A new Nintendo developer site is now up and running. Check it out here.
Of course, as this site is primarily intended for developers and publishers, there’s not a massive amount to see for the general public. It is interesting to look at though in any case!
Over on the Nintendo UK store, a number of bundles have been reduced in price. The following products can be purchased for 20-30% off:
Transparent Blue 2DS + Pokémon Alpha Sapphire + Case – £79.99
Transparent Red 2DS + Pokémon Omega Ruby + Case – £79.99
White & Red 2DS + Animal Crossing: New Leaf + Case – $94.99
Black & Blue 2DS + LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins + Case – £94.99
White & Red 2DS + Yoshi’s New Island + Yoshi Backpack – £95.99
White & Red 2DS + Tomodachi Life + Case – £79.99
Transparent Blue 2DS + Star Fox 64 + Case – £95.99
Black & Blue 2DS + Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon + Luigi Hat – £95.99
White & Red 2DS + Mario Tennis Open + Mario plush – £95.99
Black & Blue 2DS + Mario Kart 7 + Bullet Bill t-shirt – £79.99
White & Red 2DS + Pokémon Y + Case – £95.99
Transparent Red 2DS + Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS + Case – £98.99
Black & Blue 2DS + The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds + Case – £95.99
Black & Blue 2DS + Pokémon X + Case – £95.99
White & Red 2DS + New Super Mario Bros. 2 + T-shirt – £79.99
Black & Blue 2DS + New Super Mario Bros. 2 + T-shirt – £79.99
Red & White 2DS + Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer pack (includes case, amiibo cards and more) + NFC Reader – £119.99
Transparent Blue 2DS + Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal + Case + T-shirt – £98.99
You can check out all of the 2DS systems on Nintendo UK’s store here.
Nintendo has started to distribute a software development kit for the new NX system to third-parties, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The publication cited “people familiar with the matter” in its report. Nintendo could introduce NX “as early as next year.”
The Wall Street Journal also briefly touched on NX’s form. It isn’t absolutely certain what shape it will take, but the publication noted that “Nintendo would likely include both a console and at least one mobile unit that could either be used in conjunction with the console or taken on the road for separate use.” Additionally, the company apparently intends to include “industry-leading chips in the NX devices” following criticisms about the Wii U’s power and the console’s inability to stack up against the competition. All of that information is said to have come from those “familiar with the development plans”.
Finally, the Wall Street Journal’s article briefly touches on the NX’s release timing. Having spoken with analysts, there might be reason to believe that Nintendo will be looking to bring it out relatively quickly.
“We are increasingly of the idea that Nintendo might launch the NX in 2016 because of the softness of 3DS and Wii U,” analyst David Gibson told the Wall Street Journal.
We won’t be hearing or seeing NX – at least in any official capacity – until 2016.
The latest trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes shows off the game’s various costumes. Take a look at the new video below.
Next week, Nintendo will be pushing out a new update for Splatoon: version 2.2.0. A number of adjustments are planned, several of which pertain to weapons.
There are a few videos up on Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube page showing how weapons will be changed with the upcoming patch. We have them all below.
Nintendo issued a new Japanese Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer video today highlighting the Happy Home Network (“Tsukutta” update in Japan) features. This lets players share and visit other houses, in addition to participate in design contests. Check out the trailer below.
Nintendo put out a pair of new Genei Ibun Roku #FE character trailers today. We have a couple of videos for Eleonora and Kiria below.
Thanks to Amazon, we have a better look at the Japanese Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam boxart. The new image is much larger than what we posted previously. Check it out above.
Nintendo shared new plans today about what’s in store for Splatoon in the game’s immediate future.
First up, the Rapid Blaster Pro weapon will be added tomorrow. It’ll be going live at the following times:
– 7 PM PT
– 10 PM ET
– 3 AM in the UK (Saturday)
– 4 AM in Europe (Saturday)
Next week, Splatoon will also be receiving a new patch. The game will be updated to version 2.2.0 at the following times:
– 6 PM PT on Tuesday
– 9 PM ET on Tuesday
– 2 AM in the UK on Wednesday
– 3 AM in the UK on Wednesday
Additionally, Splatoon will be undergoing maintenance at the following times:
– 5:50 PM PT – 7 PM PT on Tuesday
– 8:50 PM ET – 10 PM ET on Tuesday
– 1:50 AM in the UK – 3 AM in the UK on Wednesday
– 2:50 AM in Europe – 4 AM in Europe on Wednesday
Head past the break for the version 2.2.0 patch notes.
