First Fire Emblem Game Coming West
The Famicom game Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light is being localised for the first time ever this December.
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Switch Fortnite Bundle Announced
Nintendo have announced a Nintendo Switch Fortnite Special Set for release in Europe on October 30th and Japan on November 6th.
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Switch Shipments Will Continue in Europe & Americas
Despite temporarily suspending domestic shipments of the Nintendo Switch console (see this post), shipments will continue in Europe and the Americas, according to Nikkei, as there’s still enough stock for the West. Production has been delayed due to the coronavirus. Production at factories in China and Vietnam has returned to a certain level, although it has not fully recovered. Thanks to BlackKite for help with the translation.
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New Horizons Sells 3.5x More Than New Leaf in UK
First week sales for Animal Crossing: New Horizons at retail in the UK are 3.5 times more than Animal Crossing: New Leaf for 3DS, and way ahead of first week numbers for DOOM Eternal, although below combined numbers for the Pokémon Sword & Shield games. Digital sales are not included but expected to be high due to the coronavirus outbreak in the UK and the country’s PM, Boris Johnson, recommending its people stay indoors. Purchase Animal Crossing: New Horizons here and use the code JPNINTENDO for 5% off. [Thanks, gamesindustry.biz]
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Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training Launch Trailer
The English launch trailer for Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training for Nintendo Switch from Nintendo UK. Purchase the packaged version here – use the code JPNINTENDO for 5% off – or buy an eShop code here to play it instantly!
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