This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Beatbuddy – $8.99
Extreme Exorcism – $12.99
Hold Your Fire: A Game About Responsibility – $1.99
Job the Leprechaun – $2.99
Nova-111 – $10.99
Starwhal – ?

Wii U Virtual Console

The Ignition Factor – $7.99

3DS Retail

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – $39.99 (available Friday)

3DS Demo

Mercenaries Saga 2

3DS Themes

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer : My Town

eShop Sales

Wii U/3DS

– Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is on sale for $4.99 until 8:59 a.m. on Sept. 28.

Wii U

– Family Tennis SP is 25 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $3.70) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 15.
– Legend of Kay Anniversary is 50 percent off (reduced from $24.99 to $12.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– Elliot Quest is 15 percent off (reduced from $12.99 to $10.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 30.
– Suspension Railroad Simulator is 37 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5) until 8:59 a.m. on Oct. 8.
– Paper Monsters Recut and Blocky Bot from Mobot Studios are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– Quadcopter Pilot Challenge is 50 percent off (reduced from $8.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 8.?

3DS

– Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 28.
– Crash City Mayhem is 75 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 28.
– Snow Moto Racing is 25 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– Murder on the Titanic and 3D Game Collection from JoinDots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. on Oct. 8.
– 10-in-1 Arcade Collection, Hazumi, League of Heroes, Monster Shooter, Pick-A-Gem, PIX3D, Crazy – Kangaroo, SpeedX 3D Hyper Edition, SpeedX 3D and Rage of the Gladiator from Huuuge Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 22.
– Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival is 50 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 21.

Source: Nintendo PR

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This month’s EDGE review scores are as follows:

Super Mario Maker – 9
Mad Max – 6
Volume – 7
Tearaway Unfolded – 7
Forza 6 – 8
Disney Infinity 3.0 – 7
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 7
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime – 6

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Last week it was revealed that several Nintendo characters like Lucina and Chrom from Fire Emblem would be joining the cast of Project X Zone 2. Today, we have confirmation of a couple of non-Nintendo characters appearing in the game via some Korean language screenshots of the game.

The most striking addition is probably Ryo Hazuki from Shenmue. Also joining the cast is Ingrid from Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX. Finally, the screenshots confirm that Estelle from Tales of Vesperia is returning from the first game.

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The official Japanese Tri Force Heroes website updated today with some infos about the “world” of the game. Some of the info we already knew about, like the fact that the game consists of 32 levels. At the beginning of each stage, each player picks one out of the following nine weapons:

• sword
• bow
• bombs
• hookshot
• boomerang
• fire gloves
• water rod
• ice jar
• hammer

There are also some additional game modes available:

• Additional special levels which are based on the original 32 levels but with an added twist, like being forced to complete the level with only one heart or while being chased by a Wallmaster. You will be able to earn rare materials this way.
• Versus Mode: Fight against other players and earn rare materials.
• a Boss Rush mode, where (surprise!) you will fight against the various bosses found in the 32 levels.
• Daily Luck: a minigame where you can also earn rare materials.

The website also reveals that you can take screenshots at any time and post them to Miiverse after completing a level.

Finally, check out some new screenshots below:

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Nintendo have published some new screenshots of Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash. Check them out in the gallery below:

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This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Super Mario Maker
2. Splatoon
3. Super Mario World
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Super Mario Bros. 3
6. Super Mario 64
7. Super Mario Bros.
8. Runbow
9. Paper Mario
10. Cube Life: Island Survival
11. Shovel Knight
12. Zelda: A Link to the Past
13. Tecmo Bowl
14. The Legend of Zelda
15. Year Walk
16. Donkey Kong 64
17. Donkey Kong Country
18. Mario Kart 8
19. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
20. Mario Golf

Videos

1. Super Mario Maker Accolades Trailer
2. Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview!
3. Super Mario Maker E3 2015 Trailer
4. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2015 Trailer
5. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
6. Skylanders SuperChargers E3 Trailer
7. Year Walk Reveal Trailer
8. Splatoon Big Splats Trailer
9. Yoshi’s Woolly World PAX Prime 2015 Video
10. Splatoon Squid Strats Trailer
11. Nintendo @ E3 2015 – Super Mario Maker Reactions
12. Runbow Launch Trailer
13. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
14. Super Mario Maker “The Shift” TV Commercial
15. Splatoon Tower Control Trailer
16. 13AM at Nintendo – Runbow Trailer
17. Super Mario Maker “The Build” TV Commercial
18. Introducing amiibo
19. New Super Mario Bros. U video
20. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Twilight of the Republic Play Set Video

Source: Wii U eShop

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A new update for Super Mario Maker is now available to download. Not too long ago, Nintendo released version 1.10.

Nintendo says of today’s update: “Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.” To download the patch, you’ll need roughly 223MB of free storage.

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Nintendo has shared the first commercials for Picross 3D 2, both of which are below. You’ll also find more footage after the break featuring a father and daughter playing the game.

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The Ignition Factor is slated for the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow, Nintendo’s website confirms. You’ll be able to pick up the classic title for $7.99.

Here’s the official description from Nintendo’s listing:

“Take control of a brave firefighter as he battles to save people from towering infernos and flame-filled factories. You have a large variety of equipment to help you with your task. The hero isn’t afraid to get physical by kicking objects, climbing ropes, and jumping in order to get to all areas. But time works against you as the fires get gradually worse and you run out of breathable air. Different types of fire need to be extinguished using different methods, so you’ll need to use your equipment to the best of your ability. Enlist the help of the fire engine and your fellow firefighters to extinguish all the flames you can see. Keep your cool to rescue all of the victims, getting them out of the fire and back to safety!”

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A few minutes of footage from the Wii U Virtual Console release of Tecmo Bowl is now available. Take a look at the video below.

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