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A couple of new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:

Dragon Quest XI – free
EGOIST: Eiyuu Unmei no Uta – 200 yen
The Bird – 200 yen
Cinnamoroll – 200 yen

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A new update has just gone out for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS. Version 1.1.7 is available on both platforms.

Today’s update does what you would expect. After applying the patch, the Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta amiibo will be supported.

Note that after installing version 1.1.7, replays created in version 1.1.5 or earlier will no longer work.

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Square Enix has released a new 3DS theme based on Dragon Quest XI in Japan. It doesn’t have any music, but the theme itself is still rather neat. You can get a look at it below.

Update 2: The Fan Editions, along with the special Ultra Dual Edition, are all up on Amazon Germany here (thanks Bukyoku_AlSara).


Update (7/18): Fan editions are now up for pre-order on Amazon UK and Amazon France.


Original (7/12): The Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Steelbook Dual Pack was announced for North America yesterday. In Europe, Nintendo will publish an Ultra Dual Edition and two Fan Editions.

The Ultra Dual Edition will contain copies of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, a Steelbook, and two download codes for 50 potions. As for the Fan Editions, they’re single copies of the individual titles with a Steelbook.

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Nintendo of Europe published a new video promoting the New 2DS XL and 2DS under the name “Summer of fun”. Check it out below.


Nintendo Network

Nintendo has scheduled a maintenance period of about 2 hours and 40 minutes for “certain network services” for Wii U and 3DS later today / tomorrow. Below are the exact times:

– 5:50 PM PT (July 18) – 8:30 PM PT (July 18)
– 8:50 PM ET (July 18) – 11:30 PM ET (July 18)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (July 19) – 4:30 AM in the UK (July 19)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (July 19) – 5:30 AM in Europe (July 19)

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Pokemon Sun/Moon

For those of you that participated in the Pokemon Sun and Moon Global Mission, the rewards are now available for you to obtain. Participants who defended their champion role will receive 5 rare candy and a moon ball. The prize can be obtained through a serial code from the Pokemon Global Link. You will have until August 30th to take these rewards.

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Nintendo published a launch commercial for the New 2DS XL that will be available at the end of next week. Check it out below.

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Nintendo has gone live with a new North American commercial for Miitopia, launching July 28 on 3Ds. View it below.

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This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. ARMS – Nintendo
4. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
5. Cars 3: Driven to Win – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Super Bomberman R – Konami
8. Ultra Street Fighter II – Capcom
9. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
10. Puyo Puyo Tetris – SEGA

Wii U

1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
8. Mighty No. 9 – Deep Silver
9. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
10. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
6. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
8. Ever Oasis – Nintendo
9.  Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
10. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track


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