Yoshi gets axed from the Smash Bros. Ultimate boxart in Germany due to USK logo
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Nintendo shared the gorgeous boxart for Smash Bros. Ultimate this week. It’s mostly the same around the world, though there is one exception from Germany.
For the most part, the packaging design is the same. However, there is one omission: Yoshi. The character is gone here due to a sizable USK rating logo taking up a good deal of the real estate. The logo is where Pikachu would be, but the character has been preserved and moved up slightly while Yoshi was taken off entirely.
Nintendo leads the way with E3 conversation on social media, Smash Bros. Ultimate a popular title
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Crimson Hexagon has shared an in-depth look at gaming buzz on social media from E3. Between June 10 and June 12 – the key days of the expo – over 4.5 million posts were made across online channels. Nintendo was one of the conversation leaders.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate apparently wasn’t the most-discussed game, but it was certainly up there. Crimson Hexagon’s data has it at #2.
Here’s a look at the most discussed games at E3 and best received titles:
Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (6/14/18, North America)
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Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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New 2DS XL Animal Crossing Edition revealed for Europe, out next month
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A special New 2DS XL bundle has been revealed for Europe. Along with an Animal Crossing design for the system, Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo will be included in the package.
Nintendo hasn’t officially announced the bundle at this time. However, according to Nintendo UK’s website, it will be available on July 20.
Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version! – details and screenshots for party games
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Bandai Namco provided the latest information on Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version! today. Find some details and screenshots for the party games below, courtesy of Gematsu.
My Nintendo offering Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion printable boxart cover
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Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion made its long-awaited debut this week. It won’t have a retail release, but you can download the new content digitally.
Despite the lack of a physical version, Nintendo is offering a neat reward on My Nintendo. A new printable boxart cover can be redeemed here. It costs just 30 Platinum Points.
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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana – “Laxia and Hummel Specials” trailer
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NIS America issued the latest trailer for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana focusing on Laxia and Hummel. Watch it below.
Little Inferno has sold over 1 million copies – 12.6% on Nintendo platforms
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Little Inferno has managed to sell over 1 million copies, Tomorrow Corporation announced this week. 12.6% of those sales were on Nintendo platforms – Switch and Wii U specifically.
Here’s a breakdown of sales by platform:
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The Jackbox Party Pack 5 introduces new game “Split the Room”
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Jackbox Games has announced the second game for The Jackbox Party Pack 5: Split the Room. The developer describes it as “a multi-dimensional party game where you create weird/supernatural scenarios with the goal of splitting the room’s response.”
Here’s a brief introduction:
The Jackbox Party Pack 5 launches this fall.
Nintendo’s Hisashi Nogami on how Yoshi’s Island got its hand-drawn visual style
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Hisashi Nogami has made a name for himself in recent years for his work as producer of Splatoon 1 and 2. However, he has actually been with the company since 1994. The first project he worked on? Yoshi’s Island. Nogami was responsible for character and background designs.
Yoshi’s Island ended up having a distinct look, especially for the time when it originally released. Nogami spoke with Kotaku about the game’s style, stating:
