The videos above come from Nintendo’s new Japanese Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze website, accessible here. Visit the site for five soundtrack excerpts.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will take up 11.4GB of space, according to the page. The Wiimote and nunchuck, Wiimote, GamePad, and Wii U Pro Controller are all supported.

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UK retailers believe lower price and Mario Kart 8 could improve Wii U’s fortunes

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Top UK retailers have weighed in on what Nintendo must do in order to improve the Wii U’s fortunes. Two common elements seemed to come about: a lower price and the release of Mario Kart 8.

The games boss of one of the UK’s biggest retailers told MCV:

“A sub-£200 machine will help, and Mario Kart is desperately needed to reach the fans. We also need something revolutionary that makes use of the second screen and has mainstream appeal, which is easier said than done.”

Another statement comes from the top buyer at one online games store:

“There is only one real last chance for Wii U and it is Mario Kart 8. It could still be the game that sparks interest in Wii U, but it would need to be combined with a more mass market retail price.”

And a third comment from a games executive at a mass market outlet:

“£199 and Mario Kart 8. Simple.”

Lastly, Xbite boss Steve Thomas added:

“Nintendo will have something up its sleeves that again will add a new dimension to gaming.”

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Nintendo Download (1/23/14, North America)

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Virtual Console

Mighty Bomb Jack – $4.99

3DS Virtual Console

Life Force – $4.99

Wii Fit U

Free Trial Offer Ends Jan. 31 – There’s just one week left to take advantage of the Wii Fit U Free Trial Offer. Users who own a Wii U console and a Wii Balance Board accessory can download Wii Fit U from the Nintendo eShop on Wii U for free, then keep it forever by syncing a Fit Meter accessory to the game. The Fit Meter can be purchased separately at a suggested retail price of just $19.99. Wii Fit U offers more than 70 activities, while the Fit Meter tracks activity levels on the go.

eShop sales

Shin Megami Tensei IV – Let ATLUS treat you to another sale in 2014. Shin Megami Tensei IV is $29.99 from Jan. 27 until Feb. 3 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

Fractured Soul – Fractured Soul takes the classic platformers of the ’80s and doubles the action, with game play across both screens of the Nintendo 3DS system. Since its release, Fractured Soul has won the hearts of critics around the world. Starting today, download Fractured Soul from the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS for $5.99 until 9 a.m. PT on Feb. 6.

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Yoshi’s New Island screenshots/art

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PEGI rates Inazuma Eleven for 3DS

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European ratings board PEGI has listed “Inazuma Eleven” for 3DS in its database.

It doesn’t appear to be related to the upcoming release of Team Ogre Attacks, and interestingly, the name was filed by Level-5 International America. Nintendo of Europe has been associated all previous Inazuma Eleven ratings, but not this one.

It’s even more interesting when you consider that “Inazuma Eleven” was recently listed on Nintendo’s US site. Although it was eventually removed, today’s PEGI rating may indicate that some sort of new Inazuma Eleven product is coming to North America and Europe.

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Yoshi’s New Island hitting Europe on March 14

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On 14th March enter the enchanting world of Yoshi's New Island on Nintendo #3DS! Pre-order: http://t.co/LMCjE9Vt4P pic.twitter.com/2oQLMBB7kd
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) January 23, 2014

Yoshi’s New Island will launch in Europe on March 14, Nintendo announced today. The game’s boxart is posted above, and the official announcement can be found below.