. It also happens to be the most recent entry in the series, which is now over 17 years ago. While an official...
News Nintendo Launches Three New Zelda Websites To Celebrate Game & Watch
The Triforce of Website
It might be only us games journalists that get hot-under-the-collar for brand new Zelda key art, but this day is extremely special for us: Nintendo have just released three new websites for The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II, and Link's Awakening to prepare us all for the release of the Zelda Game & Watch in November. And...
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Rises To Third As Switch OLED Sales Increase
Fitness is forever
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are in for the week ending 24th October, and they reflect a relatively quiet week in terms of software. The only new entry in the top 10 is Blue Reflection: Second Light, which has a PS4 version in 2nd and the Switch iteration in 7th. The first two places are both PS4 titles, but then the top 10...
News Level-5 Amps Up Promotion For Mech RPG Megaton Musashi, On Switch This November
...but only in Japan, alas
Remember Megaton Musashi, Level-5's next big cross-media project? It was announced as a 3DS game way back in 2016, and its release was to be supported by a range of anime, toys and other media events – a process which has served Level-5 rather well with the
News The Pokémon Company Is Getting Into Sumo Wrestling
Pokémon Su and Pokémon Mo
We've been saying for years that sumo wrestling is basically the same as Pokémon, except with more consent and less catching-your-defeated-foe-in-a-ball. Now, finally, the two are becoming one, as The Pokémon Company is becoming an official sponsor of sumo wrestling, in partnership with the Nihon Sumo Kyokai (H/T Kotaku...
News Dragon Quest X Offline "Data Transfer" Will Connect With The Online Version
Clear the offline game and get a head start online
The upcoming Square Enix release, Dragon Quest X Offline, is set to arrive on the Switch on 26th February 2022. In the lead-up to its launch, the game's producer, Takuma Shirashi, has been answering fan questions about what to expect from the "offline" version. Perhaps the most interesting detail...
News It Looks Like Sega Is Opening A New Studio In Japan
Sapporo, here we come
Japanese video game veteran Sega has filed a trademark for 'Sega Sapporo Studio', which suggests the company is opening a new base in Hokkaido's capital city. The trademark was filed on October 11th in Japan in both English and Japanese. Sapporo is the largest Japanese city north of Tokyo and the largest city on the northern...
News Toby Fox Speaks About Deltarune, Shows Off Concept Art In Interview With Nintendo Japan
"Imagine a professional dog in a beret"
Deltarune Chapter 2 is out right now on Switch, totally free. It's from the same creator that made Undertale — in fact, the title itself is an anagram of Undertale — and to celebrate the release, Nintendo Japan secured an interview with Toby Fox himself. A massive disclaimer here: there are large parts of...
News The Mega Drive Mini Is Getting Another Accessory Which Does Absolutely Nothing
Well, apart from look nice, that is
Update: Well, our Mega Drive Tower Mini Zero unit has arrived from Japan, and guess what? Yup, it does nothing. But gosh darn it, it sure looks gorgeous at the same time. The Mega Drive Tower Mini Zero comes with a bunch of plastic cartridges (that do nothing) as well as a Sega Card (that does nothing, too). It...
News Everyone Has Fainted In Pokémon's Next Merchandise Range
Cute, but kinda sad
The Pokémon Company has revealed a new line of merchandise that's sure to be a hit with fans, partly because it's all so darn adorable. Interestingly enough, the range's theme is 'Pokémon who lost in battle', with each piece depicting a 'mon or two that appears to have fainted. It's a cute idea – just don't think about the...
Japanese Charts Metroid Dread Slips Down To Second, Switch OLED Leads Hardware Listings
Dread shifts another 22,221 physical copies
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 17th October, revealing that Metroid Dread has fallen to second place in its second week on sale. The game sold another 22,221 physical copies in the region this week, but that was no match for the incoming Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –...
News Action-RPG Crystar, Once A PS4 Console-Exclusive, Is Coming To Switch
Update: Western launch confirmed!
Update: And just like that, a western release for Crystar has now been confirmed. NIS America has confirmed that the game will be launching in Europe in spring 2022, complete with all previously released DLC content. A Limited Edition physical release is now available to pre-order on the NIS America Europe Online...
Video Here's A First Look At Dragon Quest X Offline, Coming To Switch In 2022
Still no mention of localisation
Earlier this month, Square Enix confirmed the "offline" version of the MMO Dragon Quest X would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. I'll be arriving in Japan on 26th February 2022 and is officially titled, Dragon Quest X Offline
Japanese Charts Metroid Dread Outsells Far Cry 6 To Claim Number One
And the first Switch OLED figures are in
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 10th October, revealing that Metroid Dread has gone straight to the top of the pile on its debut week. Nintendo's latest Switch exclusive managed to fend off the threat of Far Cry 6, selling 86,798 physical units in its opening weekend. For...
News A New Mother Tribute Comic Has Been Revealed, Pre-Orders Open In Japan Later This Month
Part of the 'Hobonichi Mother Project'
Last May, you might remember how the company Hobonichi Shinbun (owned by Mother series' creator Shigesato Itoi) launched the 'Hobonichi Mother Project'. It included a Pollyanna tribute comic - featuring comics and illustrations handled by 35 manga artists and writers - including Toby Fox (
News Check Out These Adorable Super-Deformed Dark Souls Figures
"You have a heart of gold"
Dark Souls is hard, right? It's brutal. A real test of your gamer credentials. So then, why are these officially-licenced Dark Souls figures so goshdarn cute? They're expected to launch in Japan this December, and the range includes a host of famous faces from the series. We want them all. There are two sets, each...
News Nintendo Enlists Japanese Idol Group King & Prince To Promote Mario Party Superstars
Look at those hats!
With Mario Party Superstars launching in just a couple of weeks' time, Nintendo has teamed up with J-pop group King & Prince for a new marketing campaign. Following in the footsteps of Nintendo's recent campaign with K-pop group TWICE, who starred in commercials that advertised the Nintendo Switch and a variety of games,...
News Adorable Hamster-Car Anime 'Pui Pui Molcar' Comes To Switch In Japan
Yes, we said "hamster-car"
[Update: Fri 8th Oct, 2021 13:00 BST] We have been informed that the hamster-cars are actually guinea pig cars. We regret the error. [Original: Thu 7th Oct, 2021 23:00 BST] Pui Pui Molcar is a must-watch if you enjoy stop-motion animation, fluffy things, or just want to find out more about an alternate universe in which...
News 7-Eleven Japan's Pokémon GO Collab Ends, Removing Almost 20,000 Pokéstops
"Thank you to all players"
7-Eleven Japan has just announced that the collaboration between the convenience store and Pokémon GO — which saw over 19,000 Pokéstops added to the stores all over Japan — will end on Sunday, October 31st. All of the Pokéstops will be removed from the game by the early morning (Japan time) of November 1st. The...
Japanese Charts FIFA 22's Legacy Edition Is Switch's Best-Seller Of The Week
But PS4 takes top four spots
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 3rd October, revealing that FIFA 22 is Switch's best-selling game of the week. Despite selling better on PS4, Switch's Legacy edition of the game shifted 13,385 physical units across the country in its opening week. It outsold other newcomer Melty Blood:...
News It Seems Masahiro Sakurai Will Be Ending His Famitsu Columns Very Soon
"He's been writing them since 2003"
Earlier this week, Masahiro Sakurai revealed the final DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In case you did somehow miss it - it's Sora from Square Enix's long-running Kingdom Hearts series. Sakurai's all-star brawler for Switch isn't the only thing coming to an end, either. As you might recall, his...
News Universal Studios Japan Announces A Partnership With The Pokémon Company
The first project is scheduled for 2022
Super Mario and Donkey Kong aren't the only ones doing deals with Universal Studios Japan - it seems Pokémon will also be joining in on the fun. Details are still rather limited, but it seems Universal has today announced a partnership with The Pokémon Company. According to a translation of the tweet below,...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Shiny Zacian/Zamazenta Distribution Also Headed To Japan
Providing more hope for a worldwide release
The Pokémon Company has announced that Japanese Sword and Shield players will soon be able to get their hands on a shiny Zacian and Zamazenta for the very first time. Previously, the shiny Zacian and Zamazenta rollout had only been confirmed for South Korea, where fans who pre-order Pokémon Brilliant...
News Dragon Quest X Offline Has Been Confirmed For Switch, Launches In Japan Next February
But there's still no mention of localisation
Earlier this year during the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary live stream, Square Enix announced Dragon Quest X Offline - an "offline" version of the MMO Dragon Quest X for Nintendo Switch. At this year's Tokyo Game Show, the company has now locked in some platforms and a release date - revealing the title...
News Konami Competition Tasks Indie Devs With Reviving Its Classic IP
Konami will fund and publish the winner's creation
Konami is currently hosting a Japanese indie game contest (in cooperation with Shueisha Game Creators Camp), asking small team developers to create action and shooting games based on its classic IP. The winner scores 2 million yen (about $18,000 USD) and will be given the opportunity to...
News Disgaea's Dev Cooks Up A New "Survival Strategy" Dungeon RPG For Switch
The food fight begins in 2022
Nippon Ichi Software - known for series like Disgaea - has announced a brand new food-themed "survival strategy" dungeon RPG for Switch and PS4. It's launching exclusively in Japan next year on 27th January. It's titled Shikabanegurai no Boukenmeshi and requires you to lead a group of adventurers out of a dungeon by...
Video Check Out This Introduction Trailer For Mario Party Superstars Ahead Of Its Launch This Month
100 classic minigames return
October is set to be a busy month for Nintendo with the release of the Switch OLED model and Metroid Dread just the beginning of it. Towards the very end of October though, we've got the arrival of Mario Party Superstars - the second Mario Party game to be released on the Switch. This title includes an all-star line-up...
Japanese Charts Dragon Ball Z Debuts In Second As Switch Takes Seven Of The Top Ten
Hardware sales still lower than usual
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 26th September, revealing that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set has entered the rankings in second spot. The game sold an estimated 42,074 copies in its opening week in Japan, making it the highest-charting Switch game of the week...
News Super Monkey Ball's Original Announcer Did Not Work On The New Game, According To Sega
He apparently hasn't been involved with the series for "some time"
The original Super Monkey Ball announcer, Brian Matt - who seemingly teased Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania and his own return to the role last June - is not featured in the new game's credits. According to a Sega spokesperson though, he was never actually involved with the new...
News Konami Celebrates Castlevania's 35th With A 26-Disc Music Collection That Costs $250
What music they make!
This year marks Castlevania's 35th birthday, and Konami is celebrating the occasion with a lavish 26-disc music collection. The catch? It's exclusive to Japan at present and costs an eye-watering 28,600 Yen ($256 / £190). Comprised of two volumes that span the aforementioned 26 CDs, the collection launches on the 15th of...
News It's Official, Super Nintendo World Is Getting A Donkey Kong Expansion
"Set to open in 2024"
It seems the worst kept secret has finally been confirmed - Super Nintendo World is getting a Donkey Kong-themed "expansion" and it's set to open in 2024. According to an official Nintendo press release, this new area will allow park guests to walk through "lush" jungles where Donkey Kong and his friends live. There'll also be...
Random The Song In This Metroid Dread Japanese Commercial Is A Certified Banger
Nintendo is "so cool"
Nintendo Japan has released a new commercial for Metroid Dread and the song in it seems to be getting a lot of attention on social media. Don't be fooled, this isn't some fan-made clip with popular music over the top of it, it's actually an official advertisement for the upcoming Switch release. Twitter user @ScrewyClassic...
And they launch next month
Nintendo fans in Japan will soon be able to pick up new physical versions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2 that include their respective DLC, it's been announced. Nintendo shared the news yesterday during all the Direct commotion (the Japanese broadcasts of Directs often contain the odd...
News N64 Gems Custom Robo And Its Sequel Are Coming To Nintendo Switch Online In Japan
Playable for anyone with a sub and a JP Nintendo Account
The announcement during the recent Nintendo Direct that N64 games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online's new 'Expansion Pack' tier — with games like Banjo-Kazooie and
