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Nintendo shared the gorgeous boxart for Smash Bros. Ultimate this week. It’s mostly the same around the world, though there is one exception from Germany.

For the most part, the packaging design is the same. However, there is one omission: Yoshi. The character is gone here due to a sizable USK rating logo taking up a good deal of the real estate. The logo is where Pikachu would be, but the character has been preserved and moved up slightly while Yoshi was taken off entirely.

Crimson Hexagon has shared an in-depth look at gaming buzz on social media from E3. Between June 10 and June 12 – the key days of the expo – over 4.5 million posts were made across online channels. Nintendo was one of the conversation leaders.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate apparently wasn’t the most-discussed game, but it was certainly up there. Crimson Hexagon’s data has it at #2.

Here’s a look at the most discussed games at E3 and best received titles:

Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.

Nintendo Switch Online

Ever since the Wii era, Nintendo has offered classic games through the Virtual Console. Yet on Switch, the Virtual Console is dead as we know it. Nintendo still intends to have classics ready through Nintendo Switch Online, but at least initially, we’ll only be seeing NES games – albeit with extra bells and whistles like online features.

In an interview with IGN at E3, Nintendo of America president spoke about how Nintendo sees Nintendo Switch Online as somewhat of a Virtual Console successor. The company will make a slate of classics available, with the lineup expanding over time.

A special New 2DS XL bundle has been revealed for Europe. Along with an Animal Crossing design for the system, Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo will be included in the package.

Nintendo hasn’t officially announced the bundle at this time. However, according to Nintendo UK’s website, it will be available on July 20.

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Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version!

Bandai Namco provided the latest information on Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version! today. Find some details and screenshots for the party games below, courtesy of Gematsu.

Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion made its long-awaited debut this week. It won’t have a retail release, but you can download the new content digitally.

Despite the lack of a physical version, Nintendo is offering a neat reward on My Nintendo. A new printable boxart cover can be redeemed here. It costs just 30 Platinum Points.

NIS America issued the latest trailer for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana focusing on Laxia and Hummel. Watch it below.

At E3 this week, Forbes caught up with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime for a lengthy chat. The two sides spoke about Nintendo Labo, Switch’s lifespan, third-parties, mobile, and collaborations.

We have these excerpts from the interview below. You can read the full discussion here.


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