Super Smash Bros Ultimate DLC Pyra/Mythra Presentation Happening On March 4th

 Tune in on Thursday March 4th at 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 14.00 UK time / 15.00 CET for an in-depth look at the new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter, Pyra/Mythra, with director Masahiro Sakurai. He will also reveal the fighter’s release date! The presentation will be roughly 35 minutes long, and there will be no further new fighter announcements.

Pyra/Mythra Coming To Super Smash Bros Ultimate In March

Nintendo has announced that the next DLC characters for
Super Smash Bros Ultimate are Pyra/Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The characters will be arriving in March. 

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Torna ~ The Golden Country Coming InSeptember

During Nintendo’s E3 Direct, new Story Content Pack Xenoblade Chronicles 2 ’s Expansion Pass, Torna ~ The Golden Country, will arrive on September 14th. 

#XenobladeChronicles2: Torna ~ The Golden Country, the brand-new Story Content Pack for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass, arrives 9/14! pic.twitter.com/aFRhQHIKxK

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 12, 2018

Nintendo Switch Software Sales For 2018

Nintendo has revealed updated Nintendo Switch software sales worldwide. At present it is the sublime Super Mario Odyssey which has sold the most amount of units followed by the immensely fun Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Super Mario Odyssey has sold an impressive 10.41 million units. Here’s the updated software sales for the Nintendo Switch so far.

1. Super Mario Odyssey – 10.41 million units
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9.22m
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 8.48m
4. Splatoon 2 – 6.02m
5. 1-2 Switch – 2.29m
6. ARMS – 1.85m
7. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – 1.31m
8. Kirby Star Allies – 1.29m

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets Free Side Quest Promo For Xenoblade 2

Nintendo has announced a free side quest for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as part of a crossover promo for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2 which launches on the Nintendo Switch on December 1st. Here’s the details we’ve received so far about it:

In Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Blades are artificial lifeforms that bond with Drivers to lend them their weapons and powers in battle. Main character Rex is a Driver and Pyra is a Blade. To help familiarize fans with main character Rex before the game launches, a new Side Quest will be available via a free update in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game for both Nintendo Switch and Wii U systems, in which players will be able to obtain a Rex costume starting on November 9.

Everything You Need To Know About The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Direct

In just a few weeks, Nintendo Switch owners will leave the familiar behind and enter the fantastical world of Alrest – a world full of living lands known as Titans and the fabled paradise of Elysium. To get fans ready for the Dec. 1 launch of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game, Nintendo presented a deep dive into elements of the massive game, including the vast environments, battle system and characters. This special Nintendo Direct presentation also revealed upcoming paid DLC, a fun cross-promotion with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, as well as free DLC available to download on launch day that will allow players to also play the game with Japanese audio and English subtitles.

“With Xenoblade Chronicles 2, we are giving fans yet another engaging adventure that can only be found on Nintendo Switch,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This sequel is perfect for playing at home or while traveling during the busy holiday season.”

To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit http://xenobladechronicles2.nintendo.com/direct/.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is next in the series following the original acclaimed RPG that launched for Wii in 2012. This sequel features new characters and worlds, with an expanded battle system that will still feel familiar to fans of the first game. In Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Blades are artificial lifeforms that bond with Drivers to lend them their weapons and powers in battle. Main character Rex is a Driver and Pyra is a Blade. To help familiarize fans with main character Rex before the game launches, a new Side Quest will be available via a free update in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game for both Nintendo Switch and Wii U systems, in which players will be able to obtain a Rex costume starting on Nov. 9.

In and out of battle, Blades have a wide array of support abilities. While adventuring, these abilities might increase the number of items that can be collected, open up new paths to explore or initiate other special effects. When players fight alongside their chosen Blade, they might trigger effects that protect the Driver, strengthen attacks and so forth. Abilities differ from Blade to Blade, so selecting different Blades adds to the strategy of battle.

Blades are just one form of life that players will encounter while journeying on the backs of the mighty Titans. In the vast world of Alrest, players will discover both peaceful and aggressive wildlife of all shapes and sizes wandering among giant plains, winding caverns, frozen kingdoms, scorched earth and sandy beaches. If players manage to defeat certain Unique Beasts, a tombstone will be left behind to commemorate the creature and allow players to relive those battles for additional rewards.

While traveling the massive world of Alrest, players will run into shining spots called Collection Points – which give players the opportunity to pick up valuable items or dive under the clouds to salvage hard-to-find treasures – or special landmarks that players can transport to at any time. Alrest is also teeming with bustling cities. From shopping districts to residential quarters, each Titan has its own unique layout and atmosphere.

Fans who want to expand their epic adventure can pre-purchase an Expansion Pass for the game in Nintendo eShop beginning today or pre-order it from select retailers shortly at a suggested retail price of $29.99. With this pass, players can enjoy DLC as it releases between the launch of the game and fall 2018, starting with quests and support items, and eventually including a challenge Battle Mode where they can face powerful enemies. This DLC will even include an additional adventure with a new side story set in the world of Elysium. Details about individual elements of the Expansion Pass will be released in the future.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on Dec. 1 at a suggested retail price of $59.99. The same day, the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller will launch at a suggested retail price of $74.99. Launch day will also see the release of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Special Edition. This special version includes the game, a beautifully illustrated hardbound art book filled with 220 pages of concept designs and artwork of the characters, landscapes and objects from the game, a sound-selection CD of many of the game’s memorable music tracks, and a special metal case containing the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game card at a suggested retail price of $99.99. Players who prefer the digital version can pre-purchase the game from Nintendo eShop now, either standalone or as a bundle with the Expansion Pass.

For more information about Xenoblade Chronicles 2, visit http://xenobladechronicles2.nintendo.com/.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Direct Coming November 7th

Tune in on Tuesday 7th November at 6 AM PT/ 9 AM ET, for a new Nintendo Direct presentation all about Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for Nintendo Switch.

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 7, for a Nintendo Direct presentation dedicated to #XenobladeChronicles2 for #NintendoSwitch. Begins 6AM PT! pic.twitter.com/FChpi4qKbS

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 3, 2017

Nintendo Switch Will Be Released In South Korea And Taiwan In December

Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch will be available in both South Korea and Taiwan on December 1st. The Nintendo Switch will launch will the following games in South Korea: Super Mario Odyssey, 1-2 Switch, Disgaea 5, Skyrim, MH XX, USF2, Bomberman R, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Sonic Forces, Fate Extella, Xenoblade 2 and Wonderboy. In Taiwan it will launch with: Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade 2, Splatoon 2, 1-2 Switch, USF2, Fire Emblem Warriors, Puyo Puyo Tetris and a bunch of Nobunaga games. More details are available, here.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Releasing In December

During the September 2017 Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo revealed new details on Xenoblade Chronicles 2, including some information about combat systems, characters, locations, release date, and more. The main character and protagonist Rex lives on a Titan's back, and was a salvager before Xenoblade Chronicles 2 begins. In this world, many locations are on these Titans, entire environments and biomes, ranging from open fields to cavernous depths. Rex's titan can also shrink to better interact with the characters in the game. One day Rex he meets Pyra, and it's off on a traditional grand adventure. Combat in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is broken down into different types of roles, Drivers and Blades. Drivers are your frontline fighters, and Blades provide support and healing. Up to 3 Drivers and 3 Blades can work together to make the action happen. Charging up Driver arts allows you to unleash special abilities that depend on what Blades you're using. Depending on the situation, you may want to switch around your Blades. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 releases on Nintendo Switch on December 1. A special edition is available with a sound CD, steelbook, and a 222 page artbook. A new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 pro controller is also coming, which is available separately.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Coming To The Nintendo Switch In Holiday 2017

During Nintendo’s E3 spotlight, more gameplay for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was featured. The game has also been announced to release in Holiday 2017. Check out the gameplay below.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Coming To Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has announced a sequel to the original Xenoblade Chronicles. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was unveiled during the Nintendo Switch presentation and is in development as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is set to be released sometime in 2017.You can find out more info about the Nintendo Switch here.