More maintenance is taking place in the days to come affecting Switch as well as all of the eShops. For the latest maintenance schedule, continue on below.
Switch – all network services (online play, rankings, etc.)
– 5 PM PT (July 23) – 8 PM PT (July 23)
– 8 PM ET (July 23) – 11 PM ET (July 23)
– 1 AM in the UK (July 24) – 4 AM in the UK (July 24)
– 2 AM in Europe (July 24) – 5 AM in Europe (July 24)
Switch / Wii U / 3DS eShops
– 5 PM PT (July 24) – 7 PM PT (July 24)
– 8 PM ET (July 24) – 10 PM ET (July 24)
– 1 AM in the UK (July 25) – 3 AM in the UK (July 25)
– 2 AM in Europe (July 25) – 4 AM in Europe (July 25)
Some of you may have been having issues trying to download Splatoon 2 earlier because of the influx of people trying to purchase the game. However, it seems that the eShop is back up running again as intended. If you were having issues getting Splatoon 2 you might want to try again right now.
Pure Wish created an adventure game Song of Memories and brought it out in Japan earlier this year as a PlayStation 4 title. That same game is now coming to Switch.
Song of Memories is an adventure game where a mysterious disease is going around. Animation is sprinkled throughout the story, from conversation scenes to event scenes. Over 30 songs are in the game, including the opening, ending, and background music.
This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
2. Implosion
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
4. Snipperclips
5. ARMS
6. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
7. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
8. GoNNER
9. Mighty Gunvolt Burst
10. NBA Playgrounds
11. Death Squared
12. Bulb Boy
13. Blaster Master Zero
14. Oceanhorn
15. Kamiko
16. ACA NeoGeo Metal Slug 2
17. Shephy
18. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
19. Vaccine
20. Puyo Puyo Tetris
Source: Switch eShop
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.
“A fashion sense to look up to! Style Safari (Giraffe)” is the new stage. It includes the following:
– Cosmic giraffe tee
– Giraffe hat
– Giraffe top (set)
– Giraffe skirt (set)
And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:
– Simple sleeveless shirt
– Sleeveless high-neck top
– Multicolored striped skirt
If you’re looking to secure the new Splatoon 2 Switch Pro Controller, you may want to give GameStop a shot. The retailer is taking orders https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=qd9XcyEa3J0&mid=24348&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fnintendo-switch%2Faccessories%2Fnintendo-switch-pro-controller-splatoon-2-edition%2F149542″>right here. It’s technically a pre-order, but orders should begin to ship tomorrow.
Next week, Abylight is publishing Qbics Paint on Switch as a digital download. Get a look at the official trailer below.
Nintendo’s Comic-Con activities are officially underway. Fans stopped by starting today to check out the company’s game offerings, and some showed up dressed as certain characters.
Nintendo passed along some photos showing Splatoon 2 cosplay and its gaming lounge at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. Find the images below along with descriptions of each one.
Photo 1
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, cosplayers Heidi O’Ferrall and Leo Camacho celebrate the launch of the Splatoon 2 game at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. The Splatoon 2 game launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
Photo 2
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Ian G. of Chula Vista, CA. gets an early hands-on demo of the Splatoon 2 game at the Nintendo Lounge during San Diego Comic-Con. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
Photo 3
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jackson M. and Adam M. of San Diego, CA. get an early look at the Splatoon 2 game. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
Photo 4
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jackson M. and Adam M. of San Diego, CA. get an early look at the Splatoon 2 game. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
Photo 5
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, cosplayers Heidi O’Ferrall and Leo Camacho engage in Splatoon 2 gameplay while in their Splatoon 2-inspired costumes. The Splatoon 2 game launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
Photo 6
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Ian G. of Chula Vista, CA. gets an early hands-on demo of the Splatoon 2 game at the Nintendo Lounge during San Diego Comic-Con. Splatoon 2 launches on July 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
Source: Nintendo PR
Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of June, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best in the U.S. so far this year and over the last twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
Early data for ARMS indicates that the Switch fighter is off to a solid start thus far. In the latest NPD report, we learned that it was the fifth best-selling game in the United States for the month of June. Additional data is in as well.
GamesBeat heard from Nintendo that ARMS sold 256,000 copies between physical and digital sales. As a new IP on a relatively small install base, that isn’t too shabby.
Nintendo also said that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sold 180,000 copies in June. Zelda: Breath of the Wild tacked on another 145,000 units.
