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2016 was a notable year for Nintendo. It was Nintendo's debut in the mobile market with Miitomo, released in March. There are numerous rumblings about Nintendo's console.
Events
- February 26 - The original Nintendo 3DS celebrates it's 5th anniversary in Japan.
- February 27 - Pokémon franchise celebrates it's 20th anniversary.
- March 25 - The original Nintendo 3DS celebrates it's 5th anniversary in Europe.
- March 27 - The original Nintendo 3DS celebrates it's 5th anniversary in North America.
- March 31 - The original Nintendo 3DS celebrates it's 5th anniversary in Australia.
- June 14-16 - E3 2016
- June 23 -
- The Nintendo 64 celebrates it's 20th anniversary in Japan.
- The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise celebrates it's 25th anniversary in North America & Europe.
- July 26 - The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise celebrates it's 25th anniversary in Japan.
- September 14 - The Nintendo GameCube celebrates it's 15th anniversary in Japan.
- September 29 - The Nintendo 64 celebrates it's 20th anniversary in North America.
- October 20 - Official reveal of Nintendo Switch console.
- November 18 - The Nintendo GameCube celebrates it's 15th anniversary in North America.
Notable Releases
- Hyrule Warriors Legends was released in Japan on January 21.
- Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam was released in North America on January 22.
- Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash was released in Japan on January 28.
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio Olympics (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games) was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on February 18.
- Fire Emblem Fates was released in the West and Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon in PAL regions on February 19.
- Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow versions were released on the Virtual Console on February 27. The Nintendo 2DS was also released in Japan on this day.
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD was released in Europe and North America on March 4.
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD was released in Japan on March 10.
- Pokkén Tournament was released in Japan on March 18.
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games was released for the Nintendo 3DS in North America on March 18.
- Hyrule Warriors Legends was released in the West on March 25.
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Europe on April 8.
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Australia on April 9.
- Star Fox Zero was released in Japan on April 21.
- Star Fox Zero was released in North America & Europe on April 22.
- Star Fox Zero was released in Australia on April 23.
- Kirby of the Stars: Robobo Planet (Kirby: Planet Robobot) was released in Japan & South Korea on April 28.
- Kirby: Planet Robobot was released in North America & Europe on June 10.
- Kirby: Planet Robobot was released in Australia on June 11.
- Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE was released worldwide on June 23.
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio Olympics (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games) was released for the Wii U in Japan on June 23.
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games was released for the Wii U in North America & Europe on June 24.
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games was released for the Wii U in Australia on June 25.
- Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel was released in July 16.
- Dragon Quest VII was released in the West on September 16.
- Pokémon Generations was released worldwide on September 16.
- The Wii U was discontinued in Europe on October 1.
- Paper Mario: Color Splash was released in North America & Europe on October 7.
- Mario Party: Star Rush was released in Europe on October 7.
- Mario Party: Star Rush & Paper Mario: Color Splash were released in Australia on October 8.
- Paper Mario: Color Splash was released in Japan on October 13.
- The Nintendo Switch was announced on October 20.
- Mario Party: Star Rush was released in Japan & China on October 20.
- Dragon Quest VIII was released in the West on November 3.
- Mario Party: Star Rush was released in North America on November 4.
- The Wii U was discontinued in North America on November 10.
- The Wii U was discontinued in Australia on November 14.
- Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon was released in Japan on November 17.
- Pokémon Sun & Moon was released on November 18 in Japan and North America and on November 23 in Europe.
Character debuts
- Kirby: Planet Robobot - Susanna Patrya Haltmann
- Pokémon Sun and Moon - Geneation VII Pokémon (722-802), most notably Incineroar
Nintendo Direct
Games released in 2016
Wii U
Please select a region.
12 retail games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | CERO | Source |
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| Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash | Nintendo | January 28, 2016 | A
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 [1]
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| Ginsei Shogi: Kyoutendotou Fuuraijin | SilverStar | February 25, 2016 | A
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[2]
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| The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD | Nintendo | March 10, 2016 | [3]
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| Pokkén Tournament | Nintendo | March 18, 2016 | A
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[4]
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| Star Fox Zero | Nintendo | April 21, 2016 | A
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[5]
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| Lego Marvel's Avengers | Warner Bros. Interactive | April 28, 2016 | [6]
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| Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games | Nintendo | June 23, 2016 | A
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[7]
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| Minecraft: Wii U Edition | Mojang AB | June 23, 2016 | A
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[8]
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| Terraria | Spike Chunsoft | September 15, 2016 | [9]
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| Lego Star Wars: Force no Kakusei | Warner Bros. Interactive | October 13, 2016 | [10]
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| Paper Mario: Color Splash | Nintendo | October 13, 2016 | A
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[11]
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| Monster Hunter Frontier Z | Capcom | November 9, 2016 | [12]
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23 games were released in North America.
19 games were released in Europe.
Nintendo 3DS
Please select a region.
X retail games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | CERO | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CardFight!! Vanguard G: Stride to Victory!! | FuRyu | January 14, 2016 | [53]
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| Zelda Musou | Koei Tecmo Games | January 21, 2016 | [54]
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| Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final | Atlus | February 10, 2016 | [55]
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| Mario & Sonic at Rio Olympics | Nintendo | February 18, 2016 | A
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[56]
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| RockMan Classics Collection | Capcom | February 25, 2016 | A
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[57]
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| Doraemon: Shin Nobita no Nihon Tanjou | FuRyu | March 3, 2016 | A
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[58]
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| Haikyu!! Cross Team Match! | Bandai Namco | March 3, 2016 | A
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[59]
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| Medarot Girls Mission: Kabuto Version | Rocket Company | March 10, 2016 | [60]
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| Medarot Girls Mission: Kuwagata Version | Rocket Company | March 10, 2016 | [61]
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| Dōbutsu no Mori: Happy Home Designer | Nintendo | March 24, 2016 | A
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[62]
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| Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Assassin Ikusei Keikaku!! | Bandai Namco | March 24, 2016 | [63]
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| Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 | Square Enix | March 24, 2016 | A
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[64]
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| Yo-kai Sangokushi | Level-5 | April 2, 2016 | A
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[65]
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| Disney Art Academy | Nintendo | April 7, 2016 | A
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[66]
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| Pom Pom Purin: Korokoro Daibouken | Rocket Company | April 7, 2016 | A
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[67]
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| Rune Factory 4 | Marvelous AQL | April 7, 2016 | A
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[68]
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| The Misshitsukara no Dasshutsu Archives 1 | D3Publisher | April 7, 2016 | A
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[69]
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| The Misshitsukara no Dasshutsu Archives 2 | D3Publisher | April 7, 2016 | A
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[70]
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| Raishi: Konpeki no Shou | Klon | April 21, 2016 | [71]
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| Terraria | Spike Chunsoft | April 21, 2016 | [72]
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| Hoshi no Kirby: Robobo Planet | Nintendo | April 28, 2016 | A
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[73]
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| Lego Marvel's Avengers | Warner Bros. Interactive | April 28, 2016 | [74]
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| Boku no Hīrō Akademia Batoru fō Ōru(JP) | Bandai Namco | May 19, 2016 | [75]
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| Gyakuten Saiban 6 | Capcom | June 9, 2016 | [76]
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| Kouenji Joshi Soccer 3: Koisuru Eleven Itsuka wa Heaven | Starfish SD | June 16, 2016 | [77]
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| Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure | Bandai Namco | June 16, 2016 | A
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[78]
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| Bokujō Monogatari: Mittsu no Sato no Taisetsuna Tomodachi | Marvelous | June 23, 2016 | A
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[79]
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| Shovel Knight | Nintendo | June 30, 2016 | A
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[80]
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| Zero Escape: Toki no Dilemma | Spike Chunsoft | June 30, 2016 | [81]
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| Culdcept Revolt | Nintendo | July 7, 2016 | [82]
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| Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi | Level-5 | July 16, 2016 | A
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[83]
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| Yo-kai Watch 3: Tempura | Level-5 | July 16, 2016 | A
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[84]
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| Sumikko Gurashi: Mura o Tsukurundesu | Nippon Columbia | July 21, 2016 | A
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[85]
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| Puzzle & Dragons X: Kami no Shou | GungHo Online | July 28, 2016 | A
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[86]
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| Puzzle & Dragons X: Ryuu no Shou | GungHo Online | July 28, 2016 | A
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[87]
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| Tetsudō Nippon! Rosen Tabi: Kikansha Thomas-hen Oigawa Tetsudō! | Sonic Powered | July 28, 2016 | A
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[88]
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| 12-Sai. Koisuru Diary | Happinet | August 4, 2016 | A
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[89]
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| Dragon Ball: Fusions | Bandai Namco | August 4, 2016 | A
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[90]
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| Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth | Atlus | August 4, 2016 | [91]
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| Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack | Inti Creates | August 25, 2016 | [92]
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| Metroid Prime: Federation Force | Nintendo | August 25, 2016 | A
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[93]
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| Chou Sentou-chuu Kyuukyoku no Shinobu to Battle Player Choujou Kessen! | Bandai Namco | September 15, 2016 | A
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[94]
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| One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum | Bandai Namco | September 21, 2016 | [95]
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| Kobito Game Taizen | Nippon Columbia | October 6, 2016 | A
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[96]
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| Monster Hunter Stories | Capcom | October 8, 2016 | A
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[97]
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| Lego Star Wars: Force no Kakusei | Warner Bros. Interactive | October 13, 2016 | [98]
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| Mario Party: Star Rush | Nintendo | October 20, 2016 | A
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[99]
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| Kamiwaza Wanda: Kirakira Ichibangai Kikiippatsu | FuRyu | October 27, 2016 | A
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[100]
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| River City: Rival Showdown | Arc System Works | October 27, 2016 | [101]
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| Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice | Sega | October 27, 2016 | A
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[102]
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| Beyblade Burst | FuRyu | November 10, 2016 | A
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[103]
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| Pika Pika Nurse Monogatari: Shounika wa Itsumo Oosawagi | Nippon Columbia | November 10, 2016 | A
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[104]
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| PriPara Mezameyo! Megami no Dress Design | Takara Tomy | November 10, 2016 | A
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[105]
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| Rilu Rilu Fairilu: Kirakira ☆ Hajimete no Fairilu Magic♪ | FuRyu | November 10, 2016 | A
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[106]
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| Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan: Shijou Psi Dai no Psi Nan!? | Bandai Namco | November 10, 2016 | [107]
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| Pokémon Moon | Nintendo | November 18, 2016 | A
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[108]
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| Pokémon Sun | Nintendo | November 18, 2016 | A
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[109]
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| Pokémon Sun and Moon Dual Pack | Nintendo | November 18, 2016 | A
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[110]
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| 7th Dragon III Code: VFD | Sega | November 22, 2016 | [111]
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| Lego Ninjago: Nindroids | Warner Bros. Interactive | November 23, 2016 | A
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[112]
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| Tobidase Dōbutsu no Mori: amiibo+ | Nintendo | November 23, 2016 | A
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[113]
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| Hyakumasu Dora-San Nobita no Time Battle | Shogakukan | November 23, 2016 | A
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[114]
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| Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal | Bandai Namco | November 24, 2016 | A
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[115]
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| RPG Tsukuru Fes | Kadokawa | November 24, 2016 | A
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[116]
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| Tetsudou Nippon! Rosen Tabi: Aizu Tetsudou-hen | Sonic Powered | November 24, 2016 | A
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[117]
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| A-Ressha de Ikou 3D NEO | Artdink | December 1, 2016 | A
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[118]
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| All Kamen Rider: Rider Revolution | Bandai Namco | December 1, 2016 | A
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[119]
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| Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters | Bandai Namco | December 1, 2016 | A
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[120]
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| Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo | December 1, 2016 | A
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[121]
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| Gudetama: Okawari Ikagassuka | Imagineer | December 8, 2016 | A
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[122]
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| Kunio-kun Nekketsu Complete: Famicom-Hen | Arc System Works | December 8, 2016 | A
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[123]
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| Megami Meguri | Capcom | December 8, 2016 | A
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[124]
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| Miitopia | Nintendo | December 8, 2016 | A
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[125]
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| Puyo Puyo Chronicle | Sega | December 8, 2016 | A
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[126]
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| Adventure Time: Nameless Oukoku no Sannin no Princess | Bergsala-Lightweight | December 15, 2016 | A
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[127]
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| Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū Heroes | Konami | December 15, 2016 | A
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[128]
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| New Super Mario Bros. 2 | Nintendo | December 15, 2016 | A
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[129]
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| Yo-kai Watch 3 | Level-5 | December 15, 2016 | A
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[130]
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| Yo-kai Watch 3 Sushi/Tempura Busters T-Pack | Level-5 | December 15, 2016 | A
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[131]
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| Momotarou Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!! | Nintendo | December 22, 2016 | A
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[132]
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| Osomatsu-san Matsu Matsuri! | Bandai Namco | December 22, 2016 | [133]
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| Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage | Sega | December 22, 2016 | [134]
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| Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives Triple Pack | Sega | December 22, 2016 | [135]
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X games were released in North America.
X games were released in Europe.
Wii
Please select a region.
X games were released in North America.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | ESRB | Source |
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| Just Dance 2017 | Ubisoft | October 25, 2016 | Everyone 10+
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[225]
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X games were released in Europe.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | PEGI | Source |
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| Just Dance 2017 | Ubisoft | October 28, 2016 | [226]
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| The Voice | Bigben Interactive | November 25, 2016 | [227]
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