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Following its initial release on the eShop in February, Mercenaries Saga Chronicles is now receiving a physical release. The new boxed version will launch this summer, PM Studios and acttil announced today.

Mercenaries Saga Chronicles features three different games that previously came out between 3DS and mobile. Additionally, some new features and elements are included on Switch. All of the games offer tactical turn-based strategy RPG gameplay.

Continue on below for additional information for Mercenaries Saga Chronicles, along with a trailer.

Our latest look at Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on Switch is here. In the video below, you can get a look at 1-2 Shipwreck Shore and some Funky Kong surfing action.

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It’s been fairly quiet for Nintendo maintenance over the past week, but things are picking up again tonight. Switch will be impacted by a bit of downtime later tonight.

Maintenance is currently planned for the following times:

– 6:50 PM PT (April 9) – 8:30 PM PT (April 9)
– 9:50 PM ET (April 9) – 11:30 PM ET (April 9)
– 2:50 AM in the UK (April 10) – 4:30 AM in the UK (April 10)
– 3:50 AM in Europe (April 10) – 5:30 AM in Europe (April 10)

Source

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

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
5. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
6. Kirby Star Allies – Nintendo
7. FIFA 18 – EA
8. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
9. Sonic Forces – Sega
10. Pokken Tournament DX – Nintendo

Wii U

1. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
4. Wii Party U – Nintendo
5. Splatoon – Nintendo
6. Lego Marvel: Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Lego City Undercover – Nintendo
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
10. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo

3DS

1. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
2. Detective Pikachu – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
7. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
8. Miitopia – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – 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

All formats

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Octopath Traveler

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Octopath Traveler moves all the way into the top five.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 21 and March 28.

Following up on last week’s magazine news, Square Enix has published official details and screenshots for Marth in Dragon Quest Builders 2. We’ve rounded up the latest media blast below, courtesy of Gematsu.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition

On Friday, XSEED held a lengthy live stream for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition as well as the brand new Costume Pack. You can watch the full recording below.

Nintendo

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

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Sushi Striker

More footage of Sushi Striker is in, this time showcasing multiplayer gameplay. Check out the footage in the video below.


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