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Nintendo announced that the SNES Classic, a modernized reproduction of its 16-bit console, will be available for pre-order in late August.

The company plans to continue making other members of the 3DS lineup, including the upcoming New Nintendo 2DS XL, but this could be a sign of a shifting focus to the Switch.

The company also announced a new book devoted to the concept art behind Link and Zelda's latest adventure.

Nintendo revealed more information about the various game modes, companion smartphone app, and free demo, among other things, for "Splatoon 2."

The update will ensure that "players who are behind in online matches will receive items geared toward catching up more frequently."

Front Defense takes you back in time to World War II and puts you in the heart of the battle so you can feel what it was like to put your life on the line for the greater good.

The update highlights Nintendo's growing comfort with patching games after their release and drives home the company's increasing focus on local multiplayer and esports in its first-party titles.