Nintendo news (Feb. 17): Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 / Nintendo Minute

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Today’s Nintendo news: various tidbits for Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2, but also…

Nintendo Minute
Nintendo Labo
Kirby Star Allies
Super Mario Odyssey
Animal Crossing
NyaNyaNya! Neko Mario Time
Dragon Quest Builders
Tool Assisted Speedrun

Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2

Here’s the launch trailers for Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2:

Also, here’s some more screenshots for both games:

And here’s a special illustration created by Mari Shimazaki (chara-designer) to celebrate the Nintendo Switch release of both games:

But that’s not all: here’s some concept-art for Bayonetta 2, from Yusuke Kan:

Speaking of Bayonetta, there’s an issue with the retail copies of Bayonetta 2 in North America… or rather, the download code for the first game, included with all copies. A small number of those codes were printed incorrectly, and therefore, cannot be redeemed on the Nintendo eShop. If you’re one of those impacted by this issue, you need to contact Nintendo Support!

Source: 4Gamer / Nintendo (Twitter) / PlatinumGames (Twitter) / Yusuke Kan (Twitter)

Nintendo Minute

Here’s the latest episode of Nintendo Minute, which isn’t about a specific game once again:

Hi, this week we came up with a fun little challenge for each other. We both wrote two silly Nintendo-themed stories but left some essential words blank. The other person has to fill-in-the-blanks. Hopefully these stories made Wario proud! Can you come up with some stories in the comment section? It would be really fun for us to read through your creations! As always, we hope you enjoyed this video and we’ll see you guys next week!

-Kit & Krysta

Nintendo Labo

Earlier this week, we got plenty of videos for Nintendo Labo, but if you want some more details, then you should head over the official right now. It’s finally been updated, and now provides plenty of details about Nintendo Labo itself, but also the two kits. Click here to check it out!

Kirby Star Allies

Here’s a picture of the Tote Bag for Kirby Star Allies, available as retailer bonus at Geo stores in Japan:

Kirby Star Allies (Switch) comes out on March 16th, worldwide.

Source: Gamer

Super Mario Odyssey

Here’s a video clip showcasing Mario’s 3D model, allowing us to see how his many expressions are created:

オデッセイ号に続いて…こちらもゲーム中では見ることのできない「マリオの表情」の3Dモデルになります。マリオが旅の中で見せてくれる様々な表情は、こんな感じで作られているんですよ！ pic.twitter.com/ptJojwcM4n

— スーパーマリオオデッセイ (@mario_odysseyJP) February 14, 2018

Animal Crossing

Here’s some pictures of Animal Crossing from the latest Ichiban Kuji lottery at 7-Eleven stores across Japan:

Source: Famitsu

NyaNyaNya! Neko Mario Time

Here’s the latest episode of NyaNyaNya! Neko Mario Time:

This episode showcases the following games:

Kirby Star Allies (Nintendo Switch, out on March 16th worldwide)
Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo Switch, already available worldwide)
Crypt of the NecroDancer (Nintendo Switch – Nintendo eShop, already available worldwide)