Update (8/5): Bumped to the top. We’ve added in Nintendo’s official translation of the patch notes. It’s largely the same as what we had before, but I figured some of you would be interested in what Nintendo has written!
Original (8/2): Nintendo is bringing out a new update for Splatoon on Wednesday (Thursday in Europe). Version 2.0.0 introduces Squad Battle and Private Battle matchmaking options, bumps up the level cap, adds new gear, and more.
Nintendo has now provided the full patch notes for Splatoon’s upcoming update on its Japanese website. The full translation can be found below (thanks frozenpandaman.
Nintendo has once again come out victorious in a patent case in a federal court in Washington state. Here’s the news straight from the Big N:
REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 5, 2015 – On Aug. 4, 2015, Nintendo won a patent case in a federal court in Washington state, which marks two such wins in separate cases just a few weeks apart. On July 9, 2015, Judge Ricardo Martinez issued a ruling in the latest case that sided with Nintendo on 10 out of 10 disputed issues regarding the scope of the patent. The rulings led the patent holder, Secure Axcess, LLC, to agree that Nintendo’s well-known hand-held systems, including Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS, do not infringe. Secure Axcess is a patent-assertion company that originally filed suit against Nintendo and 11 retailers of Nintendo products in a Texas court in January 2013. Since then the case was transferred to the Washington court, where it has now been dismissed.
“We are very pleased with the court’s rulings and outcome in this case, and will continue to vigorously defend our innovative products against patent lawsuits,” said Devon Pritchard, Nintendo of America’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Business Affairs.
In the case against Nintendo that was dismissed on July 17, a federal court judge found that eight of Nintendo’s popular hand-held systems, including the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance systems, do not infringe a patent asserted against those products by Quintal Research Group, Inc.
Source: Nintendo PR
It’s been a very long time since Oddworld Inhabitants and Just Add Water made their plans known about Wii U. As you may remember, the two companies originally hoped to bring Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD and Oddworld: New ‘N’ Tasty to the eShop.
We found out earlier today that New ‘N’ Tasty is still on track for Wii U. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said of Stranger’s Wrath HD.
Oddworld Inhabitants told one fan on Twitter today that there are “no current plans” to bring Stranger’s Wrath HD to Wii U. The studio did at least say that the status could change in the future.
@RockNRogue1 no current plans for Stranger's Wrath. That may change, but it's not on our radar right now.
— Oddworld Inhabitants (@OddworldInc) August 5, 2015
GameStop is allowing 3DS gamers to try out LBX: Little Battlers eXperience during a demo event on Friday between 3 PM to 6 PM local time. Along with a playable demo, there will also be giveaways while supplies last. Head on over to this link for the full listing of participating locations.
“New” is often a word that Nintendo uses in game titles. Have you ever wondered by this is so? During the latest Part-Time Gamers podcast, Chris Pranger from Nintendo Treehouse explained its heavy usage.
“In Japanese, ‘new’ is exotic and sounds cool,” he said. “That is the exact reason why ‘new’ is on so many titles.”
Pranger went on to say that, on numerous occasions, they’ve told the developers that “new” doesn’t bring about the same sense excitement as it does in Japan. But these game creators feel that it isn’t an issue so long as the the word isn’t offensive or confusing.
Update: Bumped to the top with Xenoblade Chronicles X, Zelda, and more.
Gamescom 2015 has begun, and that means we’ll be seeing tons of footage of various games. I expect that most of the videos will be based on E3 builds, but we’ll still round them up on the site. All notable footage from day 1 will be posted below.
Nintendo recently created functionality on its European website that allows users to log in with their Nintendo Network ID.
One of the first steps is to link your Nintendo Network ID to your Club Nintendo account. In doing so, you’ll be awarded with 750 stars. Logging into the site with your Nintendo Network ID also means you’ll be logged into Club Nintendo (and vise versa).
You can give the new feature a try on Nintendo of Europe’s site here.
Telltale’s The Walking Dead series could have a chance of landing on Wii U. UK retailer GAME has listed “The Walking Dead Combo Pack” – a package that would include Season 1 and 2.
If GAME’s listing is accurate, The Walking Dead Combo Pack will be available on October 30. I’d take the listing with a grain of salt though – this is far from confirmed.
Nintendo unveiled a special edition for Xenoblade Chronicles X in Europe a few hours ago. Thankfully, North American fans won’t be left out.
On its official Twitter account, Nintendo of America confirmed that the Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition will be making its way to the U.S. Further information is promised “soon”.
Excited to announce an unique #Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition will be coming to the U.S. More details soon! pic.twitter.com/uKGkdKQXWM
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 5, 2015
