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Two more character class trailers are in for Etrian Odyssey V. Here’s a look at the Reaper and Necromancer classes:

Level-5 has published a new commercial for Yo-kai Watch 3. Per usual, we have it attached below.

Footage is now in showing off the new Wii U version of. Check out some gameplay in the video below.

Update: Fire Emblem Fates has been added to the schedule. This is planned for:

— 11 PM to 12:30 AM (PST) on May 23
— 2 AM to 3:30 AM (EST) on May 24
— 7 AM to 8:30 AM (UK) on May 24
— 8 AM to 9:30 AM (Europe) on May 24


Nintendo has announced upcoming maintenance for both the Wii U and 3DS online services, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday (May 23-24). Both Xenoblade X and Pokemon X and Y are being directly affected, and online features such as play, rankings, and Miiverse in general may be affected as well. The schedule is as follows:

Pokemon X/Y
— 4 PM to 5:30 PM (PST) on May 23
— 7 PM to 8:30 PM (EST) on May 23
— 12 AM to 1:30 AM (UK) on May 24
— 1 AM to 2:30 AM (Europe) on May 24

Xenoblade X
— 9 PM to 10:30 PM (PST) on May 23
— 12 AM to 1:30 AM (EST) on May 24
— 5 AM to 6:30 AM (UK) on May 24
— 6 AM to 7:30 AM (Europe) on May 24

Wii U / 3DS (certain network services – online play, rankings, etc.)
— 6 PM to 11 AM (PST) on May 24
— 9 AM to 2 PM (EST) on May 24
— 2 PM to 7 PM (UK) on May 24
— 3 PM to 8 PM (Europe) on May 24

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The patch for Super Smash Bros. on both Wii U and 3DS is now available. As previously covered, the patch only applies changes to Bayonetta. To download it, launch the software while connected to the internet.

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Inti Creates updated its blog today with a new post about Azure Striker Gunvolt 2. We now have overviews of three new characters: Xiao Wu, Mytyl, and Nori.

Information on all three can be found below. We also have new screenshots plus images showing character relationships.

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Runbow
2. Affordable Space Adventures
3. Swords & Soldiers II
4. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
5. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
6. Freedom Planet
7. Darksiders II
8. Citizens of Earth
9. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
10. Super Mario World
11. Super Mario 64
12. Super Mario 3D World
13. Super Mario 64
14. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
15. Star Fox Zero
16. Super Mario Bros. 3
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. Xenoblade Chronicles
19. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
20. Super Meat Boy

Videos

1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge Launch Trailer
3. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
4. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
5. 8Bit Hero Trailer
6. Super Meat Boy Trailer
7. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE First Beats Trailer
8. Lost Reavers Trailer
9. Splatoon – Squid Sisters amiibo
10. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
11. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
12. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
13. Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
14. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
15. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
16. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
17. Star Fox Zero Launch Trailer
18. The Beggar’s Ride Trailer
19. Super Mario 64 Trailer
20. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation

Source: Wii U eShop

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A new version of Super Mario Maker has gone live. Version 1.43 is available for download now.

Here are the patch notes from Nintendo:

  • The Star Ranking list in Course World has been changed to display courses that have received the most stars relative to the number of people who have played them.
    • Previously, when searching for courses in the Star Ranking list, results could be set to either “Weekly” or “All-Time” but will now be limited to “All-Time.”
  • “Super Expert” difficulty has been added to the difficulty filters when searching for courses.
  • This update (ver1.43) must be downloaded and applied in order to use the Internet features of Super Mario Maker.

Today’s Super Mario Maker update is a 324MB download.

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The newest Pokemon distribution is now live in North America. X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire players can now get their hands on Shiny Yveltal.

You can obtain Shiny Yveltal by choosing Mystery Gift on the main menu, and then selecting the Internet option. Speak to the delivery girl in any Pokemon Center to receive it. That’s all!

Nintendo has put up a new job listing on its website for an “IP Art Asset Specialist”. Among other things, this person will be involved with evaluating artwork for use in movies.

Here’s the full rundown of expected responsibilities:

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