Update 2 (1/12): Bumped to the top. Here are some related comments from GameXplain’s Derrick Bitner:

Update: Here’s the full stream archive for those that are interested in checking out more footage:

Original (2/10): For its overseas version, Fire Emblem Fates appears to have removed some swimsuits. GameSpot hosted a live stream of the English release earlier today which shows that only the Bath Towel can be purchased from the Accessory Shop in the body section. Meanwhile, the Japanese version featured several more such as the “Risque Swimsuit” (level 1 at the shop just like the Bath Towel).

This doesn’t seem to be a matter of GameSpot being early on in Fire Emblem Fates. Now, it’s true that we have seen footage of some characters in swimsuits via English gameplay, but that may have just been what was offered as the default option. We’ll still consider this a rumor for the time being until the situation is absolutely clarified.

Thanks to Brian for the tip.

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Update: All services have been stored!

Splatoon’s online services are currently impacted by “emergency maintenance”. If you’re having issues playing with others, now you know why! We’ll let you know when everything is back up and running.

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Several 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 peak at the gallery below.

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Nintendo has readied another new trailer for Fire Emblem Fates called “Life on the Front Line: Star-Crossed Royals”. You can give it a watch below.

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This week’s Nintendo Minute is another Fire Emblem Fates-focused episode. Today, Kit and Krysta reveal which version they’ve been playing and talk about the differences between Conquest and Birthright. Check it out below.

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A couple of notable deals are currently up on Amazon. First, the Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack (Dark Edition) is being sold for $37.54, which is $72.46 off. Rodea: The Sky Soldier on Wii U meanwhile is down to $26.23.

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A new wave of Nintendo Selects will hit North American retailers on March 11, according to Video Games Plus. The lineup includes several Wii U/3DS titles, and surprisingly, some old Wii releases as well. Pikmin 3, Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and Super Mario All-Stars are just some of the included games.

For those that are unfamiliar, Nintendo Selects typically bring about lower prices for games. It looks like some older ones will be seeing reprints as well – notably Pikmin 3 and Super Mario All-Stars.

Video Games Plus lists each new Nintendo Select at $29.99 CDN. That should amount to $20 USD.

Nintendo has not yet officially announced this new batch of Nintendo Selects. Presumably though, we should be getting an announcement soon.

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RCMADIAX has long been developing Super Robo Mouse, a new game for the Wii U eShop. If all goes as planned, the game will finally be available in April.

RCMADIAX said on Twitter today that Super Robo Mouse has been submitted to Nintendo in both North America and Europe. The indie developer anticipates an April 7 release date.

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A new Japanese trailer for Mega Man Legacy Collection is now available, courtesy of Capcom. We’ve posted it below.

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Yet another gameplay video for the English version of Fire Emblem Fates is here. Take a look at chapter 11 from Conquest below.

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