The Plague of Shadows update for file size is now available. On Wii U, the patch weighs in at a little under 100MB.

The 3DS version is slightly different. You’ll need 715 blocks of free space, but that’s from the entire game. Yacht Club Games has brought the overall size down from 1,217 blocks.

Note that on 3DS, you’ll want to grab the update from the 3DS eShop. Don’t use the in-game menu!

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The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. It’s once again focused on Super Mario Maker, and Kit/Krysta show off some of their favorite levels thus far. We’ve posted the video below.

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Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows is out now. If you’ve already cleared the original campaign, this new mode should be available to you once you apply the update.

Yacht Club Games has also implemented a code that allows players to open up the Plague Knight adventure right away. We’ve attached the instructions above.

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Warner Bros. Interactive uploaded an official unboxing video for the LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack today. You can watch it below.

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Dreadlocks has determined a more specific release window for the Wii U version of Dex. In a Kickstarter update, the studio said that the game can be expected on the eShop sometime during Q1 2016.

Dreadlocks spoke very positively about working with Nintendo and the Wii U in general. This version “will feature some unique functionalities”, according to the developer.

Here’s what was shared in the Kickstarter update:

“Both the Wii U and Ouya versions are still very much in development and our target release window is Q1 2016 (possibly Q2 for Ouya). We realize that this is later than first anticipated, and that those of you waiting for these versions to play Dex are getting impatient. The main reason for the delay is that we decided to work of the Enhanced Version of Dex to improve several aspects of the game, based on the feedback we received following the release. The console versions will of course include all those changes (and more), so our development schedule was significantly shifted as a result.

Nintendo has been extremely helpful and delightful to work with, and we’re very excited about the Wii U version, which will feature some unique functionalities, more of which we’ll detail in the coming months.”

Because of the fairly long wait, Kickstarter backers who pledged for the console version will receive a free Steam key so that the game can be played as soon as possible. The console codes will still be distributed next year as well.

You can read up on the full Kickstarter update here.

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The folks over at Kinda Funny Games have posted a bunch of footage from Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows. Take a look at the video below.

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A few hours ago at the 2015 Tokyo Game Show, the Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association announced the winners of the Japan Game Awards 2015.

Yo-kai Watch 2 was one of the big winners. The game came out on top in three different categories, which is more than any other title. Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai also picked up an award.

Here’s the full rundown of winners:

Best Sales: Yo-kai Watch 2 Ganso/Honke

Global Award – Japan: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Global Award – Overseas: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

Game Designers Award:

• Ingress (Niantic)

Excellence Awards:

• Bloodborne
• Yo-kai Watch 2 Ganso/Honke
• Destiny
• Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Wii U
• Monster Hunter 4G
• Dragon Quest Heroes
• Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin’nuchi
• Mario Kart 8

Special Award:

• Monster Strike
• Minecraft

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award: Masahiro Sakurai

Grand Prize: Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso/Honke/Shinuchi

The “Future Division” awards will be handed out on Sunday, closing out the Japan Game Awards 2015.

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Capcom has shared new images pertaining to Monster Hunter X. Above are two images of 3DS themes, which are included with pre-orders in Japan. We also have screenshots in the gallery below showing the Nyanter Mode (play as a Felyne).

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With the release of Extreme Exorcism just a few days away, Ripstone has posted a launch trailer for the game. Check it out below.

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

Wii U Retail

Skylanders SuperChargers Portal Owner’s Pack (available Sunday) – $49.99

Wii U Download

Defense Dome – $2.99
Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX – $7.99
Year Walk – $6.99
Zombie Defense – $7.99

Wii U Virtual Console

Car Battler Joe – $6.99

Wii U update

Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows

3DS Retail

Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – $39.99

3DS Demo

The Legend of Legacy – available Sept. 22

3DS update

Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows

3DS Themes

Pokémon: Dancing Pikachu
Pokémon: Pikachu’s Cry
Pikachu Bundle: Dancing & Cry
Pokémon 151: Mewtwo

eShop Sales

Wii U/3DS

– Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 24.
– The Swapper (Wii U), OlliOlli (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Curve Digital are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.

Wii U

– TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition is 37 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– ZaciSa’s Last Stand is 25 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 23.
– Bombing Bastards and Spot the Differences: Party! from Sanuk Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 24.

3DS

– ?Xeodrifter and Mutant Mudds from Renegade Kid are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– AiRace Speed and AiRace Xeno from Qubic Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 8.
– Glory of Generals, Quell Reflect and Swords & Soldiers 3D from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT Oct. 8.
– Fractured Soul is 75 percent off (reduced from $11.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– Jewel Quest The Sapphire Dragon is 33 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– Aqua Moto Racing is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 23.

Permanent Price Drop

Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker has been reduced to $39.99 (from $49.99).

Activities

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. “Red Badge” Tournament – See how your squad stacks up online in Nintendo’s Public Tournaments. Top players earn unique titles that are visible online and earn major bragging rights with your friends and around the world. The new “Red Badge” tournament runs through Sept. 20. Opt in via the SpotPass feature on your Nintendo 3DS system for notifications about future tournaments. Good luck, agents!

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