How do you make up for poor financial results and a downturn in business? Well, if you’re Nintendo, you can reduce employee bonuses.

That’s exactly what the Big N intends to do, as reported by Nikkei and Reuters. The publications say that Nintendo will cut summer bonuses by 20 percent.

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Last week, Kirby’s Dream Collection Special Edition received a September 2012 in North America. Japan, on the other hand, is getting the package a couple of months earlier.

Kirby’s Dream Collection launches in Japan on July 19. That’s only a month away, so Nintendo should be providing details and screenshots soon.

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This video was taken from the final European build. Unfortunately, Rayman Origins 3DS won’t be available in North America until Q3 2012.

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It’s been a long wait for European 3DS owners, but Mutant Mudds will be available on the eShop very soon – next week, actually!

The official Nintendo UK Twitter account has provided the release date news, so it’s official: European gamers can purchase Mutant Mudds on June 21.

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A Dragon Quest X Wii hardware bundle is on its way to Japan.

Although not officially announced, Nintendo’s release calender lists “Dragon Quest X Wii System Bundle”. It’ll include a hardware system, a copy of the game, a black Classic Controller Pro, a Wii USB Memory card, and a ¥1000 Nintendo Prepaid card. Pricing details will be provided once the bundle is made official.

There’s also a second, non-hardware bundle planned for Japan which includes the game and a Wii USB Memory card. You can find the boxart for its packaging above.

Thanks to 4Him for the tip.

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Max Factory is readying a new Figma Zelda: Skyward Sword figure featuring Link. The product will be releasing in Japan this October for 3,800 yen. That’s only $48 or so – not a bad price for an impressive figure!

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