During last week’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Linkle will be joining the game’s roster. There’s still more news to come though. On the game’s Japanese Twitter account, it was recently stated that another update will be shared this week – likely through Famitsu.

One thing we absolutely know is arriving in a few days is a new video for Hyrule Warriors Legends. The latest character trailer should focus on Toon Link.

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We recently heard that Totem Topple would be out on the European Wii U eShop this week. The game is now confirmed for launch in North America on Thursday as well.

Here’s a brief overview of Totem Topple:

Build your totem pole up into the sky and stars beyond in a fresh twist on the tower defence genre! Wolves, Bears, Deer and more – Stack different totem heads on your tower, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Add protective wings and arrow firing bird beaks to fend off the demon spirits trying to knock your totem pole down! Featuring two challenging and unique game modes: Carefully craft an impregnable tower in Classic mode, or feel the fast paced arcade-style action of Frantic mode.

– Advanced upgrade system allows for complex strategic play
– Dynamic AI adjusts the ferocity of its attacks based on your progress
– Unique, vibrant art style inspired by Native American culture

Totem Topple will be sold for $2.99 when it hits the Wii U eShop.

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On Thursday, Typoman will be debuting on the Wii U eShop. View some footage of the game below.

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Capcom has been on a roll with collaborations for Monster Hunter X. The latest one comes in partnership with CoroCoro. In Monster Hunter X, players will be able to have a Palico equipment set based on the magazine’s Zozozozombie-kun.

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Animal Crossing: Wild World heads to the European Wii U Virtual Console on Thursday. Watch the official trailer below.

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It’s another weekly update for Monster Strike on 3DS, with Mixi publishing another screenshots and art for the game. You can check out the latest images below.

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On Friday, Nintendo won a patent case held in California federal court. It’s the second time that the company has prevailed against the patent-licensing companies Technology Properties Limited LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions LLC and Patriot Scientific Corporation.

Ajay Singh, Nintendo of America’s Director of Litigation and Compliance, said of today’s news:

“We are very pleased with this decision, which again confirmed that Nintendo’s products do not infringe. It also confirms that Nintendo continues to develop unique and innovative products while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. Nintendo will defend its products and its innovations, even if it must do so multiple times in different places and over many years.”

Plaintiffs sued Nintendo in California federal court and in the International Trade Commission back in July 2012. But in February 2014, the ITC determined that Nintendo did not infringe the asserted patent. While the plaintiffs chose not to appeal that decision, they insisted on continuing to litigate the same patent and many of the exact same issues before the California federal court. Nintendo has now won that case as well. The court held that Nintendo’s systems, including Wii U and 3DS, do not infringe the asserted patent.

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Nintendo have revealed the boxart for the European Twilight Princess HD amiibo bundle. Check it out above.

It’s also worth mentioning that pre-orders are now open on Amazon Germany. The bundle can be reserved here.

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A couple of Nintendo’s online services will undergo a scheduled maintenance later today. Here are the details:

Services affected
Wii: Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo DS: DSi Shop

Maintenance times
– Europe: November 16th (9PM) to November 17th (1AM)
– UK: November 16th (8PM) to November 17th (12AM)
– North America (EDT): November 16th (3PM to 7PM)
– North America (PDT): November 16th (12PM to 4PM)
– Japan: November 17th (5AM to 9AM)

Services affected
Wii U: certain titles (online play, leaderboards)
Nintendo 3DS: certain titles (online play, leaderboards)

Maintenance times
– Europe: November 16th (11PM) to November 17th (3AM)
– UK: November 16th (10PM) to November 17th (2AM)
– North America (EDT): November 16th (5PM to 9PM)
– North America (PDT): November 16th (2PM to 6PM)
– Japan: November 17th (7AM to 11AM)

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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks were both released on the European Virtual Console after the Nintendo Direct last week. NintenDaan has taken a brief look at Phantom Hourglass – check out his video below:

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