Here are the latest Japanese hardware sales numbers for last week. The Nintendo 3DS continues its domination in Japan, but unfortunately Wii U sales are down again. The PS3 kept about even while the PS Vita had a slight increase from last week.

So, without further ado, here’s the Japanese software and hardware charts.

Nintendo 3DS XL – 29,533 (27,172)
Nintendo 3DS – 17,602 (12,700)
PlayStation 3 – 10,872 (10,394)
PlayStation Vita – 10,664 (9,733)
Wii U – 5,983 (6,330)
PSP – 5,651 (5,076)
Wii – 1,461 (1,060)
Xbox 360 – 397 (432)

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Another day, another awesome image from our girl The Awesome Nyleak. Today’s image of the day features some beautiful Legend of Zelda art and I know you guys will enjoy it. Take a look and let me know what you think.

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Late Night show Jimmy Fallon continued his video game week by showcasing the family friendly Knack for the PS4. Knack for PS4 is set to debut alongside the system when it is released later this Holiday season. I love the obvious influences the title takes from animated movies and hope that this could become the next “Ratchet and Clank” game.

Knack will be a release title for the PS4 so look for it at launch.

Enjoy this Jimmy Fallon’s Video Game Week: Sony PS4 Knack Demo and let me know if you plan on getting the title.

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Here is the official Gran Turismo 6 box art for your viewing pleasure. Gran Turismo 6 for PlayStation 3 promises to bring new levels of authenticity to ‘the Real Driving Simulator’ as well as introducing stunning new tracks and cars and a revised user interface. Gran Turismo 6 will launch exclusively on the PS3 later this year.

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Here is another awesome edition of Nyleak’s image of the day! This one is entitled “The Thousand year Door” and is another fantastic find from our image of the day girl. Check it out and let her know what you think. Make sure you give her a follow as this is only a small sample of what she posts. Enjoy:

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Renegade Kid released the original Mutant Mudds on the 3DS eShop, where the throwback platformer became an immediate hit. The game and its traditional “form” captivated many gamers around the world and displayed that new titles can feel like old classics. Since its original release, the popular downloadable title has appeared on numerous devices such as PC and iOS with each version introducing new levels and features. Mutant Mudds has now jumped its way onto Wii U and fans of the platforming genre need to check this one out.

How does this new Wii U eShop title fair? Read our official Mutant Mudds Deluxe review and find out!

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Here is The All New Pokémon X and Pokémon Y gameplay trailer for everyone to check out. The Pokemon series has been an enormous hit for years and show no signs of slowing down. The all new Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are headed to the Nintendo 3DS later this year. Check out the latest Pokémon X and Pokémon Y trailer to get a first look at new towns in the Kalos region. Meet cool characters like Shauna, Tierno, Trevor, Serena, and Calem, as well as the Gym Leaders for this region. Finally, catch a glimpse of new Pokémon, including Flabébé, Litleo, Scatterbug, and Spewpa!

Enjoy.

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If you wanted to take a virtual tour of Nintendo’s booth at E3 2013, the good guys over at Game Informer have you covered. Be sure to watch the video above depicting the Nintendo Booth Tour for E3 2013 and let me know what you think.

I think Nintendo’s E3 booth looks pretty stunning.

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Want to use your Wii U gamepad like a steering wheel in the new Mario Kart 8 for Wii U? How about controlling the game utilizing the normal thumbsticks on the Gamepad? Well, no matter how you want to control Mario Kart 8, players will be able to switch control schemes mid race as Mario Kart 8 allows players to change game controls on the fly. Players will be able to switch between the 2 control schemes simply by tapping the Wii U gamepads touch screen.

The more control options the merrier! Mario Kart 8 is set to make its debut in 2014.

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Here is a breathtaking Mario Kart 8 Gameplay Demo from IGN. I am going to be headed to my local Best Buy tomorrow and play Mario Kart 8 myself. I will be sure to let you all know what I think about this beautiful game.

Mario Kart 8 is set to release in Spring 2014 and features HD graphics and crazy, anti-gravity cars.

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