Nintendo just posted the following video on their Japanese Youtube account, which is a behind-the-scenes feature of the recording of the Splatoon soundtrack (including a look at the real life Squid Sisters). Check it out:

This week’s Wii U/3DS specific charts are as follows:

Wii U

1. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo

2. Splatoon – Nintendo

3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo

4. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo

5. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Disney Interactive Studios

6. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo

7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo

8. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

9. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo

10. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo

2. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo

5. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – Nintendo

6. Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – SEGA

7. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – Nintendo

8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo

9. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

10. Etrian Mystery Dungeon – NIS America

Source: Chart-Track

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual Formats

All Formats

Source: Chart-Track

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Year Walk – €6.99 / £6.29 / CHF 9.80

Wii U Virtual Console

Mario vs. Donkey Kong (GBA) – €6.99 / £6.29 / CHF 9.80

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (DS) – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Tecmo Bowl (NES) – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF 7.00

3DS DLC

SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson: Hipster – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00

3DS Demo

Fantasy Pirates

3DS Themes

Pokémon: Dancing Pikachu! – €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF 3.50

Pokémon: Pikachu’s Cry! – €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF 3.50

Pikachu Set: Dance & Cry – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60 – includes both of the above themes, available until October 31st

Pokémon 151: Mewtwo – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80

eShop Sales

Wii U

Fit Music for Wii U – €12.90 / £11.90 / CHF 18.90 until 15/10/2015. Regular price €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF 38.90

Blocky Bot – €1.29 / £0.94 / CHF 1.29 until 01/10/2015. Regular price €2.69 / £1.89 / CHF 2.69

Paper Monsters Recut – €3.19 / £2.69 / CHF 3.99 until 01/10/2015. Regular price €6.49 / £5.49 / CHF 7.99

Luv Me Buddies Wonderland – €12.90 / £11.90 / CHF 18.90 until 15/10/2015. Regular price €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF 38.90

Bombing Bastards – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.49 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €6.99 / £5.99 / CHF 9.99

Spot The Differences: Party! – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €5.00 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00

Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition – €3.19 / £2.87 / CHF 4.48 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20

3DS

Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition – €3.19 / £2.87 / CHF 4.48 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20

GLORY OF GENERALS – €6.99 / £5.59 / CHF 8.40 until 08/10/2015. Regular price €9.99 / £7.99 / CHF 12.00

Quell Reflect – €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.50 until 08/10/2015. Regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.70

Swords & Soldiers 3D – €5.19 / £4.19 / CHF 6.20 until 08/10/2015. Regular price €6.99 / £5.59 / CHF 8.30

Fractured Soul – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80 until 01/10/2015. Regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20

Talking Phrasebook – 7 Languages – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.19 until 24/09/2015. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99

Source: Nintendo PR

Since the unfortunate passing of Satoru Iwata back in July, there’s been speculation as to who would take lead in the Kyoto-based company. Shigeru Miyamoto and Genyo Takeda had taken over as leaders for Nintendo, but this was only to be temporary, despite many people feeling both had the potential and credibility to properly lead Nintendo, not to mention the charisma and appeal from fans. Today, Nintendo has announced Tatsumi Kimishima as the new President of Nintendo Co.

For those unfamiliar with Tatsumi Kimishima, he had previously been the President of Nintendo of America from 2002-2006, and prior to that was President of Pokémon USA in 2001, so there’s no doubt Kimishima-san certainly has the skills to lead Nintendo and succeed Iwata in a very respectable and admirable way.

It’s still very heartbreaking to think about the untimely passing of Iwata and all of the great things he’s done for the company and remaining optimistic even during its lowest moments, but if there’s any company that knows how to overcome its faults and still deliver smiles and joy to people all around the world, it’s Nintendo.

We wish Tatsumi Kimishima a long and great run as the new President of Nintendo, and we’re excited to see what lies ahead.

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Let’s Talk #23: Have you picked up Super Mario Maker?

Following its reveal at E3 2014 over a year ago, Super Mario Maker has finally arrived around the world. This is a pretty big release for Wii U. It may very well be Nintendo’s biggest game as a whole this year as well.

Even though Super Mario Maker is a Mario game, it’s quite different than what we’re used to. Nintendo has finally given players the tools to make their own levels. Making things even better, Super Mario Maker offers quite a bit of online functionality so that levels can be played and exchanged with others.

With all of that out of the way, how many of you picked up Super Mario Maker? What do you think of it so far? Are there any changes or additions you’d like to see in future updates? Let us know about your initial play impressions of the game in the comments below!

Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – September 2015

Stuart

I’m playing Phoenix Wright Ace Attourney Dual Destinies,I barely started and I already got 15 hours of gameplay! lol! Let’s finish before Ace Attourney 6 come out.

On my Wii U,Metroid Prime Trilogy all-the-way,note that I’ve never played any of the Prime games,just a little bit of the first one,so it’s been a whole new expirience for me,and now I see why hey call these games “masterpieces”.

Lord Drieg

Been mostly hunting in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Managed to attain Hunter Rank 5 so now I’m a little closer to getting Samus’ armor. Also I’ve been trying to solo that Akantor for Link’s Sword. So frustrating!! Other than that, Smash on 3DS, and Shovel Knight to celebrate the amiibo announcement! (So good!) I’ve been wanting to get LBX, so spread some love and if you would, tell me about the game. I’ve been craving a new Medabots/Custom Robo style game and this looks like my fix!

JUr

I found Bayonetta 1 & 2 with a discount, so I’m playing these, they’re truly awesome games and alternating with the evergreen Smash or Splatoon… Also, ready to play a lot of Mario Maker, principally by downloading these awesome courses that you highlight!

TheDonRob

I have been playing a ton of The Binding of Isaac Rebirth. I tried The Binding of Isaac when it first came out on PC, but I guess it just didn’t really take. However, I really really like the Wii U port. Been playing too much, wife is actually getting a bit mad lol. Other than that I have been playing Pokemon Y and Pokemon Shuffle Mobile because I have a Pokemon addition.

Edit: Also, last night I just downloaded Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move. Was kind of hesitant of it being a spin off and all. But surprisingly enough it is pretty darn fun. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and cute mario themed puzzler.

Sam

I have been playing a TON of Little Battlers Experience: LBX since it released. I just really like the combat and customizing mechanics

Another couple of Monster Hunter X trailers are in. Below, you’ll find full videos focusing on the Insect Glaive and Light Bowgun.

There’s a small Mario-related Easter egg on Google’s website. By searching for the term “Super Mario Bros.”, you’ll see a Question Block towards the right side of the page. Clicking it plays the familiar animation and sound (try getting to 100 as well) that we all know and love! It’s a nice little nod to the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.

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Splatoon’s fifth Splatfest was held in Japan over the weekend. The event is now over, and the results are in.

Tsukkomi (straight man) managed to beat out boke (funny man) in both wins and popularity, although both of these were fairly close. Tsukkomi secured 261 points compared to boke’s 239 points.

North America and Europe’s fifth Splatfest will be taking place next weekend.

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A new gameplay video for The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 2 was recently uploaded online. View it below.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.