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The free DLC for Canvaleon is finally launching in Europe this week. OXiAB Game Studio shared the news on Twitter, confirming a release date of January 7.

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Capcom has confirmed that the three Nintendo collaborations – Star Fox, Zelda, and Metroid – for Monster Hunter X will be available tomorrow via 7-Eleven stores in Japan. This will last through February 9.

Here’s a breakdown of each:

Star Fox

– Star Fox guild background
– “Arwing,” “Landmaster,” and “Hired Flying Corps” title
– Fox Palico
– Palico Skill called “Landmaster Skill”

The Legend of Zelda

– Zelda background
– “Item Get” pose for the guild card
– Titles of “Tri-Force,” “Zelda,” “Heart Container,” “Legend,” and “Rupee,”
– “Zelda” Palico

Metroid

– Metroid background and “Beam Shot” pose for the guild card
– “Metro,” “Roid,” “Living Organism,” “Powered,” and “Planet” titles
– Samus Palico

The Kirimi-chan collaboration also came out on New Year’s Day and will be distributed until February 14. After playing through the “Sanrio: Save the Fish!” event, players will receive a Palico armor set along with a Guild Card background and title.

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Medabots Girls Mission is in development for 3DS, this week’s issue of Famitsu reveals. A few details have already leaked from the magazine.

Medabots Girls Mission will be sold in “Kabuto” and “Kuwagata” versions much like other entries in the series. Famitsu says that over 20 female characters will be included, and players will be tasked with winning the Artemis Cup. In Robattles, there will be two teams consisting of two medabots each in which they’re controlled with buttons. You’ll be able to improve your bond with Medabots in order to become stronger.

Medabots Girls Mission launches in Japan on March 10. Pricing is set at 6,264 yen.

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NintenDaan has taken a look at Taiko Drum Master: Atsumete Tomodachi Daisakusen for Wii U, specifically the Tomodachi Daisakusen mode, and uploaded over one hour of footage. Check out his video below:

This marks the first update to the  Nintendo eShops this year. The Wii U has a bit of an edge this week over the 3DS having both Drill Dozer and New Super Mario Bros. Wii releasing. Full download list and prices below:

 

Special Offers (Wii U)

  • Blocky Bot, Mobot Studios – £0.94 (€1.29) until 21st January 2016, regular £1.89 (€2.69)
  • Paper Monsters Recut, Mobot Studios – £2.69 (€3.19) until 21st January 2016, regular £5.49 (€6.49)
  • Toto Temple Deluxe, Juicy Beast Studio – £4.19 (€5.29) until 20th January 2016, regular £6.99 (€8.99)

Special Offers (3DS)

  • Aqua Moto Racing 3D, Zordix – £3.59 (€3.99) until 14th January 2016, regular £7.19 (€7.99)
  • Quell Memento, CIRCLE Entertainment – £2.39 (€2.99) until 28th January 2016, regular £3.19 (€3.99)
  • Tappingo 2, CIRCLE Entertainment – £1.59 (€1.99) until 28th January 2016, regular £2.39 (€2.99)

Virtual Console (Wii U)

  • Drill Dozer (Game Boy Advance), Nintendo – £6.29 (€6.99)
  • New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Nintendo – £17.99 (€19.99)

Wii U Download Software

  • PictoParty, Retroid Interactive – £7 (€7.99)
  • Temple Of Yog, ChudChud Industries – £3.99 (€5.99)

3DS HOME Menu Themes

  • Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, Nintendo – £1.79 (€1.99)

3DS Download Demo

  • The Legend of Legacy, NIS America – Free

3DS Download Software

  • RV-7 My Drone, EnjoyUp Games – £1.99 (€1.99)

 

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This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Splatoon – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
4. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
5. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Xenoblade Chronicles X – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2016 –  Ubisoft
9. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Disney Interactive Studios
10. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo

3DS

1. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
2. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. – Nintendo
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
8. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
10. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo

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This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

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Nintendo and McDonald’s have worked together many times before when it comes to Happy Meal toys. Various regions have seen offerings involving Mario, and that trend is continuing once again.

The latest set of Mario toys will be available at McDonald’s locations across Japan starting on January 8. Two different Mario toys, Luigi, Bowser, and more will be distributed. You can see everything that will be available in the image above.

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Over the next few days, the Skylanders amiibo (Hammer Slam Bowser and Turbo Charge Donkey Kong) will be hitting store shelves in the form of two new combo packs. Check out some images of the two sets below.

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