The Switch reaches 830,000 units sold over Thanksgiving break, best sales week ever for the console in the US

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Soul Kiwami
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The Switch breaks records once again! The platform sold 830,000 units over the past Thanksgiving break, making it the best sales week for the Switch in the US up to this point. These sales account for Switch and Switch Lite purchases. Cyber Monday 2019 was also the best one yet for the Switch. In addition, the recently released Pokemon Sword and Shield have reached over 3 million copies sold in the Americas.

Holiday spending for Nintendo platforms is at an all time high due to the Switch as consumers see value in the platform regardless of not receiving a discount. The Switch bundles remained at $299.99 and sold to a historic new high. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

More titles arriving this month on Xbox Game Pass

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Jason Dill
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Xbox Game Pass is the gift the just keeps on giving. Arguably one of the best deals in gaming, the subscription service keeps on adding value, satisfying gamers on Xbox and PC. Check out the upcoming titles releasing soon below!

My Friend Pedro (December 5th)
My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker (December 5th)

The Naruto franchise is back with a brand-new experience in Naruto to Boruto: Shiobi Striker! This new game lets gamers battle as a team of four to compete against other teams online! Shinobi Striker is built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!

Demon’s Tilt (December 6th)

A tribute to ‘90s video pinball games, featuring modern effects and mechanics—including bosses, secrets, and unprecedented depth to please video gamers and hardcore pinball enthusiasts alike. Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets, and more bullets! Demon’s Tilt pushes the limits of the video pinball genre with Shmup & Hack N’ Slash elements.

Wandersong (December 6th)

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you’ll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters.

eFootball PES 2020 (December 12th)

Experience the most realistic and authentic soccer game with eFootball PES 2020! Play with the biggest teams in world soccer, featuring Spanish champions FC Barcelona, global giants Manchester United, German champions FC Bayern München, and Italian champions Juventus — featured exclusively in PES!

Overcooked! 2 (December 12th)

Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons … it’s time to save the world (again!)

Pathologic 2 (December 12th)

A narrative-driven dramatic thriller about fighting a deadly outbreak in a secluded rural town. Face the realities of a collapsing society as you make difficult choices in seemingly lose-lose situations in this groundbreaking open-world horror RPG.

Tom Clancy’s The Division (December 12th)

A revolutionary next-gen experience that brings the RPG into a modern military setting for the first time. In the wake of a devastating pandemic that sweeps through New York City, basic services fail one by one, and without access to food or water the city descends into chaos. As an agent of The Division, you’ll specialize, modify, and level up your gear, weapons, and skills to take back New York.

And in case you missed somehow, Halo Reach has been added to MCC as of December 3rd and available on Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass PC.

 

The Switch surpasses PS3 total lifetime sales in Japan

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Soul Kiwami
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The latest sales data puts the Switch at 10,432,570 units sold in Japan, surpassing the PlayStation 3’s lifetime sales in the region! The total sales for the PS3 are 10.25 million in Japan. The Switch sold 3.5 million in Japan alone this year, over one third of the PS3’s lifetime sales.

The Switch continues to gain momentum leading into 2020. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Project Sakura Wars Japanese launch live stream will air on December 11th

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Soul Kiwami
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SEGA has announced that a Project Sakura Wars launch live stream will air on December 11th. The game releases the following day in Japan and this stream celebrates leading up to release. The stream will contain various guests such as voice actors and developers. Here’s the stream link:

Project Sakura Wars releases on December 12th for PS4 in Japan. The game releases sometime in 2020 in the west. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Fairy Tail RPG – Battle Scene Commentary & Magic Gallery footage

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Soul Kiwami
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Dengeki Online has released a new video showcased Fairy Tail RPG. The video is titled Battle Scene Commentary & Magic Gallery, which features footage from the Paris Games Week 2019 demo.

Fairy Tail RPG releases on March 19th for PC and March 20th for PS4 and Switch. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Mikage and Aksys Games are working on an original project for PS4, PS5, Switch and PC

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Soul Kiwami
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Mikage and Aksys Games have announced that they are working on an original project for PS4, PS5, Switch and PC. The game will be out in 2021 and a VR version is also in development.

More details about the game will be shared at Anime Expo 2020. Mikage teased an original strategy JRPG back in September, so it is possible that this could be that title. However, its best to wait for the official unveiling at next year’s Anime Expo.

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

SEGA details new Company Management and Equipment Forging activities for Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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Soul Kiwami
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SEGA has released some brand new information for Yakuza: Like a Dragon showcasing two new activities to the series! Company Management is activity where Ichiban can raise a ton of money, similar to Kiryu’s Real Estate Management in Yakuza 0.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

At a certain point in the game, Ichiban attempts to revive a small company called “Number One Confectionery”. The company is on the verge of shutting down and its up to Ichiban to raise money/stock value, beat rival companies and become the top business in Yokohama.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

The president of Number One Confectionery is Eri Kamataki, the previously mentioned heroine contest winner for Yakuza 7. Ichiban finds her collapsed and nurses her back to health which leads them on the mission to save the company.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Ichiban will manage personnel, property, funds and activities as the new president of the company. Sales vary with property potential and employee abilities. Players who played through the Real Estate Management activity of Yakuza 0 might be familiar with this sort of activity. Yes, a chicken is able to become an employee as well!

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

At times, shareholder meetings will be held. These are mini-games where Ichiban will need to persuade shareholders in debates and Q&A sessions. Increasing the shareholder approval rating and majority support will result in success. The shareholder meetings are held with real time Q&A battles with speech bubble attacks and chaos, so Ichiban must be ready for the task at hand.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

In addition, company employees may help with rebuttal attacks. Ichiban is able to knock shareholders’ HP bars down to zero and render them unable to argue. Once that happens, Ichiban gains the upper hand. Counter chances and the Extreme Apology Skill will ensure his victory.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Ichiban will earn spending money from his endeavors and with that, he is able to forge and upgrade weapons! Sumire is in charge of the Romance Factory in Yokohama, the place where Ichiban may spend money to gain stronger equipment.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Materials are needed to forge/upgrade weapons, which may be found around Yokohama. The stronger the equipment, the more money and materials Ichiban will need.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza 7 releases on January 16th 2020 for PS4 in Japan. Lastly, Yakuza 7 releases in the west as Yakuza: Like a Dragon sometime in 2020. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Capcom details mini-games for Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, new art

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Soul Kiwami
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Capcom has released some new information and art for the upcoming Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection! Here are some of the original mini-games detailed in the latest blog post:

There are over 20 mini games included in Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, each bringing their own unique challenge for you to tackle. Taking control of one of each game’s heroes, or even characters you can’t normally use, you’ll be tasked with a wide variety of challenges – some of which are very different from regular gameplay! Here’s a sample of what to expect:

MEGA MAN ZERO 3

Copy X
As Copy X, you’ll be using thunder, fire, and ice elements in a pseudo-puzzle game. Use Copy X’s element-based shots to destroy panels on a conveyor belt. Seems simple enough, but you’ll have to remember which element is weak to which and change elements on the fly.

Hidden Phantom
The most elusive of Neo Arcadia’s Four Guardians steps out of the shadows for this one. You’ll need to make some nimble jumps from one shuriken to the next to reach your goal. The shuriken move, so watch where they are and make each leap count!

MEGA MAN ZERO 4

“Elf Chase”
This game is particularly unique. Armed with only a lamp light, you’ll need to maneuver a Scrap Elf (an enemy from Zero 4) into a beam of light on the other side of the stage. It seems simple enough, but you’d be surprised how slippery your target can be! You’re under a strict time limit, so take care in how you move through the stage.

“Lava Surf”
In this challenging mini game, you’ll have to hot foot it across three separate platforms and put out rising flames. While you’ll earn bonus points for putting out fires before reaching the top, you can also lose time if you don’t keep your cool – literally! Avoid the flames and the lava below, and go for a high score.

MEGA MAN ZX

“Energy Converter”
This mini-game makes an appearance in the Area C-2 game room after you’ve completed the game. While it looks deceptively simple and can be a bit daunting at first, you’ll need to pair the falling jewels with a matching color beneath them. Give it a few rounds and you’ll be smashing jewels and enemies in no time!

MEGA MAN ZX ADVENT

“Quiz Advent”
Think you know everything there is to know about ZX Advent? This quiz will challenge how well you know the characters with three quiz types: the Zoom quiz, the Silhouette quiz, and the Gap quiz.

Keisuke Mizuno has released a preview of the new art for the Legacy Collection, here’s the sample:

 

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection releases on February 25th 2020 for PS4, Switch, Xbox One and PC. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

The Phantom Thieves will leave their mark in a few major cities in the US

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Soul Kiwami
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Recently, the Phantom Thieves took control of screens all over Shibuya, Tokyo Japan for Persona 5 Royal’s release. It looks like same will be done for today’s Persona 5 Royal release date announcement! According to Atlus, the Phantom Thieves will leave their mark in a few major cities:

Persona 5 Royal releases on March 31st 2020 for PS4 in the west. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Jim Ryan confirms that Sony is no longer making handheld systems

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Soul Kiwami
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Gameinformer published celebratory article about PlayStation’s 25th anniversary, featuring many of Sony’s prominent figures like Ken Kutaragi and Andrew House. In the article, current Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan shares a short tidbit about the PS Vita. Here’s the excerpt:

PlayStation Vita was brilliant in many ways, and the actual gaming experience was great, but clearly it’s a business that we’re no longer in now.”

We all already assumed that Sony exited the handheld market after the failure of the PS Vita. The system offered many interesting experiences and games. Unfortunately, the PS Vita could only capture a niche Japanese market. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

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