Earlier this month, Nintendo registered a new Japanese trademark for the image of the Super Famicom controller. It was officially filed on December 5.

The trademark has Japanese blogs filled to the brim with speculation that it could have something to do with a potential SNES Classic Edition. With the success of the NES Classic Edition, that may not be out of the question. Only time will tell if this is a protective filing or something more.

Source

Over the past few days, holiday greetings have been coming in from a bunch of companies. Nintendo’s various branches – and franchise-specific accounts – have been sending out various messages and images. There have also been tweets from Pokemon, Sonic, Yacht Club Games, and more. We’ve rounded up the various messages below.

It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter XX leaps into the top three while Zelda: Breath of the Wild is back in the top ten.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 8 and December 14.

Read More

Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “Wintertime bliss! Sparkling Snow Kingdom #2”.

Available items include:

– Ice tiara
– Ice princess gown (set)
– Ice princess slippers (set)
– Ice wings

Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.

Two new videos are in for Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World. On Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube page, a 7-minute trailer and special animations were just added. Both are below.

Nintendo challenged Miitomo users during the week of December 13 to collectively take 1,000 Miifotos and share them on Twitter with a unique hashtag. That target was reached, and gifts are now available to celebrate.

Miitomo users can now obtain a holiday tree pin and winter-holiday socks. Moreover, four game tickets are up for grabs.

You’ll need to be quick – these gifts can only be redeemed until tomorrow at 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET / 12 PM in the UK / 1 PM in Europe. Simply open Miitomo to claim them.

Freedom Planet 2 was announced on this day last year. Today, Galaxy Trail finally showed a first look at the game. A video showing Lilac can be seen below.

Galaxy Trail previously said that Freedom Planet 2 would come to a Nintendo platform after the initial release. That would almost certainly mean Switch in this case.

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

United States

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (pre-order for case)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Poochy – Best Buy

Accessories

Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter – Amazon

Books

The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide (new) – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide (new) – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
The Art of Splatoon (new) – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns

Books

Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide (new)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide (new)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon (new)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5

UK

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Ball Fusions

Books

The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide (new)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide (new)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon (new)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 (new)

First 4 Figures is teasing plans for a new figure based on Meta Ridley from the Metroid franchise. Specific details are unknown at present, but we should be hearing more in the new year.

To celebrate the Meta Ridley news, First 4 Figures is giving away 1,000 F4F Reward Points to five winners. Points can be used as cash towards a future purchase. To enter, join the First4Figures Official Collectors Club and fill in the form here. Winners will be selected on January 25.

Source

Pokemon GO is now offering several limited-time packs for the holidays.

Through the afternoon of December 30, Niantic is bringing Special, Great, and Ultra Boxes. These are made up of Incubators, Incense, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls.

Additionally, from the afternoon of December 30 through the afternoon of January 3 Bronze, Silver, and Gold Boxes will be available. Incense, Lure Modules, Lucky Eggs, Poke Balls, and Great Balls are included here

Source