Battlefield One Open Beta
The only piece of non-Nintendo news this week is about the open beta for Battlefield One. In a previous update, I mentioned how great Battlefield One was looking based on its trailer. I can now confirm, after playing this game that it for sure lived up to its hype. As of now, it isn't mind blowingly awesome, but it is a nice game that I enjoyed my time with.
Legend of Zelda celebrates 30 years
The Legend of Zelda franchise is celebrating 30 years this year, and to commemorate the occasion, Nintendo is releasing a few new products:
- 4 new Amiibo featuring Link and Zelda from various LOZ titles
- 3 new books, one of which featuring that "art and artifacts of Legend of Zelda"
- the Legend of Zelda orchestra is performing across the country
- Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword is being released on the Wii U
StreetPass for 3DS is receiving an update
The update will add "quickpass", a way of speeding up the process of StreetPass, while also adding five new games, one of which is being given to 3DS owners for free starting right now! Additionally, the number of people waiting at your gate increases from 10 to 100, although this feature is only for VIP StreetPass users, as I understand.
More Pokemon Sun and Moon News!
Rattatta is the next Pokemon to receive a new Alolan form, also certain Pokemon, including Raichu and Snorlax have their own Z-Moves. These moves look pretty friggin sweet, and you will not want to pass up on these. All 3DS owners who purchase Pokemon Sun or Pokemon Moon can actually receive a special Munchlax when the game comes out, with two new awesome moves.
A bunch of other stuff!
Go here to see it all! Because there is a BUNCH of awesome stuff in here, including a Yarn Poochy Amiibo and Pikmin on the 3DS!
