A new event has been made available where you will defeat golden goombas and get special in-game rewards for doing so in the World Tour mode. The event will run from March 9th to March 23rd, 2018. Another event running from March 9th to March 12th, 2018 is the All About Mario event where you will receive items related only to Mario from the Super Bonus Game of Remix 10.
The newest summoning focus, the branded king, is the previously mentioned focus that includes the two different genders of Morgan and new version of Chrom. You will be able to receive orbs up to 10 times to try and get these new characters for a log-in bonus. A new story and special map (Rival Domains) have been added, Soren has been given a unit specific weapon along with other various weapons can now be refined. The Rival Domain special map specifically is interesting as you win by taking down the enemies stronghold. There is also a list of new special quests to get lower leveled heroes on your team.
Masahiro Sakurai has confirmed that he will have some involvement in the newest Smash Bros in a tweet. The team is hard at work on the game everyday, nothing too specific though is stated.
いまはまだタイトルを発表しただけの段階ですが、黙して日々制作に取り組んでいます。内容公開、あるいは発売できるその時まで、お待ちください!! https://t.co/vnfNUoGZ0J
— 桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) March 8, 2018
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World #
02./00. [NSW] Dragon Quest Builders
03./05. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
04./06. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
05./07. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
06./03. [PS4] Metal Gear Survive
07./08. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
08./12. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
09./00. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege – Advanced Edition
10./02. [PS4] Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match #
11./11. [NSW] Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
12./09. [PS4] Dynasty Warriors 9 #
13./00. [3DS] Doraemon: Nobita no Takarajima
14./13. [PS4] Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet #
15./18. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
16./17. [3DS] Mario Party: The Top 100
17./04. [PS4] Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal #
18./21. [NSW] Arms
19./14. [NSW] Bayonetta 2
20./25. [NSW] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Super Mario 64
2. Brain Age
3. Super Mario World
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
6. Super Mario 3D World
7. Mario Party 10
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
10. Mario Party 2
11. Super Mario Bros.
12. Mario Kart 64
13. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
14. Super Mario RPG
15. Zelda: A Link to the Past
16. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
17. Paper Mario
18. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
19. DuckTales Remastered
20. The Legend of Zelda
Videos
1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
4. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
5. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
6. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
7. Super Mario 64 Trailer
8. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
9. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
10. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
11. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
12. Super Smash Bros. – Bayonetta Gets Wicked
13. Nintendo Minute – Super Smash Bros. Cloud DLC
14. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
15. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
16. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
17. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
18. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
19. Wario’s Wacky Word Challenge – Nintendo Minute
20. Paper Mario: Color Splash – A Splash of Mystery
Source: Wii U eShop
As was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, Detective Pikachu can be pre-loaded from the eShop. To do so, you’ll need 14,082 blocks of space. That amounts to 1.72GB.
Detective Pikachu launches on March 23.
Source: 3DS eShop
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.
“Flying off the screen! Miitomo Heroes #1” is the new stage. It includes the following:
– Comic book pop art tee
– Bomber jacket + Miitomo Comics logo
– Ninja hero mask
– Ninja hero suit
And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:
– Wide-brim straw boater
– Peacoat + tulle skirt
– Sheer dotted socks
There were a few announcements for Octopath Traveler today, including a special edition. This will vary a bit between North America and Europe.
In the stateside release, a soundtrack CD will be included. However, this isn’t the case in Europe. The Compendium Edition won’t have the CD, though it will feature the same pop-up book, map, and replica coin.
Nintendo has determined a release date for the new Splatoon 2 amiibo. Pearl and Marina will be available starting on July 13.
Here’s the news straight from Nintendo:
Get ready to get 'Off the Hook' when the Pearl & Marina #amiibo 2-Pack debuts on July 13! #Splatoon2 pic.twitter.com/o0pvX9FDAq
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 9, 2018
As of today, GameStop is running a pair of new trade-in deals for Switch.
First up, GameStop will provide consumers with 50% more credit for used games when traded toward a new Switch system or games. This lasts through March 14.
