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The next wave of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is just a few days away. Bandai Namco has confirmed that Extra Pack #2 launches on February 28. Pricing is set at $16.99.

Along with today’s news, Bandai Namco has passed along more details on Goku Ultra Instinct’s appearance and Infinite History scenario. We have the full rundown below.

Nintendo is planning a special bonus for early copies of Detective Pikachu. Pictured above, a code will be included for a 3DS theme.

Those who pre-purchase Detective Pikachu starting on March 8 will be eligible. The same goes for the digital or packed version when the game launches on March 23.

Note that the offer ends on April 22. The code itself expires on December 31.

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Nintendo has shared details on what’s to come for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. The game is getting a Fishing Tourney, bug and fish records, and easier gardening.

First, a Fishing Tourney is coming to Saltwater Shores, and special fish will appear for this tournament. Depending on the number and size of fish you bring to Chip, you’ll receive clothing and furniture as rewards.

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

01./01. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World # (Capcom) {2018.01.26} (¥8.980) – 85.322 / 1.836.291 (-47%)
02./00. [PS4] Seiken Densetsu 2: Secret of Mana # (Square Enix) {2018.02.15} (¥4.800) – 36.042 / NEW
03./04. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 21.815 / 2.042.844 (-7%)
04./00. [PSV] IDOLiSH7 Twelve Fantasia! # (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.02.15} (¥6.800) – 21.481 / NEW
05./02. [PS4] Dynasty Warriors 9 # (Koei Tecmo) {2018.02.08} (¥7.800) – 21.180 / 138.675 (-82%)
06./06. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 19.280 / 1.346.387 (+0%)
07./00. [PSV] Seiken Densetsu 2: Secret of Mana # (Square Enix) {2018.02.15} (¥4.800) – 17.947 / NEW
08./00. [PS4] Cyber Troopers Virtual-On x Toaru Majutsu no Index: Toaru Majutsu no Virtual-On # (Sega) {2018.02.15} (¥7.990) – 17.938 / NEW
09./03. [PS4] Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet #
(Bandai Namco Games) {2018.02.08} (¥8.200) – 12.981 / 88.604 (-83%)
10./07. [NSW] Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle (Nintendo) {2018.01.18} (¥5.980) – 12.776 / 142.591 (-19%)
11./09. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey # (Nintendo) {2017.10.27} (¥5.980) – 12.640 / 1.614.506 (-9%)
12./10. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 11.764 / 871.528 (-3%)
13./00. [NSW] Bayonetta Non-Stop Climax Edition (Nintendo) {2018.02.17} (¥9.980) – 11.694 / NEW
14./00. [NSW] Bayonetta 2
(Nintendo) {2018.02.17} (¥5.980) – 9.532 / NEW
15./12. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (Pokemon Co.) {2017.11.17} (¥4.980) – 9.358 / 1.558.042 (-3%)
16./00. [PSV] Cyber Troopers Virtual-On x Toaru Majutsu no Index: Toaru Majutsu no Virtual-On # (Sega) {2018.02.15} (¥6.990) – 9.284 / NEW
17./08. [PS4] Dragon Ball FighterZ (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.02.01} (¥7.600) – 5.975 / 88.943 (-58%)
18./13. [3DS] Mario Party: The Top 100 (Nintendo) {2017.12.28} (¥4.980) – 5.842 / 161.624 (-9%)
19./18. [NSW] Arms (Nintendo) {2017.06.16} (¥5.980) – 4.234 / 369.040 (-2%)
20./16. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥4.980) – 4.194 / 399.757 (-6%)

The 21st D.I.C.E. Awards were hosted earlier tonight, and it included a special honor for Nintendo’s Genyo Takeda, who spent 45 years with the company. Takeda was presented with the show’s seventh Lifetime Achievement Award. The full presentation, including Takeda’s speech, can be seen below.

As for the other awards, many Nintendo-related titles were selected across various categories. The big winner was Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which received a total of four selections, including Game of the Year.

Continue on below for the full lineup of winners.

The official website for Detective Pikachu has gone live. If you’re interested, you can access it here. It has the new trailer, screenshots, information, and more.

In Japan, Detective Pikachu is confirmed to be receiving a demo in March, and progress can be transferred to the full game. Currently this has not been confirmed for the west, but is likely.

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

Software

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

Videos

1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation
4. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
5. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
6. New Abilities for Kirby and His Friends – Kirby Star Allies
7. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
8. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
9. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
10. Super Mario 64 Trailer
11. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
12. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
13. Super Smash Bros. – Bayonetta Gets Wicked
14. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
15. Nintendo Minute – Super Smash Bros. Cloud DLC
16. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
17. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
18. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
19. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
20. Lost Reavers Trailer

Source: Wii U eShop

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy is coming to Switch, according to the latest issue of Weekly Jump.

Included in the package is Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. Bandai Namco will also be featuring DLC in the release.

Weekly Jump does not appear to specify a release window for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy – at least judging by the initial leaks.

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Thanks to Dengeki, we have a look at the boxart for The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince. You can check it out above.

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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have revealed the results of the final round for A Hero Rises in Fire Emblem Heroes. The vote was close between Ike and Tharja, but it was Ike who was ultimately selected.

The full results for the final round are as follows:

Ike (Vanguard Legend) – 130,622 votes
Tharja (“Normal Girl”) – 126,199 votes
Azura (Lady of Ballards) – 71,780 votes
Hector (General of Ostia) – 68,302 votes

Nintendo will make Ike: Vanguard available starting on February 28. Meanwhile, you can view the top 100 results from the first round of A Hero Rises below.


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