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Piracy is something that Nintendo has been forced to constantly battle over the years. Things aren’t quite as bad today compared to the Wii and DS era, but it remains an issue nonetheless.

Politico is now reporting that “Nintendo of America has hired Choe Groves Consulting to lobby the federal government on issues related to intellectual property, international trade and anti-piracy measures”. Jennifer Groves, a former senior director for IP and innovation at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, will lobby on Nintendo’s behalf. Since the end of 2009, Nintendo of America has spent only $50,000 on lobbying.

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Nintendo of Europe posted a new message on its website with a holiday greeting from president Satoru Shibata. Check it out below:

Hello everyone! This is Satoru Shibata from Nintendo of Europe.
I would like to thank you all for your continuous support of Nintendo throughout 2014!
Thank you as well for always watching our Nintendo Direct broadcasts. I didn’t present them so often this year, but I still read all your many comments made during and after each Direct.
This year, I tried to attend as many game events and shows as I could, such as the Japan Expo in France, Gamescom in Germany, Milan Games Week, and Paris Games Week. In fact, I may even have spoken with some of you at these events! I like walking around game events and conventions like these, because I can really feel how much you all love Nintendo games.

I was glad to see that many people enjoyed playing Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors, Bayonetta 2, and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Even though I couldn’t attend the Manga Fair in Spain, I was thrilled that Pokémon generated a lot of excitement there, and that the TV news programmes picked this up.

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Bandai Namco has now added two additional tracks to Taiko: Drum Master Extra Large Serving (Taiko no Tatsujin) for Wii U.

Available as free DLC players can now download two new songs from Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire games; “Challenge Medley” and “Love X Love Whistle” by Polyphonic Branch featuring Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin.

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This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Mario Kart 7
2. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
3. Mega Man II
4. Mega Man IV
5. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
6. Mega Man III
7. Pokemon Omega Ruby
8. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
9. Super Mario Bros. 3
10. Shovel Knight
11. Xeodrifter
12. Pokemon Trading Card Game
13. Super Mario Bros.
14. Ultimate NES Remix
15. Mighty Gunvolt
16. Fantasy Life
17. Woah Dave!
18. Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
19. The Legend of Zelda
20. Metroid II – Return of Samus

Videos

1. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
2. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS One Dog, One Bird, One Zapper
3. Sonic Boom Launch Trailer
4. Cube Creator 3D Trailer
5. The Cat Mario Show Episode 1
6. Xeodrifter Trailer
7. Super Smash Bros. – Looks like we don’t have a choice!
8. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS: Future King
9. Mario Kart 7 Video
10. Captain Toad The Adventure Begins Trailer
11. Tomodachi Life Wish List Video
12. Nintendo Direct: 11/5/14
13. How to Win at Smash Ep. 4
14. Mario Party 10 E3 2014 Trailer
15. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2014 Trailer
16. Pokemon Bank Trailer
17. Pokemon Trading Card Game Trailer
18. The Cat Mario Show Episode 2
19. Mario Kart 8 – New Courses and Items Trailer
20. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Teaser Trailer

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Several deals have hit the Wii U eShop over the past few days. You’ll find a roundup of some of the latest sales below:

Art of Balance – $6.70 (was $8.99) until January 8
SteamWorld Dig – $4.99 (was $9.99) until January 1
Little Inferno – $4.99 (was $9.99) until January 1
Master Reboot – $4.99 (was $14.99) until January 8
Nano Assault Neo – $7.49 (was $9.99) until January 8
Darts Up – $1.49 (was $2.49) until January 8
Turtle Tale – $1.99 (was $2.99) until January 8
Ping 1.5+ – $1.99 (was $4.99) until January 8
Gravity Badgers – $1.99 (was $4.99) until January 8

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

Level-5 International America wished its fans a happy holiday on Twitter and Facebook today. The company also included an image of Little Battlers Experience and Youkai Watch.

Is Level-5 teasing localizations of its 3DS games? Only time will tell!

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