It’s not often that we hear about improved stability for a game when Nintendo launches new firmware, but that’s exactly what happened with yesterday’s 3DS update. Version 9.7.0-25 actually addresses crashing issues with Pokemon Rumble World while playing on New 3DS units. The Pokemon Company apologized for any trouble that may have been caused, and players are advised to grab the new upgrade.

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Nintendo isn’t limiting its new Splatoon Wii U bundle to North America. Over on Twitter, the company announced that the same package is bound for Europe as well.

Consumers will find a Wii U console and a copy of Splatoon in the bundle. However, it appears that the European version goes with a physical copy rather than a digital copy, as is the case in North America. There’s also no pre-installed copy of Nintendo Land, with Nintendo instead opting for a Wii Karaoke U trial.

The European Splatoon bundle also carries an unexpected release date. It won’t be available until June 19, which is several weeks after the actual game launches.

Nintendo’s latest tweet is as follows:

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GameXplain uploaded a few videos from Splatoon showcasing more footage from the game. You can find them all below.

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German website nplayer has uploaded a few more photos of the upcoming Smash Bros. amiibo. We have another look at Lucina, Robin, and Ness. You can find the full set of images below.

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Thus far, we’ve seen Bravely Default and Bravely Second. There’s no question that the series will continue, and producer Tomoya Asano is already thinking about a third entry.

Speaking with Famitsu this week, Asano said:

“I don’t know what to say about that at this time [with Bravely Second releasing soon] but I already have some ideas for Bravely Third in my head. If Bravely Second sells well, I plan on presenting plans for it right away. Thank you for your continued support.”

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Update 2: Pre-orders now open.

Update: European bundle announced.

A new Wii U bundle featuring Splatoon is coming to Best Buy, Nintendo has revealed.

The package, known as the “Wii U Special Edition Splatoon Deluxe Set”, contains the console, a digital code for Splatoon, and a pre-installed copy of Nintendo Land. Pricing is set at $299.99.

Best Buy will offer the Splatoon bundle both in-store and online. The package launches right alongside the game itself on May 29.

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Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures finally came to Wii U earlier this month after a considerably long wait. The 3DS version hasn’t launched yet, but that should be changing soon.

FreakZone’s Sam Beddoes has confirmed that Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures is finished and is currently going through the approval process.

He said:

The 3DS version has stereoscopic 3D, as well as some dual screen features, similar to the GamePad features on the Wii U. It’s all done and going through Nintendo’s approval process.

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Nintendo will be restocking three amiibo in Japan next month. According to a tweet posted on the company’s Japanese Twitter account, Villager, Captain Falcon, and Little Mac will be available once again in early May. Hopefully we’ll soon begin seeing some amiibo restocks in the west as well!

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (3DS) – 9/9/9/9
Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U) – 9/9/8/8
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China (PS4/XBO) – 9/8/8/9
The Swapper (Wii U) – 9/8/7/8
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy (PSV) – 8/8/8/7
Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved (XBO/360) – 7/8/8/7
Little Inferno (Wii U) – 8/7/7/8
White Robe Love Addiction (PSV) – 8/8/7/6
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend – Blessing Flowers (PSV) – 8/7/7/7
Radio Hammer (3DS) – 7/7/7/7
Super Toy Cars (Wii U) – 7/7/7/5
Nashi-jiru Action! Funassyi no Yukai-na Ohanassyi (3DS) – 6/7/6/5

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