Small Weeekend News Update With Splatfest Results And New Mario Tennis Ace Characters!

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● The 10th Japanese Splatfest saw Advanced technology beat Unknown creatures 3-0 ,winning 54% of the Popularity vote, 51% of the Solo battles and 52% of the Team battles.

● The early purchase benefit for Mario Tennis Ace(s) at GEO reveals Catherine (Birdo), Diddy King and Patapata (Paratroopa) as new characters. The page also adds more support to Gabon (Spike) being in the game (source).

● Square Enix announced that the OCTOPATH TRAVELER demo had been downloaded 1.3 million times by the end of January. Thanks Push.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will soon see the Gyroidite Scavenger Hunt event begin which sees players search for gyroidite which can then be used to craft furniture and clothing.

Fire Emblem Heroes saw the start of the Tempest Trials+: Thunder’s Fist event with Finn: Lance of Legend, Update – Special Maps: Rival Domains, Summoning Focus: Heroes with Combat Boosts and the Sanctuary of Earth map added to Blessed Gardens.

Miitomo saw Sporty Goggles, Colourful Shirt, Collared Waistcoat and Colourful Shirt Outfit added to Miitomo Shop all pictured here and the “Welcome to Japan! Japanese Traditions” stages return to Miitomo Drop all pictured here.

● The Illustration Stylus Pen for Nintendo Switch is now available Order here and use the code JPNINTENDO for $3 off.