Monster Hunter XX and Nobunaga’s Ambition Switch announced, Mario badges, new Pokémon and more!
● Monster Hunter XX (Monster Hunter Double Cross) was announced for Nintendo 3DS. It will release on 18 March for ¥6,264 (retail) and ¥5,989. Check out the official website with trailer and screens etc here. Capcom expect to sell two million copies in two weeks. The lead pic is Nabiru (from Monster Hunter Stories) in Monster Hunter XX!
● Nobunaga no Yabou (Nobunaga’s Ambition) was also announced for Nintendo Switch by Koei Tecmo! No further details are yet known.
● Collectible Badge Center added New Super Mario Bros. U badges from Super Mario Maker and more Pokémon badges. Go here to see pictures of them all!
● A new Pokémon Sun Moon trailer detailed the final starter evolutions, island guardians, Cosmog and more.
● Pokkén Tournament arcade version will add a new Pokémon on 1 November.
● Monster Hunter Stories has both some DAIGO and Monster Hunter X DLC added today with sub-quests and tournaments. Go here for full details and pics.
● Miitomo marks the return of the “Jurassic Revival! Miitomo Dinosaur Expo” stage on Miitomo Drop so I guess recycling is a thing now. The Shop has added a Trench Coat and other new items too.
● Nintendo’s LINE account was updated with Kinopio-kun in Mario Party: Star Rush. Go here for the pics.
● After a topsy turvy week Nintendo Co., Ltd. shares closed out at 25,590 up 2.83% from yesterday and totally rebounded after the post-Switch investor woes!
● And an excellent President Tatsumi Kimishima interview with Bloomberg here including Switch, VR and smartphone talk.
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