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Supply issues in Japan is something we initially heard about around a month ago. Interestingly, it seems to still be a problem of sorts.

Joshin, a big chain electronics store in Japan, recently posted a message about Wii U supply. It starts out by stating that the Premium Set is currently unavailable. Consumers are told that they need to understand the console is currently out of stock before placing an order, and Joshin has no confirmation as to when it will be available again.

Those who are really in need of a Wii U can only hope that the issue resolves soon. Joshin also won’t answer any emails about when the console will be back in stock. Units will be shipped as soon as possible, and due to an issue with resellers, only one console can be ordered at this time.

Wii U stock will be shipped as soon as possible. Consumers will be informed by email when orders are being sent out.

Thanks to Ben for sending this in.

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Spike Chunsoft opened the official Japanese Zero Time Dilemma website today. Access it here. There’s not too much to see currently aside from character art and the shot below, but the site does promise that a trailer will be published on Thursday.

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During the latest Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Project Guard became Star Fox Guard. This was a title that originally debuted at E3 2014 alongside Project Giant Robot. Some may be curious about that game’s status.

In an interview with TIME, Shigeru Miyamoto indicated that Project Giant Robot hasn’t materialized into a full experience. He told the publication:

“‘Project Giant Robot’ was something we started as a second project, and unfortunately we haven’t yet decided to turn that into a full game.”

Will we eventually see Project Giant Robot become its own thing? Or will it remain as only a temporary E3 demo? Only time will tell!

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Bird Mania Party hit the European Wii U eShop earlier this month, with the North American release taking place this coming Thursday. Check out a few minutes of footage below.

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

United States

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU.

Wii U

Pokken Tournament (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (pre-order for Fighter Patch)
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – Amazon
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games (new) – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Paper Mario: Color Splash (new) – Amazon, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop (pre-order for art book)
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, Best Buy (pre-order for costume DLC), GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon (pre-order for art book/soundtrack), Best Buy, GameStop
SEGA 3D Classics Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Rumble World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Monster Hunter Generations (new) – Amazon
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
7th Dragon III Code: VFD (pre-order for art book) – Amazon
Disney Art Academy (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Kirby: Planet Robobot (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Roy – GameStop (exclusive)
Ryu – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Famicom R.O.B. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Lottie (new) – Amazon, Best Buy
Digby (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Timmy & Tommy (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Kapp’n – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Rover – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 3 – Amazon, GameStop

Guides/Books

Hyrule Warriors Legends Collector’s Edition guide – Amazon (save $8)
Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)

Other

HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Pokken Tournament
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Terraria
Star Fox Zero
Mighty No. 9
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

3DS

Hyrule Warriors Legends
Langrisser Re: Incarnation -TENSEI- – Nintendo 3DS
SEGA 3D Classics Collection
Monster Hunter Generations (new)
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

amiibo

Ryu (new)
Famicom R.O.B. (new)
Rover (new)
Kapp’n (new)
Digby (new)
Animal Crossing amiibo Cards – Series 3 (new)

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

UK

Wii U

Pokken Tournament
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Star Fox Zero
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Stella Glow
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Langrisser: Reincarnation Tensei
Yo-kai Watch
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Systems

Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL

amiibo

Ryu
Timmy & Tommy
Animal Crossing amiibo Cards – Series 3
Animal Crossing amiibo Cards Collectors Album – Series 3

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

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We now have the final file size for Pokken Tournament. When the game is actually installed, it’ll take up 3680MB. Of course, many folks may opt for the retail version – which comes with a Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card as a first-print bonus.

Senran Kagura 2 has been discounted on Amazon. The game can now be purchased for $20, whereas it was originally going for $40.

Place an order here if interested. This should be the “Double D” edition, meaning you’ll receive a soundtrack as well.

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Best Buy has a pre-order bonus available for Bravely Second similar to what’s being offered on the eShop. If you reserve the game, you’ll receive a download code for the Gathelatio Costume Set DLC. This includes Planeswarden Garb, Chompette’s Coat, Sagittarius Garb, and United Garb.

You can pre-order Bravely Second at Best Buy here. The offer seems to be in-store as well.

Just like in Europe, Splatoon’s 12th Splatfest will be held in North America next week. The theme is different in the states though, with players being asked if they’d rather build a snowman or a sand castle.

This new Splatfest will begin on March 19 at 12 AM ET / March 18 at 9 PM PT. It’ll last for a full day, and Nintendo will post the results soon after the competition ends.

Thanks to StreetPass_SW for the tip.

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A few new Miitomo images appear to have been unearthed from the app’s website. The full set is from a folder named “tutorial”, indicating that they’ll be used as a means to introduce players to the experience. It also looks like it will be possible to spend My Nintendo points on different clothing and accessories.

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