Nintendo is doing something slightly unusual for Splatoon 2’s physical release in Japan. In addition to the regular physical version, the Switch console bundle and a download code for the game you can buy in stores, you can get a “game card free” version of Splatoon 2. This is the regular game case, but instead of a cartridge, it comes with a download code for the game. This is intended for people who prefer to own a digital copy of the game, but still want a game case for their collection.
At the moment, it seems like you can only get this version at the Japanese My Nintendo store, though it’s possible some retailers might carry it as well.
Given how popular Splatoon is in Japan, Nintendo could probably get away with just selling the game case without the actual game at all and it would still be a sales hit!
Nicalis’ Cave Story+ on Switch has got an interesting release history – it’s being published in all three major territories by three different publishers and each of them seemingly has different plans for a release date and the game’s physical version.
In North America, Nicalis are publishing the game themselves, and it will see both a physical and a digital release in June. In Europe, Nicalis is partnering up with Headup Games to release the game, though at this point we don’t know if the game is getting a physical there, nor do we have a concrete release date.
Today, we learned that Pikii is publishing Cave Story+ in Japan. It will get both a physical and a digital release there; as for the release date, we only have a rough time frame of “2017” at the moment.
GameStop is offering up a new Nintendo Switch bundle for $499.99. The bundle comes with the Switch console, neon red and blue joy-cons, 64GB microSD card, and digital copies of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its expansion pass, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Has Been Heroes.
You can check out the bundle right here.
In the Weekly Jump, Square Enix showed off the “Mysterious Smithing” system that would allow players to create and strengthen weapons, armor and other forms of equipment.
Here is the process for the smithing system:
– You must obtain a recipe for the Mysterious Smithing, they will be on book shelves and various other locations
– Then you must collect the necessary material for the project, these will be found in locations like fields
– Then start Mysterious Smithing and strike at the ore to fill up the on screen gauges. You will be aiming for the success zone on these gauges
– There are “special skills” that will assist you in your smithing endeavors
– Collect “Restrike Gems” to power-up already obtained equipment
Dragon Quest XI is coming to the 3DS in Japan on July 29th and is still planned to release on the Switch.
Tharja has overtaken Robin in the most recent Voting Gauntlet. Players can now log into Fire Emblem Heroes and collect heroes feathers based on if their team won and their own personal rank.
The Fire Emblem Heroes official Twitter tweeted out that the “Lloyd White Wolf” hero battle will be happening May 19th.
【予告】
明日5/19(金)16:00から「白狼 ロイド」の大英雄戦が始まります。マップを見つけてきました。しっかり対策して挑んでくださいね。
#FEヒーローズ pic.twitter.com/okzaiAPQxC— ファイアーエムブレム ヒーローズ (@FE_Heroes_JP) May 18, 2017
In celebration for the release of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Intelligent Systems has decided to provide a onetime log-in bonus of 5 orbs. This prize is available until June 2nd, so log-in before then.
The official Splatoon 2 Twitter stated it will be partnering with 7-Eleven in Japan. The partnership will include nanaco figures and special in-game gear.
『スプラトゥーン2』の発売を記念して、全国のセブン－イレブン、セブンネットショッピングで発売記念企画が実施されるぞ！
以前紹介した限定商品の他に、nanaco初のフィギュア型電子マネー「nanaco フィギュア Splatoon 2」（全6色）も発売されるという。 pic.twitter.com/q3yOkuQHqR— Splatoon（スプラトゥーン） (@SplatoonJP) May 18, 2017
さらにセブン－イレブンやセブンネットショッピングでソフトや対象グッズを買うと、『スプラトゥーン2』で使える特別なギアがもらえるそうだ。
くわしくはこちらのページで確認してほしい。https://t.co/bCnY80grOw pic.twitter.com/vfy9sQTQWm— Splatoon（スプラトゥーン） (@SplatoonJP) May 18, 2017
There are quite a number of new screenshots from Layton’s Mystery Journey. Check out all of them below.
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Pokemon Yellow
2. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
3. Bye-Bye BoxBoy!
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Super Mario World
6. Pokemon Red
7. Mario Kart 7
8. Terraria
9. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
10. Gunman Clive 2
11. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
12. Pokemon Blue
13. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
14. Super Mario Bros.
15. Zelda: A Link to the Past
16. Xeodrifter
17. The Legend of Zelda
18. Pokemon Sun
19. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
20. Blaster Master Zero
Videos
1. Bye-Bye BoxBoy! Launch Trailer
2. Team Kirby Clash Deluxe – Ready for Launch
3. Mario Kart 7 Video
4. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Zofia’s Call
5. Mario Sports Superstars Launch Trailer
6. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
7. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Special Demo Version Video
8. Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World TV Spot
9. Blaster Master Zero Trailer
10. Introducing New 2DS XL
11. Dragon Ball Fusions
12. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
13. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
14. Nintendo Direct 4/12/17 Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
15. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Top 7 Features
16. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
17. Super Mario World Trailer
18. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – DLC Briefing
19. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Two Armies
20. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
Source: 3DS eShop
