On Friday, a new entry hit the Nintendo Treehouse Log on Tumblr about motion controls in ARMS. Two more posts have been added since then.

On the page located here, JC Rodrigo for Nintendo goes over motion controls. You can also read another entry here talking about how there’s no wrong choice in selecting either motion controls or button controls.

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Earlier it was announced that features like casinos and horse racing would be appearing in Dragon Quest XI, now we have a few details on how this will all work as well as a good number of screenshots.

Horse Racing
Compete against famous knights to determine the best horse rider. If you win, you will receive a prize. There are also various obstacles like pumpkins and jump stands.

Casino
You can exchange the coins you have on hand to enjoy various games such as the slots and roulette. Players can acquire valuable items and exchange coins for prizes. The casino games include slots, roulette, and poker.

Quests
Solve various problems with the people in the world and you will receive rewards for your achievements.

Small Medals
You will find these medals throughout the world. You can exchange these medals with someone to receive rewards.

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Dragon Quest XI, Splatoon 2, and The Alliance Alive are all in the top five.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 11 and May 17.

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Capcom is planning various products surrounding Monster Hunter XX on Switch. We know about the special Switch bundle, and on top of that, there will also be a Monster Hunter XX Limited Edition.

The package will include a copy of the game, mini shoulder bag, Creators Selection Soundtrack with five songs, and a Production Note book similar to the 3DS version earlier in the year. Buyers on the e-Capcom store will also receive one of nine Renkin Style Acrylic Dot Mascots at random.

We’ll also point out that Capcom will release a Monster Hunter XX Value Pack containing copies of the game on Switch and 3DS. The e-Capcom bonuses will be offered here as well.

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The ARMS Global Testpunch demo is mostly nonfunctional outside of active hours. Yet Reddit user NefariousSquid discovered one way that you can continue playing the “Warm-Up” practice mode even when the servers are down.

Assuming you already have save data where you’ve progressed past the tutorial, simply follow these steps:

1. On your Nintendo Switch, go to System Settings -> Internet -> Internet Settings -> [your network] -> Change Settings.
2. Enable proxy settings, and change the server address to 1.1.1.1 (or some other fake address).
3. Save, then open the ARMS Global Testpunch.
4. Select Party Match, select a character, then go to Warm-Up.

After 2 minutes and 30 seconds, you’ll receive an error message. It’s fine though, since you can just go right back in and continue practicing.

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Support for the YouTube app on Wii is ending in the near future. An official notice states that after June 30, users will be on their own, but can still access YouTube “in many other ways.”

Frankly, it’s surprising to see that support lasted as long as it did. Nintendo has created two new consoles since the Wii after all.

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Nintendo released a new trailer for Fire Emblem Heroes today showing what’s coming to the game on Thursday. Several characters will be featured in a bride-focused summoning event, and a new paralogue story is also planned. Check out the video below.

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This week, Nikkei published a new interview with Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino. It included talk pertaining to topics such as The Snack World and Inazuma Eleven, but also the state of the Yo-kai Watch franchise.

Nikkei pointed out that Yo-kai Watch 3 has sold over two million sales across three entries – Sushi, Tempura, and Sukiyaki. Hino noted that he can’t deny it has fallen much compared to the times of Yo-kai Watch 2, which launched in Japan three years ago. Sales of related products are also accompanying it – think toys, etc.

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Japanese publication Toyo Keizai recently spoke with Capcom COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto. Switch was one topic that came up during the discussion, and it’s actually something that we already covered a couple of days ago.

Since there has been some confusion about what was actually said, we decided to translate Tsujimoto’s full comments. Our understanding is he does not actually state explicitly that Ultra Street Fighter II will directly influence Capcom’s support for Switch, including how it sells.

In any case, on with the translation:

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Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

United States

Switch

Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cave Story+ – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (pre-order for PVC keychain)
Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition – Amazon
Rime – Amazon, GameStop
Sine Mora EX (new) – Amazon
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle (new) – Amazon
NBA 2K18 Early Tip-Off Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold [Exclusive] – GameStop
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
FIFA – Amazon, Best Buy
Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Redout – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Troll & I – Amazon, GameStop

Wii U

Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Farming Simulator 18 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Ever Oasis – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
RPG Maker Fes – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Hey! Pikmin – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Miitopia – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Culdcept Revolt – Amazon, Best Buy
Culdcept Revolt Limited Edition – Amazon
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter Stories – Best Buy, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters – Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy

SNES

Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter – Amazon

Hardware

New 2DS XL – Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Cloud – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta (Player 2) [Exclusive] – Best Buy
Corrin – Best Buy, GameStop
Smash Bros. bundle – GameStop
Inkling Girl (Neon Pink) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Boy (Neon Green) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Squid (Neon Purple) – Best Buy, GameStop
Pikmin – Best Buy, GameStop

Accessories

Neon Yellow Joy-Con – Best Buy, GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con straps – Best Buy, GameStop
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack – Best Buy, GameStop

Books

The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon
Splatoon 2 guide – Amazon
The Art of Pokemon Adventures – Amazon
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $10) – Amazon

Other

Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (Deluxe Version) – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Majora’s Mask Link – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Twilight Princess Link – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Amazon

Canada

Switch

Cars 3: Driven to Win
Cave Story+
Arms
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
Splatoon 2
Rime
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star (new)
NBA 2K18: Early Tip-Off Edition (new)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fire Emblem Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Redout
Troll and I

Wii U

Cars 3: Driven to Win

3DS

Farming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes (new)
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Miitopia
Culdcept Revolt
Culdcept Revolt Limited Edition (new)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only

Systems

New 2DS XL

Books

Art of Splatoon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
The Art of Pokemon Adventures
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $7)

Accessories

Neon Yellow Joy-Con Strap
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack

UK

Switch

Arms
Splatoon 2
Sine Mora EX (new)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Troll & I
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition

3DS

Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Faming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Ever Oasis
Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?
Culdcept Revolt

Systems

New 2DS XL – Black and Turquoise
New 2DS XL – White and Orange

Accessories

Switch Dock Set
Neon Yellow Joy-Con
Neon Yellow Joy-Con Strap
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack
Splatoon 2 Switch Pro Controller

Books

Art of Splatoon
Super Mario Encyclopedia
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
The Art of Pokemon Adventures
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works

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