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Another two 3DS themes are now available in North America. You can purchase a theme based on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, as well as one for “Mario: Items”. Each is priced at $1.99.

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The Seven Deadly Sins: Unjust Sin is teaming up with Attack on Titan for a slight crossover. In the 3DS game, players will be able to obtain a Survey Corps uniform for Meliodas. Bandai Namco will share information about how the special costume can be earned in the future.

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Outlet “Challenges” posted a new interview with Nintendo’s Philippe Lavoué, who revealed some sales numbers from France. Lavoué provided data for Wii U, 3DS, and a few games.

Here’s the full roundup:

– Wii U: over 450 000 units sold (300,000 in late December, roughly +50% year-over-year in the past few months)
– Wii U sales should be at 550,000 units by the end of the year.
– Games: currently, sales are three times higher thanks to Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors, Bayonetta 2 (and Smash).
– Mario Kart 8: 200,000 units sold + 70,000 additional units from bundles
– Pokémon OR/AS: 191,000 units sold, +51% compared to X/Y during the same period.
– 3DS sales: 3.15 million; +70% thanks to Pokémon.
– Bayonetta 2: ~60 000 units sold.
– Super Smash Bros. (Wii U): they’re expecting 200,000 units by the end of the year.
– amiibo: they’re expecting 200,000 units sold by the end of the year.

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Spike Chunsoft has shared another update on Kenka Bancho 6: Soul & Blood. We now know that the title features tie-ins with five real world shops.

The companies below will appear in Kenka Bancho 6 as shops or products:

Gyoza no Ohsho – A Chinese restaurant chain whose name translates to “dumpling king.”
Honke Kamadoya – A takeout lunch chain.
Change with Cheerio – A soft drink company.
Jeans Mate – A popular casual shop based in the Tokyo area.
Asbee – A shoes store situated across Japan.

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Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind Chain features an extra scout not from the anime. Verräter, who originates from the social game Attack on Titan: Roar to Freedom, is included in the new 3DS release. View some screenshots of Verräter in Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind Chain above.

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The Great Ace Attorney will be making an appearance at Jump Festa later this month. Moreover, the game will be playable for the first time.

Capcom’s demo is built around the game’s “Joint Reasoning” system, in which Ryuunosuke Naruhodou and Sherlock Holmes work together to solve mysteries. The trial will also provide a first look at the different legal parts.

Those who try out The Great Ace Attorney at Jump Festa will receive a special picture postcard set.

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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cuff your acid-wash jeans and tease up that hair: It’s time to head back to the days of two-button controllers and game paks. On Dec. 5, the best (8-)bits from the NES Remix and NES Remix 2 games kick it portable style in Ultimate NES Remix. Here’s the 4-1-1: The Nintendo 3DS game features a fast-paced series of challenges from 16 of Nintendo’s finest NES games like Super Mario Bros. 3, Metroid and Kid Icarus. Have you ever wanted to use Princess Peach to rescue Princess Peach? Collect coins with Samus? Or help Link from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link battle a Hammer Bro? If so, then this game is, like, totally for you! On the same day, NES Remix Pack for Wii U launches in stores, combining previous digital-only games NES Remix and NES Remix 2 in one convenient physical package.

“Even decades later, NES games are once again making a big splash this holiday season,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Whether you’re buying gifts for the fan in the family who fondly remembers the NES, or introducing these classic Nintendo games with a twist to younger players, Ultimate NES Remix and NES Remix Pack make great retro-flavored stocking stuffers.”


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