Zmart, a retailer in Chile, posted a few interesting Splatoon 2 images on Twitter. The first thing we’re able to see is the cartridge. The retailer also shows images of a reversible cover. It’s unclear if the cover is just being offered by Zmart, though we’re hoping it’s something that will be extended in all major territories.
Thanks to Juan P for the tip.
Gaming will have a pretty strong presence at San Diego Comic-Con next week. A number of panels are being held, including some that may pique your interest.
Sonic Mania, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, Jakks Pacific, and the Castlevania Netflix animated series will be featuring special sessions at the show. For the Sonic Mania panel, fans will be treated to “new insights about the game.” LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2’s session will have reveals, not to mention a new trailer.
We’ve rounded up information about the panels having some relation to Nintendo below.
The latest issue of EDGE has started to surface. Along with the monthly review scores, we’ve learned that the magazine is featuring Super Mario Odyssey in a very special way.
First, the scores:
Nex Machina – 9
Valkyria Revolution – 3
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood – 8
Ever Oasis – 6
Black The Fall – 7
Monument Valley 2 – 7
Micro Machines – 6
Wargroove, the turn-based strategy game planned for Switch, will let players choose from one of over twelve commanders from four warring factions. This week, we’re able to learn about another one of the commanders: Valder. Everything you need to know about Valder can be found from developer Chucklefish below.
In the bitterly cold mountains to the south there lies a nation of shambling corpses and assorted undead fiends. Travellers hope only to avoid meeting them on the open road, whilst would-be heroes and naive soldiers are eager to meet them in battle. They are the Felheim Legion, and they are governed by the necromancer Valder.
Control over the vast masses of the undead falls to whoever wields the Fell Gauntlet, and Valder secured it at a young age. A master in the necromantic arts, Valder even created the commander Ragna from the remains of countless skilled warriors, so that he can designate military matters to her. To him, the bloodthirsty hordes of skeleton soldiers are like his children, even if they tend to lack proper etiquette (and some brains).
If called to battle, Valder strikes using the powerful magic within the Fell Gauntlet to wipe out his opponents with a single hand.
He might not fear death, but his enemies would do well to fear him…
One of the new elements in Runner3 are “Puppet Shows”. In a blog post this week, Choice Provisions explained what these are all about.
Here’s the rundown:
If you A) complete a world in Runner3 and B) collect the required items scattered all throughout, you’ll be treated to a Puppet Show. You don’t have to watch it, but doing so will provide you with a little more backstory for the game. For example, those who watch the Puppet Show for Spookyland will learn what life was like in that world before The Parliament of Owls arrived (spoiler: it was a lot better).
Oh, and all of the Puppet Shows will be narrated by Charles Martinet. It was our hope all along to have more Martinet in this game, and this is just one example of how we’ve managed to pull that off!
We also have a look at one of the puppets:
VR Zone Shinjuku is opening in Japan, and Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is going to be a big part of it. Bandai Namco uploaded a commercial for the VR area, and we have it below.
The Nintendo Treehouse Log has updated once again. Two more entries were added in for Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2.
In the Zelda blog, Nate Bihldorff talks about the collection aspect in the game. The following concept art is also posted:
As for Splatoon 2, Morgan Ritchie and Eric Smith argue their points for the first Splatfest. You can read it in full here.
This month’s issue of Nintendo Dream contains a lengthy interview with a couple of developers working on Fire Emblem Warriors. The Japanese magazine spoke with producer Yosuke Hayashi and director Hiroya Usuda. The interview covers some old topics, but also expands on previous interviews and throws new discussions into the mix as well.
Hayashi and Usuda first elaborated on Fire Emblem Warriors origins. The interview later talks about how the represented characters and games were chosen, including heated conversations between the developers, going with Shadow Dragon over the original game, choosing female Corrin over her male counterpart, and more. There’s also talk about the original characters and how their designs were updated after seeing the new characters in Fire Emblem Heroes – and plenty of other topics.
You can read the full Nintendo Dream interview with Hayashi and Usuda below.
Ore Creative has a new teaser video up for Ira that offers a glimpse at the game’s interaction system. View the video below.
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Super Mario 64
2. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Super Mario World
5. Mario Party 2
6. Mario Kart 64
7. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
8. Super Mario 3D World
9. Mario Party 10
10. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
11. Super Mario Bros. 3
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Super Mario RPG
14. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
15. Paper Mario
16. Zelda: A Link to the Past
17. The Legend of Zelda
18. Mario Kart 8
19. Brain age
20. Metroid Prime Trilogy
Videos
1. Splatoon 2 Direct 7/6/17
2. Super Mario Odyssey E3 2017 Trailer
3. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle E3 2017 Trailer
5. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
6. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
7. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
8. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
9. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
10. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
11. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
12. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
13. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
15. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
16. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions E3 2017 Trailer
17. Super Mario 64 Trailer
18. Kirby Switch E3 2017 Trailer
19. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 3
20. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Strategies
Source: Wii U eShop
