A physical version of SteamWorld Dig 2 was announced a few months ago. Later, at the end of March, distributor Rising Star Games confirmed a release date of May 22 stateside. We’re past that date now, but you still can’t actually purchase SteamWorld Dig 2 at retail.

SteamWorld Dig 2 has unfortunately been hit with a delay in North America. While retailers have been hinting at it, Rising Star announced a new date of June 19.

As for Europe, there were no delays. SteamWorld Dig 2 released there on April 27 and remains available.

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Nintendo has no plans to sell Switch systems without the dock in the Americas

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Nintendo is now selling Switch systems without a dock in Japan. As was announced earlier in the week, the company is looking to sell additional units to households that already have a system. The package has the main system, Joy-Con controllers, and Joy-Con wrist straps. It lacks the dock, Joy-Con grip, AC adapter, or HDMI cable.

If you were hoping that the same dockless option would be extended to other regions, you might be out of luck. Nintendo has said in a statement that the company has “no plans to release this configuration in the Americas.”

In Japan, the new Switch package is being sold for 24,980. The primary, original configuration costs 29,980 yen.

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Pre-order updates (5/27/18)

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

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10 minutes of Mario Tennis Aces footage

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At MCM London Comic Con this weekend, Nintendo live streamed a bit of Mario Tennis Aces. Check out the full recording below, containing around 10 minutes of footage.

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Bandai Namco considering Sword Art Online games for Switch

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Yesterday, Bandai Namco held a competition for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet in Japan. During the Q&A corner, series producer Yosuke Futami and Fatal Bullet producer Keishi Minami commented on the possibility of Switch support.

The two developers indicated that expanding the series to the Switch is being considered. Minami is a gamer above all, and would like a release on the console, so he is talking with Futami and others among his superiors at the moment. It may take some time, but he’s giving it some positive thought.

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Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion – Swass 8-Ball Station footage

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Nintendo has once again shown off a new level from Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. Get a look at the Swass 8-Ball Station mission below.

This is Swass 8-Ball Station, a new level in #Splatoon2: Octo Expansion. You'll need a good aim for this one!
Pre-order is now available from #NintendoSwitch #eShop: https://t.co/O5lleEa9xF pic.twitter.com/vnmcrgWcVW
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) May 27, 2018

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Mario + Rabbids dev on lack of online co-op, scrapped fumble mechanic

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A number of media outlets recently went hands-on with the new Donkey Kong DLC for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. YouTuber AbdallahSmash026 was among them, and was also able to chat with lead developer Xavier Manzanares.

One of the topics discussed is multiplayer. While you can play with a friend locally, online isn’t supported.

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Splatoon 2 – My Melody vs. Pompompurin Splatfest results (Sanrio)

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Splatoon 2 held the second round of its tournament-style Splatfest featuring Sanrio in Japan this weekend. My Melody and Pompompurin were the two characters featured this time around.

After a full day of battles, the event has concluded and the results are in. Who came out on top: My Melody or Pompompurin?