Super Mario-kun, a manga series from CoroCoro Comic, has been seeing publication since 1991. It’s now been revealed that Super Mario Maker will be adding a costume based on the series.

In Japan, Super Mario-kun author Yukio Sawada will be coming out with a Super Mario Maker course on November 6. It’s unclear when exactly the costume is joining the game.

Super Mario-Kun is the third new costume coming to Super Mario Maker. Last month, we heard about plans to add in Famitsu mascot Nekki. It was also announced a couple of weeks ago that GameCenter CX’s Shinya Arino will be receiving his own costume.

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A few days ago, Nintendo shared a 15-minute video in which Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma played through Tri Force Heroes. Nintendo of Europe has now uploaded a new version with English subtitles, which we have below.

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Based on some information that was recently distributed, it was thought that Level-5 would be releasing a third version of Yo-kai Watch Busters in Japan similar to Yo-kai Watch 2: Shinuchi. However, this isn’t actually so. Level-5 will instead just be making a free update available on December 12 known as “Moon Rabbit Team”.

The Moon Rabbit Team update adds new yo-kai (B-USApyon, Red J, Mighty Dog, Onigama and Onigumo), new big bosses (Robonyan 3000, Kakuseihinokami, and Captain Thunder), and movie characters (Enma Daiou, Nurarihyon, and Fuu2). Level-5 also suggested that there will be some sort of benefit for those who own both versions of Yo-kai Watch Busters.

Take a look at some screenshots and art of the upcoming update below.

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 was announced in July, but Square Enix didn’t share too many details about the game. Finally though, this week’s issue of Jump provides us with the first true tidbits of information.

Here’s what’s shared in the magazine:

– Set in the near future
– The protagonist is a boy who lost the memories of his past
– He obtains an unknown, multipurpose device called a “Reactor”
– He then sets off on a journey to regain his memory
– The Reactor is equipped with various functions
– Can analyze monsters, among other things
– Over 500 types of monsters in the game
– Ride every monster you make friends with
– Ride monsters be it on the ground, in the sky, or in the water
– There are some places you can’t reach without riding there
– Multiplayer battle element included
– Game will have the types of competitions not seen in previous games

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 does not have a release date at this time. It should be arriving in Japan sometime next year though.

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Pokemon Go developer Niatic announced today that it has raised its Series A financing round from The Pokemon Company Group, Google and Nintendo. As mentioned in today’s announcement, “The companies are investing up to $30 million in Niantic, Inc., which includes an initial $20 million upfront and an additional $10 million conditioned upon achieving certain milestones.” Through the funding, Niatic intends to continue developing Pokemon Go, support the global Ingress community, scale its platform, and release new games.

Niantic CEO John Hank said of today’s news:

“The Pokémon Company, Google and Nintendo are incredible investors and strategic partners to help build the next chapter for Niantic. We will be using this capital to continue the development of Pokémon GO, to evolve and grow Ingress and its thriving global community, and to build out our real-world gaming platform.”

Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, also stated:

“Pokémon’s strategic investment in Niantic paves the way for a social mobile experience the world has never seen before. The Pokémon Company is committed to partnering with companies like Niantic that share the same spirit of community and innovation.”

Finally, some words from Google’s VP of corporate development, Don Harrison:

“Niantic has shown the great potential of mixing geolocation technology, dynamic storytelling and innovative game design, and we’re excited to continue supporting the team on their journey.”

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Retail

New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U Bundle – $59.99 (available Friday)
Yoshi’s Woolly World – $49.99 (available Friday)

Wii U Download

Momonga Pinball Adventures – $5.99
Ninja Strike: Dangerous Dash – $5.99
Rakoo & Friends – $9.99

Wii U Virtual Console

Final Fight One – $7.99

3DS Download

The Magic Hammer – $5.99
SmileBASIC – $9.99

3DS Themes

The Legend of Legacy : “The Seven Adventurers”
Yoshi’s Woolly World : Yoshis on Parade – Available Oct. 16

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eShop Sales

Wii U

– ZaciSa’s Last Stand is more than 60 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $1.59) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.

3DS

– Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan and more games from ATLUS are on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 19 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 2.
– Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends and Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends 3D Racing are on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 19 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 26.
– Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $2.24) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
– Dress To Play: Cute Witches! and Dress To Play: Magic Bubbles! from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 29.
– Fantasy Pirates and Van Helsing sniper Zx100 from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 12.
– Fairune, Parking Star 3D and other select games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
– Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 9.

Activities

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – SpotPass Distribution – You have a new client waiting! Louie is looking for a home designer in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game to help decorate his place. Fulfilling Louie’s request will net you new and unique items for your catalog. This gorilla, who is a fan of the Mushroom Kingdom, is available for a limited time via the SpotPass service on the Nintendo 3DS system, so check the in-game Nintendo 3DS system on the second floor of Nook’s Homes to meet him and take him on as a client!

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As 7th Dragon III Code: VFD launches in Japan, SEGA prepared four more videos for the game. Below you can listen to the music used in the opening, plus some insert songs. All of the videos have been posted below.

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Capcom sent out the latest details about Ace Attorney 6 today. The information has been rounded up below, thanks to Siliconera’s translation.

– Once again, Phoenix’s stage will be set at the Kurain Kingdom
– Apollo’s stage will take place in Japan
– Kurain Kingdom is a country of mystery and faith
– The people follow a “Kurain Religion” which follows the concept of spirits and mediums in their everyday life
– The country is run a queen who is also a medium
– The Kurain Religion is a religion that shares a faith in the spirits of ancestors
– They have a deep connection with mediums
– Most of the citizens follow this religion
– Inside the Jiin Temple, you’ll find the Kurain Supreme Court, where everything is ruled by the “Divine Message of the Spirits”
– After getting chased out of the Japanese legal world, Gaspen Payne drifted off to the Kurain Kingdom, where he’s been enjoying his time as an undefeated prosecutor
– He’ll face Phoenix and try to take advantage of being on unfamiliar grounds
– Leyfa Padma Kurain is the princess medium of Kurain where Phoenix visits
– She has a sacred and strict aura around her. Using the powers of a medium
– Can see the victim’s last moments before death, and depict it in court as the “Oracle of Spirits” – – – Using these powers, she’ll get in the way of Phoenix in the court of Kurain
– Using her Oracle of Spirits powers, Leyfa holds a ritual that can only be held by those of the Kurain Kingdom
– During this said ritual, she performs and elegant holy dance
– After the dance,the victim’s last moments are shown on the “Water Mirror” located in the middle of the Kurain Supreme Court
– The Water Mirror also shows letters that tell the deceased’s senses felt before death
– Oracles are said to give the “words of the gods”
– What is shown on the Water Mirror cannot be disputed, especially in the religious country and its ruling medium, there’s no room for doubt
– While Leyfa’s visions from the Water Mirror is absolute for the people of Kurain, there seems to be some kind of contradiction going on
– Phoenix will have to find a way to fight against it
– You’ll see various messages show up on the Water Mirror, which will let you keep re-watching it as many times you need to until you find what was wrong

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Nintendo has shared some Animal Crossing themed mobile backgrounds on their LINE account. Check out the backgrounds below.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is primarily a multiplayer game, but single player is also available. The video below shows how the gameplay works on solo mode.

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