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Nintendo has come out with a series of new Japanese Switch commercials for the upcoming winter season. Adverts highlight a number of first-party releases for the system, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Party Superstars, and more.

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The latest entries to the Pokemon franchise, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl arrive on Switch today. Check out the launch trailer for these games below.

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Shin Megami Tensei V – 143,247 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 45,045 / 289,700
3. [NSW] Dragon Quest X Heroes of the Heavenly Stars Online – 22,702 / NEW
4. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 12,921 / 2,909,153
5. [PS4] Dragon Quest X Heroes of the Heavenly Stars Online – 11,791 / NEW
6. [PS4] Call of Duty: Vanguard – 11,719 / 40,040
7. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 9,286 / 6,934,540
8. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,886 / 4,132,260
9. [NSW] Minecraft – 8,798 / 2,269,592
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 8,608 / 4,498,118

Animal Crossing New Horizons update 2.0.2

Nintendo has just started distribution of a new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, version 2.0.2. It comes with a bunch of different fixes for the main game as well as the Happy Home Paradise DLC.

Below are the full patch notes for the Animal Crossing: New Horizons version 2.0.2 update:

Pokemon Sword Shield Eevee

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield players can now partake in a new Max Raid Battle event based around Eevee.

Along with that creature itself, its evolutions are showing up more often. Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon are all here. You may also encounter a Gigantamax Eevee or a Shiny Eevee if you’re lucky enough.

smash bros ultimate melee panda global

Nintendo is teaming up with Panda Global for the first officially licensed Smash Bros. circuit in North America, the two sides confirmed today. It will kick off in 2022, featuring both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Melee.

According to Nintendo, players in the U.S. will compete online in qualifying rounds for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Additionally, in-person qualifiers are planned for both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Melee once large-scale events return. Winners of the virtual and in-person qualifying rounds will go on to compete in the grand finals for the championship.

Minecraft Dungeons Cloudy Climb

Seasons are coming to Minecraft Dungeons, and the first one is set to take place next month. Cloudy Climb will go live on December 14, Mojang Studios announced today.

Cloudy Climb will be made available in Minecraft Dungeons as part of a free update. It will come with “new, free content that includes an all-new progression system, weekly challenges, and a looming tower that – whether you like it or not – loves to rearrange itself whenever it gets an opportunity.” This tower is also where players can test their skills and obtain Adventure Points.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush: Dawn of the Battle Royale!!

Today, Konami announced that Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! will be getting an English release in the west next month. It will launch on December 7.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! previously launched on Switch as Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Saikyou Battle Royale!! in Japan. The game originally released back in August. Back in July, localization was first confirmed.

Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town 1.1.0 update

Today, Marvelous and XSEED Games announced that a new 1.1.0 update is coming to Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town this month. Players can look forward to new features and content.

The 1.1.0 update, which is going live on November 29 in North America and November 30 in Europe, is highlighted by “Spirit Quests”, which are events and challenging requests for Olive Town experts featuring rewards such as new outfits, hairstyles, farming abilities, and a mysterious ladder connecting areas of the farm. These quests can be taken on once the player triggers all existing Town Development Events and saves enough Town Development Points.

Shin Megami Tensei V trailer

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:


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