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Game Informer has published a new interview with Yoshi’s Woolly World designer Emi Watanabe and producer Takashi Tezuka. During the discussion, the two touched on the different Yoshi designs (and how the Pokemon amiibo unlock a generic skin), the lack of Baby Mario in the game, and more.

Read on below for some excerpts from the interview. You can read the full Q&A here.

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Super Mario Maker is adding another Event Course later today. In just a couple of hours, players can tackle the level that was featured in the final round of the Omegathon event at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo.

Nintendo tweeted out the news a short while ago:

Super Mario Maker’s latest level will be available at the following times:

– 5 PM PT
– 8 PM ET
– 1 AM in the UK
– 2 AM in Europe

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In just a few hours, the Bamboozler 14 Mk II will be added to Splatoon. Get an early look at the weapon in the video below.

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Stella Glow has now arrived in North America. For a look at the game’s launch trailer, check out the video below.

We reviewed Stella Glow last week and liked it quite a bit. For those of you that missed it, read our verdict here.

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Totem Topple will be out on the North American and European Wii U eShop on Thursday. Take a look at some footage of the game below.

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Ever since the original unveiling of Yo-kai Watch, the series has drawn comparisons to Pokemon. Those comparisons are more prevalent than ever now that the franchise is starting to make its way overseas. Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino is fine with this, but feels “there are lots of differences” that set the two apart.

Speaking with GamesBeat, Hino said:

“We don’t really mind the comparison with Pokémon, but there are lots of differences. Yo-Kai Watch doesn’t take place in a fantasy world. The setting is like a real town in Japan, something closer to the user’s own life. It’s very relatable for kids. It’s something they can connect to their own life. We did localize it well, though, to make sure that kind of element carries through to the American version.

Another key point is that this isn’t just for kids, though. It’s for the whole family. We have elements that appeal to mothers and fathers as well, not just their kids. The franchise contains humor that can appeal to both kids and adults.”

Hino also spoke briefly about the localization of the next Yo-kai Watch game. When asked if it’ll take just as long to get Yo-kai Watch 2 in the west, he let out a chuckle and said, “It shouldn’t take that long.”

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is available once again on Amazon. With a purchase, you’ll receive a copy of the game, Wolf Link amiibo, and soundtrack CD. You can put in an order here.

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Nintendo Badge Arcade has been given regular updates. Today, the new additions include Pokemon. Several new panels of badges based on the franchise are now available.

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A few days ago, DeNA held its latest earnings results briefing, which came with an associated Q&A. That’s now been made available in English. We’ve posted all of the excerpts pertaining to Nintendo and its mobile games below.

Although there isn’t anything too surprising here, there are some interesting comments. There’s some clarification about payment models, a statement about DeNA wanting to make the business “as big as possible”, and more.

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Mutant Mudds Super Challenge won’t be releasing this year as expected. The game has suffered a bit of a delay, and will now launch in early 2016 on both Wii U and 3DS.

Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham just shared the news on Twitter, writing the following message:

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