Shovel Knight will soon be getting another update. Version 2.2 is already out on Steam, and will be published on other platforms in the near future, including Wii U and 3DS.
Shovel Knight’s latest update introduces a few small aspects, adjustments, and fixes. Head past the break for the full patch notes.
If you have a North American 3DS, you can now get your hands on a new theme from SEGA. The company just released the “Paper Craft” theme based on Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX. Pricing is set at $1.99.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./02. [3DS] Monster Hunter X #
02./01. [3DS] Monster Strike
03./04. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad
04./06. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
05./05. [WIU] Splatoon #
06./00. [PSV] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs-Force
07./11. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
08./07. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer #
09./08. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
10./09. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 #
11./10. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+
12./03. [PS4] Fallout 4 #
13./00. [3DS] Medarot 9: Kabuto Ver. / Kuwagata Ver.
14./00. [WIU] Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem #
15./16. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Omise Hajimerundesu
16./00. [PS3] TV Anime Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls G4U! Pack Vol.7
17./19. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
18./29. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 #
19./21. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
20./24. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Returns
Splatoon has been doing extremely well in Japan, so it makes sense that merchandise pertaining to the game has been produced regularly. Consumers can now get their hands on seven different watches in total courtesy of Takara-Tomy.
Get a look at the various designs above. You can also see what the inside looks like below.
Pokemon Shuffle was updated with some new content today.
First of all, a new Mega Stone competition has started. This one pits you against Mega Swampert and you will need to place high enough to obtain the Swampertite. To get it, you will need to place in the top 12,000 in Europe, 18,000 in North America or 50,000 in Japan. You will get a Mega Speedup on top of that if you place in the top 2,300 in Europe, 3,600 in North America or 10,000 in Japan. Placing in the top 16,000 in Europe, 24,000 in North America or 70,000 in Japan means you miss the Swampertite, but instead you’ll get an Attack Power Up and Disruption Delay. If you place outside those ranks, you get a Jewel instead. The competition runs until January 12th.
Also, Tornadus is available once more, so now’s your chance to catch it again if you missed it the first time. This stage will also be available until January 12th.
Last night, we posted some news regarding the latest Mario toys coming to McDonald’s Happy Meals in Japan. We now have more information and images for each one.
Here’s a quick rundown of the different Mario toys:
– Mario: If you lift him up, it will make a jumping noise
– Luigi: Pressing a button on the pedestal will make him spin
– Yoshi: You can pull an egg-shaped sticker from the side of the pedestal
– Peach: If you remove the pedestal, there are five mini-stickers stored within; can also spin the parasol
– Mini-Mario: If you pull the lever up, Mario will jump towards the block, and a star will appear above the block
– Toad: Pushing the button on his back will make him raise both his hands
– Boo: Pushing it forward while being grounded will make it move its tongue to right and left
– Bowser: Can spin the Koopa Clown Car
The McDonald’s Super Mario Happy Set will go on sale starting on January 8 for 460 yen. Customers will receive one of the eight toys at random.
Sankei West recently spoke with Tatsumi Kimishima. During their talk, Nintendo’s new president talked a bit about Splatoon, sales, mobile, My Nintendo, and NX.
The first topic discussed during the interview was Splatoon. After Sankei mentions that it’s selling well, Kimishima said that painting colors as a way of battle and the characters allow it to be accepted by a family audience. He added that, in the future, it’s possible to extend it widely like Super Mario Bros.
Nintendo has provided a look at the entire third set of Animal Crossing amiibo cards. You can find a full overview image after the break. For looks at individual cards, visit the official page here.
Consumers are now starting to receive their the Super Mario Maker button set from Best Buy. In the image above, you can get an in-person look at the different ones included.
PictoParty was expected out in Europe this week. In fact, Nintendo listed the game in its weekly download PR published earlier today. But developer Retroid Interactive has since said that PictoParty won’t be hitting the European Wii U eShop due to a bug found within the game.
We are truly sad to announce that #PictoParty won't be released on Thursday. This is due to a bug we found in the game. #PleaseUnderstand
— Retroid Interactive (@retroidofficial) January 4, 2016
Hope we didn't disappoint you, we strive to deliver the best quality possible, this version wasn't. The game will be released late January.
— Retroid Interactive (@retroidofficial) January 4, 2016
When PictoParty does launch on the European Wii U eShop later this month, it should be accompanied by a patch.
