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[UK] Hyper Japan 2016 – Zelda: Breath of the Wild to be showcased (but not playable)

7 July 2016 Lite_Agent Hyper Japan Festival, Hyper Japan Festival 2016, livestream, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, United Kingdom

Today, Nintendo announced that while The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be at the Hyper Japan Festival, next week, it would not be playable.

[North America] eShop line-up (July 7th): Legend of the Mystical Ninja (VC)

7 July 2016 Lite_Agent North America

Just like in Europe, the line-up for the Nintendo eShop is pretty lackluster in North America, with only two games. At least, three VC titles are also coming out today!

[Europe] eShop highlights for June 2016: BoxBoxBoy! / Dual Core

7 July 2016 Lite_Agent Bergsala Lightweight, BoxBoxBoy!, Dual Core, Europe, Gray Fin Studios, Milkstone Studios, Ponos, The Battle Cats POP!, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Unholy Heights, Ziggurat Interactive

Nintendo uploaded its monthly video for the Nintendo eShop highlights today. For June 2016, Nintendo chose to highlight a total of 6 games, including BoxBoxBoy! The Battle Cats POP!, and more!

Pokémon Sun and Moon: new Pokémon revealed (Salandit)

7 July 2016 Lite_Agent Game Freak, Japan Expo, Japan Expo 2016, Junichi Masuda, Pokémon Sun and Moon, The Pokémon Company

Today, Junichi Masuda was at the Japan Expo, where he held a Master Class. At the end, he revealed a new Pokémon for Pokémon Sun and Moon: Salandit!

Nintendo Developer Portal launched: unified, worldwide portal for developers

7 July 2016 Lite_Agent Nintendo Developer Portal

Today, Nintendo merged its developer programs, and launched the Nintendo Developer Portal: a portal that any developer from anywhere in the world can use!

Pokémon GO now available in the United States, launch trailer, footage

7 July 2016 Lite_Agent Niantic, Pokémon GO, The Pokémon Company

Following the launch in Australia/New Zealand, Pokémon GO is now available in the United States. Check out the launch trailer, some footage, and some screenshots!

Japanese news (July 7): Kirby Café / Splatoon x Animal Crossing: New Leaf, more

7 July 2016 Lite_Agent Animal Crossing: New Leaf, HAL Laboratory, Kirby, Splatoon

Today’s Japanese news: a Kirby Café to open in Japan, some Splatoon content in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and some SEGA stickers on LINE!

Daily Briefs (July 6): Super Mario Hot Wheels / Zelda: Breath of the Wild @ Game Informer

6 July 2016 Lite_Agent Capcom, E3, E3 2016, Game Informer, Hot Wheels, Mattel, Monster Hunter Generations, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Today’s Daily Briefs: Super Mario Bros. Hot Wheels, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the latest Game Informer cover, and Part 1 of the Monster Hunter Generations: Japan Trip video series!

Pokémon news (July 6) – Pokémon GO / Pokémon The Movie / Figures

6 July 2016 Lite_Agent Niantic, Pokémon GO, Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (movie), The Pokémon Company

Today’s Pokémon news: Pokémon GO launched in Australia and Japan, commercial for the Pokémon distributions for the latest Pokémon movie, and pre-orders + pictures for some upcoming Pokémon figures!

Japanese news (July 6): Splatoon badges / Fairune 2 release date and trailer, more

6 July 2016 Lite_Agent 5pb., Bandai, Circle Ent., Corpse Party, Culdcept Revolt, Fairune 2, Flyhigh Works, Splatoon

Today’s Japanese news: some Splatoon badges now on sale, release date and trailer for Fairune 2, a special website for Culdcept Revolt, and a Nintendo eShop sale for Corpse Party on Nintendo 3DS!

Japan: Top 10 for the Nintendo eShop (June 28th – July 3rd, 2016)

6 July 2016 Lite_Agent Shovel Knight, Yacht Club Games

In Japan, on the Nintendo eShop, Shovel Knight is the new best-seller on both the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U, with Minecraft knocked off the first place!

[Japan] Virtual Console line-up for July 6th, next week’s titles

6 July 2016 Lite_Agent Kawa no Nushi Tsuri 5 ~Fushigi no Mori Kara~, King's Knight, Marvelous, Nintendo Presents: Style Boutique / Style Savvy, Square-Enix, syn Sophia, Wave Race 64

This week, only two new games have been added to the Wii U Virtual Console, with two more coming next week (on July 13th)!

Nintendo: Super Mario Tanzaku for Tanabata, Splatoon calendar (Summer)

6 July 2016 Lite_Agent Splatoon, Super Mario

Today, Nintendo updated its Nintendo Kids Space (website for kids) in Japan, and added some really interesting content: some Super Mario Tanzaku and a Splatoon Summer calendar!

BitSummit 4th: line-up for Wii U/Nintendo 3DS

6 July 2016 Lite_Agent Berzerk Studios, BitSummit, BitSummit 4th, Dadako, Dotemu, Just Shapes & Beats, Lizardcube, New Kersploosh, Pirate Pop Plus, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

With only a couple of weeks until the event kicks off, here’s the line-up of games for Nintendo platforms at the BitSummit 4th!

BitSummit 4th: 14 games to be playable on Nintendo’s booth, trailer

6 July 2016 Lite_Agent 1000m Zombie Escape, 13AM Games, Ace of Seafood, Back in 199564, BitSummit, BitSummit 4th, Block Legend, Brave Dungeon, Cave Story, Compile-O, Fairune 2, Flyhigh Works, FullPowerSideAttack, Gunma no Yabou for Nintendo 3DS, INSIDE SYSTEM, Naniyugi Tokoyo, New Kersploosh, Nussoft, Nyoki Nyoki Tabidachi Hen, Oink Games, Pikii, Poisoft, Runbow, Shovel Knight, Studio Tokyo, Throw the warped code out, TorqueL

Today, Nintendo revealed the line-up of 14 Wii U and Nintendo 3DS titles that will be playable on its booth at BitSummit 4th, this week-end in Kyoto!

Daily Briefs (July 5): Digger Dan DX / Splatoon / amiibo / Candle / Akira Himekawa

5 July 2016 Lite_Agent Akira Himekawa, Arc System Works, Candle, Diggern Dan DX, Four Hourses, Natsume, River City: Tokyo Rumble, SplatFest, Splatoon

Today’s Daily Briefs: Digger Dan DX coming back to the Nintendo eShop, amiibo up for pre-order in Japan, Splatfest promotion in stores in Japan, trailer and making-of video for Candle, character profile for River City: Tokyo Rumble, and Akira Himekawa attending German Comic-Con this year and AnimeExpo 2017 next year!