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Nintendo will be conducting maintenance on 3DS tomorrow. For about three hours, certain network services such as online play, rankings, etc. will be affected.

The schedule is as follows:

– 7 PM PT (October 11) – 10 PM PT (October 11)
– 10 PM ET (October 11) – 1 AM ET (October 12)
– 3 AM in the UK (October 12) – 6 AM in the UK (October 12)
– 4 AM in Europe (October 12) – 7 AM in Europe (October 12)

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Dragon Ball Fusions recently received its first update in Japan. This not only introduced online gameplay, but also a new stage. Footage of both elements can be found below.

A new trailer is online to celebrate Volcanion’s arrival in Pokemon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, X, and Y as the latest Pokemon distribution. Watch it below.

We have a double dose of Dragon Quest VII from Nintendo today. View a video focusing on story below, along with another highlighting its critical reception.

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

Wii U

1. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Minecraft Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
8. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
9. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Nintendo
10. Pikmin 3 – Nintendo

3DS

1. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Omega Ruby- Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Mario Party: Star Rush – Nintendo
6. Pokemon X – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
8. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
10. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

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All formats

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Zelda: Breath of the Wild is just out of the top 10 now, but Pokemon Sun/Moon, Dragon Quest XI, and Monster Hunter Stories are all in.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 15 and September 28.

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

United States

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

Wii U

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
SteamWorld Collection – Amazon, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators Dark Edition Starter Pack – GameStop
Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – Amazon, GameStop
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Party: Star Rush – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack – Amazon (exclusive)
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Fusions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Systems

New 3DS XL Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
Electric Blue 2DS variation (new) – Amazon
Crimson Red 2DS variation (new) Amazon< amiibo

Gold Mario – Best Buy
Lucina – Best Buy
Ness – Best Buy
Mega Man – Best Buy
Pit – Best Buy
Samus – Best Buy
Sonic – Best Buy
Daisy: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Boo: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Wario: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Rosalina: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Waluigi: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Link (8-Bit) – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Link/Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) – Best Buy, GameStop (new)

Books

Super Mario Adventures – Amazon
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2 – Amazon
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages – Amazon
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition – Amazon (save $16)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition – Amazon (save $8)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon

Other

Pikachu Hard Pouch for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-ring – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-Crystal 9 Pack – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

SteamWorld Collection
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Skylanders Imaginators
Runbow Deluxe Edition
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Just Dance 2017
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Corpse Party Back to School Edition
Disney Magical World 2
Mario Party: Star Rush
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Dragon Ball Fusions (new)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Books

Super Mario Adventures
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition (save $9)
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

amiibo

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo Cards 6 Pack

UK

Wii U

Skylanders Imaginators
Darksiders Warmastered Edition

3DS

Disney Magical World 2
Rhythm Paradise Megamix
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Pokemon Sun Steelbook
Pokemon Moon Steel Book
Animal Crossing: New Leaf + amiibo Card
Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Picross 3D: Round 2
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
7th Dragon III Code: VFD
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers

Systems

New 3DS XL – Peal White
New 3DS XL – Orange and Black
Pokemon Sun/Moon New 3DS XL

amiibo

Link (8-Bit)
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
Link (Zelda: Wind Waker)
Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker)

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Strategy Guide Collector’s Vault
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

More:

Monster Hunter Stories finally arrived in Japan yesterday. A lengthy look at the game can be found below with two hours of footage.

Nintendo has now opened the full North American Disney Magical World 2 website. You can visit it here.

Just like with all of Nintendo’s sites, you’ll find a bunch of gameplay details, screenshots, and footage. Speaking of gameplay, we’ve rounded up the different clips in the video below.


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