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Nintendo has added three new periods of maintenance to its schedule. Switch, Wii U, and 3DS will be impacted tonight and next week as well, affecting online play, rankings, etc.

The maintenance schedule is as follows:

Switch

– 6 PM PT (May 18) – 8 PM PT (May 18)
– 9 PM ET (May 18) – 11 PM ET (May 18)
– 2 AM in the UK (May 19) – 4 AM in the UK (May 19)
– 3 AM in Europe (May 19) – 5 AM in Europe (May 19)

Switch / Wii U / 3DS

– 9 PM PT (May 18) – 2 AM PT (May 18)
– 12 PM ET (May 19) – 5 AM PT (May 19)
– 5 AM in the UK (May 19) – 10 AM in the UK (May 19)
– 6 AM in Europe (May 19) – 11 AM in Europe (May 19)

Switch / Wii U / 3DS

– 6:45 PM PT (May 24) – 8 PM PT (May 24)
– 9:45 PM ET (May 24) – 11 PM ET (May 24)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (May 25) – 4 AM in the UK (May 25)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (May 25) – 5 AM in Europe (May 25)

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Players have created a custom cheat code mod for the Wii U version of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, leading to some amazing and downright hilarious results. Almost any object, item, character, or boss can be summoned right out of thin air.

Chadderz and MrBean35000vr created the “Accio Master Code”, which is currently in beta. It’s shown off in the video below. Despite being early on, it’s clear that some great things can already be done.

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Nintendo has a whole bunch of maintenance scheduled throughout the coming week. Online play, rankings, etc. will be affected.

Here’s the rundown of upcoming maintenance:

Switch / Wii U / 3DS

– 9 PM PT (May 15) – 3 AM PT (May 15)
– 12 PM ET (May 15) – 6 AM PT (May 15)
– 5 AM in the UK (May 16) – 11 AM in the UK (May 16)
– 6 AM in Europe (May 16) – 12 PM in Europe (May 16)

Switch

– 5:30 PM PT (May 16) / 7:30 PM PT (May 16)
– 8:30 PM ET (May 16) – 10:30 PM ET (May 16)
– 1:30 AM in the UK (May 17) – 3:30 AM in the UK (May 17)
– 2:30 AM in Europe (May 17) – 4:30 AM in Europe (May 17)

Switch

– 6:45 PM PT (May 17) – 8 PM PT (May 17)
– 9:45 PM ET (May 17) – 11 PM ET (May 17)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (May 18) – 4 AM in the UK (May 18)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (May 18) – 5 AM in Europe (May 18)

From Wednesday, May 17, 2017 6 :45 PM – Wednesday, May 17, 2017 8 :00 PM Pacific Time

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

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
4. Super Bomberman R – Konami
5. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Puyo Puyo Tetris – SEGA
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard

Wii U

1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
4. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
5. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
9. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo

3DS

1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
5. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
6. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
8. Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Nintendo
9. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo
10. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

United States

Switch

Disgaea 5 Complete – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Ultra Street Fighter II – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop
Cave Story+ – Amazon, GameStop (pre-order for PVC keychain)
Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition – Amazon
Rime – Amazon, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Early Tip-Off Edition (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold [Exclusive] (new) – GameStop
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
FIFA – Amazon, Best Buy
Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Redout – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Troll & I – Amazon, GameStop

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop

3DS

Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop – Amazon
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator 18 – Amazon
Ever Oasis – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
RPG Maker Fes – Amazon, Best Buy
Hey! Pikmin – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Miitopia – Amazon (new) Best Buy, GameStop
Culdcept Revolt – Amazon, Best Buy
Culdcept Revolt Limited Edition (new) – Amazon
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter Stories – Best Buy, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters – Best Buy, GameStop

SNES

Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter – Amazon

Hardware

New 2DS XL – Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Fire Emblem Echoes – Alm & Celica – Best Buy
Cloud – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta (Player 2) [Exclusive] – Best Buy
Corrin – Best Buy, GameStop
Smash Bros. bundle – GameStop
Inkling Girl (Neon Pink) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Boy (Neon Green) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Squid (Neon Purple) – Best Buy, GameStop
Pikmin – Best Buy, GameStop

Accessories

Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter – Amazon
Standalone Switch dock – Best Buy, GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con – Best Buy, GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con straps – Best Buy, GameStop
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack – Best Buy, GameStop

Books

The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon
Splatoon 2 guide – Amazon
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $10) – Amazon

Other

Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (Deluxe Version) – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Majora’s Mask Link – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Twilight Princess Link – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Amazon

Canada

Switch

Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Cars 3: Driven to Win
Cave Story+
Arms
Splatoon 2
Rime
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fire Emblem Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Redout
Troll and I

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Cars 3: Driven to Win

3DS

Fire Emblem Echoes
Farming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Miitopia
Culdcept Revolt
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only

Systems

New 2DS XL

Books

Art of Splatoon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $7)

Accessories

Neon Yellow Joy-Con Strap
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack

UK

Switch

Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Arms
Splatoon 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Troll & I
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition (new)

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition

3DS

Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
Fire Emblem Echoes
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Faming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Ever Oasis
Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?
Culdcept Revolt

Systems

New 2DS XL – Black and Turquoise
New 2DS XL – White and Orange

amiibo

Fire Emblem Echoes: Alm
Fire Emblem Echoes: Ceclia

Books

Art of Splatoon
Super Mario Encyclopedia
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works

More:

Warner Bros. has released the final LEGO Dimensions video based on the latest new packs. Along with trailers for Sloth and Chase McCain, we now have one for Hermione as well. View it below.

Sonic and Mario have already been together in a few games. Thanks to Mario & Sonic in the Olympic Games and Smash Bros., it’s not weird anymore to see both of them sharing a scene. However, Mario Kart is still a forbidden area for non-Nintendo characters.

Maybe that’s why modder CorBond87 chose to add Sonic to the Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) roster. By simply changing Metal Mario’s model to that of Sonic’s (probably the Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed 3D model), we can see Mario and Sonic sharing a kart race, and it would be completely normal nowadays.

There are still a few things to be polished, since Sonic sounds like Metal Mario and its animations aren’t changed, but it’s really cool to finally see the blue hedgehog in a racing game along with other Nintendo characters.

Here’s the video, so check it out by yourselves.

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

01./01. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 90.652 / 375.475 (-68%)
02./02. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X (Bandai Namco Games) {2017.04.27} (¥5.700) – 31.271 / 128.365 (-68%)
03./03. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross (Capcom) {2017.03.18} (¥5.800) – 30.338 / 1.451.544 (+9%)
04./04. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 21.926 / 442.867 (-13%)
05./05. [3DS] Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia # (Nintendo) {2017.04.20} (¥4.980) – 14.765 / 169.154 (-35%)
06./11. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars (Nintendo) {2017.03.30} (¥4.980) – 10.975 / 86.477 (+66%)
07./06. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Climax
(Bandai Namco Games) {2017.04.20} (¥5.700) – 10.632 / 69.723 (-3%)
08./07. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥4.980) – 9.488 / 205.446 (-3%)
09./17. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2016.12.01} (¥4.700) – 8.134 / 1.035.534 (+96%)
10./12. [PS4] NieR: Automata (Square Enix) {2017.02.23} (¥7.800) – 7.245 / 320.497 (+17%)
11./14. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 7.121 / 116.313 (+58%)
12./16. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon (Pokemon Co.) {2016.11.18} (¥4.980) – 6.940 / 3.256.775 (+64%)
13./08. [PS4] Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition (From Software) {2017.04.20} (¥5.900) – 6.560 / 48.662 (-27%)
14./13. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands (Ubisoft) {2017.03.09} (¥8.400) – 5.413 / 174.865 (+14%)
15./20. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki (Level 5) {2016.12.15} (¥4.800) – 5.363 / 716.405 (+68%)
16./29. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.571) – 5.314 / 2.768.991
17./23. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo (Nintendo) {2016.11.23} (¥2.700) – 5.120 / 173.009
18./26. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400) – 4.051 / 1.149.824
19./39. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot (Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 4.005 / 560.524
20./10. [PSV] Dungeon Travelers 2-2: The Maiden Who Fell into Darkness and the Book of Beginnings # (Aqua Plus) {2017.04.20} (¥5.800) – 3.851 / 37.891 (-42%)

Takfloyd, a Reddit user, posted that they found a incredible small detail put into the soundtrack for Breath of the Wild. They found out you can hear the morse code for the SOS distress signal when you land on the Divine Beasts for the first time.

Takfloyd wrote:

“I was listening to the soundtrack and spotted this in the first phase of Vah Medoh’s theme, then went back and paid closer attention to the other three Divine Beast background themes and indeed – one of the audio channels beeps out S.O.S. in all of them, until you activate the first terminal and the music changes. In the case of the other three beasts it’s harder to spot because the opposite channel plays a different set of beeps, but it’s unmistakably there. I thought that was interesting.”

You can hear the SOS distress signal for yourself in the first video below, coming in at around 15 seconds. We’ve also included the music for the other Divine Beasts.

One of the new packs for LEGO Dimensions launching this week is based on The Goonies. For a look at the content, watch the attached video below.


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