Level-5 will release its first Switch game in Japan in just a couple of months. The Snack World: Trejarers Gold is launching on April 12 for 5,980 yen, CoroCoro has revealed. The Crystal Sword Z Alpha will be included as a first-print bonus.

The Snack World: Trejarers Gold is a new version of the 3DS game that released in Japan last July. The Switch edition has improved the visuals, battles, and action motion. Additionally, both DLC packs will be bundled in.

We have the first screenshots from The Snack World: Trejarers Gold below.

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Media Create sales (1/29/18 – 2/4/18)

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 32 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

PS4 – 86,174
Switch – 49,165
PS4 Pro – 23,113
New 2DS LL – 6,522
Vita – 4,207
New 3DS LL – 3,857
2DS – 1,082
Xbox One X – 565
Xbox One – 72

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

PS4 – 110,023
Switch – 47,107
PS4 Pro – 30,122
New 2DS LL – 6,842
Vita – 3,744
New 3DS LL – 3,377
Xbox One X – 1,618
2DS – 1,094
Xbox One – 68

And here are the software charts:

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Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon update out now (version 1.2)

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

A new update is now starting to go live for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Nintendo is distribution version 1.2 for both games.

Today’s update is intended to address one glitch in particular. This is related to Curse, Forest’s Curse, Power Trick, and String Shot during QR Code events. No new functionality has been added.

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Pokemon Shuffle update (02/06/18)

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In this week of Pokemon Shuffle players will have a new Comfey stage. A new Pokemon Safari that includes Pikachu in Magikarp Costume, Gyarados Costume, Charizard Costume, Shiny Rayquaza Costume, surprised Pikachu and dizzy Pikachu. All of these will be available until February 13th. Repeat runs of Shaymin Land Forme, Shaymin Sky Forme, Dialga and Palkia have also begun.

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Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon – global mission #4 now live

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

The fourth global mission in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon has now begun. This one involves Poke Beans.

Starting today, players are tasked with gathering as many Poke Beans as possible for the “Harvest Poke Beans!” global mission. The goal is for all players to collectively harvest 30,000,000 Poke Beans by 23:59 UTC on February 19.

If the goal is reached, everyone will be awarded with 2,000 Festival Coins as a reward. Even if the goal isn’t met, those who were involved will receive a participation prize of 1,000 Festival Coins. Both prizes will be doubled if players have their game registered on the Pokemon Global Link by the end of the global mission.

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New 2DS XL commercials with Mario, Pikachu, and Link

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 7 Comments

Nintendo has posted a series of new commercials for the New 2DS XL featuring Mario, Pikachu, and Link for their respective games on 3DS. You can watch them all below.

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Kirby Battle Royale – Sleep Copy Ability footage

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Nintendo updated Kirby Battle Royale last week with the brand new Sleep Copy Ability. For a closer look at the addition, watch the video below.

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Switch / Wii U / 3DS / Pokemon maintenance taking place this week

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments

Update 2 (2/5): Pokemon Sun/Moon/Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon maintenance added to the maintenance schedule for this week.

Update (2/4): More maintenance added for Switch / Wii U / 3DS.

Original (2/3): Nintendo has penciled in some maintenance for next week. Switch will be impacted for two sessions, while 3DS will also be affected for one session.

The full maintenance schedule is as follows:

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UK software sales (Week ending 2/3/2018) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts

Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

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

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
5. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
6. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
7. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
8. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo
9. Pokken Tournament DX – Nintendo
10. FIFA 18 – EA

Wii U

1. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
2. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
5. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
8. Splatoon – Nintendo
9. Wii Party U – Nintendo
10. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Crystal Version – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros 2. – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
9. Miitpia – Nintendo
10. Yoshi’s New Island – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track