We found out earlier this week that Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is coming to Switch in Europe on June 8. Thankfully, North America will be getting it on the same day.

WayForward just put out a tweet confirming the official release date. The message is as follows:

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Nintendo put out a new ARMS Global Testpunch video covering controls, tips, and more for the demo. This was actually included in the demo’s “Extras” menu last weekend. There’s been some talk that it might be inaccessible from now on though, so it can be helpful if you avoided that portion of the ARMS Global Testpunch before.

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The official Splatoon Tumblr page updated today with an overview of different Ranked Battle modes in Splatoon 2. Read up on Splat Zones, Tower Control, and Rainmaker below.

Just in, new details of the Ranked Battle modes in Splatoon 2. Splat Zones is a mode in which teams compete for control of areas known as, you guessed it…Splat Zones. If the other team gains control of a zone, cover it in your team’s ink to steal it back! While the rules haven’t changed from the original Splatoon game, the zone coverage status in the middle of the UI now provides more real-time updates.

In Tower Control mode, teams battle to move a tower deep into enemy territory. As the tower moves along its set path, it passes through a number of checkpoints and–this is key–stops at each checkpoint for a bit before moving on. We’ve deduced that once a team clears a checkpoint, they’ll be able to pass through it again without stopping. Teamwork is key to victory—make no mistake about it!

In Rainmaker, opposing teams battle for control of the Rainmaker, a powerful weapon lying in the center of the stage. Whichever team succeeds in carrying the Rainmaker to the pedestal located in the opposing team’s base will taste the sweet nectar of victory. If you charge the Rainmaker up all the way, the shots it fires will explode when they reach their target! In Rainmaker, the best defense is a good offense, so don’t hold back!

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Nintendo UK caught up with some attendees that the MCM Comic Con to find out how they felt after playing ARMS. See the video below.

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Duck Hunt and Hogan’s Alley have received new trademarks from Nintendo in Europe. Both officially entered the database today. It’s unclear if and how they’ll be used, but it’s an interesting find nonetheless.

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Nintendo has two periods of Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance for next week. While it’s taking place, certain network services such as online play, rankings, etc. may be affected.

The current schedule is as follows:

– 9 PM PT (June 5) – 3 AM PT (June 6)
– 12 AM ET (June 6) – 6 AM ET (June 6)
– 5 AM in the UK (June 6) – 11 AM in the UK (June 6)
– 6 AM in Europe (June 6) – 12 PM in Europe (June 6)

– 6:45 PM PT (June 7) – 8 PM PT (June 7)
– 9:45 PM ET (June 7) – 11 PM ET (June 7)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (June 8) – 4 AM in the UK (June 8)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (June 8) – 5 AM in Europe (June 8)

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XSEED took to Twitter yesterday and shared the latest screenshots from Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns, posted below. The company also highlighted that roughly 50 new lines of dialogue will be added for the various bachelors and bachelorettes.

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Nintendo has published a new video for Splatoon 2. In it, Jordan Kent chats with members from Nintendo Treehouse about the 2017 Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational, covering basic strategies, the importance of territory control, and changes being made to Ranked Battle modes for the game. Check it out below.

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Nintendo is teaming up with Fritos for a big Switch promotion. For the next six weeks, Frito-Lay is giving away one Switch system and a game every single hour. Consumers can be on the lookout for specially marked Frito-Lay Variety Packs with information about how U.S. residents can enter for a chance to win.

Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said of the new promotion:

“Nintendo Switch sprung out of the gate as the fastest-selling Nintendo home system in history. It’s no secret that snacks and video games have always gone together, and this is a great chance for people to get their hands on a Nintendo Switch and a game.”

Variety Packs are sold at retail stores nationwide for $3.60 – $8.99. You can find more details about the promotion on the official site here.

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Capcom has prepared a second new commercial for the Switch version of Monster Hunter XX. Have a look at it below.

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