In partnership with Nintendo, UNIQLO has launched its UNIQLO T-shirt (UT) Grand Prix 2017 design contest. Anyone around the world can enter until August 31.
Given the partnership, it makes sense that the theme of this year’s contest is Nintendo. Participants are encouraged “to express the joy and excitement of Nintendo’s games through clothing while also fostering creative talent.” Fans can make designs based on the company’s various franchises including Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong.
UNIQLO UT Grand Prix winners will be notified in Spring 2017. They’ll receive up to $10,000 in prize money, and an invitation to attend a special awards ceremony in Japan. Shigeru Miyamoto will be one of the competition’s judges and will also be present at the awards ceremony. Major prize winners will also receive a NX signed by Miyamoto.
These are the full lineup of prizes:
– Grand Prize: $10,000, an invitation to awards ceremony attended by Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo NX signed by him, and a special commemorative award
– Second Prize: $3,000, an invitation to awards ceremony attended by Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo NX signed by him
– Finalist Prizes: $500 each
Winning designs will be featured in UNIQLO’s Spring/Summer 2017 UT Collection, which will be available in men’s, women’s, and kids’ lines from UNIQLO stores in 18 countries and at the UNIQLO.com online store.
Source: UNIQLO PR
On July 20, the arcade version of Pokken Tournament will be getting a major update. The game will be adding Garchomp, Braixen, and Shadow Mewtwo. On top of this, it sounds like there will be a new character on the way.
A broadcast on Niconico during the middle of July will be going over the update. Additionally, based on the official image above, it’s implied that a new fighter teased will be revealed.
The Niconico stream will air on July 14 at the following times:
– 4 AM PT
– 7 AM ET
– 12 PM in the UK
– 1 PM in Europe
Although this news pertains specifically to the arcade version of Pokken Tournament, one would have to think that the fighter would be made available in the Wii U version as well. References to Scizor, Darkrai, and Empoleon were spotted in the latest update, but that doesn’t necessarily confirm that one of these three will be announced.
Miitomo has been updated with new content once again. Players can nab some new items, including a baseball uniform, straw hat, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
– Chipmunk tail
– Baseball cap (set)
– Baseball uniform (set)
– Straw hat
– Basic tank top
– Striped painter’s pants
– Vivid asymmetrical tights
– Pointed-toe pumps
Along with the items, a “Made of star stuff… Starlight Style #1” stage has been added to Miitomo. They provide the following items:
– Star sunglasses
– Stardust one piece
– Stardust pumps
– Stars pendent
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 was playable at E3 2016 a couple of weeks ago. Nintendo World Report now has off-screen footage up from the demo, which we’ve posted below.
Update: Bumped to the top. Here’s some footage:
Discovery’s first update should be out in both Europe and Australia, based on a brief Miiverse message from its creator. It’s not ready in North America just yet, but it’s in the approval process. We’ll keep tabs on it and will let you know when it’s available in the states.
Splatoon will be receiving its latest update next week. Version 2.9.0 will be going out during the evening of July 5 in North America, and the early morning hours of July 6 in Europe.
After applying the update, players will be able to use the new Callie and Marie amiibo. Weapons are being balanced, a small stage adjustment will be implemented, and there will be some multiplayer bug fixes.
Head past the break for the full patch notes for Splatoon version 2.9.0. Note that 373MB of free space will be required for the update.
Update: Bumped to the top. The patch is now live. It takes up 40MB of space.
Minecraft: Wii U Edition is getting another update to address issues with the Battle Mini Game. The ninth patch should be released later tonight.
As for what’s involved here, below are the full patch notes:
- Battle Mini Game: Disable kicking players during Public Battle rounds. This is enabled for the host in the Lobby.
- Battle Mini Game: Disable the host exiting the game during a Battle round. This is enabled in the lobby.
- Battle Mini Game: Grace period increased to 20 seconds.
- Battle Mini Game: Changed all Poison Potions to level 2 instead of level 1.
- Battle Mini Game: All Sticks now have at least Sharpness 1.
- Battle Mini Game: Replaced the Fire Charge item with a Potion of Fire Resistance.
- Battle Mini Game: Replaced the Diamond Chestplate with an Iron Chestplate.
- Battle Mini Game: The Wooden Hoe with Fire Aspect 1 has Sharpness 1 added to it.
- Battle Mini Game: Removed the Wooden Shovel from the Centre Chests.
- Battle Mini Game: Added Sharpness 1 to the Wooden Pickaxe in the Outer Chests.
- Battle Mini Game: Added Sharpness 2 to the Wooden Shovel in the Outer Chests.
- Battle Mini Game: Fixed various areas in maps where players could get stuck.
Update: Bumped to the top. Shaymin is now available in North America.
Pokemon players in Europe and Australia can get their hands on the latest distribution via the Nintendo Network. Shaymin is out now for X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. It’s available as a Mystery Gift via the Internet. Note that the distribution ends on July 24.
Nintendo is celebrating the launch of the Link’s Awakening Pack in Hyrule Warriors Legends with some new goodies. Through SpotPass, players can receive 500,000 Rupees, 10 Delicious All-Purpose Bait, 10 Delicious Hyoi Pear, and Scarlet as a new fairy companion. The offer expires on June 30.
Update: Nintendo has sent out the following statement which officially confirms Mofitt’s departure:
“Scott Moffitt, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, has decided to leave Nintendo of America. In order to ensure a smooth transition, Scott will continue to work through the end of July. Nintendo has a strong group of seasoned leaders in place who will step in to assume the full responsibilities of the role on a permanent basis, with the objective of driving more collaboration and greater efficiencies across these groups and among the respective leaders. We thank Scott for his years of service and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.”
Scott Mofitt joined Nintendo in 2011. IGN is now reporting that the company’s executive VP of sales and marketing is departing this summer.
According to IGN’s sources, Moffitt and Nintendo’s split was “amicable.” While the executive VP of sales and marketing position has been around since 2011, it’s now apparently being retired. Various Nintendo employees will assume the responsibilities of the role going forward.
