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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Switch (random images, games), Monster Hunter XX, and Cube Creator DX. All scans can be found below.

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An image has popped up on GameFAQs showing the full map included in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It’s a clear picture, devoid of borders, markings, and annotations. Head past the break for the complete map.

We received Super Bomberman R from Konami today. We’ve sort of seen the game case previously, but now we have a final look – including an image inside the North American case with the cartridge.

Our Super Bomberman R review is coming soon. Dennis is working hard on Zelda: Breath of the Wild so hitting launch is unlikely, though we’ll deliver our verdict as soon as we can.

Twitter user linkees has cracked open the Switch Joy-Con to show off what the device looks like from the inside. A few photos can be found below.

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This week’s issue of Famitsu will obviously have a ton of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild content – but it also has the special artwork you see above, which features the original Link from the first Legend of Zelda game handing over the Master Sword of Resurrection to the current Link from Breath of the Wild. This celebrates the 30-year history of the series as well as the connection between those two games specifically, which have a focus on an open world and a freedom to choose where to go and what to do at any time.

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The Fire Emblem Heroes calendar artwork for March has been revealed. This month features the winners of the “Choose your Heroes” event, Ike and Lyn.

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The first of Nintendo’s “unexpected places” events with Switch was held earlier today. This was the one held at the Snowmass Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado.

Nintendo has passed along some photos, which we have in the attached gallery. Descriptions of each one are also below.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, the Nintendo Switch in Unexpected Places is set against the backdrop of the Snowmass Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado, on Feb. 27. The versatility of the Nintendo Switch system allows consumers to play in a variety of settings, from the comfort of their own living room to any location imaginable. The new Nintendo Switch home gaming system launches worldwide on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, the Nintendo Switch in Unexpected Places is set against the backdrop of the Snowmass Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado, on Feb. 27. The experience provided consumers with the opportunity to sample the new Nintendo Switch home gaming system, launching worldwide on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids discover the Nintendo Switch in Unexpected Places at Snowmass Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado, on Feb. 27. A home gaming system with the portability of a handheld, the Nintendo Switch system launches worldwide on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, local fans from the Snowmass Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado, play the Nintendo Switch system in tabletop mode. A home gaming system with the portability of a handheld, the Nintendo Switch system launches worldwide on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, pro snowboarders play the 1-2-Switch game on the Nintendo Switch system while in tabletop mode in the Snowmass Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado. The new Nintendo Switch home gaming system launches worldwide on March 3.

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For Switch’s launch this coming week, PDP is bringing out the Elite Player Backpack. We have some exclusive photos of the product below.

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If you buy one of the extra special versions of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll be receiving a unique Master Sword statue. It’s included with the game’s Master Edition in North America and Limited Edition in Europe.

A few photos have since surfaced showing the statue in greater detail. Take a look at the various images below.

Thanks to Gunther for the tip.

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A new piece of Zelda: Breath of the Wild concept art has landed on the series’ Facebook page. As pictured above, it’s the same enemy type from The Game Awards 2016 footage. This is just one of many enemies you’ll encounter in the game.

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