After debuting in Japan last October, Monster Hunter Stories is heading west this fall. What’s interesting about the western release is that Nintendo seems to be publishing the game in all overseas territories.
Our first hint came from the April Nintendo Direct where Monster Hunter Stories’ localization was announced. Rather than Capcom, Nintendo was included in the publisher label when the footage was introduced.
Now we have the Australian classification to go off of as well. Capcom is included as the “author” (developer), but once again, Nintendo is listed as its publisher. This could be the first Monster Hunter game to be published by Nintendo in all western regions.
Update: As part of today’s news, Minecraft Realms will indeed be coming to Switch this summer. Cross-play is in August.
Minecraft Realms arrives on #NintendoSwitch later this Summer! pic.twitter.com/rmn0Kl3Gyp
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 11, 2017
Original: Cross-play is coming to Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, Mojang and 4J Studios announced today.
The Switch edition, along with the versions of Minecraft for VR, Windows 10, Pocket Edition, Android, iOS, and Xbox One, will be powered by reconfigured infrastructure called the “Bedrock Engine”. This is what will make cross-play possible. Those on Switch will be able to play with Xbox One players, for example. Note that there are no plans to support older consoles, including Wii U.
Right now Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition doesn’t support voice chat. However, players can communicate through text.
Amazon Japan has offered up several screenshots from Hey! Pikmin. Have a look at the latest images below.
Our first real look at Lost Sphear should be coming at E3 2017. Square Enix hasn’t announced its lineup for the show yet, though it looks like the upcoming Switch RPG will be on display.
Square Enix’s live stream will actually have a dedicated time slot next week during the company’s official live stream. On June 14, the session “Behind the World of Lost Sphear” will be held.
It’ll be taking place at the following times:
– 10 AM PT
– 1 PM ET
– 6 PM in the UK
– 7 PM in Europe
You should be able to watch the event on the Square Enix Presents live stream on YouTube here.
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
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition – Amazon
Rime – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sine Mora EX – Amazon
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle – Amazon
NBA 2K18 Early Tip-Off Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold [Exclusive] – GameStop
Pokken Tournament DX (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
FIFA 18 – Amazon, Best Buy
Battle Chasers: Nightwar (new) – Amazon
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Deluxe Edition (new) – Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Redout – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Troll & I – Amazon, GameStop
Wii U
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Ever Oasis – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
RPG Maker Fes – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Hey! Pikmin – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Miitopia – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Culdcept Revolt – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Culdcept Revolt Limited Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter Stories – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters – Best Buy, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Ultra Sun (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Ultra Moon (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux (new) – Amazon, GameStop
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
Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wheel (Mario Version) (new) – Amazon
Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wheel (Luigi Version) (new) – Amazon
Splatoon 2 Edition Switch Pro Controller (new) – Best Buy
Splatoon 2 Squid Plush Pouch (Neon Green) (new) – Amazon
Splatoon 2 Squid Plush Pouch (Neon Pink) (new) – Amazon
Splatoon 2 Hard Pouch for Switch (new) – Amazon
Splatoon 2 Splat Pack for Switch (new) – Amazon
HORI Switch Real Arcade Pro V Hayabusa Fight Stick (new) – Amazon
Switch HORIPAD Wired Controller (new) – Amazon
Switch Super Mario Analog Caps (new) – Amazon
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
Zelda: Breath of The Wild: Link Real Action Heroes Figure – Amazon
Canada
Switch
Cars 3: Driven to Win
Cave Story+
Arms
Splatoon 2
Rime
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle
NBA 2K18: Early Tip-Off Edition
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition
NBA 2K18 Gold Edition
Pokken Tournament DX (new)
FIFA 18
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fire Emblem Warriors
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Wii U
3DS
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Miitopia
Culdcept Revolt
Culdcept Revolt Limited Edition
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (new)
Pokemon Ultra Sun (new)
Pokemon Ultra Moon (new)
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology (new)
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux (new)
Systems
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
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
Splatoon 2
Sine Mora EX
FIFA 18
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (new)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Troll & I
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition
3DS
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Ever Oasis
Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?
Culdcept Revolt
Systems
Splatoon 2 Switch bundle
New 2DS XL – Black and Turquoise
New 2DS XL – White and Orange
amiibo
Inkling Girl (Neon Pink) (new)
Inkling Boy (Neon Green) (new)
Inkling Squid (Neon Purple) (new)
Accessories
Switch Dock Set
Neon Yellow Joy-Con
Neon Yellow Joy-Con Strap
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack
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
Nintendo’s E3 2016 lanyard featured Zelda. This year, unsurprisingly, Super Mario Odyssey gets the focus.
One side of the lanyard is dedicated to the upcoming game. On the other side are the general Nintendo and Switch logos. You can get at the full lanyard above.
Update: Added in Sunday’s updates.
Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.
Here’s what’s on tap for the week of June 5:
June 5
– 13 Pokemon pixel panels
– 2 pixel butterfly panels (1 day left)
– 3 The Legend of Zelda panels
– 4 Fire Emblem panels (2 days left)
– 8 Mario Maker panels (2 with 1 day left, 1 with 2 days left)
– Thank you badges until June 15
– 1 free play
It may not come as huge surprise, but Shigeru Miyamoto will be in attendance at E3 2017. TheExpGrind spotted Miyamoto heading to the LA Convention Center and filmed a brief video.
Here’s a look:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVNHTbfBISI/
You can definitely count on Miyamoto showing off Super Mario Odyssey. He was around for a part of the Treehouse stream last year for Zelda: Breath of the Wild, so you’ll likely see him making an appearance during this year’s feed as well.
