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Along with Switch, Wii U, and 3DS maintenance set for Wednesday / Thursday, more maintenance for Switch specifically is planned for tonight. Certain network services such as online play, rankings, etc. may be affected.

The schedule is as follows:

– 5 PM PT – 7 PM PT
– 8 PM ET – 10 PM ET
– 1 AM in the UK – 3 AM in the UK
– 2 AM in Europe – 4 AM in Europe

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Nintendo has distributed a new update for Miitomo on both iOS and Android. For both platforms, versions 2.2.2 is available.

Nintendo is keeping somewhat quiet on the specifics for today’s patch. The notes only state that it implements feature improvements.

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Mario Sports Superstars arrived in Japan on March 30. Through April 2, it sold a little over 30,000 copies. Dengeki notes that it had a sell through rate of only 40 percent.

How Mario Sports Superstars does in the long run remains to be seen. It could be a bit of a slow burn, with more sales coming down the line.

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Dragon Quest XI and Fire Emblem Echoes continue to lead the way on Nintendo platforms.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 23 and March 29.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 35 Comments

Amazon recently updated its listings for eShop currency with what appeared to be new card designs. Until we heard that they were actually being sold in stores, we held off on posting about the news. Now we finally have that confirmation.

Retailers such as Best Buy are selling the updated eShop cards, which feature one Mario card on each. Amazon also has some extra ones, including Wario for the $70 denomination.

Here’s a good look at all of the eShop cards:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 75 Comments

Mario Kart 8 was 4.9GB on Wii U. For the Switch version, it’s looking like the racer will be a bit bigger.

Amazon Germany added in a listing for a Switch download code. Based on information present on the image, you’ll need 6.75GB of space. This may vary a bit by region, but the file size should be right around that amount.

Thanks to Paul for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Along with World Sports Competition, Super Star Soldier also hit the North American Wii U Virtual Console on Thursday. View some footage below.

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Update: Added in Sunday’s updates.

Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.

Here’s what’s on tap for the week of April 3

April 3

– 5 Zelda: Breath of the Wild panels
– 3 Zelda 30th anniversary panels
– 4 amiibo panels
– 1 Switch panel
– 4 Badge Arcade panels
– 5 Pushmo / Crashmo panels (1 day left)
– 1 The Cat Mario Show panel (1 day left)
– 7 BoxBoy! panels
– Thank you badge offer until April 6
– 1 free play

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Last Thursday, World Sports Competition landed on the Wii U Virtual Console in both North America and Europe. Watch some footage of the classic game below.

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The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will have a second run, Nicalis announced on Twitter today. New copies of the game will come with an updated boxart, pictured above.

Nicalis wrote on Twitter a short while ago:

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is currently only available in North America. However, Nicalis has teased news for Europe at the beginning of next week.

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