For all intents and purposes, the new Zelda game for 3DS is A Link to the Past 2. Nintendo of Japan more or less called the project by this name during the Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast today.

Nintendo is being slightly more nebulous about its title overseas. While the company has acknowledged that the new game takes place in the Link to the Past world, they’re not calling it A Link to the Past 2 just yet. The final title for North America is still under consideration, according to Nintendo of America’s Bill Trinen.

He told Joystiq:

“There is a ‘2’ in the Japanese title. So, yeah, I think as I described today, it’s an all-new game, it is an all-new story. From a story perspective there are connections, so it does fall after A Link to the Past. And it’s set in the same world, but introduces that new gameplay mechanic. So, yeah, I guess by that definition …”

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Bravely Default keeping its name in the US, but subtitle not chosen

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Nintendo announced Bravely Default for North America and Europe through its Nintendo Direct presentation earlier today.

When the game launches in the states, it will retain its original Japanese name. Bravely Default did have a subtitle when it hit Japan last year: “Flying Fairy”. Nintendo has not yet picked a subtitle just yet.

Regarding Europe, it sounds like Bravely Default could get a new name entirely.

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Photos of the Japanese “The Year of Luigi” 3DS system

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3DS XL Circle Pad Pro can be purchased from Nintendo’s site, shipping on Friday

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Nintendo will be distributing the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro from its own online webstore later this week. While the product can be purchased today, shipping won’t begin until Friday.

Pricing of the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro is set at $19.99. You’ll need to throw in another $5 for shipping.

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Miyamoto delivers new Swapnote to Luigi’s Mansion players

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Have you played Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon? If so, a new Swapnote message from Shigeru Miyamoto should be waiting for you. Along with the note, Miyamoto has a special stationary for users.

Take a look below:

A Special Note has arrived for players of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon via SpotPass. Check SwapNote for new stationary! twitter.com/GameplayDev/st…
— Brian Davis (@GameplayDev) April 17, 2013

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Video clip: Mewtwo’s new form in action

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LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins videos

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Photos of the Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS XL bundle

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Zelda: A Link to the Past overworld layouts compared

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Nintendo announced a new Zelda title for the 3DS today, which is pretty much a sequel to A Link to the Past.

The two games really are quite similar – especially in terms of their overworld layouts. Based on footage provided by Nintendo, fans have managed to compile and compare maps from the original SNES game and the 3DS follow-up.

Take a look:

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GameStop ad (4/17 – 4/23)

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This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. Highlights include $20 off the Universal Afterglow Wireless Headset with the purchase of Injustice: Gods Among Us and various Skylanders deals.

The full lineup of deals can be found in the circular below: