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New details about Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland have come in from this week’s issue of Famitsu. Check out the latest information about the game below.

– Japanese title is New Atelier Rorona: The Origin Story of the Alchemist of Arland
– That’s the same title as the updated PlayStation 3 and PS Vita versions
– Localized title for the PS3/Vita versions is Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland
– 6,264 yen for the standard version
– 9,504 yen for the Premium Box
– Revamped battle system
– Players look down on a grid-like field
– See enemies on the field before encountering them
– Items have a limited range of effect
– Battles play out in an strategy RPG-like fashion on a more intimate scale
– The new elements of the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita versions seem to be in tact
– Fewer costumes are available as the team selected only those that seem to look good on chibi characters

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The newest Youkai Watch game is off to a fast start in Japan. Famitsu is reporting that debut sales for Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi came in at 1,211,918 units. Those sales, which account for a two-day period, do not include units downloaded from the eShop.

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A report coming from Sankei indicates that Sharp Corporation is to provide Nintendo with a special Free-Form Display. This LCD screen “can be shaped to meet a wide range of user needs,” Sharp says.

It’s rumored that Nintendo will use the Free-Form Display in a new handheld or its upcoming Quality of Life device that monitors sleep. Sankei posts some speculation – apparently coming from official sources – that the company is considering a design where the LCD screen will feature a hole in the center.

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (PS4/XBO) – 9/9/9/9
The Crew (PS4/XBO) – 8/9/9/9
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (PS4) – 9/8/9/8
Squids Odyssey (3DS) – 6/8/7/9
Toybox Turbos (PS3/360) – 7/7/7/8
Derby Stallion Gold (3DS) – 7/7/7/7
Mahouka Koukou No Rettousei: Out of Order (PSV) – 7/7/7/7
Dooors (3DS) – 7/7/8/6

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

Software

1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
3. Pokemon Omega Ruby
4. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
5. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
6. Metroid II – Return of Samus
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Ultimate NES Remix
9. Pokemon Trading Card Game
10. Mighty Gunvolt
11. Azure Striker Gunvolt
12. Shovel Knight
13. Fantasy Life
14. Super Mario Bros.
15. Xeodrifter
16. The Legend of Zelda
17. Persona Q
18. Pokemon Dream Radar
19. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
20. Yoshi’s New Island

Videos

1. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
2. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Teaser Trailer
3. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS One Dog, One Bird, One Zapper
4. Sonic Boom Launch Trailer
5. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS: The Future King
6. Tomodachi Life Wish List Video
7. Super Smash Bros. – Looks like we don’t have a choice!
8. Mario Kart 7 Video
9. Pokemon Bank Trailer
10. Bratayley Plays Tomodachi Life
11. Holiday 2014 Wish List Video
12. Pokemon Trading Card Game Trailer
13. Persona Q Video
14. Captain Toad The Adventure Begins Trailer
15. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Reveal Trailer
16. How to Win at Smash Episode 3
17. LEGO Batman 3 Launch Trailer
18. Sonic Boom Combo Trailer
19. Kitties Mama Plays Tomodachi Life
20. Xeodrifter Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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Level-5 has picked up two new Youkai Watch-related trademarks in the United States. “Jibanyan” and “Whisper” – important characters from Level-5’s series – had filings on December 9.

Back in January, Level-5 trademarked “Yo-kai Watch” in the states.

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