Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers listed as Persona 5 Strikers in Nintendo financials release, possible English localized title

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo released their financials report as of September 30th along with a 3rd party software lineup. In the lineup, Persona 5 Strikers is mentioned. It’s possibly a shorthand name for Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers for the financials report. However, it could be the English localized title for the game in the west. The financials report was released in multiple languages included English, where many games are referred to by their English localized titles.

We will have to wait on Atlus to confirm more information for the west. Lastly, Persona 5 Scramble releases on February 20th 2020 in Japan for PS4 and Switch. In the meantime, stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news and updates!

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot – Paris Games Week 2019 trailer

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Soul Kiwami
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Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot from Paris Games Week 2019! The trailer focuses on the Majin Buu Saga and showcases Ultimate Gohan, Gotenks, Vegito and Super Buu. Here’s the latest trailer:

Lastly, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot releases for PS4, Xbox One and PC on January 17th 2020. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Nintendo wants to make more 3DS franchises available on Switch, appeals to Switch Lite owners

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa is pleased with Switch Lite sales as Pokemon is expected to drive those sales even further in November. With users worldwide wanting a Switch Lite, the appeal of handheld titles from Nintendo’s past has resurfaced. Furukawa states that the company wants to make more 3DS franchises available on Switch to add more appeal to the Switch Lite. 3DS franchises having new entries for Switch has the added benefit of being on a hybrid system. Furthermore, being able to play formerly handheld exclusive titles in docked mode appeals to users.

Lastly, Nintendo’s latest financial results are available here. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Nintendo Switch news!

Fire Emblem: Three Houses has sold 2.29 million units as of September 30th, top selling 1st party Switch titles

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo has released their latest financial results as of September 30th. Fire Emblem: Three Houses has already surpassed 2 million units in the 3 month quarter since release in July! The game currently sits at 2.29 million units sold. In addition, the top selling 1st party Switch titles data has been updated. Here are the top selling Switch games as of September 30th:

  1. Mario Kart 8: Deluxe – 19.01 million
  2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 15.71 million
  3. Super Mario Odyssey – 15.38 million
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 14.54 million
  5. Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu and Eevee – 11.58 million
  6. Splatoon 2 – 9.28 million
  7. Super Mario Party – 7.59 million
  8. New Super Mario Bros U. Deluxe – 4.59 million
  9. Super Mario Maker 2 – 3.93 million
  10. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – 3.13 million

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Nintendo Switch news!

Link’s Awakening sells 3.13 million units within 10 days of release

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo released their financial results as of September 30th and Link’s Awakening is a massive success on Switch! Link’s Awakening sold 3.13 million units within the 10 day period tracked for the 3 month quarter. Its only .8 million units behind Super Mario Maker 2 which sits at 3.93 million.

Link’s Awakening is available now for Switch. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Nintendo Switch news!

Nintendo Switch reaches 41.67 million units sold worldwide as of September 30th, latest financial results

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo has released their latest financial results for 6 months ended on September 30th, 2019. In the results, Nintendo announced that the Switch has reached 41.67 million units sold. It’s currently on pace with the PS4’s sales in parallel to its launch when aligned. 4.8 million units were in the three month quarter with 1.95 million of that being the newly released Switch Lite.

Nintendo expects the Switch Lite to be a huge success in the long run. Their forecast of selling a total of 18 million units this fiscal year has not changed. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Yakuza: Like a Dragon – new characters introduced, Han Joon-gi appears from Yakuza 6

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Weekly Famitsu has released some new details for Yakuza 7, known as Yakuza: Like a Dragon in the west. In this week’s issue, more characters and a returning character are introduced. The returning character is Han Joon-gi from Yakuza 6, which raises questions about when exactly the game takes place. Here are the brand new characters:

Yokohama Seiryukai Chairman: Ryuhei Hoshino

Sogo Tengu:

Komijul member: Sohn Sung-hee:

Returning character: Han Joon-gi

Han Joon-gi’s appearance in Yakuza: Like a Dragon leads to speculation about the game taking place right before Yakuza 6. More information should clarify this at a later date.

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

Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party!!!! releases on November 7th in Japan, English support confirmed

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Soul Kiwami
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The Switch eShop has listed the release date for Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party!!!!. The game releases on November 7th in Japan and supports English. This game features a variety of vocaloid stars like Hatsune Miku and Touhou characters competing in a plethora of mini-games and rhythm games. Currently, its unknown if the game will release in the west but at least Taito made sure it supports English. Here’s the latest trailer:

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news

Nioh 2 releases on March 13th 2020, Nioh protagonist William playable in Nioh 2 open beta

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Soul Kiwami
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Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced that Nioh 2 releases on March 13th 2020 for PS4. In addition, players with Nioh 1 save data can play as William in the Nioh 2 open beta! The open beta starts on November 1st and ends on November 10th. Here’s the release date trailer and screenshots of William in the open beta:

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

PS4 worldwide shipments reach 102.8 million, 2nd highest selling console of all time behind the PS2

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Sony has announced that the PS4 has reached 102.8 million worldwide shipments! This makes the PS4 the second highest selling console behind the PS2. The PS2 has sold 155 million units worldwide. These results were published in Sony’s latest financial results for Q2 FY2019. Lastly, the full financial results are available here.

Sony’s next-gen console, PS5, releases in holiday 2020. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

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