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Update: Masuda apparently told fans on Twitter that the Pokemon Smash announcement is something different. Hype back on!

Game Freak director Junichi Masuda will be “making a very important announcement” on today’s episode of Pokemon Smash. Most fans have assumed that Masuda’s appearance on the show means that he’ll be announcing a new game.

It might be time to prepare yourself for potential disappointment. Masuda visited the Pokemon Center in Fukuoka today to tease a Pikachu event that relates to a new bullet train in Japan. This special Pikachu will be distributed at the railway and will be capable of performing the Extremespeed ability. Under typical circumstances, most Pokemon can’t learn the move. More information is expected on Monday.

Is this the announcement that Masuda has been saving for Pokemon Smash? Or will it be something else entirely? We’ll find out in a few hours…

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Mario Serves Up Portable Tennis Fun in 3D In Mario Tennis Open, Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends return to the court for a flurry of intense tennis action, from engaging singles and doubles matches to skill-building minigames and online play. Using the built-in wireless features of the Nintendo 3DS system, up to four people can play together in local* or online** multiplayer modes and exchange player information via StreetPass. Players can choose between intuitive Touch Screen and gyro sensor controls or strategic button-based gameplay that delivers an even deeper experience. Players can also choose from a variety of playable characters or use their own personalized Mii character as they serve, volley and smash their way up the leaderboards.

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Thanks to Tim for the tip!

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Despite moving less than 70,000 units last week, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy performed well during its first few days on the market. According to ASCII Media Works data, the game sold through 90% of the initial stock. The incredibly high sell-through rate led to low availability in a number of stores over the weekend.

We also have a sell-through rate percentage for New Love Plus. Konami’s new dating sim title sold through 60% of its stock.

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Nintendo of Europe has truly been amazing lately. They’ll be localizing yet another core game, Project Zero 2: Wii Edition, which is due out later this year.

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Earlier this week, it was revealed that Shin’en would be bringing yet another WiiWare title to the eShop. Art of Balance Touch! will be hitting the European eShop in Q2 2012.

Like Shin’en’s other WiiWare to eShop conversions, Art of Balance Touch! will include some new elements. Thus far the studio has confirmed new levels, new music, and a new game mode. The graphics are being touched up. Additionally, players will be able to change the controls.

That’s all we know of for now. Shin’en will surely share more information over the next few months.

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One fan has managed to connect get a PS1 controller working with the 3DS. Having not tried it myself, I can’t say if it’s any better than using the Circle Pad Pro. It’s an interesting idea nonetheless!

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GameStop is sweetening the deal for consumers who pre-order Xenoblade Chronicles. Those who are willing to dish out a few bucks early will receive an art book when the game releases in April.

It doesn’t look like the offer applies to Nintendo’s online store, so you’ll have to pre-order at GameStop if you want the bonus.

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