Nintendo has already shared plenty of information about what it’s plans are for E3 2016 next week. But today, the company provided information about how fans can stay engaged.

First, an eShop sale will be hosted between June 14 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET until 8:59 AM PT / 11:59 AM ET on June 21. Discounts will be available on some of Nintendo’s “most popular games as a special treat for fans.” My Nintendo members will receive “a special bonus if they buy select games included in the sale.”

The Legend of Zelda Retweet event begins! #Miitomo in-app gifts for RTs! ? https://t.co/UFrnvGjLth #Miitomo_Zelda_RT pic.twitter.com/sDkgYt3iOr
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 8, 2016

Nintendo also has plans to tie-in Zelda with Miitomo. If this tweet receives a combined 10,000 retweets worldwide, a “Link’s new hair wig” will be provided to users as a gift. 20,000 re-tweets will net players a “Link wig”. This must be accomplished by June 13 at 7:59 AM PT / 10:59 AM ET. Miitomo will also be getting a Zelda-themed Miitomo Drop stages as well as collaboration items and a My Nintendo reward that can be exchanged for Platinum Points.

You can find today’s full announcement after the break.

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Battle of Elemental REBOOST – Mel and Io videos

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Two new Battle of Elemental REBOOST videos have gone live which focus on rival characters Mel and Io, who are playable in the game. You can get a look at both clips below.

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice footage from Denjin Getcha

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice was featured on the latest episode of Denjin Getcha. You can watch the full recording below, which includes some gameplay.

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Lightwood bringing Word Logic by POWGI to Wii U and 3DS

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Lightwood Games is continuing its work on the eShop with a new title. Later this year, “Word Logic by POWGI” will be released on both Wii U and 3DS.

Word Logic by POWGI features six pen-and-paper style word puzzles which require some degree of logic or deduction to solve. Both versions will support touchscreen controls while the 3DS edition will specifically offer handwriting recognition. A “left mode” is also included to avoid players blocking the screen with their stylus hand.

Here’s a rundown of the different puzzles:

• Kriss Kross – The classic word-fit puzzle. Place words into the grid using their length as a guide, and using logic to make sure everything overlaps correctly!
• Word Ladder – Make new words by changing one letter at a time. Can you turn one word into another in a limited number of steps?
• Crypto – A cipher puzzle (also known as a cryptogram) which reveals a quote when you crack the code!
• Word Sudoku – Place nine letters according to usual sudoku rules. As an extra clue, one row or column will spell a word.
• Gaps – Several words have one letter missing. Deduce the correct letter to fill in the gaps and spell a new word!
• Wordsweeper – Drawing inspiration from Minesweeper, the clues tell you which letters can be placed in an adjacent square. It’s a crossword-style puzzle solved using logic!

Word Logic by POWGI is tentatively targeted for August.

Source: Lightwood Games PR

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Nintendo kicking off 5 year anniversary eShop sale in Europe later this week

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Like in Japan, Nintendo is celebrating the eShop’s fifth anniversary with a special sale. A slew of games will be discounted across Wii U and 3DS starting on Thursday.

Here’s the Wii U lineup:

Art Academy: SketchPad – Sale price: £1.79 (was £3.59) / €1.99 (was €3.99)
Child of Light – Sale price: £5.99 (was £11.99) / €7.49 (was €14.99)
Cube Life: Island Survival – Sale price: £5.59 (was £7.99) / €6.99 (was €9.99)
Donkey Kong 64 – Sale price: £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
EarthBound – Sale price: £3.49 (was £6.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
FAST Racing Neo – Sale price: £8.20 (was £10.99) / €11.20 (was €14.99)
F-Zero – Sale price: £2.69 (was £5.49) / €3.99 (was €7.99)
Kirby’s Adventure – Sale price: £1.69 (was £3.49) / €2.49 (was €4.99)
Little Inferno – Sale price: £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
Metroid Prime Trilogy – Sale price: £8.99 (was £17.99) / €9.99 (was €19.99)
Nano Assault Neo – Sale price: £6.70 (was £8.99) / €7.49 (was €9.99)
NES Remix – Sale price: £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
NES Remix 2 – Sale price: £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
Super Mario Bros. 3 – Sale price: £1.69 (was £3.49) / €2.49 (was €4.99)
Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Sale price: £8.99 (was £17.99) / €9.99 (was €19.99)
Super Mario World – Sale price: £2.69 (was £5.49) / €3.99 (was €7.99)
Super Mario 64 – Sale price: £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
Super Metroid – Sale price: £2.69 (was £5.49) / €3.99 (was €7.99)
Zelda: A Link to the Past – Sale price: £2.69 (was £5.49) / €3.99 (was €7.99)
Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Sale price: £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
Zelda: The Minish Cap – Sale price: £3.09 (was £6.29) / €3.49 (was €6.99)
Toki Tori – Sale price: £0.89 (was £1.79) / €0.99 (was €1.99)
Trine 2: Director’s Cut – Sale price: £6.99 (was £13.99) / €8.49 (was €16.99)

And 3DS:

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3DS eShop charts (6/6/16)

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This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Pokemon Red
4. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
5. Mega Man Legacy Collection
6. Pokemon Blue
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Terraria
9. Zelda: A Link to the Past
10. Super Mario World
11. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
12. Resident Evil: Revelations
13. EarthBound
14. Super Metroid
15. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
16. Donkey Kong Country 3
17. Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
18. Super Mario Bros.
19. Smash Controller
20. Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble

Videos

1. Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
2. Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
3. Starter Pokemon for Pokemon Sun/Moon Revealed
4. Mini Mario & Friends Launch Trailer
5. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
6. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
7. Disney Art Academy Overview Trailer
8. Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation
9. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
10. Hyrule Warriors Legends Launch Trailer
11. Super Mario World Trailer
12. Terraria Announcement Trailer
13. Explore the Alola Region in Pokemon Sun/Moon
14. Photos with Mario Trailer
15. Infinite Dunamis Trailer
16. Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble Video
17. Zelda: A Link to the Past Trailer
18. Pokemon Red Trailer
19. Yo-kai Watch Episode 1
20. Yo-kai Watch Launch Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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Japanese 3DS eShop fifth anniversary sale commercial

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The big Japanese 3DS eShop sale that we mentioned a few days ago has gone live. Users can save on 100 different retail, downloadable, and Virtual Console games – we have the list here. Nintendo has also shared a new commercial, posted below.

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Japanese New 3DS Virtual Console adds three new games

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A trio of new titles have just dropped on the Japanese New 3DS Virtual Console. Kirby’s Dream Course, The Legend of the Mystical Ninja, and Super Street Fighter II: The New Challenger are all available now. Pricing is set at 823 yen each.

Here are the trailers:

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SEGA 3D Classics discounted on the North American 3DS eShop

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A bunch of SEGA 3D Classics have been discounted on the North American 3DS eShop. After starting out at $5.99, these games can now be had for only $3.99:

– 3D Super Hang-On
– 3D Space Harrier
– 3D Ecco the Dolphin
– 3D Streets of Rage
– 3D Streets of Rage 2
– 3D Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
– 3D After Burner II
– 3D Out Run
– 3D Gunstar Heroes

The new sale will last until June 20.

Thanks to Brian for the tip.