Weekly Digest No. III

This is the third issue of our Weekly Digest! You can still check out last week's issue in case you missed it. Remember, you can follow the links below to read more information on each subject. Here are this week's highlights collated from November 22 to November 28, 2015:


Local News

‣ Animal Crossing Series Amiibo Now Available Locally
While not stated in the official amiibo compatibility chart, Animal Crossing Series amiibo figures also have the same features and functions as amiibo cards in the 3DS game Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer.

‣ Monster Hunter Figure Builder Plus Vol. 4 Now Available Locally
Collect all bonus parts from each set to complete a Clear Dinovaldo figure!

‣ Error Code: 003-2101
After more than 9 months of battle, it appears that PLDT has finally fixed Error Code: 003-2101. We're still not sure if this fix is permanent nor if it went live to everyone affected with the aforementioned Error Code.

‣ Survey - Which Games Will You Pre-Order & Buy?
Help our local retailers determine which upcoming 3DS games are in demand.


StreetPass Events

‣ Tournament - Smash Caravan Esports: Iloilo Smash Cup
Our friends from the Smash Bros. Philippines community held a Smash Bros. Tournament at Plazuela de Iloilo, Mandurriao, Iloilo City last November 22, 2015. Competitors battle it out on Smash Bros. Melee, Smash Bros. for WiiU, and Project M.

‣ Tournament - Smash Bros Philippines Smash Fort Cup
This is another friendly Smash Bros. Cup conducted by our friends from the Smash Bros. Philippines community. This was held at Bellagio Tower 3, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig last November 28, 2015.

‣ StreetPass - UPLB 3DS 11.29.15
UPLB 3DS initially planned the venue to be held at McDonald's Vega Center but they decided to move it back to their default venue at Bon Appetea Los Baños, Laguna.

‣ StreetPass - NorthGate Keepers 11.28.15
The NorthGate Keepers community conducted another StreetPass Event at Starbucks Fastbytes, Alabang, Muntinlupa last November 28, 2015.


3DS Updates

‣ Badge Arcade Update: New Pokemon Badges & More
New Pokemon, Pikmin, and Animal Crossing Holiday badges have been added to Badge Arcade.

‣ Rumor: Bravely Second's Tomahawk Replaced in the US
It is rumored that the Tomahawk class from the original Japanese version of Bravely Second: End Layer was changed to Cowboy class in its localized version in the West. Aside from a new name, this class will also sport a Cowboy Hat instead of a Headdress. No official information is yet available at the time of writing.

‣ Pokemon Shuffle 1.2.25 Update
The Machamp Challenge and Latios Escalation Challenge have been added in the latest update. The former gives you a chance to catch Latios and acquire the Latiosite Megastone for a limited time.

‣ Hideki Kamiya Asks What Spin-Off or Sequel Fans Want
PlatinumGames designer and director Hideki Kamiya recently asked fans through Twitter what sequel or spin-off would they hypothetically like to see him and his team work on next.

‣ Check Your Mii Plaza for Special Mii Kyle
A new Special Mii visitor is now available in the Mii Plaza through SpotPass. Kyle's arrival marks the celebration of National StreetPass Weekend in the United States.

‣ Retro City Rampage DX Sequel Coming to the 3DS
Vblank Entertainment announced that Shakedown Hawaii, the sequel to the eShop-exclusive game Retro City Rampage DX, will be coming to the Nintendo 3DS soon!

‣ Natsume's Thanksgiving eShop Discounts
Natsume provided discounts to some of their published games to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend in the United States.

‣ Free Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 3DS Theme Returns
Previously released last May and taken off on June, the Hunter's Weapon Gallery free 3DS theme returns to the Theme Shop for an unspecified amount of time. This is the perfect time to download it, if you haven't done so in the past.

‣ Nintendo Cyber Deal eShop Discounts
Speaking of sales, Nintendo has also implemented a number of discounts to selected eShop titles for Black Friday. Titles include Fire Emblem: Awakening, Ace Attorney: Phoenix Wright Trilogy, and many more!

‣ Pokemon Picross Launches on December 3
The Pokemon Company revealed that its third free-to-start spin-off game will be available for download exclusively on the 3DS eShop on December 3, 2015.

‣ 3DS eShop Updates - November 27
All the sales announced so far have been summarized on this post.


That's all folks! See you again next week!