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Two SEGA 3D Classics Collection have landed in Japan thus far, with a third due out in December. When SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage is made available, a triple pack will also be published.

The triple pack will naturally contain the entire three collections. Additionally, Ken Sugimori will again be back to draw the boxart.

Head past the break for a message from producer Okunari Yousuke.


Pokemon GO has its third big partnership in Japan. Across the country, 3,700 stores from SoftBank will be either a PokeStop or Gym. This follows the deals with McDonald’s and Toho Cinemas.

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It’s a ways off, but Nintendo has scheduled more shop maintenance for later in the month. The Wii U and 3DS eShops, Wii Shopping Channel, and DSi Shop will be affected.

Here’s when it’ll be taking place:

– 1 PM PT (September 12) – 7 PM PT (September 12)
– 4 PM ET (September 12) – 10 PM ET (September 12)
– 9 PM in the UK (September 12) – 3 AM in the UK (September 13)
– 10 PM in Europe (September 12) – 4 AM in Europe (September 13)

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Just like in Europe, a new set of rewards are now up on the North American My Nintendo website.

Here’s the lineup:

Platinum

15 percent discount on Dr Mario: Miracle Cure (3DS) – 140 Platinum Points
15 percent discount on Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS) – 600 Platinum Points
15 percent discount on Fluidity: Spin Cycle (3DS) – 170 Platinum Points
15 percent discount on Pushmo World (Wii U) – 150 Platinum Points
15 percent discount on Yoshi’s Story (Wii U) – 150 Platinum Points

Gold

30 percent discount on Star Fox 64 3D (3DS) – 100 Gold Points
30 percent discount on F-Zero: Maximum Velocity (Wii U) – 20 Gold Points
30 percent discount on Mario Golf: World Tour (3DS) – 80 Gold Points
30 percent discount on Fire Emblem (Wii U) – 20 Gold Points

These rewards are all available until December 1. You can get them here.

A new Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice video is now available showing pure gameplay. Have a look at it below.

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

Software

1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Super Mario Bros. 3
4. Pokemon Red
5. Pokemon Blue
6. Super Mario 3D Land
7. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
8. Metroid Prime: Federation Force
9. Pokemon Omega Ruby
10. Monster Hunter Generations
11. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
12. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
13. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
14. Mega Man X
15. Super Mario World
16. Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure
17. Style Savvy: Fashion Forward
18. Pokemon X
19. Pokemon Y
20. Zelda: A Link to the Past

Videos

1. Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
2. Disney Art Academy Overview Trailer
3. Kirby: Planet Robobot Accolades Trailer
4. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
5. Super Mario 3D Land Trailer
6. Super Mario Bros. 3 Trailer
7. Mario Kart 7 Video
8. Turtonator Revealed for Pokemon Sun/Moon
9. New Pokemon Ready for Adventure – Pokemon Sun/Moon
10. Guess that Character Challenge – Nintendo Minute
11. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
12. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – E3 2014 Trailer
13. Pokemon Bank Trailer
14. Pokemon Red Trailer
15. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
16. Photos with Mario Trailer
17. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
18. Mega Man X Trailer
19. Super Mario 3D Land Super Play Video
20. Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits

Source: 3DS eShop

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This week’s issue of Famitsu has another sizable update on Monster Hunter Stories. The magazine’s latest coverage provides new information on felyne characters, Otomon (including a new system), and new areas.

Just like last time, the official Monster Hunter Stories website has been updated as well. Screenshots from the updated pages are below.

Five original felynes are shown in Famitsu. Unlike the normal felynes in Girudekaran, they are unique just like Navirou. However, there is a reason for their unique appearances, which is not yet known.

None of the felynes are named thus far. But from the left they are:

– Blue – An intellect with a hot heart and cool breath
– Green – Has extraordinary sights
– Red – The leader who’s hot-blooded, manly and cares for his friends
– Pink – Pert fellow and does things on his own pace
– Yellow – Can make her body flash at her own will

Like in previous years, Capcom will be streaming live from this year’s Tokyo Game Show. The full schedule has been announced, and includes plans for Monster Hunter Stories, Megami Meguri (also playable), and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.

The Nintendo-related slots are as follows:

September 17

  • 10:10 to 10:20 – Opening Stage
  • 11:20 to 12:10 – Monster Hunter Stories Pre-Release Special Stage – Featuring Ryozo Tsujimoto (producer), Kenji Oguro (director), Kaname Fujioka (setting director), and guest MAO (Nabiru voice actress). The latest gameplay, plus a talk corner and competition gameplay with Nabiru voice actor MAO. The latest information will also be shared.
  • 14:05 to 14:50 – Megami Meguri Debut Stage – Featuring Ayasa Ito (Tsukumo voice actress) and Yuka Ozaki (Amaterasu voice actress). An introduction to and the latest information on Megami Meguri. The guest voice actresses will share stories from their recording sessions and talk about various things.
  • 15:00 to 15:40 – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Series 15th Annivesrary Talk and Latest Information Special Stage – Featuring Eshiro Motohide (producer) and guests Takayuki Kondo (Phoenix Wright voice actor) and Kenn (Apollo Justice voice actor). A talk and latest information stage to celebrate the Ace Attorney series’ 15th anniversary. The information segment will be packed with welcome news!
  • 16:50 to 16:55 – Finale

September 18

  • 10:15 to 10:25 – Opening Stage
  • 14:10 to 15:00 – Monster Hunter Stories Pre-Release Special Stage – Featuring Ryozo Tsujimoto (producer), Kenji Oguro (director), Kaname Fujioka (setting director), and guest Ryota Osaka (Cheval voice actor). The latest gameplay, plus a talk corner and competition gameplay with Nabiru voice actor Ryota Osaka. The latest information will also be shared.
  • 16:50 to 16:55 – Finale

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The first screenshots for Megami Meguri – Capcom’s new IC-card based 3DS titles – are now available. View them in the gallery below.

The official Megami Meguri site is located here. If you missed them, we have details from Famitsu here.

Bandai Namco readied the first All Kamen Riders: Rider Revolution trailer today. Give it a watch below.

Previously, we heard that All Kamen Riders: Rider Revolution would be heading to Japan this winter. The new video confirms a more specific window of winter.


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