Nintendo News September 25th -29th

Today’s weekly round-up of news is brought to you by console re-releases, DLC and Wii Shop closures.  

Monster Hunter Stories Newest DLC is Legend of Zelda Themed

A new DLC was added to Monster Hunter Stories on September 28^th and it is Legend of Zelda themed. The DLC let’s your main character dress up as Link and your Felyne helper wear Majora’s mask. The DLC also adds the ability to ride and team up with Epona for cool attacks. Not surprisingly, the DLC is free.  

Fire Emblem Warriors Nintendo Switch and 3DS DLC Details

Launching on October 20^th, Fire Emblem Warriors will already have a plethora of DLC lined up for the game. The line-up of DLC includes:  

• The Fire Emblem Warrior Season Pass that will include all 3 DLC packs which will be released over the course of this and next year. It will retail for $19.99 and will release the same day as the game. Also, if you buy it for either the Switch or the 3DS, you will receive a bridal costume for Lucina. 
• DLC Pack #1 will release sometime in December of this year and its content will be inspired by Fire Emblem Fates. It will retail for $8.99.
• DLC Pack #2 will release sometime in February of 2018 and its content will be inspired by Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragons. It will retail for $8.99.
• DLC Pack #3 will release sometime in March of 2018 and the content included will be from Fire Emblem Awakening. It will retail for $8.99.

Nintendo has stated it will release more details about the DLC packs at a later date, so be on the lookout for that.

Pokémon Ultra Moon/Sun Starter Trainer’s Pack

A new bundle was announced for Pokémon Ultra Sun/Moon and it will be available at select retailers across North America. The bundles will include the game, a keyring featuring either Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wing Necrozma, and 12 Revives that can be redeemed in the game. There is not much more known about these bundles for now.

Source: Nintendo

Arcade Archives: Mario Bros.

On September 27^th, Mario Bros. was released for the Switch. It is the first game in the series of Arcade Archives. Some new added features include a 2-player mode where you can work together or against each other as Mario and Luigi. The game retails for $7.99 on the eShop. 

My Nintendo Nindie Games Gold Points

Nintendo released new My Nintendo rewards on September 28^th and the new Gold Point rewards include some Indie games in exchange for Gold points. The games include:

• Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien for 90 Gold Points on the Wii U     
• Zen Pinball 3D for 50 Gold Points on the 3DS   
• Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo for 60 Gold Points on the Wii U
• Art of Balance for 70 Gold Points on the Wii U

These games are now available to redeem and play, for the right amount of Gold Points.

Pokken Tournament DX Clothes DLC

To further celebrate the launch of Pokken Tournament on the Switch, new items have been added to customize your trainer outfit. The items include:

• An old leather Jacket Set, the code for female being NQLMEMRGX37X and the code for male being 6GSSALLDM9RL.

• A Hamburger Hat and Medium hair for males with the code H5D9YZFETCQZ and a Hamburger Hat and Short Bob hair for females with the code being USBXKG8X4GLG.

These items are free to download for the game. 

SNES Classic Release

We took a trip back to the 90’s when the SNES Classic released on September 29^th. The SNES Classic comes with 21 games pre-installed on it and some of the games included are Kirby: Super Star, Super Mario World, Yoshi’s Island, Donkey Kong Country, and the never before released Star Fox 2. Two wired Super NES Classic controllers, one HDMI cable, one USB cable with AC adapter, and an instruction manual are included with the system. The console was a huge hit at stores, with the Nintendo Store having a massive line outside their doors with people having camped outside for hours. Despite this, most of the people in line where able to obtain the console and reports from others stores show that most people were able to obtain the console on launch day. It is sold out in most places now, however Nintendo has stated it will ship more consoles throughout this and next year. The retail price from the console is $79.99.

Source: Photo by Megan Farokhmanesh / The Verge

Wii Shop Closure

On the topic of nostalgia, who here still uses the Wii Shop for the Wii? Well, if you still use it, Nintendo has decided to shut it down starting on January 30, 2019. The shutdown will be gradual, with the ability to add Wii Points closing on March 26, 2018. The company recommends you spend your points and transfer any data you have to the Wii U while you still can. The Shop originally opened on December of 2006, so it had a good run. 

Also, to help you cope with the loss of the Wii Shop, here is a link to 10 Hours of the Wii Shop music.

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

William S.