To get up for Hey! Pikmin’s launch in July, My Nintendo has updated with several new Pikmin-themed rewards in North America. These include a 3DS theme, discounts, plus Pikmin 3 DLC and digital guide for the Wii U game.

The full lineup of rewards are as follows:

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Scans roundup – The Great Ace Attorney 2, Layton’s Mystery Journey, more

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

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include The Great Ace Attorney 2, The Alliance Alive, The Snack World, Layton’s Mystery Journey, ARMS, Splatoon 2, Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack, Mighty Gunvolt Burst, Piczle Lines DX, and Plantera DX. Scans of all games are below.

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Media Create sales (5/15/17 – 5/21/17)

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

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

Switch – 26,114
New 3DS LL – 13,922
PS4 – 12,325
PS4 Pro – 4,989
Vita – 4,088
2DS – 2,732
New 3DS – 1,406
PS3 – 327
Wii U – 184
Xbox One – 103

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

Switch – 24,712
New 3DS LL – 13,643
PS4 – 12,334
PS4 Pro – 4,961
Vita – 4,114
2DS – 2,862
New 3DS – 1,021
PS3 – 325
Wii U – 157
Xbox One – 149

And here are the software charts:

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Farming Simulator 18 heading to 3DS next month

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

Farming Simulator 18 is set to launch for 3DS on June 6, Giants Software has announced. This applies to both North America and Europe.

Today’s news was accompanied by a new trailer, shown below:

If you’re totally unfamiliar with the series, the handy overview below will quickly fill you in:

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The Great Ace Attorney 2 web commercial

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

Capcom readied a web commercial to promote The Great Ace Attorney 2 in Japan. It may not contain much in the way of new footage, but the ad itself is new. View it below.

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Japanese 3DS themes (5/24/17)

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

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

Brave Dungeon (x2) – 100 yen each

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Nintendo hosting 2017 Summer of Play tour in the US

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

Nintendo has announced the 2017 Summer of Play tour for its fanbase in the United States. Various activities are being planned for these events.

Along with playable games, attendees will be able to try out the New 2DS XL. There will also be various activities such as a photo opportunity “in front of the colorful visuals full of recognizable Nintendo characters like Mario and the Inklings from the Splatoon series”. Those who pre-order select games at participating GameStop locations near the tour stops will receive a Nintendo branded PopSocket mobile accessory device while supplies last. Also, My Nintendo members who check in with their QR Code will be given a free gift item while supplies last.

Below is the lineup of playable Switch games:

Pokemon Shuffle update (05/23/17): Rowlet, Mudsdale and Pokemon Safari

Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in 3DS, News | 0 comments

The recent update for Pokemon Shuffle has quite a few new event stages to check out.

Special stages for Rowlet and Mudsdale are currently available, as well as new daily Pokemon: Tuesday is Pyukumuku, Wednesday is Oricorio Sensu Style, Thursday is Mudbray, Friday is Dartrix and Monday is Oricorio Baile Style.

A new Pokemon Safari is now live with the Pokemon being Grubbin, Charjabug, Vikavolt, Crabrawler and Crabominable.

Finally a new competitive stage is available with Incineroar. These events will run until June 5th.

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UK software sales (Week ending 05/20/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts

Posted on 7 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. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
4. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Super Bomberman R – Konami
6. Puyo Puyo Tetris – SEGA
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard

Wii U

1. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
5. Super Smash Bros for Wii U – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
9. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
10. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo

3DS

1. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
6. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
7. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track