Now that Super Mario Maker’s latest update is live, we’re expecting a bunch of footage to come in. We’re rounding up the notable videos we come across below. There’s also one after the break showing one of the new costumes.

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Nintendo has added Event Courses in Super Mario Maker’s Course World online hub as part of today’s update. We now have the initial lineup of levels, some of which unlock new costumes. There’s one here that we didn’t actually know about before.

Head past the break for the full list.

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Polygon has put up the latest video in its “Devs Make Mario” series. In today’s feature, Yacht Club Games level designer Michael Herbster creates a level in the game. View it below.

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Konami is bringing Stinger to the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow, according to a listing on Nintendo’s website. The classic game will be sold for $4.99.

Below is a brief overview:

“Aliens from the planet Attackon have kidnapped Professor Einstein J. Cinnamon. They are scheming to zap his brain and steal his secret bio-nuclear sweetener formula—a formula they will use to turn the Earth into a big ball of cotton candy. Soar into action in your Stinger jet fighter. Defeat the aliens and rescue the professor to save the world!”

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Nintendo is now sending out Super Mario Maker’s latest update – version 1.20. It features the addition of checkpoints, a hard mode for Gnat Attack, Official Makers in Course World, and more.

We’ve posted the full patch notes as a refresher below. Note that you’ll need about 314.5MB of storage space for the download.

– Added the functionality to play Event Courses Users can unlock new Mystery Mushroom costumes when they clear certain Event Courses.
– Users will be able to play courses created by Official Makers in Course World.
– Added checkpoint flags.
– Added a small Easter egg in Course Maker.
– Added a hard mode in Gnat Attack minigame.
– Other adjustments for a more pleasant gaming experience.

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Nintendo’s website confirms one of next week’s digital releases for North America. On November 12, Girls Like Robots will be available on the Wii U eShop.

Here’s an overview:

Ridiculous seating arrangement puzzles, wrapped in an epic tale of love and danger, topped off with an authentic old-time stringband soundtrack!

Their faces are the playing pieces. The rules are their emotions. Put every one next to their friends.

Customize every face in the game with dozens of swappable parts.

Better yet: Use the Wii U™ GamePad’s camera to capture the varied emotions of your friends and family (or enemies or those towards which you feel indifferent).

Did we mention competitive pass-and-play local multiplayer?! It’s like playing chess but every piece is a picture of you sticking your tongue out.

But you can’t please everybody all the time. Sometimes you gotta break hearts to save the day. And the day definitely needs saving: Volcanoes, exploding chickens, planetary invasion and a boy who just wants to dance with a girl.

Pricing for Girls Like Robots is set at $6.99.

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Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the standalone green Yarn Yoshi amiibo. Get yours here.. In North America, the plushie will release on November 13.

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Family Fishing is heading to the North American 3DS eShop on November 19, Aksys Games and Arc System Works have announced.

Here’s an overview of the title:

Fish like a Boss! – Traverse exotic locales in search of the wily boss fish! Build up your Special Attack gauge bar to turn the tide of battle and make tricky catches with ease! Aim for the big boss with high bounty points or catch them all to win!

Blow ‘em Away! – Each fish has assigned points. Will you slowly collect points by catching smaller and more common fish? Or will you risk it all on that rare catch of a lifetime? Throw smoke bombs to disrupt your opponents and seize the advantage!

Upgrade Your Gear! – Collect points and upgrade your fishing rods and lures to go fin to fin with the toughest fish around! The big boss fish won’t rollover without a fight. Gear up to make sure he goes down!

A European release date for Family Fishing hasn’t been determined yet, but it likely won’t be too far behind the North American launch.

Source: Aksys Games PR

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A new trailer has come online to promote the Zoroark distribution for Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Check it out below.

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Atlus shared another update on Stella Glow today. We have news about a digital 3DS theme plus a brand new trailer.

Those who purchase Stella Glow from the eShop will be provided with a theme featuring Hilda and the four other witches. The top screen features a scrolling collage of the 5 Witches while the bottom screen has Bubu, Popo’s porcine companion. Keep in mind that the theme will only be offered with Stella Glow digital purchases.

Atlus also uploaded a new trailer focusing on Hilda. We’ve posted that below.

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