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Nintendo’s upcoming maintenance schedule hasn’t changed too much from our previous post that we made last week. We’re still seeing that one sessions is planned involving all of the eShops during the start of October. Other than that, nothing else has been added to the schedule for advance notice.

Here’s the full maintenance schedule as things stand now:

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Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

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Pac-Man 99 Tank Battalion

Pac-Man 99 has gone live with its latest theme, with players now being able to claim a design based on Tank Battalion. It’s a completely free download.

Tank Battalion follows Hopping Mappy and Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti as the latest free themes in Pac-Man 99. A ton of other designs are available, including Baraduke, Bravoman, Cosmo Gang the Video, Dig Dug, Dragon Buster, Galaga, Namco Classics 1-5, New Rally-X, Rolling Thunder, The Genji and the Heike Clans, The Legend of “Valkyrie”, The Return of Ishtar, The Tower of Druaga, Wonder Momo, Xevious, and Yokai Dochuki.

The Amazing American Circus gameplay

It took a little bit longer than first anticipated, but The Amazing American Circus came to Switch this week – and we now have some gameplay.

The card game, tycoon, and adventure game hybrid was delayed a few times. It moved from May to August, and was then delayed further to September 16.

Here’s everything you need to know about The Amazing American Circus:

no more heroes 1 and 2 switch physical

No More Heroes 1 and 2 previous received physical versions on Switch in the west through Limited Run Games. Now, however, Arc System Works and Marvelous are planning a new release in Asia that will bring the two together.

The new physical version of No More Heroes 1 and 2 for Switch apparently contains both games on a single cartridge. This is in contrast to what we saw with Limited Run Games, as they were individual releases previously.

Metallic Child gameplay

Metallic Child has received new gameplay on Switch tying in with its release. Crest and Studio HQ brought out the rogue-lite core-action game this past week.

For more on Metallic Child, check out the following overview:

shin megami tensei kelpie

Kelpie is the latest featured demon as part of the ongoing trailer series for Shin Megami Tensei V. Unlike the past few creatures we’ve been covering, this one has a long history with the franchise having first been seen way back in Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei.

We have the following background information on Kelpie in the Shin Megami Tensei series, courtesy of the Megami Tensei Wiki:

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl keychain

Best Buy will be offering an exclusive keychain with pre-orders of the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl Double Pack, the retailer has announced. The three main starters are featured: Piplup, Chimchar, and Turtwig.

Other retailers previously confirmed plans for their own exclusive items for reserving the product. Over on GameStop, you’ll be provided with a pin set with pre-orders of the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Double Pack. Meanwhile, Target is giving out a journal.

Learn more about Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl with the following overview:

Fallen Angel Switch

Fallen Angel, a hack and slash RPG that first came out last October, is now confirmed to be appearing on Switch this fall. V Publishing and developer Matrioska Games shared the release window news this week.

Fallen Angel has players taking up the role of Lucifer as he returns from the depths of hell to rage against those who cast him out of heaven. The 2D game contains lots of combat with flashy animation. There’ll be various boss battles with archangels, and each one has its own strengths, weaknesses, and unique design. One aspect of the game involves upgrading Lucifer’s abilities for different types of playstyles such as brute force melee and ranged aerial combat. Co-op modes are included as well.

Bonfire Peaks gameplay

New gameplay has surfaced for Bonfire Peaks, a voxel puzzle game from Draknek & Friends. The studio made a demo for the title available earlier this week.

Here’s an overview of the game:


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