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Nintendo issued a new Japanese Switch commercial that features FIFA 19, Fortnite, and Dragon Ball FighterZ. Watch it below.

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Although it was entirely expected, Nintendo has confirmed that Switch version 6.0.0 is launching next week. The latest firmware will go live during the evening of September 18 in North America and September 19 during the very early hours in Europe. Once the update is released, the eShop will be down for maintenance.

Nintendo says that after the system update is installed, you will no longer be able to unlock your Nintendo Account from your Nintendo Switch user. Below are the full details:

Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country is just a few days from its initial release, but Nintendo and Monolith Soft are still introducing characters. Today’s bio is for Rhadallis, the 107th Indoline Praetor.

Here’s his full introduction:

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Square Enix published a handful of new screenshots from ragon Quest Builders 2. Have a look at the images in the gallery below.

IGN has posted a pair of Mega Man 11 videos showcasing the Impact Man and Blast Man stages. Check out footage of both below.

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A release date has finally been given for Nintendo Switch Online. The service starts September 18 in North America and September 19, Nintendo has announced.

Switch owners will be able to sign-up for a 7-day free trial from the eShop at launch.

More details about the service will be shared during tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct.

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As has been rumored over the past week, the September 2018 Nintendo Direct will now air tomorrow. The 35-minute presentation was originally scheduled for last Thursday, but was delayed following an earthquake in Japan.

The updated Nintendo Direct will air during the following times:

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

Switch – 43,513
PS4 – 12,281
PS4 Pro – 7,442
New 2DS LL – 4,951
Vita – 2,348
New 3DS LL – 2,185
2DS – 347
Xbox One X – 30
Xbox One – 19

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

Switch – 42,151
PS4 – 12,189
New 2DS LL – 5,760
PS4 Pro – 4,402
Vita – 2,452
New 3DS LL – 2,126
2DS – 496
Xbox One X – 45
Xbox One – 24

And here are the software charts:

Nintendo has announced a partnership with Wendy’s College Tailgate Tour to bring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to college campuses across the United States this fall. Fans will be able to play the upcoming release with gameplay stations and a large LED screen.

We have the full announcement from Nintendo below, including the lineup of participating locations.

Nintendo has posted another update to the Smash Bros. Blog for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This time around, we have an introduction to the Summit stage.

Here’s the overview:


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