The end of the NES Classic Edition truly is a worldwide affair. It started out with Nintendo of America stating that production is ending in the states this month. Over in Japan, the Famicom Mini is also coming to an end – for now at least, but likely permanently.
We have news about two other regions as well. In Australia and Italy, Nintendo is providing the following statement:
“We can confirm that we are no longer manufacturing the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System. If production resumes in the future, an update will be posted on the official Nintendo website.”
So that’s pretty much it, folks. It’s looking the end is here for the NES Classic Edition / NES Mini / Famicom Mini. That decision won’t many sense to many, but that’s where things stand now.
THQ Nordic announced Battle Chasers: Nightwar for Switch this week. It’s a new game from Airship Syndicate, a team compromised of former developers from Darksiders developer Vigil. Battle Chasers is packing in RPG features, dungeons, and turn-based combat.
One piece of information shared during the Nintendo Direct announcement was that Battle Chasers: Nightwar would be on Switch first. However, that’s not actually true. Airship Syndicate took to Twitter and clarified that all platforms will have Battle Chasers at the same time, so it’s not a timed exclusive after all.
Hey all! We ARE coming on Switch, but NOT FIRST! The game will be on PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Switch at the same time! #WePromise pic.twitter.com/fiS577mTmg
— Airship Syndicate (@AirshipSyn) April 12, 2017
Battle Chasers: Nightwar doesn’t have a set release date just yet. Look for the game sometime this summer.
Nintendo unveiled a bunch of new amiibo this week. New figures in the Zelda, Smash Bros., and Splatoon line are slated for the summer.
On its various Twitter accounts, Nintendo has been posting photos of the amiibo showing them in greater detail. We’ve rounded them up below.
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe was a surprise release on the 3DS eShop this week. Nintendo made the title known during its Nintendo Direct a couple of days ago, and brought it out right after the presentation.
An update for Team Kirby Clash Deluxe is already available. Let me know if you’ve heard of these patch notes before: “Adjustments have been made to make for a better gaming experience.”
Even though Nintendo isn’t being upfront about the update on its website, the company’s Japanese Twitter page gives us a better idea. There were issues buying Gem Apples, though that should be fixed with today’s update.
Level-5 first announced The Snack World back in 2015. During this week’s Nintendo Direct, it was finally given a Japanese release date of July 13. More details about the game are shared on the official website.
The basic gist of The Snack World is to find rare items slumbering deep inside dungeons. The protagonist is the player’s avatar whose looks can be customized.
This game will have an original scenario that’s different from the anime. However, anime characters like Chap, Mayone, and Peperon will also appear.
Update (4/14): The Ho-Oh will be distributed in Japan via a serial code in the August issue of CoroCoro, which is out on July 15. More details will be shared in the future.
Original (4/13): The newest issue of CoroCoro magazine has started to leak, and it has revealed a new distribution coming to Pokemon Sun & Moon. Ho-Oh will be distributed in Japan later this year. Further details aren’t available at this point. It’s possible that this will be tied to the upcoming Pokemon movie in Summer in which Ho-Oh plays a major role, though we don’t know for sure yet.
Nintendo sent out its weekly newsletter to subscribers today. In it, it shows a special bonus for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe purchases at Target. You’ll receive the puzzle cube pictured above when you pick up the racer.
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
2. Swap Fire
3. Super Mario 64
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Mario Party 2
6. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
7. Mario Kart 64
8. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
9. Super Mario World
10. Super Mario 3D World
11. Super Mario Bros. 3
12. The Legend of Zelda
13. Zelda: A Link to the Past
14. Mario Party 10
15. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
16. Zelda: Skyward Sword
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. Bomberman 64
19. Brain Age
20. Paper Mario
Videos
1. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
2. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
4. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
5. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the RUins
6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
7. Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
8. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
9. Pikmin 2 Trailer
10. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
11. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
12. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
13. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
14. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
15. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
16. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
17. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 3
18. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
19. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 2
20. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
Source: Wii U eShop
A few new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
