Update (7/13): Pre-orders have now opened. Links are below:
On a similar note, all of these shops are taking pre-orders for the Nendoroid More – Pokemon Kigurumi Face Parts Case:
Original (7/12): First announced at Wonder Festival back in February, we have the first actual photos of the Ash and Pikachu Nendoroid. Photos are attached below. Pre-orders should be opening in Japan tomorrow, and we’ll keep you updated on reservations at different retailers when they go up.
A pair of Nintendo-published 3DS games are now up for pre-load on the North American 3DS eShop: Hey! Pikmin and Miitopia. Both launch on July 28.
Pre-loading lets users buy games digitally in advance and download most of the game data ahead of time. Then on launch day, just a small update is needed to begin playing.
Hey! Pikmin takes up 3,230 blocks of space (403.75MB). Miitopia is 6,866 blocks (858.25MB).
Source: 3DS eShop
Nintendo has shared the European boxart for Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters. Get a look at the packaging image above.
Death Squared has launched on the Switch eShop in North America and Europe. We’ve attached the game’s launch trailer below.
A new Pokemon Sun/Moon distribution has kicked off in Europe. If you’ve purchased either version, you can now obtain a Shiny Tapu Koko. Get the Pokemon via the Mystery Gift option.
We’ve not yet heard about a similar distribution for North America. However, it’s thought that something could be coming soon.
Smiling Buddha Games announced plans to bring Use Your Words to Switch back in May. Its launch may not be far off, based on an eShop listing.
The European eShop claims that Use Your Words is scheduled for August 3. It will cost £11.79.
For those who missed it previously, here’s the trailer for Use Your Words on Switch:
Source: Switch eShop
Fire Emblem Heroes added in new story content today in the form of “Bitter Enemies” in Chapter 12. We’ve posted some footage below.
This month’s issue of CoroCoro has started to leak, and it’s brought along the latest news about Pokemon Sun/Moon. A special Ho-Oh distribution event is being held in Japan.
The Ho-Oh comes in at level 100 with the ability Pressure. Sacred Fire, Brave Bird, Recover, and Safeguard are its moves.
Mario Kart 8 will be undergoing maintenance tonight. The original Wii U game – not the new Switch version – will be impacted for three hours tonight, causing all network services to be offline.
The maintenance schedule is as follows:
– 5 PM PT (July 13) – 8 PM PT (July 13)
– 8 PM ET (July 13) – 11 PM ET (July 13)
– 1 AM in the UK (July 14) – 4 AM in the UK (July 14)
– 2 AM in Europe (July 14) – 5 AM in Europe (July 14)
Nintendo has reason to believe that Cave Story+ will be available in Europe next week. The eShop is currently listing the game for a July 20 release.
It goes without saying, but this news should be taken with a grain of salt. eShop listings haven’t always been correct, so we wouldn’t be surprised if the European date for Cave Story+ ends up being inaccurate. Either that, or the digital version of Cave Story+ will be heading to Europe well before the physical release.
