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Today, Atlus announced that the new Shin Megami Tensei game for Switch is actually Shin Megami Tensei V. The news was just shared during a brief live stream held by the company’s Japanese YouTube account.

The following teaser was also released:

And that’s it! No news information other than that.

Update: Same Animal Crossing Direct confirmed for the west. 15 minutes long. The North American Nintendo Direct page is here. The PAL broadcast is also being held later, so we’ve updated the times below to reflect that.


Original: A new Animal Crossing Direct will be held this Wednesday in Japan, Nintendo has revealed. The presentation is being held specifically to reveal the new mobile game. News about Switch and 3DS will not be included.

The new Nintendo Direct will be held on October 25 at 12 PM Japan time. That translates to the following:

– 8 PM PT (October 24)
– 11 PM ET (October 24)
– 7 AM in the UK (European broadcast) (October 25)
– 8 AM in Europe (European broadcast) (October 25)

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Yesterday, an update for the Switch version of 2064: Read Only Memories Integral was shared in a Kickstarter update. The current plan is to have it ready in February or so. At the moment, the port “is about 85% done.”

On Switch, 2064: Read Only Memories Integral will feature several extras including trailers, art, music, and more in a special bonus “zome”. Fans can expect pricing to be set at $20.64.

Also mentioned is that a physical release could happen. Limited Run Games could help make that happen.

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The latest Tempest Trials event in Fire Emblem Heroes has now started. Genealogy of Light, as the name implies, features character from Genealogy of the Holy War and will last for two weeks.  The 40% bonus characters are Sigurd, Ayra, Deirdre and Tailtiu. The 20% bonus characters are Arvis, Arden, Eldigan and Lachesis.

Arden is also the main reward of this Tempest Trial, with the 4-star version being the 6,000 points reward and the 5-star version at 30,000 points. Other notable rewards include three new Sacred Seals: Brash Assault 1 (Unit automatically makes a follow-up when at HP < 30% and attacking a foe that can counter) at 12,000 points, Atk Smoke 1 (After combat, inflicts Atk -3 on foes within 2 spaces of target through their next actions) at 20,000 points and Guidance 1 (If unit has 100% HP, infantry and armored allies within 2 spaces can move to a space adjacent to unit) at 40,000 points.

The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Twitter account has shared two new screenshots today, comparing the same area on the Titan Gormott during the day and at night.

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Voez

As we reported previously, rhythm game Voez is getting a physical release in Japan. Among other things, this will add TV mode support, allowing the game to be played with a controller instead of just with the touchscreen. This version now has a concrete release date: January 25th, 2018. Also, the total number of downloads for the digital version now stands at 45,000, up from 40,000 last month.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Fire Emblem Warriors – Nintendo
3. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
5. Lego Worlds – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
7. FIFA 18 – Electronic Arts
8. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
9. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo

Wii U

1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. New Super Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
4. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
8. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
9. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
10. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo

3DS

1. Miitopia – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
5. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions – Nintendo
6. Layton’s Mystery Journey – Nintendo
7. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
8. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Moon- Nintendo
10. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

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All formats

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Super Mario Odyssey ends its run at the third position while Xenoblade Chronicles 2 jumps back up to #6, and Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon move up a spot.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 5 and October 11.

Bandai Namco is continuing its trend of bringing some of its older titles to Switch. Following Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition has been announced for the console.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition, which originally came out in 2015, mashes Koei Tecmo’s Warriors series with the famous manga IP. The new Switch version will come with 42 pieces of DLC. This includes challenge episodes and costumes. Online co-op from the PlayStation versions is missing, but local two-player co-op is supported with two sets of Joy-Con or Pro Controllers.


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