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Since The Game Awards started, numerous platform holders have offered discounts that tie into the show. Nintendo was never a part of the promtion in the past, but that’s apparently changing this year.

The Game Awards creator and host Geoff Keighley mentioned in a live stream on Periscope today that the eShop will be seeing its own discounts “for the first time” – just like the PlayStation Network, Xbox Games Store, Steam, and Origin. We’ll find out which games are eligible in a few days, but the Nintendo-related winners and/or nominees will likely be included.

The Game Awards will be held this Thursday at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT. That’s Friday at 2 AM in the UK / 3 AM in Europe.

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter XX gains some momentum and is in the top ten.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 10 and November 16.

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Bandai Namco is set to unveil another new fighter in the arcade version of Pokken Tournament in just a few days. Today, the company has confirmed that a new roster addition will be announced on December 1 – this coming Thursday.

Scizor was added to Pokken Tournament arcade in October. Last month, Bandai Namco followed that up by bringing in Croagunk, which was somewhat unexpected. Since Darkrai was introduced during the summer, Empoleon is the only remaining character found in patch files for the Wii U version that has not been unveiled – so perhaps this Pokemon could be the new addition.

Bandai Namco has recently been showing new Pokken Tournament fighters during Niconico streams, but we haven’t heard anything about a broadcast thus far. Regardless, look for news later this week.

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Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “Let nature soothe you. Forest Friends #2”.

Available items include:

– Teddy bear hat
– Teddy bear overalls
– Bee happy bear sweater
– Teddy bear backpack

Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.

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Six more games from the Super Famicom are now available on the Japanese New 3DS Virtual Console. The lineup includes Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, Super Famicom Wars, Kirby’s Star Stacker, Mario’s Super Picross, Pop’n TwinBee, and Live A Live. Each one is priced at 823 yen.

Last week, seven titles joined the Japanese New 3DS Virtual Console. Final Fight 2, Final Fight 3, Mega Man X3, Romancing SaGa, Super Punch-Out!!, and Tactics Ogre were the new additions.

Head past the break for trailers for all of today’s games.

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This week’s issue of Famitsu contains a two-page interview with two of Ubisoft’s executives. EMEA boss Alain Corre was included in the conversation.

During the chat, Famitsu asked a question about Switch. Regarding the upcoming platform and Ubisoft’s support, Corre responded with the following:

“We have big expectations for the innovative Nintendo Switch. Our Just Dance franchise, for example, is one that people enjoy with families. With the Nintendo Switch in hand, children, their parents, or even their grandparents, would be able to dance out in the backyard on holidays. Doesn’t that sound exciting (laughs)? The hardware really helps expand the possibilities of fun, people of all ages will be able to play games anywhere. We hope to have a wide variety of software available, but we’re unable to go into details just yet. Sorry (laughs).”

Ubisoft has been talking a bunch about Switch, even before Nintendo formally revealed the system last month. When it was still known as NX, Corre himself said that it “will recapture a lot of the lapsed Wii players.”

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Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

United States

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

Wii U

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, Best Buy
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – GameStop

amiibo

Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 4 – Best Buy
Link (8-Bit) – Best Buy, GameStop
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) – Best Buy, GameStop
Link/Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) – Best Buy, GameStop

Accessories

HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red (new)
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue (new)
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow (new)

Books

Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition – Amazon (save $8)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon (new)

Canada

Wii U

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Super Mario Maker for 3DS (new)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns

Books

Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 (new)

amiibo

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo Cards 6 Pack

UK

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition

3DS

Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Picross 3D: Round 2
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
7th Dragon III Code: VFD

amiibo

Link (8-bit) (new)

Books

Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Strategy Guide Collector’s Vault
The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

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Update: Added in Sunday’s updates.

Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.

Here’s what’s on tap for the week of November 21:

November 21

– 8 Animal Crossing amiibo panels
– 6 Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival panels
– 5 Animal Crossing face panels
– 6 Pokemon panels (1 day left)
– 4 Animal Crossing holiday panels (1 day left)
– 1 Virtual Boy panel (1 day left)
– Animal Crossing holiday theme until November 24
– 1 free play

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Update: Amazon has started discounting some upcoming/new games. This includes Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Paper Mario: Color Splash for $50.99 each. Disney Magical World 2 is now $33.99.

Original: The craziness surrounding Black Friday is mostly over, but there are still notable deals appearing at retailers like Amazon. Highlights include the black and red New 3DS XL for $170 each.

Here’s the full roundup:

New 3DS XL (black) – $170 (save $30)
Wii U Pro Controller – $36.97 (save $13.02) – Prime only
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE – $41.31 (save $18.68)
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – $33.99 (save $5.97)
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – $33.14 (save $5.85)
Mario Party 10 + Bowser amiibo – $33.99 (save $6)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker + Toad amiibo – $33.99 (save $6)
Yoshi’s Woolly World + Pink Yarn Yoshi amiibo – $33.99 (save $6)
Yoshi’s Woolly World + Blue Yarn Yoshi amiibo – $33.99 (save $6)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker + Toad amiibo – $33.99 (save $6)
PDP Donkey Kong amiibo display – $15.99 (save $4)
Mighty No. 9 – $10.93 (save $9.06)

Also worth noting, Amazon’s HOLIDAYBOOK code still works to receive $10 off a book that’s $25 or more.

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Nintendo released the Super Mario Black/White Edition New 3DS this week in celebration of Black Friday and the holiday season. Unboxing videos for both versions can be found below.

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