The domestic Japanese video game market is up 172.9% in 2017 from 2016 for hardware and 103.8% in software thanks to the success of Nintendo Switch, which was the best-selling dedicated game system for the year with 3,407,158 units sold. PlayStation 4 took second place with 1,935,247 units sold, narrowly beating Nintendo 3DS, which achieved … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is the best-selling retail game of 2017 in Japan
Nintendo Russia says “expect something soon” regarding January Direct
Recently-surfaced rumors suggest that a new Nintendo Direct presentation is imminent, with fans speculating that it will take place sometime this month. According to a member on the popular gaming forum ResetEra, the upcoming broadcast is scheduled to air on January 11. However, Nintendo Russia recently teased that fans can expect an announcement soon. The … Continue reading Nintendo Russia says “expect something soon” regarding January Direct
Pokkén Tournament DX is among the top 30 most recommended games in Japan
Nintendo has shared an official list for the top 30 of the most recommended games on Nintendo Switch. To select its picks, the company compiled the results of a survey sent to players who bought Nintendo Switch games, and more precisely the answer to the "Would you recommend this game to a friend or family member" … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX is among the top 30 most recommended games in Japan
First Nintendo Direct of 2018 rumored to be taking place on January 11
Recently-surfaced rumors suggest that a new Nintendo Direct presentation is imminent, with fans speculating that it will take place sometime this month. According to a member on the popular gaming forum ResetEra, the upcoming broadcast is scheduled to air on January 11: I knew it was scheduled for the 11th. Though I’ve been on vacation … Continue reading First Nintendo Direct of 2018 rumored to be taking place on January 11
New Nintendo Direct likely coming in January 2018
Amazon has added multiple placeholders for a number of Nintendo Switch games, prices ranging from $59.99 to $99.99 - with pre-orders available now and Amazon Prime eligibility. These particular listings suggest that a new Nintendo Direct presentation is imminent, with fans speculating that it will take place sometime in January 2018. Among the games that … Continue reading New Nintendo Direct likely coming in January 2018
Video: First Pokémon Switch details possibly emerge
New rumors have surfaced about the first-ever console Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch, including purported details regarding Generation 8, Mega Evolutions, Z-Moves, a new region inspired by Italy or Spain and much more. Check out the video below as GameXplain runs down each of them and gives thoughts on whether they could be true or … Continue reading Video: First Pokémon Switch details possibly emerge
Pokkén Tournament DX will soon overtake the Wii U version’s lifetime sales
The popular Nintendo Switch version of Pokkén Tournament, titled Pokkén Tournament DX, needs to only sell 1,165 next week to reach 179,000 flat in Japan. This means that the game will soon overtake the Wii U version's lifetime sales, which sits at around 179,000 units sold in Japan. To see more comparisons, click here. Source: … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX will soon overtake the Wii U version’s lifetime sales
Video: Kids receive Nintendo Switch as Christmas gift and react similarly to Nintendo 64 Kids
Meet Elijah and Jonah, who were very excited to get the new Nintendo Switch, the popular video game console from the company behind Mario and Pokémon: Source: WTVYNews4
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