This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. There are a few highlights this week, including Rayman Legends and Splinter Cell: Blacklist for $40. Consumers can also take advantage of a pre-order offer for Pokemon X/Y, with consumers receiving a “through the years” timeline.

You can find all of this week’s deals and offers in the ad below.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (10/2/13)

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Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai posted the following message to Miiverse:

“Let’s compete on the jump springs! Those springs can also shoot out other fighters into the air.”

Video: “How Call of Duty Helps the Military”

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut finally dated, new trailer

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Square Enix has finally offered up a release date for Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut. The game’s arrival isn’t too far off, believe it or not. You’ll be able to purchase Director’s Cut starting on October 22.

A new trailer for Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut can be found above.

Wireless Wii U microphone coming to Japan

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Nintendo will soon introduce a wireless microphone for Wii U.

The new accessory will work through a USB connection. Once the receiver is plugged into the console, the mic will be ready to go. Players can use the mic in software such as Wii Karaoke U for roughly 40 hours before it needs to be recharged.

Nintendo’s new USB mic will hit Japan in mid-December for 3,990 yen.

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Media Create software sales (9/23 – 9/29)

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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./01. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (¥5.990) – 213.278 / 2.402.077 (-55%)
02./00. [PSV] The Legend Of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki # (Nihon Falcom) {2013.09.26} (¥7.140) – 67.718 / NEW
03./00. [PS3] Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate # (Koei Tecmo) {2013.09.26} (¥6.615) – 80.398 / NEW
04./00. [PS3] The Legend Of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki # (Nihon Falcom) {2013.09.26} (¥8.190) – 81.622 / NEW
05./00. [PS3] Armored Core: Verdict Day (From Software) {2013.09.26} (¥6.800) – 59.184 / NEW
06./00. [PS3] My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute. Happy End # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.09.26} (¥7.480) – 31.054 / NEW
07./00. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (Nintendo) {2013.09.26} (¥5.985) – 30.264 / NEW
08./00. [PSV] Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate # (Koei Tecmo) {2013.09.26} (¥6.090) – 25.483 / NEW
09./04. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life # (Nintendo) {2013.04.18} (¥4.800) – 9.269 / 1.450.520 (-5%)
10./00. [PS3] Arcadias no Ikusahime (Nippon Ichi Software) {2013.09.26} (¥7.140) – 9.252 / NEW
11./09. [3DS] Youkai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 8.578 / 187.825 (+19%)
12./06. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.08.01} (¥5.480) – 7.575 / 279.559 (-4%)
13./08. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 7.431 / 3.425.003 (-1%)
14./05. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team # (Nintendo) {2013.07.18} (¥4.800) – 7.361 / 318.600 (-15%)
15./03. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Real Reborn # (Square Enix) {2013.08.27} (¥3.300) – 6.866 / 216.156 (-36%)
16./00. [PSP] Starry Sky: After Winter Portable # (Honeybee) {2013.09.26} (¥3.129) – 6.074 / NEW
17./00. [PSP] Meiji Toukyou Renka # (Broccoli) {2013.09.26} (¥6.090) – 5.963 / NEW
18./00. [3DS] Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion (Spike Chunsoft) {2013.09.26} (¥5.040) – 5.569 / NEW
19./00. [360] Armored Core: Verdict Day (From Software) {2013.09.26} (¥6.800) – 5.088 / NEW
20./13. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo) {2013.03.20} (¥4.800) – 5.007 / 906.547 (+1%)

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Media Create hardware sales (9/23 – 9/29)

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

3DS LL – 93,757
3DS – 40,487
PS3 – 11,382
Vita – 6,031
Wii U – 5,909
PSP – 4,805
Wii – 866
Xbox 360 – 511

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

3DS LL – 118,400
3DS – 40,988
PS3 – 10,749
Wii U – 5,824
Vita – 5,155
PSP – 5,082
Wii – 965
Xbox 360 – 610

Nintendo’s NYCC 2013 lineup – Aonuma hosting a speaking session

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Nintendo has announced its lineup for this year’s New York Comic-Con. Playable titles include Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Bayonetta 2, Pokemon X/Y, Zelda: Link Between Worlds, and more.

Nintendo has also confirmed that Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma will be hosting a “speaking session” and other activities. On October 13, attendees can participate in competitive tournaments, artist demonstrations, and giveaways as part of “Kid’s Day”.

You can find the official announcement with more details below.

Japanese Super Mario 3D World site open – native 720p, controller options, more

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Nintendo has opened the official Japanese Super Mario 3D World site. There are a few extra – albeit tiny – screenshots to view.

A separate page confirms that Super Mario 3D World runs in native 720p. All controller inputs are supported – GamePad, Wiimote, Wiimote and nunchuck, Wii Classic Controller Pro, and Wii U Pro Controller. Each of these options can be used in both single-player and multiplayer.

Super Mario 3D World will support three save slots. You’ll need at least 39 MB of free space for save data.

Lastly, linear PCM 5.1ch surround sound is supported.