Pokemon GO is receiving another update. Version 1.17.0 should be out shortly on iOS, while Android users will be at version 0.47.1.
The update primarily addresses a couple of things. Niantic fixed an issue where the Egg-hatching cut-scene animation would sometimes be briefly visible from the map view. Minor text fixes are implemented as well.
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Pokemon month continues with some Pokemon Sun/Moon gameplay. Watch the full episode below.
Plenty of digital European release dates have been reported today, so it should hardly come as a surprise that yet another titles is now scheduled for the eShop. The action game Breakout Defense from nuGAME will be coming to Wii U on December 15.
Here’s a trailer:
Coinciding with the release of Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon, the Pikachu Yellow Edition New 3DS XL has arrived in Japan and Singapore (the latter country has it as a U.S. system). View some photos of the design below.
It may have taken a year, but fans have finally uncovered a secret Easter egg in the Portal level of LEGO Dimensions. Head past the break for more.
Wii U is another year older. With the console having originally launched on November 18, 2012, the system is celebrating its fourth anniversary today.
Even though Wii U hasn’t panned out the way Nintendo or anyone else would have liked, it’s still an important piece of gaming history. Plus, it brought us games like Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World, Bayonetta 2, and many more. The console
As of next Thursday, Octocopter: Super Sub Squid will be available on the Wii U eShop. Take a look at the game with the footage below.
North American retailers are offering all sorts of bundle packs. Amazon has the steelbook, and Best Buy/GameStop are selling a standard version with two codes that unlock 100 Poke Balls each.
Now on launch day, Target is selling an exclusive Dual Pack of its own. Copies include figures of the starters Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio. Place an order here if interested.
Last year, late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Joysticks. Another important staffer at the company was given the same honor today: Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma.
Aonuma wasn’t in attendance, but he did deliver a thoughtful pre-recorded speech. We have it in full below.
Aside from Aonuma’s award, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was selected as the best Nintendo game of the year while Pokemon GO picked up a win as the best handheld/mobile title as well as Innovation of the Year.
