Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from October 2017. You can watch it below.

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Niantic has shared the latest news about Pokemon GO. Confirmation has come in that new Pokemon are on the way – 50 in total – and a dynamic weather system is being implemented.

Niantic says that Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, and other Pokemon from Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire will begin appearing later this week. More will be appearing “over the next several weeks”.

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Krafted Games has announced that its rogue-like first-person shooter Polygod is in the works for Switch. The title will be released in early 2018 via the eShop. It has already received a price point of $14.99 / €16.59 / £16.19.

Continue on below for plenty of information about Polygod. We’ve got a trailer for the game as well.

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Headup Games and ClockStone Software have announced Bridge Constructor Portal. The title merges the Bridge Constructor series with the popular Portal license from Valve.

Headup says that “Bridge Constructor Portal will blend the laws of structural engineering and technology straight from Aperture Laboratories into an exciting new game experience, all under the demanding gaze of GLaDOS.”

Bridge Constructor Portal will be released on Switch in early 2018. Check out the first trailer and screenshots below.

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 124,770
PS4 – 25,163
New 2DS LL – 20,712
New 3DS LL – 12,431
PS4 Pro – 8,244
Vita – 6,127
2DS – 2,747
New 3DS – 348
Xbox One – 295
Xbox One X – 213
PS3 – 48
Wii U – 45

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 145,200
PS4 – 20,384
New 2DS LL – 20,283
New 3DS LL – 11,511
PS4 Pro – 6,525
Vita – 5,964
2DS – 2,838
New 3DS – 254
Xbox One X – 212
Xbox One – 196
Wii U – 85
PS3 – 46

And here are the software charts:

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Plenty of attention has been given to the new release of the NVIDIA Shield in China, and understandably so. One big aspect is that a few Wii games are playable on the device, with more to come (and GameCube games to boot).

We heard yesterday that these titles are streamed, and aren’t actually ports. However, it appears that the initial information was a mistake. An NVIDIA rep has stepped forward, saying that this “has been talked about internally.” The Nintendo titles “are running natively, are remastered, and look great.”

The Wii games available on the NVIDIA Shield in China run at a 1080p resolution. New Super Mario Bros. Wii, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Punch-Out!!, and Super Mario Galaxy have started the Nintendo partnership. 

Thanks to Justin for the tip.

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Similar to the way in which Shiftlings was confirmed for Switch, we have news about another title from Rock Pocket Games heading to the console. The studio’s website shows that Starflux Rivals is also on the way.

Starflux Rivals is described as “a multiplayer competitive brawler” that takes inspiration from the likes of Smash Bros. and Worms. Gravity is the hook here, as it will pull you towards the nearest surface. That means fights can take place while walking upside down, and the game’s physics will allow you to orbit around the arena to surprise your opponents.

We have more information about Starflux Rivals below, along with a trailer.

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Wobbly Tooth has announced that Battleminerz is heading to 3DS on December 21. It’s scheduled for release in North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia on that day.

Wobbly Tooth shared the news in a tweet:

Battleminerz features an infinite open world with character customization, texture packs, unique wildlife, and more. Adventure, Creative, Horde, and Battle modes are included along with the ability to play with friends locally or online.

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A new Splatfest in Splatoon 2 will be held this weekend. As is tradition, Nintendo has prepared some special art for the event. We have it above.

The next Japanese Splatfest pits warm inner wear up against warm outerwear (Heattech vs. Ultra Light Down) as a collaboration with UNIQLO. We’ll post the results as soon as it wraps up this weekend.

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Pokemon GO’s roster of Pokemon is likely expanding very soon. An ad for a new round of Gen 3 Pokemon has been spotted, signaling that Niantic will have more to add in the near future.

The ad, pictured above, comes from the Apple Watch App Store. While the text is the same as the Halloween event, the Pokemon are not. Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip from Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire should be on the way soon, along with other potential Pokemon.

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