Nintendo Download (3/29/18, North America) – Penny-Punching Princess, Toki Tori, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~ – $59.99
Penny-Punching Princess – $39.99 (available April 3)
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Fire Emblem Warriors update (version 1.5.0) and Fire Emblem Awakening DLC out now
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Update: Full patch notes posted below.
Original: Fire Emblem Warriors’ next big update is here. Along with version 1.5.0, the Fire Emblem Awakening DLC is out now.
Nintendo hasn’t posted the official patch notes yet, but they should be in shortly. We’ll update this post when we have them.
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Brand new costumes added to Super Mario Odyssey
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Two new costumes are now available in Super Mario Odyssey. Along with the Satellaview Helmet and Satellaview Suit, players can also spend their coins on the Batting Helmet and Baseball Uniform.
Here’s a closer look at the two costumes:
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Media Create sales (3/19/18 – 3/25/18)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 50,412
PS4 – 15,458
PS4 Pro – 8,398
New 2DS LL – 6,487
New 3DS LL – 4,070
Vita – 3,627
2DS – 646
Xbox One – 102
Xbox One X – 80
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 54,342
PS4 – 14,349
PS4 Pro – 8,278
New 2DS LL – 4,937
New 3DS LL – 3,664
Vita – 3,644
2DS – 547
Xbox One – 80
Xbox One X – 74
And here are the software charts:
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Switch version of Dragon Quest XI confirmed for North America and Europe, 3DS release staying in Japan
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Square Enix finally provided an update on Dragon Quest XI’s localization news. We have a mix of both good and bad news for Nintendo fans.
First, Square Enix has confirmed that the Switch version of Dragon Quest XI will be released in North America and Europe. However, it has “a long way to go until its release.”
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Kirby Star Allies update out now (version 2.0)
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A new update has just gone live for Kirby Star Allies. Version 2.0 is out now, highlighted by the addition of new Dream Friends.
The full patch notes are as follows:
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Nintendo provides statement following third-party Switch docks ‘bricking consoles’
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Earlier this month, we reported third-party docks seemed to be bricking Switch systems following the version 5.0.0 firmware update. Nintendo has since addressed the reports, offering a statement to Kotaku:
Nintendo (recommends) that Switch owners only buy officially licensed Switch products . . . Unlicensed products and accessories do not undergo Nintendo’s testing and evaluation process. They might not work at all with our game systems, and they could have compatibility problems with certain games, the Nintendo Switch system itself, and other licensed accessories and peripherals.
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New Switch update out now (version 5.0.1)
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Following up on the last notable Switch update, the system has received another firmware download. Version 5.0.1. is out now.
As you would expect from the small change in version numbers, there isn’t too much involved with today’s update. Nintendo only says: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience”. That’s it for now.
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Splatoon 2 producer on the darker tone of Octo Expansion
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With the upcoming Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2, Nintendo is going for something different. The setting is an underground section of the world, complete with a darker tone to match.
Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami spoke about the tone of Octo Expansion in an interview with GameSpot. He shared the following on that front:
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ARMS producer on Twintelle, lack of a single-player campaign, comic, and Smash Bros.
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Following his presentation at GDC last week, Polygon was able to interview ARMS producer Kosuke Yabuki. Yabuki was asked about a variety of topics, including the lack of a single-player campaign and the possibly of having the IP represented in Smash Bros.
We’ve rounded up some of Yabuki’s comments below. For the full feature, visit Polygon’s article here.