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Over the past few days, we’ve covered most of what Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai had to say about the new Wii U and 3DS games in his bi-weekly Famitsu column. One of the few other topics Sakurai discussed was the naming of the two titles.

Sakurai addresses what could be a question some fans have: “Does the word ‘for’ in the title contain the meaning of Smash Bros. 4?” While it doesn’t seem like the naming was intentional, it just so happens that “for” can also be thought of as “4”.

“This time the name of the system was used as a subtitle in order to avoid confusion among consumers,” Sakurai commented. “However, for both systems ‘Smash Bros. for’ is included in the title, so isn’t that nice?”

Elsewhere in his Famitsu column, Sakurai talked about how characters are chosen for the Smash Bros. roster and why some of the clones made it into the Wii U and 3DS games.

With more and more Kickstarter campaigns popping up these days, it would be tough to cover them all without overloading the site. And thus, the Kickstarter roundup was born! We’ll be posting these each weekend so that we can bring the latest Kickstarter efforts to your attention.

Here’s today’s roundup:

Games

Impact Winter (new) – £95,000 for funding, Wii U stretch goal at £150,000
Animal Gods (new) – $26,000 for funding, including Wii U
Buildanauts (new) – $35,000 for funding, Wii U stretch goal at $130,000
Beyond-Human (new) – €20,000 for funding, Wii U stretch goal at €90,000
Town of Salem – already funded at $30,000, Wii U stretch goal at $150,000
Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King – $45,000 for funding, Wii U stretch goal at $250,000

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
NES Remix Pack – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
The Voice: I Want You – Amazon
Penguins of Madagascar – Amazon, GameStop
Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue – Amazon, GameStop
GameCube Controller – Super Smash Bros. Edition – Amazon
GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy
Splatoon – Amazon, Best Buy
Kirby and The Rainbow Curse – Amazon, Best Buy
Mario Party 10 – Amazon, Best Buy
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric – Amazon, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. bundle – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Just Dance 2015 – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Tetris Ultimate – Best Buy
Duck Dynasty – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Ultimate NES Remix – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Collector’s Edition – Amazon, GameStop
Poptropica Forgotten Islands – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze – Amazon, Best Buy
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Amazon, GameStop
Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom – Amazon, GameStop
Penguins of Madagascar – Amazon, GameStop
Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue – Amazon, GameStop
Disney Big Hero 6 – GameStop
The Legend of Korra A New Era Begins – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Power Rangers: Super Megaforce – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – Amazon, Best Buy
Fossil Fighters: Frontier – Amazon, Best Buy
Fantasy Life – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: The Wild Cards Premium Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Art Academy – Amazon, Best Buy, Best Buy
Story of Seasons – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Omega Ruby – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Amiibo

Zelda (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Diddy Kong (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Luigi (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Little Mac (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pit (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Captain Falcon (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Link – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Samus – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Donkey Kong – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yoshi – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Kirby – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pikachu – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fox – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Peach – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Marth – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Villager – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Wii Fit Trainer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

This month’s issue of Nintendo Force provides more details about Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. You can find them rounded up below.

– Risky appears at the start of the game with a prospect of an alliance
– The remnants of Shantae’s magic have transformed Risky’s crew of Tinkerbats
– They seek to revive Risky’s former mentor, the Pirate Master
– Shantae and Risky form a temporary truce
– The game is as long as the original Shantae and Risky’s Revenge combined
– Travel beyond the shores of Sequin Land to investigate 6 islands
– Each has its own labyrinth and boss
– Grid-based map
– Shantae can use her hair as a whip per usual and Fighter’s Gear
– Fighter’s Gear: ability enhancements back from the original game
– Shantae also have access to Pirate Gear
– Puff open a pirate hat to glide over gaps or ride currents
– Use a cannon to propel Shantae skyward
– Whip out a flintlock pistol to target foes from a distance
– Strap on a pair of Risky’s boots to charge at enemies with scimitar at hand
– Shantae’s friends are back like Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops
– New faces as well such as Death itself
– Loose ends will be tied up in the story
– Learn more about several characters on a personal level
– Risky’s history with Pirate Master will be explained, and you’ll discover how she became drawn to a life of villainy
– Inti Creates made 100+ character illustrations in place of in-house artwork
– Hundreds of voice clips
– Jake Kaufman is leading the score
– Unlock a “Pirate Mode” after clearing the game once
– WayForward isn’t saying what this is, but you might be able to play as Risky Boots
– Wii U version will support the Wii U Pro Controller and off-TV play
– High-defition visuals as well

Photo 1
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Nintendo fans stop by Nintendo World in New York on Oct. 11, 2014, to honor the Super Smash Bros. franchise and watch 16 of the best players in the country show off their skills in the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament. The event was viewed by local fans and countless online spectators.

Photo 2
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jesse McColm (L) of Balch Springs, TX, and Maurice Hall of Aurora, IL, face off in a battle in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS at Nintendo World on Oct. 11, 2014. Not only did 16 of the top players in the nation compete to claim victory in the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament, but local fans also had the opportunity to sample the all-star fighting game as their favorite characters. The event was viewed by local fans and countless online spectators.

Photo 3
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, contestant Samuel Buzby (R) of Nesconset, NY defeats Jesse McColm of Balch Springs, TX in the final match at the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament on Oct. 11, 2014, at Nintendo World in New York. Character customization played an important role in the tournament which was viewed by local fans and countless online spectators, allowing the top 16 players to engage in an all-out, no-holds-barred battle showcasing the game’s unique features.

Photo 4
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament winner Samuel Buzby of Nesconset, NY, receives the champion’s robe and trophy from Bill Trinen (L) of the Nintendo Treehouse along with announcers Wynton Smith and Kris Aldenderfer. Crowds at Nintendo World in New York and countless fans watching online cheered for the nation’s top 16 players in a tournament celebrating the game’s recent launch.

Source: Nintendo PR

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./01. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616) – 105.619 / 1.481.438 (-4%)
02./00. [PS3] Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX # (Square Enix) {2014.10.02} (¥7.179) – 84.935 / NEW <55,87%>
03./04. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke (Level 5) {2014.07.10} (¥4.937) – 62.887 / 2.655.326 (-6%)
04./00. [3DS] Kinki no Magna (Marvelous) {2014.10.02} (¥6.458) – 23.250 / NEW
05./03. [PSV] DanganRonpa: Another Episode (Spike Chunsoft) {2014.09.25} (¥7.020) – 15.334 / 85.930 (-78%)
06./02. [PSV] The Legend Of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II # (Nihon Falcom) {2014.09.25} (¥7.344) – 11.600 / 97.884 (-87%)
07./05. [PS3] The Legend Of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II # (Nihon Falcom) {2014.09.25} (¥8.424) – 9.645 / 75.143 (-85%)
08./00. [PS4] Omega Quintet # (Compile Heart) {2014.10.02} (¥7.538) – 9.365 / NEW
09./00. [PSV] Ar Nosurge Plus: Ode to an Unborn Star # (Gust) {2014.10.02} (¥6.264) – 9.240 / NEW
10./09. [PS3] Destiny (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.09.11} (¥8.532) – 7.317 / 87.307 (-40%)
11./07. [WIU] Fatal Frame: Oracle of the Sodden Raven (Nintendo) {2014.09.27} (¥7.128) – 7.105 / 34.610 (-74%)
12./00. [PSV] Ciel Nosurge Offline: Ushinawareta Hoshi e Sasagu Uta # (Gust) {2014.10.02} (¥6.264) – 7.078 / NEW
13./00. [3DS] Nazotoki Battle Tore! Densetsu no Makyuu o Fukkatsu Saseyo! (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.10.02} (¥5.119) – 6.739 / NEW
14./06. [3DS] Haikyu!! Tsunage! Itadaki no Keshiki!! # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.09.25} (¥6.145) – 4.777 / 48.615 (-89%)
15./11. [3DS] Dragon Quest X Online (Square Enix) {2014.09.04} (¥4.104) – 4.696 / 101.145 (-34%)
16./15. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 4.517 / 682.767 (-24%)
17./00. [PS3] F1 2014 (Codemasters) {2014.10.02} (¥7.992) – 4.366 / NEW
18./08. [PSV] Dungeon Travelers 2: Ouritsu Tokoshan to Mamono no Fuuin # (Aqua Plus) {2014.09.25} (¥6.264) – 3.843 / 20.303 (-77%)
19./13. [PS4] Destiny # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.09.11} (¥8.532) – 3.442 / 114.214 (-47%)
20./12. [WIU] Bayonetta 2 (Nintendo) {2014.09.20} (¥8.316) – 3.398 / 49.196 (-51%)

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