
A new downloadable reward is available on Club Nintendo.
Art Academy: First Semester has been swapped out for Bird & Beans. The game is available for 100 coins.
You can order Bird & Beans here. It’s available as a DSiWare download until October 7.
My Navi asked a number of folks about their favorite Nintendo franchises. Male and female gamers participated in the survey.
Here’s how the results panned out:
Men:
1. Super Mario
2. Legend of Zelda
3. Pokemon
4. Kirby
5. Donkey Kong
6. Smash Bros.
7. Mother (Earthbound)
8. Fire Emblem
9. Metroid
10. F-ZERO
Women:
1. Super Mario
2. Pokemon
3. Kirby
4. Donkey Kong
5. Animal Forest
6. Legend of Zelda
7. Rhythm Heaven
8. Smash Bros.
9. Pikmin
10. Fire Emblem

I guess this validates the rumors that Epic Mickey 2 will be available as a dual pack with the original game in France. No word on a release in other territories at this time.
Want to try out Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask ahead of its launch next month? Then visit the official European site for a couple of short demos. You’ll be able to experience two of the puzzles in the game.
Reggie on attracting core gamers to Wii U, third-party games, supply chain, Nintendo Power, and more
Below the break is another Q&A with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime.
Reggie tackled lots of Wii U topics, including attracting hardcore gamers, third-party games, the supply chain, and more. He also addressed other areas such as the possibility of returning to Nintendo Power in the future.