Scans roundup – Namco Museum, The Snack World, Layton’s Mystery Journey, Splatoon 2
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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Namco Museum, The Snack World, Layton’s Mystery Journey, and Splatoon 2. Scans of all games are below.
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Game Critics Awards – “Best of E3 2017” winners announced – Super Mario Odyssey named “Best of Show”
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For the second straight year, Nintendo has taken home the top prize from Game Critics’ “Best of E3 2017” awards. Last year, it was Zelda: Breath of the Wild named “Best of Show”. The same honor was given to Super Mario Odyssey.
Super Mario Odyssey was also chosen as “Best Console Game” and “Best Action/Adventure Game”. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle also took home a couple of awards as did Metroid: Samus Returns.
Below are the full Nintendo highlights:
Media Create sales (6/19/17 – 6/25/17)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 22,361
PS4 – 19,095
New 3DS LL – 11,474
PS4 Pro – 6,585
Vita – 4,077
2DS – 2,545
New 3DS – 710
Xbox One – 265
PS3 – 201
Wii U – 150
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 37,709
PS4 – 18,251
New 3DS LL – 11,592
PS4 Pro – 5,795
Vita – 4,149
2DS – 2,655
New 3DS – 815
Xbox One – 308
PS3 – 298
Wii U – 199
And here are the software charts:
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Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place tonight
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Nintendo has scheduled some last-minute maintenance for Switch / Wii U / 3DS. All three platforms will be impacted, affecting certain network services. Online play, rankings, etc. may be unavailable.
The maintenance schedule is as follows:
– 5:50 PM PT (June 28) – 8 PM PT (June 28)
– 8:50 PM ET (June 28) – 11 PM ET (June 28)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (June 29) – 4 AM in the UK (June 29)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (June 29) – 5 AM in Europe (June 29)
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Kirby’s Blowout Blast details, 3DS theme and Kirby anniversary pre-paid card for Japan
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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.
Pikmin Short Movies, Hey! Pikmin wallpaper added to My Nintendo in North America
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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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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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Japanese Hey! Pikmin commercial
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Nintendo has a new Japanese commercial up for Hey! Pikmin. Take a look at the advert below.
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Level-5 considering past projects for Switch, making Katrielle the new protagonist of Layton, Phoenix Wright crossover
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Another new interview is in with Akihiro Hino. This time, GameSpot is the latest outlet to have spoken with the Level-5 CEO. Topics include potentially bringing past projects to Switch, why Katrielle is the new protagonist of the Layton series (and whether or not she’s really Professor Layton’s daughter), and reminiscing on Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.
Find these excerpts from the interview below. You can read GameSpot’s full interview here.
RPG Maker Fes launch trailer
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RPG Maker Fes is officially out today on 3DS. Take a look at the launch trailer from NIS America below.