The next blog post from Nintendo counting down to the release of DLC Pack 1 for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now live. This one talks about the character Tingle since his entire outfit is equipment included in DLC Pack 1. The post also talks about the love-hate relationship for the character and his games that were released in Europe and Japan.

Sav’aaq! I’m Shirakawa, game designer for The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild. In this title, I worked mainly on NPC and field-event designs.
Today, I would like to talk about Tingle’s Outfit, which you can acquire by finding one of the chests offered in the DLC pack 1, The Master Trials. (This DLC is available only through the purchase of the Expansion Pass. Full version of the game is required to use this DLC.)

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Fire Emblem Heroes: Clarisse Grand Hero Battle is now live

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The Grand Hero Battle featuring Clarisse is now live in Fire Emblem Heroes. As always, you can obtain a 3 star version and a 4 star version of her if you can beat the map on Hard or Lunatic.

Like the Legion Grand Hero Battle, Clarisse does have a third map on the difficulty called “Infernal.” Beating the map on the Infernal difficulty will give you an additional 4 star version of that character and some Hero Feathers. The Clarisse Grand Hero Battle will be available until July 5th.

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Kirby’s Blowout Blast details, 3DS theme and Kirby anniversary pre-paid card for Japan

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Nintendo provided an update on Kirby’s Blowout Blast today. We now know that the game is due out next week in North America and Japan (likely Europe as well). The new Japanese trailer and website offer the latest details.

Kirby’s Blowout Blast uses bigger scrolling stages compared to 3D Rumble in Kirby: Planet Robobot. The requirement to clear the stage is reaching the goal. There are no copy abilities, so Kirby inhales enemies and blocks and sends them back out as Blaster Bullets.

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I and Me out on the Japanese Switch eShop next week

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments

A little while back, we reported on the new Switch eShop game I and Me. Rainy Frog is now partnering with Ratalakia Games once again to publish the title in Japan. It’ll be out on July 6 for 1,000 yen.

Here’s a trailer:

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Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage (6/27/17)

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Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “Adorable dinos! Jurassic Cuties #2”.

Available items include:

– Dinosaur patch sweater
– Dinosaur print shorts
– Dinosaur claw slippers
– Dinosaur backpack

Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.

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Pikmin Short Movies, Hey! Pikmin wallpaper added to My Nintendo in North America

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

My Nintendo added in three new rewards for North American members today. Each one is centered around Pikmin.

First up is Pikmin Short Movies HD (Wii U) and Pikmin Short Movies 3D (3DS). Both of these are 40 Gold Points each. You can also nab a Hey! Pikmin wallpaper for 50 Platinum Points.

The Pikmin Short Movies will be on My Nintendo until the start of September. You can use your points on the wallpaper until November 1.

Thanks to Adam S for the tip.

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Japanese 3DS themes (6/28/17)

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

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

Hey! Pikmin – 200 yen
Uta no Prince-sama – 200 yen
Pokemon (x2) – 200 yen each
Attack on Titan – 200 yen
Rascal the Raccoon (x2) – 200 yen each

Below are videos for the Pikmin and Pokemon themes:

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Bomberman 64, Zack & Wiki, Kiki Trick, Excitebots, Lost in Shadow out now on the Japanese Wii U eShop

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 6 Comments

Five more classic games have joined the Japanese Wii U eShop. Bomberman 64, Zack & Wiki, Kiki Trick, Excitebots, and Lost in Shadow are all out now.

Everything here costs 2,700 yen. The only exception is Bomberman 64, which is 1,028 yen.

Nintendo has uploaded trailers for a few of these games. We’ve added them in below.

Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (7/5/17)

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

A few new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on July 5. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

Switch Download

Implosion: Never Lose Hope – 1,200 yen

3DS Download

Kirby’s Blowout Blast – 810 yen
The Game 15 Vol2 – 300 yen