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Update (10/20): Bumped to the top. Along with the red set pictured above, Nintendo will also be releasing a black version. We also have more photos in the gallery below thanks to Amazon Japan.

Original (10/6): Next month, Nintendo will be bringing out a new set of hanafuda cards. These designs are based on the Mario series.

Consumers in Japan can pick up the hanafuda cards on November 15. Pricing is set at 2,160 yen.

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Starting in early 2016, The Pokemon Company and Build-A-Bear Workshop will be teaming up for a partnership. Build-A-Bear Workshop locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia will allow customers to make their own Pikachu. The Pikachu can be decorated with a Poke Ball Hoodie, and features a Pikachu sound chip.

After creating your Pikachu, you’ll be given a special promo TCG card as a gift. Also, those who order it online can obtain a Charizard costume.

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Speedrunner Darbian has managed to set a new world record for Super Mario Bros., clearing the game in just four minutes 57 seconds and 627 milliseconds. He’s beaten out the previous record holder, i_o_l, by 66 milliseconds.

Here’s a look at Darbian’s run in full:

Although the new world record has been set, Darbian believes he could improve upon his time by saving roughly 0.35 seconds on level 4-2. He also pointed out on Reddit that he made a few small mistakes in the final level.

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Mashable recently had a chance to speak with Masayuki Uemura, the lead designer of the Nintendo Entertainment System.

At one point during the discussion, Uemura commented on how the name was settled on:

“We decided to put Entertainment in the middle. We thought we could maybe piggyback a little bit [on] the naming idea Atari had had, but put something with a little more dynamism and attraction in the middle. So that’s how it became the NES.”

Masayuki went on to discuss Atari – which had created a negative images of games – and how Nintendo wanted to go in a different direction.

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Nintendo of Europe has nailed down a release date for the second series of Animal Crossing amiibo cards. Via Twitter, the company announced that the new cards are arriving on November 20. That’s also when the new album will be available.

Here’s the relevant tweet:

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Bandai Namco has uploaded another short promo video for Pokken Tournament. We’ve gone ahead and attached it below.

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MLG 2015 just wrapped up its Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tournament a short while ago. In the Grand Finals, Nairo defeated Zero after returning from the loser’s bracket. The results were 3-2 for the first match and 3-1 for the second.

This is the first defeat for Zero in a Smash Bros. Wii U tournament. Additionally, it ends his 56-tournament winning streak.

Here’s a look at the ending to the battle:

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The Nintendo Entertainment System is 30 years old today. In North America, the console launched on October 18, 1985.

There’s no question that the NES is a hugely important piece of gaming history. It’s what kicked off Nintendo’s line of consoles, and it also introduced some important franchises. I don’t think the Nintendo we know of today wouldn’t be the same without it!

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The Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo packaging comes with a small extra. Inside the box, you can cut out a stand that can be used to help the plushie stand upright. Yoshi might be just fine on its own, but some owners may find that the stand comes in handy.

There are also photos floating around comparing the Mega Yarn Yoshi to the other Yoshi amiibo and figures. We’ve posted those below.

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In one of its issues earlier this month, Dengeki PlayStation spoke with a ton of recognized game creators ranging from Keiji Inafune to Tetsuya Nomura. This feature was published to celebrate the magazine’s 600th issue.

One of the developers Dengeki PlayStation reached out to was Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata. To start out with, Tabata was asked which company’s title he would like to work on as a member of their staff. Here’s how he responded:

“The Legend of Zelda series. I’m not quite sure why myself, but a Zelda game made with the technology and know-how of Final Fantasy XV is the game I wish to create as of this moment.”

Of course, you shouldn’t make too much of Tabata’s words – it was just a harmless comment after all! Still, it’s an interesting choice on his part. It almost makes you wonder what a Square Enix-made Zelda game would look like.

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