Nintendo Weekly News October 23rd-27th

Today’s weekly news update is brought to by the release of Super Mario Odyssey!

New Nintendo 3DS Xl – Super NES Edition (Amazon Exclusive)

This week Amazon revealed an exclusive New 3DS XL coming out later this holiday season.

This particular New 3DS XL has a Super NES skin, which gives a nod to the recent release of the Super NES Classic. The 3DS will also come pre-loaded with Super Mario Kart, from the Super NES.

The 3DS will be an Amazon exclusive and it is now available to pre-order here. The console costs $199.99 and will release on November 27^th, 2017. 

Source: Amazon Video Game Twitter

Just Dance 2018 Release

On October 24^th, Just Dance 2018 released for the Switch, Wii U, and Wii. 

In this version of the game 40 new songs have been added, which include:

• Lady Gaga’s John Wayne

• Shakira’s Waka Waka

• Beyoncé’s Naughty Girl

• And many others

The Just Dance games revolve around you dancing to the beat of the music, with dancers on screen to assist you. Some songs may be for beginners, while others are much more challenging for the seasoned dancer.

The game is available now for $59.99. 

Animal Crossing Mobile Direct

So, on October 24^th, an Animal Crossing Mobile Direct showcased the new Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for mobile devices. Due to the game being on a mobile device, I’ll only slightly mention some details of the game. The direct can be found here. 

In this game, you are now the manager of an empty campsite. You must help build the campsite by inviting animal friends, adding items to your campsite, and exploring the various activities found throughout the campsite. There will be seasonal events to tie in to real world seasonal events. 

The game will be available late November, but you can pre-register now to get notified when the game will be released. 

Release of Super Mario Odyssey

Drum roll please. After much wait and anticipation and Cappy countdown GIFs, Super Mario Odyssey finally released for the Nintendo Switch on October 27^th! 

This section will contain very minor spoilers, so bewear, as in the Pokémon. 

The game is very open world, which pays tribute to Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine’s sandbox game style. In Odyssey, there are 14 regular worlds and 2 special worlds. These worlds include:

1.      Cap Kingdom

2.      Cascade Kingdom

3.      Sand Kingdom

4.      Lake Kingdom

5.      Wooden Kingdom

6.      Cloud Kingdom

7.      Lost Kingdom

8.      Metro Kingdom

9.      Snow Kingdom

10.  Seaside Kingdom

11.  Luncheon Kingdom

12.  Ruined Kingdom

13.  Bowser’s Kingdom

14.  Moon Kingdom 
 

The 2 special worlds are

1.      Mushroom Kingdom

2.      Dark Side Kingdom 
 

To explain on the Dark Side Kingdom, you get to explore the dark side of the moon. 

Each of worlds has a boss and a mini boss to fight. Also, fun fact, the Ruined Kingdom has a massive dragon as its boss. Just to let you know. 

The game retails for $59.99. It also is included in a bundle with the Switch for $379.99. 

On the other hand besides gameplay, 3 new amiibo have been released. They include the Peach (Wedding Outfit), Mario (Wedding Outfit), and Bowser (Wedding Outfit) amiibo. These are $12.99 each or they are in a bundle of 3 for $34.99.  

Source: Nintendo

Well, that’s all for this week, so I’ll see you next week.

~William S.

Nintendo Weekly News October 16th-20th

Today’s weekly news update is brought to you by upcoming news and a little piece of news that is sure to surprise. 

Shiny Silvally Event

Starting October 23^rd, Pokémon Sun and Moon fans can obtain Shiny Silvally. 

This Silvally has a shiny look to it and it is also a recolor of an ordinary Silvally. Like an ordinary Silvally, it has the RKS System ability. The RKS System Ability allows Silvally to change its type depending on which memory disk it is holding.  

You can obtain Shiny Silvally from October 23^rd to November 13^th via a code you can obtain from your local Gamestop.  

Source: Pokémon Company 

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Ultra Challenge Pack Release

On October 17^th, the Ultra Challenge Pack was released for Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle. 

The Ultra Challenge Pack includes the following:

• Eight Ultra Hard Challenges in each world’s Secret chapter

• A new co-op campaign mode with 5 maps that have lots of enemies to fight including Chain Chomps and Boos

The pack is available for $6.99 on the Nintendo eShop. I highly recommend this pack because it adds an addition level of challenge for an already challenging game.  

Nintendo Switch Update 4.0.0

On October 19^th, a new update landed for the Switch and it includes lots of new content to enjoy. 

• To start off, the ability to transfer user and save data from Switch to Switch is now available, which is a feature many Switch owners have wanted for a while

• New profile icons have been added in and they include characters from Super Mario Odyssey and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild  

• A pre-purchase option is now available for certain games on the Nintendo eShop. This feature lets you pre-load the game so on launch day you can immediately start playing the game. 

• Most importantly, the feature to create a video clip of your gameplay is now available. This feature allows you to create a 30-second video of your gameplay to share with others players via social media. You can only use this feature in the games: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Splatoon 2.

• Last, but certainly not least, additional adjustments have been added to enhance the user experience 

Mewtwo and other Legendary in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Moon

This is a rather a small piece of news, but worthwhile to report on. 

Following several leaks, it has been confirmed that Mewtwo and other Legendary Pokémon will be available to capture in Pokémon Sun/Moon. They can be obtained when you go through different Ultra Wormholes found throughout the game.

Source: Pokemon Company

Upcoming Games

Here is a very helpful chart that will help you keep track of which games are coming soon for the 3DS and Switch. 

Source: Nintendo

In other non-Nintendo console related news, I found this piece of news to be very interesting and cool, so here it is. 

It has been reported that a live action movie of Detective Pikachu will be in production soon!  

Source: Serebii

The movie will be based on the game released in Japan on February 2016 named Detective Pikachu ~Birth of a New Duo~.  Production of the movie will begin on January 2018 in London. The movie will be produced by Legendary Pictures and directed by Rob Letterman. More info will be provided to you when it comes out.

Well, that’s all for this week, so I’ll “see” you next week!

~William S.

Nintendo News October 9th-13th

Today’s weekly news update is brought to you by brand new Pokémon moves that can K.O. your toughest Pokémon. 

Pokémon Marshadow Event

Also known as the Gloomdweller Pokémon, Marshadow was released for Pokémon Sun and Moon on October 9^th.  

Marshadow is a new mythical Pokémon that is a Fighting/Ghost type. What is interesting about its type is that it is the first Fighting/Ghost type ever! The moves known by this Pokémon are:

Spectral Thief

Close Combat

Force Palm

Shadow Ball

Spectral Thief is a move only known by this Pokémon and it has the ability to steal any stat boost a target has. 

Marshadow is holding its exclusive Z-Crystal Marshadium Z. With that Z-Crystal, it can perform the Z-Move Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike.

Source: Pokémon Company

You can obtain Marshadow via a code you can get from GameStop from October 9^th to October 23^rd. 

Even More Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon Info 

A new batch of information was released for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon on October 12^th. 

One of the main focal points of the information was to reveal the exclusive Z-Moves of Dusk Mane Solgaleo and Dusk Wing Lunala. Dusk Mane Solgaleo’s Z- move is called Searing Sunraze Smash and Dusk Wing Lunala’s Z-Move is Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom. Necrozma also has the ability to perform these moves. 

Also, the Rotom Dex has received some improvements since Sun/Moon. In this newly updated Rotom Dex, it has a new feature called Roto Loto. This feature allows you to gain items that can help you on your adventure. Also, if you bond closely with your Rotom Dex, you can have it perform its special Rotom Z Power. The Z Power will allow you to use a second Z-Move in battle, even though normally you can only use one Z-Move per battle.   

Source: Nintendo

Yono and the Celestial Elephants Release

On October 12^th, Yono and the Celestial Elephants was released for the Switch. 

Yono is a young elephant that comes from a long line of elephants that protect the world. Yono is now tasked with the responsibility of saving the world from feudal Humans, undead Bonewights and robotic Mekani. 

The game is full of adventure and puzzles, with 4 towns to visit and 3 dungeons full of monsters. Over the course of the game, you will see the history of the world unfold before Yono’s young eyes and see how elephants affected the world.

The game is now available on the eShop for $14.99.

Source: Nintendo

WulverBlade Release

On October 12^th, WulverBlade was released for the Switch. To begin, I would like to state that the game is rated M. 

The game involves you helping to defend Britannia from the Romans. The game pays tribute to old classic games, with a small twist.  It is also has a historically inspired timeline, with a total of 8 campaign levels. 

The game includes a retro inspired combat experience with some modern enhancements. There are also combat arenas to challenge you even further in combat. You can also team up with a local player to battle alongside each other. 

The game retails for $19.99 on the eShop. 

Before we end this post, here is a nice picture of K.K. Slider with some interesting facts about him. 

Well that’s all for this week, so I hope to “see” you next week!

~William S.

Nintendo News October 2nd-7th

Today’s weekly round-up of news is brought to you by Bowser’s minions and their vengeance against Fawful.  

Pokémon Ultra Moon/Sun News 

On October 5^th, some new Pokémon Ultra Sun/Moon news was released. 

To begin, the Ultra Wormholes found in Ultra Sun/Moon play an even bigger role than they did in Sun/Moon. Using the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala, you can now travel through the wormholes to different worlds. Each world you travel to is the habitat of an Ultra Beast. However, the world of Ultra Megalopolis is a world where the light was stolen by Necrozma. 

Then, there is the mysterious group known as the Ultra Recon Squad. Their true purpose is not known for now, however it is known that they live in a world beyond an Ultra Wormhole. Depending on which version of the game you buy, you will see a different duo from the Squad. 

Finally, there are 3 new Ultra Beasts that appear in Ultra Sun/Moon. One of them is called UB Adhesive. This Ultra Beast is a Poison type. Then, if you purchase Ultra Sun, you’ll encounter UB Burst. That Ultra Beast is a Fire and Ghost type with a new move called Mind Blown. In Ultra Moon, you’ll encounter UB Assembly. This particular Ultra Beast is a Rock and Steel type. 

Source: Nintendo

Stardew Valley Release

On October 5^th, Stardew Valley released for the Switch. The game is a first player, farming simulation game. The story is based around you inheriting your grandpa’s old farming ranch and you find it is in ruins. The town is also in ruins and you must try to restore the town. The game retails for $14.99 on the eShop. 

Pokken Tournament DX Codes

During this week, some new clothes were released for your battle trainer in Pokken Tournament DX.  They are a special training outfit and the codes are: ABZMNSU8D7QN for female and 8RMGLXANVZ3R for male.  

Source: Nintendo

New 2DS XL White and Orange Release

On October 6^th, a new 2DS XL was released. This 2DS XL is white and orange colored, which is perfect to match this fall season. The 2DS XL is amiibo compatible and due to the XL size, it is about 82% larger than an ordinary 2DS. The console retails for $149.99. 

Mario & Luigi: SuperStar Saga + Bowser’s Minions Release

On October 6^th, my all-time favorite game re-released for the 3DS. In Mario & Luigi: SuperStar Saga, we travel back to Beanbean Kingdom to save Princess Peach’s voice from Cackletta and Fawful. The game has been enhanced digitally and some new bits have been added in.

In addition to this, a new mode called Bowser’s Minions has been added to the game. In this mode, Bowser’s minions are trying to fight back against Fawful and try to save their Koopa King. You can control over 50 different types of minions and use combo attacks to defeat enemies. You can also use the Koopa Troopa and Goomba amiibo to unlock special stamps, equipment, and bonus content. The game retails for $39.99.  

Source: Nintendo

Super Mario Odyssey Tour

Starting on October 10^th, Mario is going on tour! To celebrate the launch of Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo will be doing a trip from Los Angeles to New York City with Mario’s decked out trailer. Starting in Los Angeles, fans will get to take pictures with Mario, visit his trailer, and play Super Mario Odyssey. The trailer will stop at various locations throughout the US and a list can be found in this article. Ultimately, the trailer will arrive to New York City on the 27^th to coincide with release of the game. 

That was all for this week folks, so I hope to “see” you next week!

~William S.