Another period has been added to Nintendo’s maintenance schedule next week. For about four hours, maintenance will be carried out involving logging in with Nintendo Network IDs.
The schedule is as follows:
– 1 PM PT (September 11) – 5 PM PT (September 11)
– 4 PM ET (September 11) – 8 PM ET (September 11)
– 9 PM in the UK (September 11) – 1 AM in the UK (September 12)
– 10 PM in Europe (September 11) – 2 AM in Europe (September 12)
Nintendo already released an update for the Switch Parental Controls app this week. That brought it up to version 1.2.0. Another small patch has been issued today as well – version 1.2.1. Nintendo merely states that more bug fixes have been implemented.
First announced in Famitsu this week, Gal Metal has received its first teaser, posted below. The new teaser website is also open here.
Gal Metal, an upcoming rhythm game for Switch, will be featured at Tokyo Game Show later this month. DMM Games will have an update on September 21 at 11:30 JST.
Arc System Works has prepared a new trailer for the launch of Double Dragon IV on Switch. Have a look at it below.
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Miitopia
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Mega Man Legacy Collection
4. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
5. Super Mario Bros. 3
6. Pokemon Red
7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
8. Monster Hunter Generations
9. Super Mario World
10. Monster Hunter Stories
11. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
12. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
13. Pokemon Blue
14. Smash Controller
15. Metroid: Samus Returns
16. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
17. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
18. Zelda: A Link to the Past
19. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
20. Super Mario Bros.
Videos
1. Miitopia Launch Trailer
2. Miitopia “Look Up, Look Down” Trailer
3. Hey! Pikmin Crash Trailer
4. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
5. Super Mario Odyssey E3 2017 Trailer
6. Hey! Pikmin Testing Ground
7. Kirby’s Blowout Blast Launch Trailer
8. Team Kirby Clash Deluxe – Ready for Launch
9. Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Details
10. Hey! Pikmin Lift-Off Trailer
11. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
12. Hey! Pikmin “Hey Helper” Trailer
13. Mario Kart 7 Video
14. Exclusive Z-Moves in Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
15. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
16. Pokemon Gold/Silver Return on the Virtual Console
17. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Top 7 Features
18. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Play everywhere.
19. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
20. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
Source: 3DS eShop
One of the features NBA 2K18 has added in recent years is face simulation technology. By using a mobile app, players can bring their visual appearance into the game.
Switch owners will have access to the functionality… just not at launch. 2K wrote on its official forums that the feature will be patched in “through subsequent updates”. A specific date was not mentioned.
Last month, Shin’en teased a new 1.3 “Remix Update” for FAST RMX. The studio will be releasing six new tracks and two new cups entirely for free.
In preparation for what’s to come, Shin’en created a news channel for Switch owners. A notice just sent out to those who are subscribed states that the update is landing on September 13. The North American message doesn’t have a time, but the European version states it will be at 4 PM in the UK / 5 PM in Europe.
Source: Switch news
In an interview with Destructoid talking about Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, director Suda51 had many positive things to say about Switch. Translator James Mountain relayed the following:
“He feels that the Switch has a lot of possibilities as a console. There’s a lot of new things it’s trying out as a piece of hardware. There’s a lot of things he’d be able to do by putting the game on the Switch that he wouldn’t be able to do putting it on another console. So far, everyone’s been really supportive for him. The console itself is fun and easy to develop for. And as far as the type of game this is and the way controls are going to work out, it’s a perfect fit.”
Suda51 will be using the Switch Joy-Con in a number of ways in Travis Strikes Again. The method of charging the beam katana from the original No More Heroes games will be returning, and you’ll be able to play with a single controller. Suda51 intends to bring back features from the old games and potentially implement some new ones.
Two Virtual Console games are releasing for Wii U in North America this week. According to Nintendo’s website, Detana Twin Bee and China Warrior will be out tomorrow.
Here’s an overview of Detana Twin Bee:
Here come Twinbee and Winbee on a mission to save the planet from evil alien invaders! Standing in their way are six stages full of goofy enemies! Play as Twinbee in one-player mode, or team up with Winbee in two-player-cooperative mode. With powerful attacks like Big Shot, or Twin Attack and Burst Attack in two-player mode, there’s plenty of sting in their arsenal! Use your Shot to transform Bells that appear in stages into items with various effects. Stock up on these bad boys to expand your attack range and really have a blast!
And China Warrior:
It’s up to the kung-fu master Wang to defeat the Dark Emperor, who stands at the top of the kung-fu world in China. Punch, kick, and jump kick your way through all the enemies in the path between you and the three bosses of each stage. Skillfully fight your way through all 4 stages. Be sure not to miss recovery items while dodging enemy attacks! One-on-one fights against the game’s realistic bosses will get you so excited that you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of a kung-fu movie!
Detana Twin Bee and China Warrior will be priced at $5.99 each.
