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Dragalia Lost’s newest update is available for download (version 1.22.0) and it brings some new features as well as bug fixes. Most notably, there will be a new item to unbind dragons called draconic essence. Also, there are some balance fixes and action element improvements.

For more info, feel free to check out the full patch notes below:

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, a few Nintendo-related titles move up several spots, including a notable jump for Shin Megami Tensei V – which is now in the top five.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 9 and July 15.

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Atelier Ryza, Don’t Starve, Mark of the Ninja: Remastered, the Steins;Gate gates, TowerFall, and more.

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We have a look at Nintendo’s upcoming maintenance schedule, although not much has changed since last week. A couple of sessions are still planned for all of the eShops.

Here’s a look at where things stand at the moment:

Now that Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has a release date, advertising for the game is starting to pick up. We have a few Japanese web commercials below.

A couple of days ago, Rabbit & Bear Studios announced Eiyuden Chronicle. It’s one to keep an eye out on as the project is being developed by some notable developers, including the creator of Suikoden.

Ahead of the Kickstarter campaign’s launch next week, we caught up with director Yoshitaka Murayama to learn more about the Tokyo-based studio, how the game came to be, the art style, the team’s desire to make a unique RPG, and other topics. If you’re interested in learning more about Eiyuden Chronicle be sure to read up on our interview below.

We have a number of new screenshots that finally give a look at the Switch version of Fairy Tail. Take a look at the images below.

Fairy Tail is due out for Switch on July 30 in Europe and July 31 in North America.

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

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This week on Nintendo Everything Podcast, Oni Dino is blown away by unexpected character writing in Paper Mario. Then, the two desperate weirdos cover the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, aka a full meal for Shin Megami Tensei fans. Also in the news: Square-Enix and Yuuji Naka bring us a nightmare wonderland with Balan Wonderworld; the Suikoden spiritual successor that we desperately need, Eiyuuden Chronicle, is among us; and yet another leak springs of Nintendo source code, including a Pokemon GBA/PC game.

Check out links and timestamps below, and come hang out.

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24 years after the launch of Super Mario 64 on the N64, Luigi’s model has finally been restored in the game.

Luigi was originally planned for the 3D platformer through splitscreen multiplayer. However, Nintendo abandoned the idea after the team was unable to implement the idea.


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