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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

3DS LL – 28,788
Vita – 15,309
Wii U – 8,985
3DS – 6,914
PS4 – 5,923
PS3 – 2,376
Vita TV – 1,118
PSP – 324
Xbox 360 – 177

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

3DS LL – 42,365
Vita – 20,825
Wii U – 18,161
3DS – 9,429
PS4 – 6,913
PS3 – 6,260
Vita TV – 1,491
PSP – 416
Xbox 360 – 160

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The web version of Miiverse has received a small update that allows users to show up to three favorite game genres. Wii U and 3DS have had access to the feature since July.

As mentioned by Miiverse’s Marty:

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Amazon Japan has expanded its Nintendo offerings to the digital space. Going forward, consumers can purchase downloadable games for Wii U and 3DS. Along with retail games, eShop exclusives are available from Amazon Japan.

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This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Azure Striker Gunvolt Reveal Trailer
Mario Kart 8 From the Pit Episode 3
Mega Man 6 Trailer
Life Force Trailer
Hyrule Warriors Trailer with Ghirahim and the Demon Blade

3DS

Azure Striker Gunvolt Reveal Trailer
Mario Kart 8 From the Pit Episode 3
Hyrule Warriors Trailer with Ghirahim and the Demon Blade
Xtreme Sports Trailer

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Tekken characters won’t be appearing in Pokken Tournament, according to Bandai Namco’s Katsuhiro Harada.

Harada told one fan on Twitter:

Ha, ha, ha. Nope, Tekken characters will not be making an appearance.

As we’re making a Pokemon fighting action battle game, I’ve already touched on this while on the livestream, but in this game there will not be a high/mid/low guard system mechanic. Instead, we’re planning to include a new type of [mechanic]…

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Nintendo has now published an official announcement for Mario Kart 8’s DLC. The press release reveals pricing for the US and a pre-order option that saves consumers $4.

Check out the full announcement below:

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Two new downloadable content packs will take the world of Mario Kart 8 in directions the franchise has never seen before, while significantly expanding game-play options. The packs, which launch this fall and in spring of 2015, and are available for advance purchase starting Aug. 27 at $7.99 each (or $11.99 for both), deliver a ton of new content, including first-time crossover characters like Link from The Legend of Zelda franchise and both Isabelle and the Villager from the Animal Crossing series.

In addition to these two new downloadable content packs, a previously announced game update goes live Aug. 27 that adds a variety of new features, including three free Mercedes-Benz cars that players can race: the modern Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s and the legendary Silver Arrow of the 1930s. Go to http://ninten.do/6181WR6B to view a video of the in-game karts in action.

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