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Shovel Knight will soon be getting another update. Version 2.2 is already out on Steam, and will be published on other platforms in the near future, including Wii U and 3DS.

Shovel Knight’s latest update introduces a few small aspects, adjustments, and fixes. Head past the break for the full patch notes.

If you have a North American 3DS, you can now get your hands on a new theme from SEGA. The company just released the “Paper Craft” theme based on Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX. Pricing is set at $1.99.

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./02. [3DS] Monster Hunter X # (Capcom) {2015.11.28} (¥6.264) – 190.522 / 2.391.795 (+1%)
02./01. [3DS] Monster Strike (Mixi) {2015.12.17} (¥4.860) – 169.961 / 607.864 (-61%)
03./04. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.968) – 120.303 / 2.074.894 (+17%)
04./06. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
(Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥6.156) – 98.155 / 674.132 (+16%)
05./05. [WIU] Splatoon #
(Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥6.156) – 94.874 / 1.093.541 (+10%)
06./00. [PSV] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs-Force
(Bandai Namco Games) {2015.12.23} (¥7.344) – 87.254 / NEW
07./11. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 62.356 / 536.495 (+94%)
08./07. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer # (Nintendo) {2015.07.30} (¥4.320) – 52.171 / 1.276.688 (+6%)
09./08. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Nintendo) {2015.12.03} (¥5.076) – 48.291 / 175.972 (+5%)
10./09. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.11.05} (¥6.145) – 44.275 / 236.205 (+12%)
11./10. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+ (Nintendo) {2015.06.11} (¥5.076) – 36.554 / 594.269 (+9%)
12./03. [PS4] Fallout 4 # (Bethesda Softworks) {2015.12.17} (¥8.618) – 33.024 / 156.042 (-73%)
13./00. [3DS] Medarot 9: Kabuto Ver. / Kuwagata Ver.
(Rocket Company) {2015.12.24} (¥6.264) – 27.702 / NEW
14./00. [WIU] Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem #
(Nintendo) {2015.12.26} (¥7.236) – 26.340 / NEW
15./16. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Omise Hajimerundesu (Nippon Columbia) {2015.11.19} (¥5.184) – 19.932 / 81.649 (+1%)
16./00. [PS3] TV Anime Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls G4U! Pack Vol.7
(Bandai Namco Games) {2015.12.23} (¥10.778) – 13.699 / NEW
17./19. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
(Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 13.440 / 4.102.043 (+23%)
18./29. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 12.434
19./21. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616) – 12.397
20./24. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Returns (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.10.08} (¥6.145) – 12.188

Splatoon has been doing extremely well in Japan, so it makes sense that merchandise pertaining to the game has been produced regularly. Consumers can now get their hands on seven different watches in total courtesy of Takara-Tomy.

Get a look at the various designs above. You can also see what the inside looks like below.

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Last night, we posted some news regarding the latest Mario toys coming to McDonald’s Happy Meals in Japan. We now have more information and images for each one.

Here’s a quick rundown of the different Mario toys:

– Mario: If you lift him up, it will make a jumping noise
– Luigi: Pressing a button on the pedestal will make him spin
– Yoshi: You can pull an egg-shaped sticker from the side of the pedestal
– Peach: If you remove the pedestal, there are five mini-stickers stored within; can also spin the parasol
– Mini-Mario: If you pull the lever up, Mario will jump towards the block, and a star will appear above the block
– Toad: Pushing the button on his back will make him raise both his hands
– Boo: Pushing it forward while being grounded will make it move its tongue to right and left
– Bowser: Can spin the Koopa Clown Car

The McDonald’s Super Mario Happy Set will go on sale starting on January 8 for 460 yen. Customers will receive one of the eight toys at random.

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Sankei West recently spoke with Tatsumi Kimishima. During their talk, Nintendo’s new president talked a bit about Splatoon, sales, mobile, My Nintendo, and NX.

The first topic discussed during the interview was Splatoon. After Sankei mentions that it’s selling well, Kimishima said that painting colors as a way of battle and the characters allow it to be accepted by a family audience. He added that, in the future, it’s possible to extend it widely like Super Mario Bros.

Nintendo has provided a look at the entire third set of Animal Crossing amiibo cards. You can find a full overview image after the break. For looks at individual cards, visit the official page here.

Consumers are now starting to receive their the Super Mario Maker button set from Best Buy. In the image above, you can get an in-person look at the different ones included.

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PictoParty was expected out in Europe this week. In fact, Nintendo listed the game in its weekly download PR published earlier today. But developer Retroid Interactive has since said that PictoParty won’t be hitting the European Wii U eShop due to a bug found within the game.


When PictoParty does launch on the European Wii U eShop later this month, it should be accompanied by a patch.

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Our latest look at 3Souls comes in the form of a new video that serves as a general overview. Take a look at the “Introduction to the World of Mustland” below.


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