It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest XI has returned to the top of the list.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 21 and January 27.

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Over the past few days, fans on Smashboards have been compiling unofficial patch notes for the 1.1.4 Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS update. Since it’s been a work-in-progress, we’ve held off on posting them until now.

You can find a breakdown of the patch after the break. It’s mainly for those who are interested in seeing what sort of balances have been made to the roster.

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Rocket Company has gone live with the first trailer for Medabots Girls Mission. View it below.

Along with today’s video, we have information about early-buy and first-print incentives. The early-buy incentive is a visual book which covers characters’ detailed settings and Medabots’ design pictures. Its cover is drawn by Izumi Sai, who is also the character designer. The first-print copy incentive is an original theme for 3DS which is based on the version consumers purchase.

System: Wii U (eShop)
Release date: February 4, 2016
Developer: Rainy Night Creations
Publisher Rainy Night Creations

The 3D platforming and collectathon style of game is one that hasn’t been very prevalent since the days of the Nintendo 64. However, fans of old-school 3D platformers have wanted to see a revival of these experiences and its seems as though their cries are now being heard by the many studios out there. One indie developer named Rainy Night Creations strove to create a game that followed in the footsteps of the giants that were Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie in an attempt to bring its new title, FreezeME, into the genre. However, unlike the platformer’s clear inspirations, FreezeME has some seriously glaring issues at its core.

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January has come and gone. That means it’s time to announce the winner for our January 2016 Patreon giveaway. Congratulations to Jackson S on nabbing the Shovel Knight amiibo!

For February, we’re changing things up slightly. If the winner is from North America, they’ll be able to choose between Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright or Conquest. If the winner is from Europe, they’ll receive a copy of Bravely Second.

Those who are pledging $5 or more on our Patreon will be automatically eligible for the giveaway regardless of your region, and no further action is needed. We’ll likely be making the announcement of this month’s winner around March 5-6.

You can check out our Patreon page right here.

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash sold fairly well in Japan. Media Create has first week sales at 55,331 units while Dengeki’s figure is slightly higher at 58,000. In any case, that’s probably more than most people were anticipating.

According to Dengeki, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash sold through about 80 percent of its initial shipment. The title sold favorably compared to the last console release in the series, New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis. That one sold 57,000 copies in its first week, and went on to move 247,000 units in total.

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Ebten has posted the boxart for River City Ransom SP. We’ve attached the image above.

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GameXplain just wrapped up another Fire Emblem Fates stream focusing on the Revelation story. For the full archive, check out the video below.

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

North America

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU.

Wii U

Bayonetta 2 standalone – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Project X Zone 2 (pre-order for exclusive DLC pack) – 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, GameStop
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] – Amazon, GameStop
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] – Amazon, GameStop
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bravely Second: End Layer Collector’s Edition – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
SEGA 3D Classics Collection (new) – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
7th Dragon III Code: VFD (new) – Amazon
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon

Systems

Fire Emblem Fates New 3DS XL – Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Roy – GameStop (exclusive)
Ryu – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Famicom R.O.B. – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Kapp’n – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Rover – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Timmy & Tommy Nook (new) – Amazon
Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 3 (new) – Amazon, GameStop

Guides/Books

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Collector’s Edition guide – Amazon (save $15)
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide (standard) – Amazon (save $7)
Hyrule Warriors Legends Collector’s Edition guide – Amazon (save $8)
Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)

Other

HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Mighty No. 9
Pokken Tournament
Terraria
Star Fox Zero (new)
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (new)

3DS

Project X Zone 2
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Langrisser Re: Incarnation -TENSEI- – Nintendo 3DS
SEGA 3D Classics Collection (new)
Amazon (new)
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

Systems

Fire Emblem Fates New 3DS XL (new)

Books

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide (including collector’s)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

UK

Wii U

Mighty No. 9
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Pokken Tournament
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Star Fox Zero
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (new)

3DS

The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Terraria
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Bravely Second: End Layer
Stella Glow
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Project X Zone 2
Terraria
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (new)

Systems

Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL (new)
Pokemon Red 2DS (new)
Pokemon Blue 2DS (new)
Pokemon Yellow 2DS (new)

amiibo

Ryu (new)
Timmy & Tommy (new)

Books

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide (including collector’s)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

Update: Bumped to the top. Added in Sunday’s updates.

Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.

Here’s what’s on tap for the week of February 1:

– 3 Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D panels (final day)
– 7 Super Mario Bros. panels (final day)
– 3 NES Remix panels
– 11 Animal Crossing panels
– 7 Pokemon panels
– 1 Super Mario Bros. icon panel
– 3 bug panels
– 5 BoxBoy! panels
– Animal Crossing beach theme offer until 2/4

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