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Update: There might be more to this update than originally thought. Check out this interesting tweet from developer Syrenne McNulty:

Nintendo has released a new system update for 3DS, bringing the firmware up to version 8.0.0-18. It’s nothing too major though – Nintendo’s website states that it makes “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments” in order “to enhance the user experience”.

Note that you’ll need to download today’s firmware in order to access the 3DS eShop.

Although Woah Dave! doesn’t have a release date yet, it should be launching in the near future. Robotube’s Jason Cirillo suggested on Twitter today that the game will be out “soon”.

The tweet is as follows:

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Devil’s Third may not be the traditional kind of game that we’re used to seeing on Nintendo platforms – not to mention the type of game that Nintendo typically publishes – but creator Tomonobu Itagaki isn’t worried that his game won’t find an audience on Wii U.

Speaking with Canada.com, Itagaki mentioned that he’s already seen comments from fans stating that they’ll purchase a Wii U just to play Devil’s Third, and he believes that “gamers are the ones who make the future.”

You’ll find Itagaki’s full comments below.

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Ludosity has wrapped up work on the European release of Ittle Dew. The game will arrive by August, the developer said in a blog post shared last week.

Ittle Dew’s European version will include a few changes from the original US release, which will come to North America in the form of a patch. There is no longer stuttering during saving and sound will now come from the GamePad. A few small bug fixes and polish are implemented as well.

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Siliconera has translated another round of details about Azure Striker Gunvolt, with the Dart Gun taking the focus this time around. Here’s a roundup of the latest information:

– Gunvolt’s primary weapon is the Lightning Ring
– Aim the ring by using Gunvolt’s Dart Gun to shoot enemies and tag them as targets first
– Flight path and number of enemies you can lock on to changes depending on the kind of cartridges loaded into the Dart Gun
– At least 5 darts in the game

Violet Dragon

– Standard dart
– Automatic fire
– 3 lock-ons

Water Dragon

– Fires in one of five directions
– Ricochets around the screen
– Holding down the fire button changes the firing direction
– 1 lock-on

King Cobra

– Holding down the fire button charges a shot that can pierce through enemies
– Up to 5 lock-ons
– This is one of the attacks that can be powered up using equipment

Teknos

– Fire 2 darts at the same time
– One goes up and travels along the ceiling, while the other goes down and travels along the floor
– 2 lock-ons

Hydra

– A small drone hovers behind Gunvolt, firing darts in seven directions
– Up to 8 lock-ons

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Nintendo is planning a bunch of maintenance for its services and games today.

First, all online shops will be unavailable between 4 PM ET and 9 PM ET (1 PM PT and 6 PM PT). There will also be a five-minute period in which all Wii U and 3DS network services will be unavailable.

That’s all on top of game maintenance for Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge, Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, Poke Transporter, Pokemon Bank, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Code of Princess, and Need for Speed: The Run.

You can find the full rundown of today’s maintenance below.

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To celebrate the milestone of 100 million Pokemon traded in the GTS, Pokemon X/Y players can now download the Fancy Pattern Vivillon.

Unsure about how to get that new Pokemon? Here are a few quick steps:

1. Connect your Nintendo 3DS system to the Internet.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
3. Select Receive Gift, then Yes.
4. Select Get Via Internet, then Yes.
5. Watch as you receive Fancy Pattern Vivillon!
6. Speak to the delivery girl in any Pokémon Center to receive your Vivillon.
7. Be sure to save your game!

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This month’s digital rewards on Club Nintendo have gone live. Members can choose from Kid Icarus (3DS, 200 coins), Metal Torrent (3DS, 200 coins), Donkey Kong Jr. (Wii U, 200 coins), and Paper Mario (Wii/Wii U, 250 coins). These items last through August 3.

Visit this page to order a downloadable game.