Wii U & 3DS online services maintenance taking place later today / tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
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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Famitsu once again holding a Squid Fashion Contest for Splatoon 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Just like for the first game, Famitsu is holding a Squid Fashion Contest for Splatoon 2. Fans can submit designs for pieces of gear to Famitsu, and the winning submission will be added to the game. This time, the contest will also include a graffiti category. More details will become available once the full issue of Famitsu is out tomorrow.
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Fire Emblem Heroes – Berkut map is now live
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The new Grand Hero Battle will be against Berkut from Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. You will be able to recruit a bronze or silver Berkut depending on the difficulty you challenge him at from hard to infernal. You will have until July 25th to obtain Berkut.
Pokemon Sun and Moon – Global Mission rewards available for defending champion status
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in 3DS, News | 0 comments
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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Pokemon Shuffle update (07/18/2017)
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
A new rotation of Pokemon Shuffle stages are now available again. This time we have repeat runs of Meloetta Pirouette Forme, Hitmonlee, Ho-Oh and Raikou with the addition of Butterfree. The safari zone also has Caterpie, Metapod, Venonat, Venomoth, Burmy Trash Cloak and Wormadam Trash Cloak. All of these will remain available until August 1st.
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Infinite Minigolf listed for July 24 release on the European Switch eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments
Infinite Minigolf was originally planned for spring. We’re passed that point, but it looks like we won’t have to wait much longer for Zen Studios’ first Switch game.
According to a European eShop listing, Infinite Minigolf is scheduled for July 24. We would anticipate it launching around the same time in North America, assuming the eShop page is accurate.
Here’s a look at the Infinite Minigolf trailer from May:
Source: Switch eShop
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Rumor: Dataminers find text about the end of Miiverse from new Wii U update
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 65 Comments
Miiverse launched with Wii U back in 2012. It expanded to 3DS in later years, but the service as a whole could be coming to an end soon.
As we reported earlier, Nintendo pushed out a new update for Wii U tonight. We don’t really have any specifics, though dataminers appear to have made an interesting discovery.
This text was apparently changed with version 5.5.2:
“The Miiverse service has ended. Miiverse and any software features that make use of Miiverse are now unavailable.”
Miiverse isn’t a part of Switch at all, so it wouldn’t be entirely surprising to see the service end at some point soon. Some community members likely wouldn’t be too happy though.
Qbics Paint listed for July 27 release on the North American Switch eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Qbics Paint, first made known at the end of May, could have a release date. Nintendo’s website lists the game for July 27 on the Switch eShop. It will cost $4.99.
Note that this date is not 100% final. Abylight may make the release date official within the next week or so.
In the meantime, here’s everything you need to know about Qbics Paint:
New Wii U update out now (version 5.5.2)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 50 Comments
Nintendo’s older console just received a new update. All system owners can download version 5.5.2.
The update notes haven’t been exciting for Wii U in awhile, and nothing really changed this time either. Nintendo simply states, “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”. The update may address certain exploits within the hardware.
Note that you’ll need today’s update in order to access the eShop.
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Target restocking Switch on Friday as well
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
You’ll have three different ways of purchasing a Switch unit in the United States this week. Along with GameStop and Best Buy, Target should be restocking the console. That’s based on the store’s new ad put out yesterday.
Target indicates that Switch will be in stock on Friday. Note that quantities will be limited, and colors will vary by store.
