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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

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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.

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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.

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All European copies of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Limited Edition come with a reversible cover – you can see how it looks above.

We’re not quite sure if the same cover will be available in North America. We’ll find out soon enough!

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If you pre-order Sonic Lost World from Amazon, you’ll receive an extra bonus. The retailer is handing out 25 extra lives. Amazon says you’ll “never have to worry again when taking those risky leaps and jumps with this bumper pack of extra lives.”

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Nintendo UK has put up an official Super Mario 3D World page with more details about the game. An official overview brings along new story details, confirmation of a Miiverse feature, and more.

You can find the full “fact sheet” below.

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Ubisoft will release a special version of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag exclusively on Amazon and it’s been confirmed for Wii U.

For an extra $10, consumers can receive the “Lethal Pirate Edition”. This comes with an original figurine and unlockable in-game content.

It includes the following:

• Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Video Game including the free pre-order bonus ULC: Hidden Mystery Pack
• A custom-designed Black Bart figurine and digital wallpaper, created by comic artist Todd McFarlane
• Exclusive in-game content: Black Bart’s legendary black sails to customize your pirate ship and terrorize your enemies on the high seas

You can order the Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Lethal Pirate Edition here.

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Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force will be out on most platforms next week, but not on Wii U. Zen Studios says it’s been delayed for Wii U (and Mac App Store). A new release date will be announced “at a later time”.

Source: Zen Studios PR