Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.

Here’s what’s on tap for the week of February 20:

February 20

– 15 Kirby panels
– 7 Pokemon panels (1 with 1 day left, 1 with 2 days left)
– 8 Fire Emblem panels
– 1 free play

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New designs for eShop cards showing up in Japan, another look at the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe box

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Retailers in Japan are beginning to carry what seem to be new designs for eShop cards. They all have the red / white Nintendo logo as well as a potentially new render of Peach.

We also have another look at the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe box. That includes a look at the back of the packaging.

Thanks to NintendoPSX for the tip.

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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (2/23/17, North America)

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A few new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.

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Swapdoodle – Switch drawing lesson footage

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A lesson set is out now in Swapdoodle so that you can learn how to draw the Switch. Footage of the new addition can be found below.

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Rainy Frog bringing Mini Sports Collection to North America and Europe soon

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Rainy Frog is localizing Mechanic Arms’ 3DS eShop game Mini Sports Collection. It’s due out on March 9 in America / Europe / Australia / New Zealand.

Mini Sports Collection has players competing for the best times and scores in twelve different sports. Tennis, Archery, Baseball, Wrestling, Hammer Throw, Table Tennis, Fencing, Skeet Shooting, Soccer, 100m Sprint, Rugby, and Speed Skating are included.

Here’s a brief overview and trailer:

“Mini Sports Collection focuses on the fun part of each sport throwing you straight into the heart of each one!
Bat in Baseball, shoot clay targets in Skeet Shooting, take down opponents in Wrestling, smash the ball in Tennis!
Quick reflexes, fast button presses and accurate controls are required to make the highest rankings and succeed in 24 different achievements. Compete in solo events or try multiple event tournaments!”

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Ace Attorney games discounted on the North American 3DS eShop

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Today’s Nintendo Download announcement mentioned a sale on the Ace Attorney games, but specific prices weren’t disclosed. So let’s change that.

3DS owners in North America can save on the following games:

– Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies – $11.99 (was $29.99)
– Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy – $14.99 (was $29.99)
– Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice – $17.99 (was $29.99)

These deals are valid until 8:59 AM PT / 11:59 AM ET on March 1.

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Candy Hoarder (Wii U), Dragon Sinker (3DS) dated for the European eShops

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Two eShop games have received release dates in Europe.

First up is Candy Hoarder, a Wii U game from Nitrolic Games. That one should be out on March 9 for €1.49.

Kemco’s RPG Dragon Sinker has also been dated, but is much further away. The game will be available on April 6 for €9.99.

Here’s a closer look at the eShop listings:

Dragon Sinker #EU #3DSeShop release date https://t.co/yd6Lxk3aGg #3DS #Nintendo @KEMCO_OFFICIAL @GoNintendoTweet @NinEverything #gamedev pic.twitter.com/VNLteF0DjZ
— Nintendo Hall (@NintendoHall) February 23, 2017

Candy Hoarder #EU #WiiUeShop release date https://t.co/yd6Lxk3aGg #WiiU #Nintendo @NitrolicGames @GoNintendoTweet @NinEverything #gamedev pic.twitter.com/7GRafQhmB5
— Nintendo Hall (@NintendoHall) February 23, 2017

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Nintendo Download (2/23/17) – forma.8, Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D, Harvest Moon 64, more

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

Wii U Download

forma.8 – $14.99
Ghost Blade HD – $9.99 (available Feb. 28)
Maze Break – $7.00
Placards – $1.99
Vaccine – $9.99

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Swapdoodle adding Switch drawing lessons

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Swapdoodle is a fairly recent 3DS app from Nintendo that allows users to write messages and draw 3D pictures. A number of add-on packs are already available, but more are being added – including one for Switch.

At least in Japan, Nintendo will be offering lessons on how to draw Switch beginning on March 3. New Zelda packs for Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker were also added in today.

Here’s a look at the latest Swapdoodle video while we’re discussing the app:

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