Media Create Sales: 5/28/18 – 6/3/18

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle sold 11,696 retail copies on PlayStation 4 and 4,271 copies on Switch for an opening week of 15,967 units in Japan, the latest Media Create sales figures reveal. 

Also new this week, Full Metal Panic! Fight! Who Dares Wins for PlayStation 4 opened at 10,520 sales, and Liar Princess and the Blind Prince opened at 6,487 sales on PlayStation 4, 6,412 sales on Switch, and 4,519 sales on PS Vita for a total of 17,418 sales.

In milestone news, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild surpassed one million total retail sales in Japan this week.

On the hardware side, Switch sold 40,587 units, the PlayStation 4 family sold 18,171 units, and the 3DS family sold 6,818 units.

Get the full sales charts below.

Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales)

1. [PS4] Dark Souls Remastered (From Software, 05/24/18) – 19,870 (91,608)
2. [PS4] Detroit: Become Human (SIE, 05/25/18) – 16,932 (56,480)
3. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 14,317 (2,350,839)
4. [PS4] BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (Limited Edition Included) (Arc System Works, 05/31/18) – 11,696 (New)
5. [NSW] Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo, 05/04/18) – 11,534 (154,571)
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 10,656 (1,562,148)
7. [PSV] Full Metal Panic! Fight! Who Dares Wins (Limited Edition Included) (Bandai Namco, 05/31/18) – 10,520 (New)
8. [NSW] Kirby: Star Allies (Nintendo, 03/16/18) – 8,655 (517,963)
9. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 6,722 (1,004,689)
10. [PS4] Liar Princess and the Blind Prince (Limited Edition Included) (NIS, 05/31/18) – 6,487 (New)
11. [NSW] Liar Princess and the Blind Prince (Limited Edition Included) (NIS, 05/31/18) – 6,412 (New)
12. [NSW] Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit (Nintendo, 04/20/18) – 6,271 (180,391)
13. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2018 (Konami, 04/26/18) – 5,140 (201,702)
14. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 10/27/17) – 4,964 (1,735,133)
15. [PSV] Liar Princess and the Blind Prince (Limited Edition Included) (NIS, 05/31/18) – 4,519 (New)
16. [PS4] Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 Plus (Limited Edition Included) (Compile Heaert, 05/31/18) – 4,367 (New)
17. [NSW] BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (Limited Edition Included) (Arc System Works, 05/31/18) – 4,271 (New)
18. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (The Pokemon Company, 11/17/17) – 3,438 (1,641,634)
19. [NSW] Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition (Oizumi Amuzio, 05/31/18) – 3,303 (New)
20. [NSW] The Snack World: Trejarers Gold (Level-5, 04/12/18) – 2,946 (88,623)

Hardware Sales (followed by last week’s sales)

1. Switch – 40,587 (36,590)
2. PlayStation 4 – 13,025 (12,595)
3. PlayStation 4 Pro – 5,146 (4,887)
4. New 2DS LL – 3,828 (3,524)
5. New 3DS LL – 2,653 (2,686)
6. PlayStation Vita – 2,393 (2,298)
7. 2DS – 337 (384)
8. Xbox One – 73 (89)
9. Xbox One X – 62 (74)

Thanks, 4Gamer.net.

“Rogue-lite” hack-and-slash RemiLore coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC this winter

“Rogue-lite” hack-and-slash RemiLore coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC this winter

Physical release due for PlayStation 4 and Switch.

Nicalis has announced that it will publish “rogue-lite” hack-and-slash action game RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore, developed by South Korean studios PixelLore and Remimory, both physically and digitally for PlayStation 4 and Switch, and digitally for Xbox One and PC this winter. 
Here is an overview of the game, via Nicalis:

About
RemiLore is a “rogue-lite” anime-style adventure set in a colorful world where players hack and slash their enemies and cast devastating magic attacks using twin stick controls!
Remi, an ordinary high school student, has awakened Lore, a talking book who is a self-proclaimed “master” of magic. Together, they are drawn into the magical world of Ragnoah, which has been overtaken by mecha-monsters. Remi and Lore must venture together and find their way home, but can Remi really trust the mischievous magic book Lore? Who is the mysterious android girl “Choux” and why does she want to capture Lore? Will Remi ever find her way out of the magical world and return home?
Key Features

• Embark on the adventure as Remi and her companion Lore, who are sucked into the magical world of Ragnoah and need to find their way out.
• “Hack and slash” and cast magic to battle fearsome mecha-monsters and engage in epic boss battles.
• Melee and ranged magic combat styles can be changed based on over 200 different weapons found in the world.
• Journey through the procedural levels for unlimited replay value and a unique gameplay experience every time!
• Gameplay modes include single-player Story Mode (as Remi or Choux) and two-player Co-Op Mode.
• Battle through the colorful world of Ragnoah in summer, fall, winter and spring; each season features vastly different lighting styles.
• Adorn Remi and Choux with various costumes.
• Experience the rich story with full Japanese Voice Acting.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View a set of screenshots, as well as PlayStation 4 and Switch box art, at the gallery.

Shining Resonance Refrain demo launches June 12

Sega will release a demo for upcoming action RPG Shining Resonance Refrain across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on June 12, the publisher confirmed to Gematsu. 

We are still awaiting confirmation from Sega of Europe, which handles the PC version, regarding whether a PC demo will also be released.

Shining Resonance Refrain is due out worldwide for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on July 10. In Japan, it is already available for PlayStation 4 and will launch for Switch on July 12.

Mega Man 11 for Switch is digital-only in Europe

The Switch version of Mega Man 11 will be a digital-only release in the United Kingdom and Europe, Capcom has confirmed. 

The company also said that there is currently “no announcement” regarding the release of the Mega Man 11 Amiibo announced for North America and Japan in Europe.

In North America and Japan, Mega Man 11 will be released both physically and digitally across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch, and digitally on PC. In the United Kingdom and Europe, the physical release will be limited to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Mega Man 11 is due out worldwide on October 2.

Thanks, The Nintendo Channel.

Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes opening movie

Arc System Works has released the opening movie for Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes. 

The mystery adventure game features 14 scenarios, including a selection of 10 stories from previous Jake Hunter Detective Story titles, three new main stories, and one Mystery Case File. Read more about the game here.

Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes is due out for PlayStation 4 and Switch on August 9 in Japan.

Watch the opening movie below.

Octopath Traveler producer teases ‘several other Switch titles’ in development

Square Enix has several other Switch titles in development, Octopath Traveler producer Tomoya Asano told Game Informer. 
“Square Enix has decided that it wants to focus on original titles for the Switch,” Asano said. “If Octopath Traveler does well and this is something that appeals to fans, we want to focus on Switch. Please pick up the Switch if you want to play games like Octopath Traveler.”
Asked if new Switch titles are already in development, or if Octopath Traveler‘s success depends on the development of new Switch titles, Asano clarified, “There are several other titles that we’re currently working on for Switch. If you could just wait a bit longer, we’ll work with Nintendo and announce them in the future.”
Octopath Traveler is due out for Switch worldwide on July 13.

Kero Blaster for Switch launches this summer

The Switch version of Kero Blaster will be released via the Nintendo eShop this summer, developer Studio Pixel announced. 
Kero Blaster first launched for PC and iOS in May 2014, followed by PlayStation 4 in April 2017. Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

Studio Pixel is proud to present the latest title from the creator of Cave Story: Kero Blaster.
The C&F Inc. teleporters are going offline all over the place, and it’s up to an intrepid frog employee to fix the situation.
A classic-style, 2D side-scrolling action game packed with adventure.
You are a bipedal frog and master of the Custodial Sciences, charged with the unenviable task of ridding your company’s teleporters of the strange black creatures plaguing them.
Pick up all kinds of exciting new tools of the trade while fighting for your life through a menagerie of unique monsters.

The Pokemon Company clarifies plans for online in Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee once and for all

Since Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee were unveiled earlier in the week, there’s been confusion as to what online features – if any – would be included in the games. Famitsu has finally received clarification straight from The Pokemon Company.

Both titles will indeed allow for online battling and trading. However, in order to use the functionality, you will need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member. Online won’t be overly similar to more recent Pokemon games since features like the GTS, Battle Spot and Wonder Trade aren’t included. Expect a simpler online experience overall. 

Thanks to Lin Yuqiang for the tip. 

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Pokemon Quest surpasses one million downloads on Switch

Pokemon Quest has already reached a major milestone. Since launching earlier in the week, it has managed to surpass one million downloads. 

Switch owners can download Pokemon Quest on the eShop as a free-to-play game. A mobile version is slated for this month.

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Dabi and Himiko Toga revealed for My Hero: One’s Justice

The next couple of playable characters for My Hero: One’s Justice has been revealed in Weekly Jump. Dabi and Himiko Toga will be included in the game, according to the magazine. 

A bunch of playable characters have been confirmed since My Hero: One’s Justice. Other roster participants include:

All Might
Denki Kaminari
Eijiro Kirishima
Fumikage Tokoyami
Izuku Midoriya
Katsuki Bakugo
Kyoka Jiro
Momo Yaoyorozu
Ochaco Uraraka
Shota Aizawa
Shoto Todoroki
Stain
Tenya Iida
Tomura Shigaraki
Tsuyu Asui

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Dark Meta Knight revealed as second new Dream Friend for Kirby Star Allies’ summer update

Nintendo and HAL Laboratory teased the second Dream Friend for Kirby Star Allies’ summer update a few days ago. A follow up tweet reveals the character in question: Dark Meta Knight.

Daroach is another Dream Friend that will be added to Kirby Star Allies with the upcoming update. Others were previously leaked roughly a month ago with a datamine. 

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Fortnite for Switch rated in South Korea

A version of Fortnite for Nintendo Switch has been rumored for a while now, most recently with the apparent leak of some of Nintendo’s E3 plans yesterday. Today, Fortnite for Nintendo Switch has been rated by the South Korean age ratings board. While not a 100% confirmation, this does make it extremely likely that the game will be released on the Switch. Still, we will likely have to wait until E3 for the official announcement.

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