Splatoon’s 14th Splatfest will be taking place next weekend in all regions. As a collaboration with Miitomo, the theme asks players if they’d rather attend a fancy party or a costume party. This is the first Slatfest to be held simultaneously worldwide.
The latest Splatfest will begin at the following times:
– 8 PM PT (May 13)
– 11 PM ET (May 13)
– 4 AM in the UK (May 14)
– 5 AM in Europe (May 14)
And it will conclude at the following times:
– 3 AM PT (May 15)
– 6 AM ET (May 15)
– 11 AM in the UK (May 15)
– 12 AM in Europe (May 15)
Soon after the Splatfest ends, we’ll post the results right here.
Pocket Card Jockey came out on the 3DS eShop today, and was accompanied by several reviews (including ours!). We have a roundup of some notable verdicts we’ve come across below.
Nintendo Everything – Thumbs Up
GameXplain – Liked
Nintendo World Report – 9 / 10
Shacknews – 7 / 10
Nintendo Life – 7 / 10
Destructoid – 9.5 / 10
USgamer – 4 / 5
Aside from highlighting the upcoming Zelda game, Nintendo isn’t doing a whole lot at E3 this year. That being said, the company will be hosting a presentation for “business partners that will showcase key launches and programs through Holiday 2016.” Nintendo has conducted similar events in the past.
The presentation will be held on June 14 between 9 AM and 10 AM PT (12 PM ET and 1 PM ET). Keep in mind that it’s unlikely that we’ll be seeing much from this. If nothing else, it’s interesting to see this part of Nintendo’s E3 traditions is still alive!
Nintendo brought out Pocket Card Jockey on the 3DS eShop today. After downloading the game, you’ll notice that it takes up 853 blocks. That amounts to 106.63MB.
At Nintendo NY earlier today, Disney Channel actress Sabrina Carpenter stopped by the store for a Disney Art Academy preview event. Nintendo has since shared a few photos from the gathering. Check out the images along with their descriptions below.
Photo 1
In this photo released by Nintendo of America, actor Sabrina Carpenter, currently starring in the Disney Channel sitcom Girl Meets World, sketches Olaf from Disney Frozen in the Disney Art Academy video game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Whether you’re a strong artist or just a beginner, Disney Art Academy can help you create masterpieces of some of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters, which you can then upload and share via Facebook, Twitter and Miiverse.Photo 2
In this photo released by Nintendo of America, actor Sabrina Carpenter, currently starring in the Disney Channel sitcom Girl Meets World, shares her passion for art with fans of the Disney Art Academy video game. The Nintendo 3DS game brings Disney and Pixar characters together on-the-go in a creative, artistic way.Photo 3
In this photo released by Nintendo of America, people of different skill levels follow step-by-step instructions in the Disney Art Academy video game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. By participating in fun lessons and Free Paint, anyone can learn to draw more than 80 Disney and Pixar characters, like Mickey Mouse, or Elsa and Olaf from Disney Frozen.Photo 4
In this photo released by Nintendo of America, guests are treated to a special preview event of the Disney Art Academy video game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems ahead of its release on May 13, 2016. Hosted by actor Sabrina Carpenter, currently starring in the Disney Channel sitcom Girl Meets World, players learn to draw some of their favorite Disney and Pixar characters through step-by-step lessons and develop art skills that can be transferred to real life.
Source: Nintendo PR
Super Punch Out!! is now available on the New 3DS Virtual Console. Take a look at a trailer for the game below.
Just like last year, The Pokemon Company has provided its 2015 brand licensing results through License! Global.
The Pokemon Company took the 29th spot on the list with $2.1 billion in total retail sales of licensed products worldwide. This includes media such as video games, anime, the trading card game, and more.
That result stacks up pretty favorably to 2014. In that year, The Pokemon Company generated $2 billion.
License! Global’s report contains the following blurb on Pokemon:
The Pokémon 20th anniversary kicked off with the brand’s first ever Pokémon Super Bowl ad during Super Bowl 50, which was viewed by more than 110 million people during the game and watched more than 26 million times on YouTube. The spot encourages fans to Train On. Four Mythical Pokémon video game character distribution events will take place at participating GameStop locations throughout 2016, with one being distributed quarterly. TOMY International, Pokémon’s master toy licensee, has also created special Mythical Pokémon figures and plush to celebrate 20 years of Pokémon. Pokémon TCG fans can celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion. Highly anticipated Pokémon video games launch in 2016, including the fast-action fighting game for the Wii U, Pokkén Tournament, which launched in March. Also, the seventh generation of Pokémon video games, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, will launch in time for holiday season for the Nintendo 3DS family systems.
Pocket Card Jockey is out now on the 3DS eShop. Nintendo has come out with a launch trailer for the game, posted below.
The European Fire Emblem Fates website has been updated with DLC pricing information for Europe. Players will be able to purchase Map Pack 1 for £16.19 / €17.99 to access 11 new maps along with 10,000 in-game gold. If purchased separately, the maps would cost £22.70 / €24.90.
Here’s the pricing information for individual maps.
- Before Awakening – Beyond the gate to another world lies the Halidom of Ylisse. (20th May, free)
- Boo Camp – It is said that there is another world where one can get plenty of experience… (26th May, £2.29/€2.49)
- Beach Brawl – And the winner of the royal families’ battle over a ticket to paradise is… (26th May, £2.29/€2.49)
- Ghostly Gold – It is said that there is another world where one can get plenty of gold… (2nd June, £2.29/€2.49)
- Museum Melee – It is said that there is a world where one can get many new weapons… (2nd June, £2.29/€2.49)
- Royal Royale – A battle to determine the strongest royal. And the last one standing is— (9th June, £2.29/€2.49)
- Hidden Truths (1 & 2) – The secret prologue to the world of Fates. 2 map set. (16th June, £4.09/€4.49)
- Vanguard Dawn – A trial ground using the stage Elincia’s Gambit from Radiant Dawn. (23rd June, £1.79/€1.99)
- Anna on the Run – Anna is cornered by thieves! What will her fate be…? (30th June, £1.79/€1.99)
- Ballistician Blitz – A trial ground using the stage The Wooden Cavalry from Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. (7th July, £1.79/€1.99)
- A Gift From Anna – If you select “A Gift from Anna” from the “Play DLC” section of the Dragon’s Gate after downloading, you may select and receive either the Sighting Lens OR the Witch’s Mark. Only playable once. (7th July, free)
- Witches’ Trial – A trial ground using the stage Fear Mountain from Fire Emblem Gaiden.(14th July, £1.79/€1.99)
Nintendo has put up its third Star Fox Zero commercial in two days. Take a look at a new “Showoff” advert below.
