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How does the emulation of Super Mario Bros. 3 in the NES Classic Edition stack up to the original game on the NES itself? GameXplain explores that question in the video below.

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The NES Classic Edition doesn’t allow for native support with original NES controllers. However, Hyperkin is looking to solve that with a new accessory. Later this month, players will be able to use the NES controllers as well as joysticks with a 6-inch adapter. You’ll also be able to connect it to a Wii U or Wii.

The adapter doesn’t seem to have an exact release date yet. We do know though that it will be priced at $10.

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Update (11/8): Nintendo has now removed Super Mario Maker for 3DS’ inclusion as an upcoming compatible amiibo game. Make of that what you will!

Original (11/7): Super Mario Maker for 3DS may feature amiibo support, if Nintendo’s website is anything to go by. It’s listed as an upcoming compatible game on the main amiibo website.

Nintendo previously said that Super Mario Maker for 3DS would not include the Mystery Mushrooms. In the Wii U version, these allowed players to unlock new costumes with amiibo, though they were also available through other means. The Wii U game also made use of the 30th Anniversary Mario amiibo to add a Big Mushroom power-up to courses.

It’s unclear if Nintendo’s website is simply an error. If it’s legitimate, hopefully we’ll hear about how amiibo functions in Super Mario Maker for 3DS soon.

Thanks to jikes10 for the tip.

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Ohayou! Beginner’s Japanese is nearly ready to debut on Wii U. According to a listing on the eShop, it will be out on November 17.

Here’s a brief overview:

“Have you always been interested in learning Japanese? Asuka and Kenji are here to help guide you along the path to learning how to read Japanese Hiragana and Katakana. Use digital flash cards to learn how to both write and how to pronounce each character. And when you think you’ve gotten a grasp of the language, you can participate in a memory game of over 60 lessons requiring you to use your finger to ‘cut’ across the matching Hiragana or Katakana. If you get past these lessons, you will surely learn the basics of the Japanese language!”

Ohayou! Beginner’s Japanese will cost $4.99.

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Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers arrived on 3DS earlier today. Take a look at a half hour of footage from the game below.

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An hour of footage has come in showing off the new Japanese 3DS game Nyoki Nyoki: Tabidachi Hen. Watch an hour of the puzzle game below with multiplayer matches.

Compile-Maru developed Nyoki Nyoki: Tabidachi Hen. Masamitsu Niitani, the creator of Puyo Puyo, is on board with the company.

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For those still looking to obtain the Pokemon Z-Ring, you may want to give Amazon a visit. It’s back in stock at the retailer as of this moment.

Remember: the Z-Ring is compatible with Pokemon Sun/Moon. When using a Z-Move, the Z-Ring lights up, vibrates, and emits sounds to go along with what’s happening in-game.

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Next week, EM Studios is bringing a new title to the Wii U eShop that is quite reminiscint of the My Aquarium series on WiiWare. Aqua TV will be out on November 17 for €4.70.

The main purpose of Aqua TV is simple. It’s an interactive aquarium, allowing users to select various fish and choose from different ornaments/wallpapers. Additional packs feature more fish and decoration sets.

We’ve posted the trailer for Aqua TV below.

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Various retailers in the UK are offering pre-order bonuses for the 3DS version of Super Mario Maker. Nintendo detailed the different goodies on its website today.

As we heard about before, by pre-ordering on the Nintendo UK store, you can receive one of three different freebies. These include a Super Mario Bros. 3D Motion Notebook, Build-A-Level mug, and range of Super Mario Bros. coasters. Additionally, the Question Block Storage Tin and “Breaking Bricks Since ‘85” t-shirt can be had at a discount price.

Bonuses at other retailers are more straightforward. GAME is providing a set of magnets encased in a Super Mario Maker sleeve, Argos has a double sided A3 poster, and Smyths Toys is giving out a set of Super Mario themed pin badges.

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Bear Box Media has announced Scribble, a Pictionary-inspired game for the Wii U eShop. It’s targeted for release before the holidays at a $4 / €4 / £3 price point.

Here’s a rundown of Scribble, straight from the developer:

It comes with over 1500 words from 17 categories, such as Objects, Places and People, and of course the customary “Difficult” category. However, it also includes an “Easy mode” category, customised specifically for children, meaning kids can play alongside adults and still take part in both drawing and guessing.

Scribble includes 5 unique modes for up to 8 players: Versus mode (all against all), Teams (Red VS Blue, team sizes 2-6), Elimination (Players take turns drawing until someone fails to guess their picture, at which point they are eliminated from the game (but can still guess other pictures)), Barricade (Blockbusters inspired mode, in which teams try to reach the opposite side of a board from their starting point) and Tug’O’Draw (A team game, but everyone guesses. Whichever team guesses scores the point, and the other team loses one. First to reach 10 points, wins.)

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