New screenshots and patch notes are out for the second batch of DLC heading to Mario Kart 8 on April 23rd. Check them out below:

– Download of DLC2 possible
– 9 new Mii (amiibo activated) suits
– 200cc class added
– Grand Prix: Must beat all cups on 150cc to activate
– VS Race: available from the start
– Online Custom Rules: available from the start
– Friend Lobby: available from the start
– Tournament Settings: available from the start
– When breaking while drifting during 200c mode, sparks will fly from your tires
– Breaking now possible while drifting using the Wii Remote by pushing B, 1, & 2 buttons at the same time
– Able to add CPU players to Online Custom Rules, but only human players will count for scoring
– Pressing the minus button on the following controllers will now put the map on the screen:
       • Wii U Pro Controller
       • Classic Controller
       • Wii Remote + Nun-chuck
– The seasons on the Animal Crossing course are random, except in Time Attack mode, which is limited to Summer only.
– 10 new stamps added for use in Miiverse posts

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Super Smash Bros. first DLC for the much anticipated Mewtwo is right around the corner, and with that comes a new patch and update to both the Wii U and 3DS versions, with the 3DS version getting a significant change.

Once you receive your Mewtwo DLC codes, redeeming it on Wii U is pretty straightforward. Just like any other redemption code, simply head on over to the eShop and input the code to access your Mewtwo download. On 3DS however, there’s a new DLC shop being added that you can access directly from the game itself.

Nintendo just released some screenshots on a new page giving players a step by step walkthrough on how to go about downloading Mewtwo in the new DLC shop. It’s pretty simple; once you get into your game after you’ve downloaded the new update, hit Y to access the ‘Notices & DLC Shop’ menu, hit Y once more to go directly into the eShop, hit ‘Enter Download Code’, input your code and you’re done!

How excited are you to see Mewtwo strike back after going on hiatus after Melee? Let the Mewtwo vs Lucario battles begin!

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Everyone around the world who’s registered both their 3DS and Wii U copies of the latest iteration of Super Smash Bros. is patiently waiting to get their email containing two codes for the legendary Pokémon. To help ease your worries and speculations as to when Mewtwo will finally arrive in your inbox, do note that Smash will be undergoing maintenance until 5PM JST, 4AM EST / 9AM GMT, so you can expect to see Mewtwo arrive sometime around then at the earliest.

Remember that if you didn’t register both your Wii U and 3DS copies of Super Smash Bros. with Club Nintendo before March 31st, you’ll be able to get your hands on Mewtwo when the DLC becomes available on April 28th for $3.99 for one version and $4.99 for both.

[おしらせ]3DS版、WiiU版両方をクラブニンテンドーにご登録頂いた方を対象とした、ミュウツーの先行配信は、本日（4月15日）の夕方以降に開始する予定です。今しばらくお待ちください。

— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) April 15, 2015

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If you’re interested in getting a look at this week’s Japanese 3DS themes, then be sure to check out the video above. As we mentioned a short while ago, there are plenty of new themes – including Hunter x Hunter and more.

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A fresh set of 3DS themes are out now in Japan. These include ones based on Hunter x Hunter (200 yen), Peanuts (200 yen), Future Card Buddyfight (200 yen), and Pom Pom Purin (200 yen).

Watch a video for the Hunter x Hunter theme below.

As a sidenote, you guys have no idea how badly I want that Hunter x Hunter theme. Sadly, it’s probably not releasing in the west!

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Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop next week. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Virtual Console

Atlantis no Nazo (Famicom 514 yen)

3DS Download

Pony Pets 3D (500 yen)
New Hyu Stone (500 yen)
Shinzuku Memory (300 yen)
Escape Adventure 6 (820 yen)
SIMPLE DL Series Vol. 38 (600 yen)

The games above launch in Japan on April 22.

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Nintendo has revealed the full set of courses coming to Mario Kart 8’s next DLC pack. Baby Park (GameCube), Ribbon Road (GBA), Neo Bowser City (3DS), and Cheese Land (GBA) are the returning courses. Nature Road, Big Blue, Lingling Metro, and Animal Crossing are the new ones.

Check out the full set of videos for the new DLC below.

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