Splatoon 2 is getting a massive update this week. We’ve talked about the new stages, new gear, and other new content Nintendo will be adding. Aside from that, another addition was just outlined on the Japanese Splatoon Twitter account.
Following the update, new food will be offered at Crust Bucket. Players will be able to spend tickets on the latest meals, including one dish that provides 2.5x the experience for 20 battles.
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Pokemon Ultra Sun
2. Pokemon Ultra Moon
3. Pokemon Silver
4. Pokemon Gold
5. Super Mario Bros. 3
6. Mario Party: The Top 100
7. Pokemon Yellow
8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
9. Super Mario World
10. Zelda: A Link to the Past
11. Pokemon Red
12. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
13. Super Mario Bros.
14. Minecraft: New 3DS Edition
15. The Legend of Zelda
16. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
17. Mario Kart 7
18. Conception II
19. Metroid: Samus Returns
20. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions
Videos
1. Miitopia Launch Trailer
2. Hey! Pikmin Crash Trailer
3. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions Accolades Trailer
4. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions Launch Trailer
5. Super Mario Maker for 3DS Overview Trailer
6. Miitopia “Look Up, Look Down” Trailer
7. Team Kirby Clash Deluxe – Ready for Launch
8. Mario Kart 7 Video
9. New Z-Moves Revealed in Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
10. Pokemon Bank Trailer
11. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
12. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
13. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presenation
14. Travel Beyond Alola in Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
15. Super Mario World Trailer
16. IronFall Trailer
17. Pokemon Direct 6/6/17
18. Ever Oasis Launch Trailer
19. Kirby Switch E3 2017 Trailer
20. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
Source: 3DS eShop
This week’s Splatoon 2 update adds a whole bunch of stuff, including new music. The first sample from Bottom Feeders was released yesterday, and now we’re able to listen to some music from Ink Theory. Check it out in the video below.
This week’s newest NeoGeo game for Switch is Soccer Brawl, which debuted today. Get a look at some footage below.
Reddit user Tyfui has put together a handy chart ranking a ton of different games for Switch based on how long the battery lasts. Over 50 titles were put to the test, and each one includes data for low brightness / airplane mode (Wi-Fi off), low brightness / Wi-Fi, max brightness / airplane mode (Wi-Fi off), and max brightness / Wi-Fi.
Some of the results are rather surprising. Did you know that Monopoly can end up using more battery than Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for instance? FAST RMX also seems to take up quite a bit of juice.
Indie games selling the most on Switch is a trend many developers have been experiencing since the console launched earlier this year. The good news continues, as Ron Gilbert revealed on Twitter that Switch has been the best-selling console his title Thimbleweed Park.
Gilbert passed along the news on Twitter:
Switch our the best selling console for Thimbleweed Park. https://t.co/wBIonUqOf9
— Ron Gilbert, your digital personal assistant (@grumpygamer) November 22, 2017
Earlier today, Team17 hosted a live stream to show off the final version of Worms W.M.D. See the archive below with tons of gameplay.
This past week, a Japanese release date was announced for Gal*Gun 2. It’s releasing in the territory in March 15.
Not to be outdone, PQube shared an update on the western version today. Gal*Gun 2 is coming to both North America and Europe in Spring 2018. No final date yet, but we’ll keep you updated when we have that information.
Here’s an official English overview and trailer for Gal*Gun 2:
Nintendo and Monolith Soft has kicked off a new “Production Notes” series of features for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The first entry published in English today is dedicated to the story.
In the piece, screenwriter Yuichiro Takeda talks about how the story’s creation was a joint effort from himself, Kazuho Hyodo, and director Tetsuya Takahashi. Takeda was in charge of even chapters whereas Takeda worked on the odd ones. Takahashi handled the story itself. Takeda also says that Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s story has Takahashi’s most flair to date.
Below is the full piece from Takeda:
Zoink is bringing over one of its classic games, Stick it to the Man, to Switch this week. Have a look at some footage below.
