It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X is still here and remains at the top, as votes were sent in before its launch.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 12 and November 18.

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Mixi has come out with another commercial for Monster Strike on 3DS. Take a look at it below.

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The most recent of Famitsu has a two-page feature on Lost Reavers, Bandai Namco’s upcoming free-to-start title for Wii U. There’s more about the game in general as well as a brief interview with producers Takashi Otani and Katsuhiro Harada.

First, here’s an overview of the different characters:

Sayuri: “The Short Range and Long Range All-Rounder”

Using a katana for short-ranged attacks and a submachine gun for shooting, it is easy to use her and is thus recommended for first-time players.

Dwayne: “A Firepower Oriented Power Type”

At the core of this character is his assault rifle, though there is the possibility of using many other smaller firearms. When using his powerful bazooka, the exhilaration one feels is outstanding.

Shadow Stalker: “Tricky and Versatile in Attacking”

Fights wielding both a melee weapon and a shotgun. Has a characteristic combo that consists of him reloading while attacking. For advanced players.

Victoria

Rather than rapid-fire damage, she is a skilled shooter who focuses more on dealing damage in one shot. Recommended for those who enjoy shooting games.

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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos was one of the latest releases on the European Wii U Virtual Console. Take a look at some footage from the download below.

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Update (11/29): Bumped to the top. Target’s press release clears up that Wii U was actually the #1 best-selling item on its website during Thanksgiving.

Original (11/27): Wii U sold extremely well at one North American retailer during Thanksgiving yesterday. Business Insider reports that the console, along with the iPad and iPad Watch, helped Target achieve its biggest online shopping day ever.

“Demand outpaced 2014’s record Thanksgiving performance, making it Target’s biggest day for online sales yet,” Target said in an official statement.

Nintendo brought out a new Wii U bundle for the holidays which comes with pre-installed copies of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Splatoon. At Target, the bundle has been available for just $250.

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Nintendo has initiated the fourth (and final) round of “Cyber Deals” over on the European Wii U and 3DS eShops. For today only, it’s possible to save on the following titles:

Xenoblade Chronicles 3D – €26.99 (-40%)
Kid Icarus: Uprising – €19.99 (-42%)
Xenoblade Chronicles – €9.99 (-50%)
Bayonetta 2 – €29.99 (-40%)

As for North America, you can find relevant eShop deals here.

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The Game Awards producer Geoff Keighley just wrapped up a Q&A about the event on Periscope a short while ago. There wasn’t a whole lot of Nintendo-specific information shared, but Keighley did seem to tease something special.

Although he didn’t say it explicitly, Keighley strongly hinted that The Game Awards will honor late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata in some way. He indicated that he didn’t want to talk too much about it so that the moment wouldn’t be ruined, and everyone can appreciate it together. It does sound like a tribute is planned.

Also, I didn’t catch this myself, but Keighley apparently said that Nintendo will have some new stuff to show at The Game Awards. More footage of Zelda Wii U would certainly be nice!

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North America

Wii U

Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , Terraria
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo – GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers , GameStop
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Mega Man Legacy Collection Collector’s Edition – Best Buy
Mega Man Legacy Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokémon Blue Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, GameStop
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon

amiibo

Chibi-Robo – Amazon (exclusive)

Guides

Xenoblade Chronicles X Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)

Other

HORI Amiibo Card Folio Officially Licensed by Nintendo – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Xenoblade Chronicles X
Devil’s Third
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
Project X Zone 2
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest (new)
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Langrisser Re: Incarnation -TENSEI- – Nintendo 3DS
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

UK

Wii U

Xenoblade Chronicles X
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Mighty No. 9
Star Fox Zero

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Stella Glow
Project X Zone 2
Terraria

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Update (11/29): Bumped to the top. Added in news about badges for Sunday.

Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving regular updates, so I’ve decided to go ahead and round up the new additions in weekly posts. Each post will go up on Monday, and we’ll then update it every day (and bring it to the top of the homepage).

Here are the latest updates for Nintendo Badge Arcade:

November 23

– 4 new sets of Pokémon badges (final day for Pokémon badges)
– 3 new sets of Animal Crossing holiday badges (available for today only)

November 24

Here are all of the badges currently available:

– 5 BoxBoy! panels (2 on the final day)
– 5 Mario Kart panels
– 3 Super Mario Bros. panels (all last day)
– 3 Splatoon panels
– 5 Animal Crossing panels
– 4 Mario panels (mostly of characters)

November 25

Here are all of the badges currently available:

– 5 Animal Crossing panels
– 4 Mario panels (final day)
– 3 Tomodachi Life food panels
– 2 BoxBoy! panels
– 5 Mario Kart panels
– 3 Splatoon panels (final day)

November 26

Here are all of the badges currently available:

– 6 Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D panels
– 5 Animal Crossing panels
– 3 Tomodachi Life panels
– 2 BoxBoy! panels
– 5 Mario Kart panels

November 27

– 6 Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D panels
– 5 Animal Crossing panels (2 days left)
– 3 Tomodachi Life panels (2 days left)
– 2 BoxBoy! panels (2 days left)
– 8 Mario Kart panels (3 new, 5 in final day)
– 1 free play

November 28

– 6 Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D panels (5 in final day)
– 5 Animal Crossing panels (1 day left)
– 3 Tomodachi Life panels (1 day left)
– 2 BoxBoy! panels (1 day left)
– 5 Mario Kart panels (2 in final day)
– 3 8-bit Mario
– 1 free play

November 29

– 5 Yoshi’s Woolly World panels (2 days left)
– 4 Mario Party panels (2 days left)
– 6 Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D panels (5 in final day)
– 7 8-bit Mario (2 days left)
– 3 Mario Kart panels (2 days left)
– 1 free play

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Japanese outlet Game Watch interviewed Shigesato Itoi at an Earthbound event in Japan. The discussion has since been translated by Tuxedo Unmasked.

We’ve posted some of Itoi’s comments below. He addressed Earthbound’s continued popularity, Mother 4, Iwata’s passing, and several other topics. If interested, you can also read the full interview here.

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