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Fishing Spirits Updated

Bandai Namco Entertainment have delivered a large free update to Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version (Fishing Spirits) today adding a new four-player “First Tuna Fishing Tournament” where the player with the most prize money wins. Also available today (until 31 March 2020) are collaborations with both Taiko no Tatsujin and Ninja Box (which we wrote about here). The former lets players use the “Taiko no Tatsujin Rod” and execute the special technique “Summon Fish” featuring Don Chan. The latter sees Tonkachi and more characters appear if you catch Gold Fish. Purchase the game here – use the code JPNINTENDO for 5% off. Artwork added below

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Taiko no Tatsujin × Ninja Box

Bandai Namco Entertainment have announced free Ninja Box Pack DLC for Taiko no Tatsujin Nintendo Switch Version! arriving next week (12 December) adding the game’s theme song and main character Tonkachi. Don Chan will also be added to Ninja Box at a later date. A third collaboration is for Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version which will see Don Chan and Tonkachi from 09 December – 31 March. Characters from all three games will also feature in a Ninja Box web anime episode. In related news: next week (again 12 December) sees a Donda Pack -Higetsu- (priced at ¥550) and some individual songs (priced at ¥165 each). Screenshots added below…

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Fishing Spirits Adds Button Controls

Bandai Namco Entertainment have updated Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version (Fishing Spirits) to Version 1.1.2 adding in button controls so Nintendo Switch Lite owners can play. A future update adding a new stage and new fish was also announced. Buy the game here – use the code JPNINTENDO for 5% off. 

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Bandai Namco Apologise For Fishing Spirits Shortages

Bandai Namco Entertainment have apologised for the shortages for Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version (Fishing Spirits). The next shipment date is from late August to early September, or alternatively purchase on the eShop if you’re unable to find a physical copy. The game has currently sold over 125k copies at retail. You can buy the game here – use the code JPNINTENDO for 5% off. Thanks to Naruki.

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This Week’s Japanese Switch Demos

Four demos on the Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop including the fishing game Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version (Fishing Spirits) from Bandai Namco (pictured), Tsukue de Dodgeball from SAT-BOX, Invisiballs from Digital Kingdom, and Astro Tankentai (Epic Astro Story) from Kairosoft.

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Fishing Spirits Announced For Switch

Bandai Namco Entertainment will publish the fishing game Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version (Fishing Spirits) on 25 July 2019 priced at ¥6,156. The Switch version will feature Adventure and Tournament modes not found in the arcade version as well as a Medal mode. It allows for up to four-players, although cannot be played portably.

Edit: check out the official website here with box art, promo videos, TV commercials, and making of video below…

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