Famitsu published a new article today revealing new Japanese sales data for the year 2014 as a whole.

First, here’s a look at the system rankings last year:

3DS – 3,153,045
PS Vita – 1,147,936
PS4 – 925,570
Wii U – 604,856
PS3 – 450,034
Xbox One – 45,958

We also have data for the top ten best-selling games in Japan last year:

1. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 3,050,178
2. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 2,464,850
3. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – 2,381,177
4. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 2,066,022
5. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi – 2,007,327
6. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 994,346
7. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 842,053
8. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 – 748,139
9. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 687,957
10. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 478,366

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Nintendo is expanding the space for its new European headquarters, according to a report from Property Magazine. Its location at Herriotstrasse 4 will be increased to roughly 13,300 sqm in total. Nintendo will occupy 10 floors of the 18-story office tower.

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Listings on GameStop reveal the existence of Prima’s guide for The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D.

Fans will have two options to choose from. There’s the standard edition for $24.99, and a collector’s edition for $34.99

No word yet on what the collector’s edition will include. When we receive details, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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Update: Pre-orders are beginning – keep track of this post.

Today, Nintendo revealed a limited edition release for The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask in North America. The package includes a copy of the 3DS game as well as a detailed Skull Kid figurine. Pricing is set at $49.99.

View today’s official announcement after the break.

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If you’re a Club Nintendo member in Europe, you may have received an email today regarding the New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador offer. Some fans are being given the opportunity to purchase the special system today – but not all.

Nintendo is keeping quiet regarding how certain members were selected for the offer. The company would only tell Eurogamer the following:

“The New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador offer is by email invitation only for selected Club Nintendo members in Europe only who fulfil a certain criteria, we are unable to disclose such business information, however we would like to reassure you that we are continually looking at different promotional offerings we can bring to consumers at various times throughout the year.

The terms and conditions for such promotional activities are individual to each promotion,but we will endeavour to bring you more promotional activities in the future, which we hope you will be able to take advantage of.”

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Kenka Bancho 6 (3DS) – 8/9/9/8
SteamWorld Dig (PS4/PSV/Wii U) – 8/7/8/9
La-Mulana EX (PSV) – 8/7/8/8
Bike Rider DX3 (3DS) – 7/7/8/7
Ishi Sengoku-den Sadame (3DS) – 7/7/7/6
Simple DL Series Vol. 35 (3DS) – 7/7/7/6

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Club Nintendo of Europe is sending out an email to select members.

The letter states that there will be a  Special Edition of the New 3DS available to only a select number of members before it officially launches in Europe.

The Ambassador Edition will be very limited and only available through Club Nintendo until January 12th.

This special edition will contain the New 3DS, exclusive Ambassador cover plates, Super Smash Bros. cover plate, and a charging cradle.

There is no word at this time if this offer will be coming to the West.

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