● New update (1.0.4) for Super Smash Bros. detailed at http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/axcj/update/index.html and basically just adjusting the game balance.

● Nintendo content uploaded to Niconico (Nintendo own a stake in parent company Dwango) limited to playthrough videos, fan art and music covers at present which will be eligible for a Creative Endorsement Programme (prizes!) from 1 December and is an early step from Nintendo for encouraging fan content for their intellectual properties. No details over whether this wil extend to YouTube etc in the near future.

● Mighty Gunvolt is getting DLC next week (26 November) with four new stages/bosses for ¥300.

● Comgnet rankings are currently 1,490pts for Pokémon ORAS and 1,014 for Yokai Watch 2: Shinuchi.

● Ping Pong Trick Shot has risen to #8 in the eShop charts. Must have strong word of mouth. Anyone played it?

● Game Party Japan 2015 will run from 31 January to 1 February with Nintendo as one of the sponsors. Go to http://tokaigi.jp for more information.

● Jump Magazine will have two Monster Hunter 4G quests on the issues available 21 November and 22 December. I must review Jump Legend Biography someday.

● Groudon and Kaiorga chips in Pokémon Tretta at http://youtu.be/lbLhIZMFFGM (I’m assuming these chips will be usable in the 3DS game?)

● The latest Sonic Toon: Island Adventure promo video at http://youtu.be/1ipfZz400Yg

● Oh! Gatti-man footage from the January issue of Dengeki Bazooka (which releases this Friday) at http://youtu.be/iLIX54BPBgo

● Watch Hulk vs. Abomination fight in Disk Wars Avengers: Ultimate Heroes at http://youtu.be/GcoQXy6tpR0