Head on over to GameStop and place a pre-order for Scribblenauts Unlimited to receive one of three Rooster Hat bonuses. The item will be given to consumers when the game launches. Three hat variations are planned: Maxwell’s original red, his Doppelganger’s blue, or his sister Lily’s pink.

GameStop will also offer a unique 3DS bundle for Scribblenauts Unlimited. It includes a copy of the game, a specially designed pencil-style stylus, and a Maxwell silicone case.

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Today’s Nintendo Direct broadcast lacked information on downloadable content for New Super Mario Bros. 2. It’s still on the way, but president Satoru Iwata asked players for a little extra time. He noted how the game only came out overseas less than two weeks ago.

When the DLC is ready to be unveiled, Nintendo will make a global announcement. In other words, details will be sent through the North American, European, and Japanese divisions at the same time.

Iwata also reconfirmed Nintendo’s new stance to release all 3DS retail games on the eShop. Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone! and Animal Crossing: Jump Out will both be available on the store when they’re ready to go in Japan. Iwata personally likes the idea of having these titles on the home menu.

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A couple of additional Famitsu scores have come through the usual leaks. The listing, now complete, can be found below.

Dragon Quest X (Wii) – 9/9/9/9
Max Payne 3 (PS3/360) – 9/9/8/9
Lost Heroes (3DS/PSP) – 8/9/7/7
Pachipara 3D Ooumi Monogatari 2 (3DS) – 6/6/5/6

As was the case with Calcio Bit 3DS, Onitore, and Dragon Quest X, a special Nintendo Direct will be held for Animal Crossing: Jump Out. The news was confirmed by Satoru Iwata today.

An exact date for the presentation hasn’t been set. However, the video can be expected prior to launch. We’ll likely be seeing it in late October or early November.

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Exclusive Event Will Occur on September 14, 2012 at 6:00pm

Nintendo World Store at 10 Rockefeller Plaza

NEW YORK, New York – August 29, 2012 – Based on one of the most popular and beloved games of all time, “The Legend of Zelda™: Symphony of the Goddesses” is a spectacular concert currently on tour featuring live orchestral performances of music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise. In advance of the show’s New York appearance at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 28, the tour will host an in-store event at the Nintendo World Store at 10 Rockefeller Plaza on September 14, 2012. Event details include:

6:00pm-6:45pm
Ocarina Workshop: Led by ocarinist David “Docjazz” Ramos, known in the Zelda and YouTube fan communities for his love and passion of the legendary instrument; David at a special, interactive workshop designed to introduce fans and newcomers alike to this real world instrument while acquainting you with its fabled history and even a lesson or two

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

3DSLL – 41,901
3DS – 29,472
PS3 – 11,896
Vita – 10,880
PSP – 9,499
Wii – 8,810
PS2 – 1,157
DSi LL – 870
Xbox 360 – 863
DSi – 672

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

3DSLL – 66,412
3DS – 45,445
PS3 – 16,277
Wii – 15,640
PSP – 13,285
Vita – 11,298
PS2 – 1,433
DSi LL – 1,187
DSi – 1,069
Xbox 360 – 978

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