Nintendo Treehouse Log talks collecting in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2’s first Splatfest
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The Nintendo Treehouse Log has updated once again. Two more entries were added in for Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2.
In the Zelda blog, Nate Bihldorff talks about the collection aspect in the game. The following concept art is also posted:
As for Splatoon 2, Morgan Ritchie and Eric Smith argue their points for the first Splatfest. You can read it in full here.
Fire Emblem Warriors devs on how the game came to be, choosing characters / games, original characters, more
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This month’s issue of Nintendo Dream contains a lengthy interview with a couple of developers working on Fire Emblem Warriors. The Japanese magazine spoke with producer Yosuke Hayashi and director Hiroya Usuda. The interview covers some old topics, but also expands on previous interviews and throws new discussions into the mix as well.
Hayashi and Usuda first elaborated on Fire Emblem Warriors origins. The interview later talks about how the represented characters and games were chosen, including heated conversations between the developers, going with Shadow Dragon over the original game, choosing female Corrin over her male counterpart, and more. There’s also talk about the original characters and how their designs were updated after seeing the new characters in Fire Emblem Heroes – and plenty of other topics.
You can read the full Nintendo Dream interview with Hayashi and Usuda below.
Nintendo Minute – Splatoon 2 Salmon Run gameplay
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta continue Splatoon 2 coverage with a look at Salmon Run. Check it out below.
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Puyo Puyo Tetris patch coming in August
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SEGA has announced a new patch for Puyo Puyo Tetris. Upon release, the game will receive balance adjustments as well as stricter penalties for rage-quitters. SEGA intends to have it ready sometime in August.
This August we're releasing a patch for #PuyoPuyoTetris. Updates include balance adjustments & stricter penalties for rage-quitters.
— Puyo Puyo Official (@PuyoOfficial) July 14, 2017
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Fire Emblem Warriors screenshots show Bond Levels and more
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Koei Tecmo issued a few more screenshots from Fire Emblem Warriors today. The images give us a look at Bond Conversations, among other things. Look at the new screenshots below.
Video: Get a look at the new gear 7-Eleven is offering for Splatoon 2 in Japan
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Splatoon 2 has a new partnership with 7-Eleven that provides fans with exclusive gear in the game. Beginning on July 21, those who purchase certain products for the game will receive download codes for different items.
The gear is as follows:
Set 1 (purchasing the game, etc.)
FA-11 Omote – Custom; gear: Bomb Defense Up
FA-11 Ura – Custom; gear: Cold Blooded
Set 2 (purchasing merchandise)
Ika Red V Collaboration; gear: Quick Respawn
Ika Green V Collaboration; gear: Quick Super Jump
7-Eleven also has a video showing off the gear, attached below.
Note: all of this gear will eventually be distributed on My Nintendo next year, at least in Japan.
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Video: Squid Research Lab – Splatoon 2 Turf War with Nintendo Australia
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Nintendo Australia published a new Splatoon 2 video that shows its “findings” from the Squid Research Lab. Check it out below for a look at Turf War mode.
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Splatoon 2 – cake vs. ice cream Splatfest art
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To celebrate the first Splatfest for Splatoon 2, Nintendo has created some special art for the event. You can get a look at it above. Art was also made for the Japanese event, located here.
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First Splatoon 2 toy is based on the Splat Dualies
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All sorts of toys were created based on the weapons in the original Splatoon. For Splatoon 2, things are already getting started.
One new toy set to release in Japan is based on the Splat Dualies in Splatoon 2. The water gun is launching alongside the game itself on July 28. It will be priced at 2,980 yen.
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Starlink: Battle for Atlas dev on the gameplay, tech being used, why it’s a fit for Switch, more
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Starlink: Battle for Atlas was a notable third-party Switch announcement coming out of E3 last month. Ubisoft is trying out the toys-to-life genre with a new game that offers ship building, flying, and shooting.
Nintendo UK now has a new interview up with Ubisoft Toronto producer Matthew Rose, which goes in-depth with the project. Rose explained the gameplay, the technology being used, why it’s a fit on Switch, and much more. Read up on Rose’ comments below.
