This week’s eShop updates: Fire Emblem Echoes Season Pass, ACA Neo Geo Last Resort
This week’s new games on the eShop…
E3 2017 Splatoon 2 and ARMS tournament details are out
Nintendo of America has revealed first details about the upcoming 2017 Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational and 2017 ARMS Open Invitational. Both events will take place over the course of E3 between June 13th to 14th 2017. All of the action will be streamed live on the official Nintendo E3 website at e3.nintendo.com.
HORI Splatoon 2 headset supports Switch and mobile audio simultaneously
A stereo headset manufactured by HORI has been announced for release in Japan. It will be able to support both the upcoming Switch voice chat app coming to smartphones as well as in-game audio from Nintendo Switch. The headset is designed after the in-game Forima brand headset in Splatoon 2, which was previously revealed on Twitter earlier today. A diagram below shows how the headset connects to both devices together.
Get a closer look at the Nintendo Switch Monster Hunter XX Special Pack
Pre-orders for the Japan-exclusive Nintendo Switch Monster Hunter XX Special Pack have started earlier today in Japan. Two new images of the console were also released by Japanese retailer HMV, giving us a first look at the packshot and the back of the uniquely designed Nintendo Switch console.
Forima fashion brand revealed for Splatoon 2
A new fashion brand called Forima has just been revealed by the official Splatoon 2 Japanese Twitter account. Forima produces a broad range of products from military fashion to high quality headphones.
Fire Emblem Warriors development is 70% complete, new details emerge
Fire Emblem fan site Serene’s Forest has translated new Fire Emblem Warriors information from the latest issue of Famitsu, revealing story and character details.
Flipnote Studio 3D channel uploads “Animal Picnic” animations
While Flipnote Studio 3D’s online support is practically non-existent in the west, it’s still going strong in Japan. The official Flipnote Studio 3D Youtube channel has uploaded user submissions for the “Animal Picnic” theme contest. You can take a look at their wonderfully drawn animations below.
Splatoon 2 and ARMS events announced for World Hobby Fair 2017
Nintendo will be organizing Splatoon 2 and ARMS tournaments at World Hobby Fair 2017 in Japan, which takes place on June 24 and June 25 2017. Only participants of elementary school age will be able to take part in both events, and slots are limited.
Full Japanese website of Monster Hunter XX for Switch has opened
The official website for Monster Hunter XX Nintendo Switch Ver. has opened. Details about gameplay, multiplayer modes, and save data transfer which have been previously announced last week can be found on the website.
Fire Emblem developer promises next Switch game will look “beautiful with great graphics”
The Fire Emblem franchise will be receiving its first title on Nintendo Switch in 2018. This is also the first time the franchise will be returning to its home console roots in many years, as there were no Fire Emblem games out on Wii U.