Nintendo has added a bunch of additional maintenance to its schedule next week which will impact network services for Wii U and 3DS.
The first period is taking place on:
– 9 PM PT (Sunday) – 1 AM PT (Monday)
– 12 AM ET (Monday) – 4 AM ET (Monday)
– 5 AM in the UK (Monday) – 9 AM in the UK (Monday)
– 6 AM in Europe (Monday) – 10 AM in Europe (Monday)
And the second period:
– 4 PM PT (Monday) – 7 PM PT (Monday)
– 7 PM ET (Monday) – 10 PM ET (Monday)
– 12 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 3 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 1 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 4 AM in Europe (Tuesday)
Lastly, the final period:
– 4 AM PT (Tuesday) – 8 AM PT (Tuesday)
– 7 AM ET (Tuesday) – 11 AM ET (Tuesday)
– 12 PM in the UK (Tuesday) – 4 PM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 1 PM in Europe (Tuesday) – 5 PM in Europe (Tuesday)
Don’t forget: there will also be Wii U-specific maintenance next week. That’s scheduled for:
– 5:50 PM PT (Tuesday) – 7:30 PM PT (Tuesday)
– 8:50 PM ET (Tuesday) – 10:30 PM ET (Tuesday)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (Wednesday) – 3:30 AM in the UK (Wednesday)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (Wednesday) – 4:30 AM in Europe (Wednesday)
A new novel of the Ace Attorney series is coming to Japan on June 15, which goes by the name Gyakuten Saiban – Gyakuten Idol (Ace Attorney – Turnabout Idol).
Here’s a summary:
“An incident happened during a visit to the shopping mall by defense attorney Phoenix Wright! The idol Sumomo Momogaya (not sure about reading) is arrested as a murder suspect. Phoenix becomes her attorney to prove her innocence in court. Finally a novel of the popular game series!!”
Mie Takase, a veteran writer specializing in light novels, has written the Ace Attorney book. Kikuyaro, who has been involved with various Ace Attorney illustration work, is providing illustrations for this piece as well.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
02./05. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi
03./03. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
04./02. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
05./07. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
06./04. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
07./11. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
08./12. [WIU] Splatoon #
09./10. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
10./19. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
11./18. [3DS] Disney Art Academy
12./08. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood #
13./14. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack
14./06. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
15./22. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects]
16./23. [WIU] Pokken Tournament #
17./09. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood #
18./15. [PS4] Dark Souls III
19./20. [3DS] Terraria
20./37. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
Update (5/13): These are now available for pre-order on Play-Asia.
Original (5/12): It all comes full circle, as Nintendo will be producing a series of playing cards in Japan, with art based on Splatoon. The cards are set for a July release and will come in three different varieties, which you can check out below.
There’s quite a bit going on with Nintendo Badge Arcade in Europe. All play packs have been discounted by 50 percent and there are two free plays being handed out.
Here’s the news straight from Nintendo:
All play packs are half price In Nintendo Badge Arcade until 20/05 at 01:59 (UTC)! Lots of free plays to be had too! pic.twitter.com/uBA2z2nzRB
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) May 13, 2016
A few new themes are now available in Europe. The lineup includes Pokemon, Shovel Knight, and Star Fox.
Here’s the full list:
Pokémon Red & Blue – £1.79 / €1,99
Pokémon: Here Comes Ash-Greninja! – £1.79 / €1,99
Plague Knight’s Theme – £1.79 / €1,99
Shovel Knight Campfire Dream – £1.79 / €1,99
Star Fox Zero: Space Battle – £1.79 / €1,99
A pair of new Etrian Odyssey V trailers have been published today. Below you’ll find videos for both the Cestus and Masurao character classes.
Our latest look at Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE shows off two of the game’s musical performances. We have videos for carnation” and “Feel” below.
One additional video can be found after the break showing Tiki’s side quesgt.
CoroCoro, the Japanese magazine, will be getting a tie-in with Splatoon. Leaked images from the upcoming issue show that three new pieces of gear, all emblazoned with the CoroCoro logo, will be hitting the game. These are a Splat Roller (which has the stats of the regular Splat Roller, but comes with a Splash Wall and Inkzooka), an orange cap (with the Damage Up ability), and an orange parka (with the Cold-Blooded ability). These items will arrive in-game early in the summer. Furthermore, more weapons should arrive at the same time, as the next volume of the Sheldon’s Picks weapons.
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Affordable Space Adventures
2. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
3. Runbow
4. Freedom Planet
5. Swords & Soldiers II
6. Darksiders II
7. Citizens of Earth
8. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
9. Xenoblade Chronicles
10. Star Fox Zero
11. Super Mario World
12. Super Mario 64
13. Super Mario Maker
14. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
15. Super Mario 3D World
16. Super Mario Bros. 3
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. Zelda: A Link to the Past
19. Paper Mario
20. Pokken Tournament
Videos
1. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
2. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
3. Lost Reavers Trailer
4. Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge Launch Trailer
5. Super Meat Boy Trailer
6. Xenoblade Chronicles Trailer
7. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
8. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
9. The Deer God Trailer
10. Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
11. Star Fox Zero Launch Trailer
12. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
13. Super Mario World Trailer
14. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
15. Splatoon – Squid Sisters Video
16. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
17. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
18. Super Mario 64 Trailer
19. The Beggar’s Ride Trailer
20. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
Source: Wii U eShop
