Last week, Japan saw a couple surprises in a week that had only a couple big releases in Conan Exiles for PS4 and My Hero One’s Justice on PS4 and Switch, plus a side of Killer and Strawberry for the PS Vita.
Ten years after his last appearance, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto appeared at CEDEC 2018 to give a talk about the past 10 years, and the games he has worked on since then.
Last week, Japan saw several HD remasters with the return of some big titles in Yakuza 3 on PS4, Okami and Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaire’s Conspiracy on Nintendo Switch.
Last week, Japan got several new releases including Etrian Odyssey X, the last 3DS entry for the series along with Pro Yakyuu Famista Evolution, WarioWare Gold, SaGa: Scarlet Grace, and more.
Super Mario Odyssey has been adding costumes based on the four Broodals fought in the game, and next on the list is a costume based on Hariet, the dress-wearing lady rabbit of the crew.
Japan had a bunch of remasters and rereleases such as The Last of Us and Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash, but the headliner of the week certainly goes to Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2.
Nintendo shared its updated list of million-seller software for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, and Wii U. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Mario Tennis Aces have ed the million-sellers’ club.
Last week, Japan only had one new title in the top-20 but it wasn’t exactly a quiet one with Taiko no Tatsujin: Nintendo Switch Version drumming up a new release that did quite well for itself.
Last week, Japan had several key releases with the Square Enix RPG Octopath Traveler on Switch, Captain Toad on Switch, Mary Skelter 2, and Shining Resonance Refrain.