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This week, Nintendo released an update for Kirby Battle Royale in Japan. The game has been updated to version 2.1.0.

The official patch notes are as follows:

– Made it easier to gain Ranking Points in Online Battle.
– Made it so that you will gain Ranking Points even if an Online Battle is cancelled due to an opponent disconnecting.
– Fixed a bug that could cause the game to crash when a rocket is launched in Rocket Rumble.

Kirby Battle Royale still isn’t out in North America, but is scheduled for January.

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The official website for Steins;Gate Elite provides a look at the game’s boxart. We’ve posted the packaging image above.

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Nintendo has once again uploaded a video in which Mario responds to a fan letter. You can watch the fifth episode below.

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Nintendo describes Switch as a console first and foremost, but it’s one that you can take anywhere. In an interview with IGN, Nintendo’s Entertainment Planning and Development Division general manager Shinya Takahashi spoke about the hardware’s portable nature.

When asked if they’ve seen many people playing Switch out in the world and its success thus far, Takahashi replied with the following:

A new update is now live for Dragon Fang Z. The game has been updated to version 1.0.2.

Early user reports indicate that Dragon Fang Z’s translation is improved after applying the patch. Note that you may need to reboot your system before the changes taken effect.

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As was reported earlier in the week, Cube Creator X is heading to Switch. Famitsu has first details about the new game.

The following tidbits have been translated from the magazine:

– Has local and online multiplayer
– Cube types can be registered in part units
– Can choose the form of the stage in the stage builder
– Weather will change
– You can raise pets
– The concept of “temperature” has been added
– Example of the above: a wood cube will burn and become charcoal
– You can create your avatar design yourself

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./02. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey # (Nintendo) {2017.10.27} (¥5.980) – 209.630 / 1.292.281 (+57%)
02./01. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Hihou Legend Banbarayaa – Sword / Magnum
(Level 5) {2017.12.16} (¥4.800) – 184.739 / 393.279 (-11%)
03./03. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (Pokemon Co.) {2017.11.17} (¥4.980) – 176.789 / 1.345.962 (+49%)
04./04. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 137.607 / 1.668.466 (+95%)
05./05. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 100.205 / 1.045.438 (+98%)
06./08. [3DS] Kirby Battle Royale (Nintendo) {2017.11.30} (¥4.980) – 42.796 / 115.324 (+70%)
07./11. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 35.565 / 738.026 (+83%)
08./18. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX (Pokemon Co.) {2017.09.22} (¥5.980) – 27.053 / 177.835 (+143%)
09./19. [NSW] Arms
(Nintendo) {2017.06.16} (¥5.980) – 25.285 / 297.491 (+136%)
10./00. [PS4] The Idolm@ster: Stella Stage # (Bandai Namco Games) {2017.12.21} (¥8.200) – 23.772 / NEW
11./21. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥4.980) – 23.156 / 328.694
12./14. [3DS] Style Savvy: Styling Star
(Nintendo) {2017.11.02} (¥4.980) – 21.321 / 105.557 (+58%)
13./00. [PS4] Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings # (Koei Tecmo) {2017.12.21} (¥7.300) – 21.129 / NEW
14./06. [PS4] Earth Defense Force 5 (D3Publisher) {2017.12.07} (¥7.800) – 20.536 / 164.944 (-38%)
15./17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo (Nintendo) {2016.11.23} (¥2.700) – 18.019 / 336.543 (+50%)
16./20. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Koko, Dokonan Desu?
(Nippon Columbia) {2017.07.20} (¥4.800) – 17.769 / 110.355 (+76%)
17./15. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Veteran Trainer’s Dual Pack {Pokemon Ultra Sun \ Pokemon Ultra Moon} (Pokemon Co.) {2017.11.17} (¥9.960) – 17.679 / 319.945 (+46%)
18./00. [PS4] Okami HD # (Capcom) {2017.12.21} (¥2.990) – 16.536 / NEW
19./00. [NSW] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 – Deluxe Edition (Bandai Namco Games) {2017.12.21} (¥5.800) – 16.011 / NEW
20./27. [NSW] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch (Bandai Namco Games) {2017.09.07} (¥6.800) – 15.916 / 89.161

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Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule with new periods for the weeks of January 1 and January 8. Switch online play will be impacted, as well as a few 3DS games.

Here’s the full schedule:

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Super Mario 64
2. Brain Age
3. Mario Party 10
4. Super Mario World
5. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
6. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Super Mario 3D World
9. DuckTales Remastered
10. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
11. Mario Party 2
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Mario Kart 64
14. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
15. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
16. Mario Kart 8
17. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
18. Zelda: Skyward Sword
19. Zelda: A Link to the Past
20. Super Mario RPG

Videos

1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Expansion Pass: DLC Pack 2
4. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
5. DuckTales Remastered Trailer
6. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
7. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
8. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
9. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
10. Super Mario 64 Trailer
11. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
12. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
13. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
15. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
16. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
17. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
18. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
19. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
20. Lost Reavers Trailer

Source: Wii U eShop

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Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a special stage, new stage theme for New Year’s, and brand new items.

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