This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

RUSH – $1.99

Wii U VC

Double Dragon – $4.99

3DS Download

3D Ecco the Dolphin – $5.99
3D Galaxy Force II – $5.99
Jump Trials Supreme – $3.99
Life with Horses 3D – $29.99
My Style Studio: Hair Salon – $4.99

3DS VC

Double Dragon – $4.99

3DS Demos

Nano Assault EX
AeternoBlade

DSiWare

Orion’s Odyssey – $4.99 / 500 points

Source: Nintendo PR

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Namco Bandai has gone live with a new teaser site, accessible here. Not much is known at present, but the countdown should expire in about six days. Stay tuned for additional details.

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Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:

Dismantle! Unite!! Yellow Devil!!!

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The first screenshots for Initial D Perfect Shift Online have surfaced. Additionally, we’ve translated several new details about SEGA’s free-to-play 3DS game, which you can find below.

– Fujiwara Takumi is leading the Legendary Shop
– Open-road racing game with manga-inspired visuals
– A racing game where the basic play is free
– Wage battle with various characters in “Initial D”
– Compete against the likes of Akagi and Akina
– Simple controls makes race battles very attractive
– Cars run automatically during races
– Instructions to “Shift Up” and “Shift Down” at strategic points in the course will appear on the screen
– By performing a shift change in good timing, you achieve a brilliant driving technique

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

Software

1. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
2. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
3. Super Mario Bros. 2
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Metroid
6. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog
7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
8. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
9. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
10. Dillon’s Rolling Western
11. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
12. Pokemon Dream Radar
13. Pokemon Y
14. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
15. Pokemon X
16. The Legend of Zelda
17. Mario Party: Island Tour
18. 3D Space Harrier
19. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
20. Gunman Clive

Videos

1. Pokemon – S15 Ep1
2. Mario Party: Island Tour Launch Trailer
3. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
4. National StreetPass Weekend
5. Pokemon – S15 Ep2
6. Pokemon – S15 Ep10
7. Mario Party: Island Tour Trailer
8. Pokemon – S15 Ep3
9. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog Trailer
10. Sonic Lost World Launch Trailer
11. Kirby 3DS Teaser Trailer
12. Pokemon – S15 Ep4
13. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Dungeon Trailer
14. Developer Direct @ E3 2013 – Super Smash Bros.
15. Pokemon – S15 Ep9
16. Bravely Default – Adventure Trailer
17. Pokemon – S15 Ep5
18. Pokemon – S15 Ep7
19. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Launch Trailer
20. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds The Running in NY Video

Source: 3DS eShop

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This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

AeternoBlade Trailer
National StreetPass Weekend Diner
Pikmin 3 – New Mission Stages in New Environments
National StreetPass Weekend
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja Trailer
Disney Infinity: Character Montage
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Video 3
Barbie Dreamhouse Party Trailer
Nintendo Minute: Super Mario 3D World Favorite Levels
Nintendo World Store Launch Event – 11/21/13
Just Dance 2014 – Videos 5-8

3DS

Jump Trials Supreme Trailer
AeternoBlade Video
AeternoBlade Trailer
My Style Studio: Hair Salon Trailer
National StreetPass Weekend Diner
Pikmin 3 – New Mission Stages in New Environments
National StreetPass Weekend

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
2. Super Mario World
3. Super Mario 3D World
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Contra III: The Alien Wars
6. Super Mario Bros. 2
7. EDGE
8. EarthBound
9. Art Academy: SketchPad
10. The Legend of Zelda
11. Super Metroid
12. Mario Bros.
13. Donkey Kong
14. The Legend of The Mystical Ninja
15. Kung Fu Rabbit
16. Pokemon Rumble U
17. Super Castlevania IV
18. Puddle
19. Donkey Kong 3
20. Zelda II – The Adventure of Link

Videos

1. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
2. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
3. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
4. Adventure Time Explore the Dungeon Trailer
5. Zelda: Wind Waker HD 6/11/13
6. Contra III: The Alien Wars Trailer
7. Pikmin 3 – White Pikmin Video
8. Wii Sports Club Trailer
9. Pikmin 3 – Purple Pikmin Video
10. Pokemon – S15 Ep1
11. Sonic Lost World Trailer
12. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
13. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
14. Sonic Lost World Trailer
15. The Legend of the Mystical Ninja Trailer
16. Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer
17. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
18. Super Mario World Trailer
19. EDGE Trailer
20. Mario & Sonic: Sochi 2014 Launch Trailer

Source: Wii U eShop

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Good news, Club Nintendo members: Platinum and Gold rewards are starting to ship. Those who reached either of these two Elite statues should receive a confirmation email in the coming days.

As a reminder, here are the rewards that were up for grabs back in July:

Three-poster set (Platinum only)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Original Soundtrack (Platinum Only)
2014 Club Nintendo Calender (Gold/Platinum)
Super Smash Bros. (Gold/Platinum) – download on Wii
WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase (Gold/Platinum) – download on Wii
Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (Gold/Platinum) – download on 3DS
Super Mario Land (Gold/Platinum) – download on 3DS
Sakura Samurai (Gold/Platinum) – download on 3DS

Thanks to PattonFiend for the tip.

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Akihiko Yoshida, longtime character designer, left Square Enix just recently. Yoshida saw a very long tenure with the company having worked there for close to two decades.

In the latest issue of Famitsu, Yoshida explained why he decided to depart from Square Enix. He also spoke about his commitment to Bravely Default even though he’s moved on.

Yoshida told the magazine:

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