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This week’s issue of Famitsu has a listing of the top 100 best-selling games in Japan of last year. You can find the full set of data below.

01. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke (Level 5) {2014.07.10} (¥4.937) – 3.050.178
02. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.937) – 2.464.850
03. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate # (Capcom) {2014.10.11} (¥6.264) – 2.381.177
04. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616) – 2.066.022
05. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi (Level 5) {2014.12.13} (¥4.968) – 2.007.327
06. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 994.346 / 1.280.799
07. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 842.053
08. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi # (Square Enix) {2014.02.06} (¥5.490) – 748.139
09. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 687.957
10. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U # (Nintendo) {2014.12.06} (¥7.776) – 478.366

11. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 477.496 / 4.454.325
12. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo) {2014.03.20} (¥4.800) – 467.935
13. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 442.780 / 1.448.477
14. [PS4] Knack # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.02.22} (¥5.145) – 400.115
15. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.01.30} (¥7.980) – 372.827
16. [PS3] Dark Souls II (From Software) {2014.03.13} (¥7.800) – 339.592
17. [PSV] Freedom Wars (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.06.26} (¥6.264) – 287.012
18. [WIU] Wii Party U # (Nintendo) {2013.10.31} (¥4.935) – 281.107 / 799.873
19. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 260.852
20. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.560) – 255.938

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The Pokemon Company is kicking off a new distribution for Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Over the next few weeks, players can obtain Serperior, Emboar, and Samurott.

The distribution timing and availability are as follows:

Serperior – Available from Pokemon.com starting 1/22/2015 through 11/30/2015, via a special password.
Emboar – Available from Pokemon.com starting 1/29/2015 through 11/30/2015, via special password.
Samurott – Available from the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter starting 2/5/2015 through 11/30/2015, via special password.

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Unlike older 3DS models, the New 3DS has moved the game slot to the bottom of the system. This can unfortunately lead to some accidental removal of cartridges.

Cyber Gadget is at least releasing a new accessory in Japan tomorrow to prevent such situations. The push guards pictured above cost about 1,200 yen each.

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A new round of deals are now live on the eShop as part of Nintendo’s “Throwback Sale”. The lineup of discounted titles include:

3DS

Kid Icarus: Uprising – $24.49 (was $34.99)
Kid Icarus – Of Myths and Monsters – $1.99 (was $3.99)
Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – $29.99 (was $39.99)
The Legend of Zelda – $3.49 (was $4.99)

Wii U

NES Remix 2 – $10.49 (was $14.99)
Punch-Out!! – $9.99 (normally $19.99)

These deals are valid until January 29 at 11:59 AM ET / 8:59 AM PT.

Speedrunner “SethBling” has managed to set a new world record for Super Mario World by taking advantage of a glitch.

SethBling completed the game in four minutes, forty nine seconds. “Jeffw356”, the previous record holder, finished Super Mario World in four minutes, fifty-nine seconds.

As far as the glitch goes… just watch the video above. It’s a bunch of craziness.

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Keeping track of amiibo launches can be tricky. Release dates are far from exact, so it can be tough to judge when new amiibo are coming to stores.

In the case of GameStop, the latest amiibo will be distributed in waves. Bowser is coming on February 6, followed by Sheik, Shulk, Toon Link, Ike, and King Dedede on February 13. Mega Man and Sonic close things out on February 20.

It should be noted that GameStop’s dates are estimated – meaning figures could technically arrive a bit sooner and later. Once a store receives stock, they can sell it immediately. This may very well be the case with other retailers as well.

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Moon Chronicles’ next three episodes have now been approved by Nintendo, and are on track to launch on February 5. That’s according to new tweets from Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham.

Those who have the first Moon Chronicles episode will be able to purchase a $9 season pass for the remaining three. An update will be distributed for episode one that makes buying DLC possible.

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