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Pokemon Shuffle’s weekly update has arrived, and, most importantly, it brings along new stages for devoted players. If you’ve gotten up through Stage 450, you can now access Stage 451 and more.

In the Special Stages, there is a competitive stage featuring Rayquaza. Players who Check In will receive a Rayquaza as a gift, and you can also take on the competitive stage to earn more prizes. The stage lasts until December 27, and the prizes are as follows:

  • 5 Raise Max Level, 5 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Swapper: Top 200 EU/300 NA
  • 4 Raise Max Level, 4 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Swapper: Top 500 EU/700 NA
  • 3 Raise Max Level, 3 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Swapper: Top 1,000 EU/1,500 NA
  • 2 Raise Max Level, 2 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Swapper: Top 2,000 EU/3,000 NA
  • 1 Raise Max Level, 1 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Swapper: Top 4,000 EU/6,000 NA
  • 1 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Booster M, 1 Skill Swapper: Top 6,000 EU/9,000 NA
  • 1 Disruption Delay, 1 Exp. Booster L, 1 Skill Swapper: Top 9,000 EU/13,000 NA
  • 1 Disruption Delay, 1 Skill Swapper: Top 12,000 EU/18,000 NA
  • 1 Attack Power, 1 Disruption Delay: Top 16,000 EU/24,000 NA
  • 1 Attack Power: All other players
  • Finally, repeat runs have begun for Hoopa Confined, Zygarde Complete, and Arceus, which will last until January 3.

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    Last Wednesday, Nintendo surprised a Southwest airlines flight with a special event. All passengers were given a New 3DS XL and a digital copy of Super Mario Maker for 3DS. Mario was also waiting to welcome everyone at the gate when the flight landed.

    Southwest has now shared a recap video of all that transpired. Watch it below.


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    Pokemon Sun/Moon

    Amazon has selected the top 10 games for 2016. Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon were the lone Nintendo representatives, having taken the seventh spot.

    The full list is as follows:

    10. Forza Horizon 3
    9. The Witness
    8. Battlefield 1
    7. Pokemon Sun/Moon
    6. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
    5. Dark Souls III
    4. Doom
    3. Final Fantasy XV
    2. Titanfall 2
    1. Overwatch

    Here’s how Amazon says the list is determined:

    “Each year, a group of Amazon gamers gets together and picks our top games of the year. Fun gameplay is a common feature of all of these games. For some of them, we invested many, many hours of gameplay time. Other picks on the list are games that we think made a big impact on the gaming industry as a whole. After much debate, analysis, and hands-on gaming time, we’re pleased to present our list of Best Games of 2016.”

    Amazon has been selecting the best games of the year for quite some time now. 2015’s list is here, 2014’s list is here, and 2013’s list is here.

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    To celebrate the holidays, Nintendo is kicking off the National StreetPass Holiday event in North America today.

    3DS owners can visit one of nearly 30,000 Nintendo Zone hotspots to take advantage of StreetPass functionality offered by various games. Furthermore, a special guest is stopping by. Shigeru Miyamoto’s Mii is available to those who visit a Nintendo Zone location.

    The National StreetPass Holiday event ends on January 15.

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

    Wii U

    1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
    2. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
    3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition –  Nintendo
    4. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U –  Nintendo
    5. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
    6. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
    7. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
    8. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
    9. Minecraft: Story Mode – Complete Adventure – Telltale Games
    10. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo

    3DS

    1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
    2. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
    3. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
    4. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
    5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
    6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
    7. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
    8. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
    9. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
    10. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

    Source: Chart-Track

    This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

    Individual formats

    All formats

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    Capcom published two new Monster Hunter XX trailers today. Videos focusing on the Alchemy Style and SP mode can be seen below.

    The November 2016 NPD report brought lots of good news for Nintendo. Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon were the big winners for Nintendo, with the two games marking the biggest debut in franchise history. The NES Classic Edition also sold nearly 200,000 units in its first month in the United States.

    NPD group’s Mat Piscatella has also now revealed that 3DS experienced its highest monthly physical software spend in the history of the platform. That’s incredible to think about, given how the 3DS has been around for well over five years.

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    It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest XI and Monster Hunter XX make up the top five, while other games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Snack World are also on the list.

    Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 1 and December 7.

    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. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

    Wii U

    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

    3DS

    Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (pre-order for case)
    Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
    Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle – Best Buy (new), GameStop
    Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Mario Sports Superstars – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop

    amiibo

    Poochy (new) – Best Buy

    Accessories

    HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red – Amazon
    HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue – Amazon
    HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow – Amazon
    Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter (new) – Amazon

    Books

    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
    The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon

    Canada

    Wii U

    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
    Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
    Darksiders Warmastered Edition
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    3DS

    Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
    Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
    Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World (new)
    Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle (new)
    Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns

    Accessories

    HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red
    HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue
    HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow

    Books

    Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
    The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5

    UK

    Wii U

    Darksiders Warmastered Edition
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    3DS

    Dragon Quest VIII
    Dragon Ball Fusions (new)

    Books

    The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

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