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Pikmin 3 release date confirmed, new screens

Pikmin 3 is scheduled to release in Europe on July 26 and in North America on August 4.

Special Eevee Edition 3DS XL releasing in Japan

Nintendo has officially revealed a special Eevee Edition 3DS XL due for release next month via Pokémon Centres across Japan.

Wii U Performance/Features Update

[Press Release] The next major system update for Nintendo’s Wii U home console after launch is now available for download. The update delivers a host of new services and enhanced features, such as improved stability and performance, as well as faster load times when switching between applications. The update also lays the groundwork for the imminent launch of the Wii U Virtual Console service. Wii U owners also will soon see the launch of Wii U Panorama View.

Here’s what the system update delivers:

The time required to start the Wii U console, launch built-in applications, exit software and return to the main menu, jump between applications, and jump between software and Miiverse has been reduced.
While the Wii U logo is being displayed during the system startup, users can directly transition to the Wii Menu by holding down the B Button on the Wii U GamePad.
Users can install games and applications from the Nintendo eShop in the background while other software is being used.
When powering off during a download, Wii U will go into a standby mode, then power off when all downloads and installations are complete.
Users can transfer and copy data between two USB storage devices in Data Management. This allows users the opportunity to upgrade or replace a current USB storage device that is connected to the Wii U Console.
Users can control the priority of their downloads when downloading multiple items at once.
Improved account selection when powering on the system now displays Nintendo Network IDs to clearly distinguish accounts.
TV screen size output can now be adjusted in the System Settings.
An Undo/Redo button was added to the Miiverse drawing input screen.