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Update: Bumped to the top. We also have this tidbit from the briefing:

Original: Nintendo Switch Online will finally launch in September, Nintendo has announced. President Tatsumi Kimishima just announced the news during the company’s latest financial results briefing.

Unfortunately, Kimishima did not go into specifics. More information will be shared later in the year, he said.

Nintendo Switch Online is the paid service for the Big N’s new console. By paying a certain fee each month, players can access Switch’s online features. Subscribers will also be able to download a compilation of classic titles with added online play, along with exclusive discounts.

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Nintendo has confirmed rumors that the company is teaming up with Illumination Entertainment for a Mario movie. Shigeru Miyamoto will be on board as a co-producer, as will Chris Meledandri.

Illumination is best known for its work on the Despicable Me / Minions franchise. Meledandri has also been an executive producer on Ice Age.

are partnering on a movie starring Mario, co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri!

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Nintendo will release Mario Kart Tour on mobile devices, the company revealed during its financial results briefing today. The game is planned for release in the fiscal year ending in March 2019.

Nintendo also shared the news on Twitter:

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Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima provided a sales update on sales of the SNES Mini during the company’s financial results briefing today. Between the Super NES Classic Edition (SNES Mini) and Super Famicom Mini, the device has sold four million units.

The SNES Classic Edition launched in North America and Europe towards the end of September 2017. Japan got the Super Famicom Mini at the start of October.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments

ARMS’ latest update has gone live, as players can now download version 5.1.0. No new fighters have been added, but Nintendo has released several new features.

First, players can now access an art gallery. You can unlock illustrations using in-game currency or by fulfilling certain conditions.

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Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition was updated once again last night. Aside from adding in support for new DLC and fixing bugs, it also added some notably functionality. We’re hearing that video capture is now supported, so players can record 30-second gameplay clips similar to some other titles on the console.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

After taking a few weeks off, Konami will be back on the North American Wii U Virtual Console this week. Nintendo’s website lists Necromancer and Battle Chopper for tomorrow.

Here’s an overview for both games:

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With its February 6 release date set, footage is now beginning to surface for Black Hole. Have a look at 10 minutes of gameplay below.

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WayForward sent out an announcement about Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition today. It recaps what we knew for the most part, but reveals one exclusive item in the package. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition features an exclusive extra Beach Mode costume, Shantae’s signature Blue Bathing Suit.

Here’s a recap of everything else in the package:

In addition to the bevy of vivid, detailed high-definition graphics that made this newest entry in the Shantae series a fan-favorite, the Ultimate Edition includes even more modes, monsters, and platforming action! ‘Pirate Queen’s Quest’ allows players to take on the role of Shantae’s arch-nemesis, Risky Boots, in a whole new storyline! ‘Friends to the End’ features ethereal new levels and a special boss encounter as Shantae’s pals Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops enter her nightmare to try to save her from certain doom, while ‘Costume Pack’ provides three new arcade-style adventures – harness the power of the Ninja, Beach, and Officer costumes in these brand new side-stories!

Also included are previously unreleased bonuses – the Tinkerbat Transformation, Blue Shantae Costume, and Classic Risky Boots costume!

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition will be out this spring.

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The latest Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter update has arrived, and fans are being treated to a new look at the game’s crafting system. A video clip released today can be viewed below.

Bloodstained’s crafting system lets you combine items to make yourself new items and equipment. The team is also teasing other things that can be created, but we’ll be hearing about that later. Crafting can be done by visiting Johannes, an alchemist friendly to Miriam.

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