Another 3DS update is now available. Nintendo has just issued the latest firmware, version 11.6.0-39.
Those expecting new functionality will be left disappointed. Nintendo says of the update: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.
These patch notes have actually been the exact same for the past two years. The last notable update was in March 2015 when Nintendo added a Home Menu Layout setting so that users could save and load up to eight layouts with different theme and software icon arrangements.
It took slightly longer than expected, but the new Cave Story+ update has gone live in North America.
After applying the patch, you’ll see the addition of co-op. Two players can play through the game together locally.
Nicalis confirmed that the update has been pushed out on Twitter:
Your #CaveStory+ 2P update is live! Please visit the #NintendoSwitch eShop now!
— Nicalis, Inc. (@nicalis) September 18, 2017
State of Mind will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show, Daedalic Entertainment has announced. Those who stop by the expo will be able to experience the game running on Switch.
State of Mind is a 3D adventure with two areas that can be explored: the dystopian Berlin of 2048, and the utopian sprawl of the virtual world of CITY 5. The game has a number of playable characters and narrative layers, an immersive story, and multiple choice dialogue that influences the world.
Project Octopath Traveler reemerged during last week’s Nintendo Direct following its initial announcement in January. Amazingly, a demo of the game even hit the eShop.
Nintendo UK highlighted the demo’s availability in a news post on its official website today. Towards the end, Nintendo says that Project Octopath Traveler is launching in Spring 2018.
Could this be an error? Absolutely. We’ll just have to wait and see. We’ve only heard on the record that Project Octopath Traveler is planned for 2018, but if Nintendo UK is correct, it’ll be releasing closer to the start of 2018 rather than towards the end of the year.
A new Pokemon GO update is now officially live on both iOS and Android. For the former platform, the game has been updated to version 1.45.0. Android users have access to version 0.75.0.
Patch notes are as follows:
– Items received from spinning Gym PokéStops and completing Raid Battles are now displayed in the Journal.
– Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using “Defender” and “Legendary.”
– Resolved a bug that caused Pikachu hats to disappear from the in-game model and icon.
– Resolved a bug that caused some icons to disappear when scrolling through the Pokédex.
– Various bug fixes and performance updates.
In other Pokemon GO news, players can begin wearing a free Global Goals shirt in the game. Here’s a quick look:
Trainers, it’s time for a style change! Join us in raising awareness around Global Goals by wearing the new free #GlobalGoals shirt. pic.twitter.com/UmIUWlNgRp
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) September 18, 2017
Source: App Store / Google Play
Update: Even more stuff up for pre-order here. Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition, Mario Odyssey amiibo, Doom, Mario Party: The Top 100, orange / white New 2DS XL, and more.
Original: Amazon Canada has started up pre-orders for the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Special Edition. If you’d like to place an order, you can do so here. The game launches on December 1.
The situation surrounding the Super NES Classic Edition last month pointed to the hardware not being sold in Quebec. It all came down to French language restrictions in the region. However, we’re now hearing that the Super NES Classic Edition will be sold in Quebec after all.
First, check out these two tweets from Toys “R” Us Canada:
Great news: #SNESClassic will be available in Quebec – thanks! #Nintendo
— ToysRUs Canada (@toysruscanada) September 18, 2017
Should be lifted restrictions, a press release went out from Nintendo! (would be great if it was an exclusive though, lol) 🙂
— ToysRUs Canada (@toysruscanada) September 18, 2017
And EB Games Canada:
Nintendo has confirmed the SNES Classic can be sold in the province of Quebec. Stay tuned for further information. Thanks!
— EB Games Canada (@EBGamesCanada) September 18, 2017
This is definitely good news. Whatever issues there were, it sounds like Nintendo cleared everything up.
Thanks to Lucas P for the tip.
NBA 2K18’s launch hasn’t been entirely smooth. One big issue players have encountered pertains to corrupted and lost save data. It’s definitely an issue on Switch, but all versions of NBA 2K18 are affected.
On the bright side, we should be seeing a patch to address the situation soon. It’s not entirely clear when that will happen, but we’ll watch over the situation.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle creative director Davide Soliani provided a humorous look at the game’s development today. On Twitter, he shared an early animation from the team created two years ago.
Here’s the clip:
When you have to create 1000 animations per character just for the Combat Phase, animators started to go crazy. This was 2 years ago… pic.twitter.com/iHSXE6COzO
— Davide Soliani (@DavideSoliani) September 18, 2017
Recognize the music and poses? That’s right: this is a funny play on the Sailor Moon anime.
Two special Metroid: Samus Returns t-shirts are up for grabs through Nintendo’s online store. Both designs are up here.
Keep in mind that these are limited edition shirts. When they’re sold out, they may not return, and supplies are likely to be limited.
