A couple of new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:

– Urusei Yatsura – 200 yen
– Nayutanalien feat. Hatsune Miku: Andromeda, Andromeda – 200 yen
– Gero: NOT EQUAL – 200 yen
– GYARI (Cocoa Cigarette P): tettey-terettey – 200 yen
– Traffic Light: Dance Dance!! – 200 yen
– halyosy: Paintër – 200 yen

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Japanese TV show Game Center CX has continued its playthrough of the original Pokemon games, which originally began in May. You can watch the fifth episode from Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube page below.

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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

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A few new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on November 16. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

3DS Download

Sssnakes – 300 yen
Quest of Dungeons – 500 yen
RPG Maker Fes Player – free
Nyoki Nyoki: Tabidachi Hen – 800 yen
Bases Loaded 2016 – 864 yen

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Nintendo published a new commercial today to promote the new release of Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo. Give it a look below.

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Nintendo has released a brand new Japanese trailer for Super Mario Maker for 3DS. We’ve gone ahead and posted it below.

How does the emulation of Super Mario Bros. 3 in the NES Classic Edition stack up to the original game on the NES itself? GameXplain explores that question in the video below.

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The NES Classic Edition doesn’t allow for native support with original NES controllers. However, Hyperkin is looking to solve that with a new accessory. Later this month, players will be able to use the NES controllers as well as joysticks with a 6-inch adapter. You’ll also be able to connect it to a Wii U or Wii.

The adapter doesn’t seem to have an exact release date yet. We do know though that it will be priced at $10.

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Update (11/8): Nintendo has now removed Super Mario Maker for 3DS’ inclusion as an upcoming compatible amiibo game. Make of that what you will!

Original (11/7): Super Mario Maker for 3DS may feature amiibo support, if Nintendo’s website is anything to go by. It’s listed as an upcoming compatible game on the main amiibo website.

Nintendo previously said that Super Mario Maker for 3DS would not include the Mystery Mushrooms. In the Wii U version, these allowed players to unlock new costumes with amiibo, though they were also available through other means. The Wii U game also made use of the 30th Anniversary Mario amiibo to add a Big Mushroom power-up to courses.

It’s unclear if Nintendo’s website is simply an error. If it’s legitimate, hopefully we’ll hear about how amiibo functions in Super Mario Maker for 3DS soon.

Thanks to jikes10 for the tip.

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Ohayou! Beginner’s Japanese is nearly ready to debut on Wii U. According to a listing on the eShop, it will be out on November 17.

Here’s a brief overview:

“Have you always been interested in learning Japanese? Asuka and Kenji are here to help guide you along the path to learning how to read Japanese Hiragana and Katakana. Use digital flash cards to learn how to both write and how to pronounce each character. And when you think you’ve gotten a grasp of the language, you can participate in a memory game of over 60 lessons requiring you to use your finger to ‘cut’ across the matching Hiragana or Katakana. If you get past these lessons, you will surely learn the basics of the Japanese language!”

Ohayou! Beginner’s Japanese will cost $4.99.

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