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On 3DS, Dragon Quest X uses streaming technology to run the game. It turns out that this version is built with Ubitus GameCloud middleware similar to the Android version from NTT DoCoMo.

Ubitus CEO Ubitus Wesley Kuo said of the news:

“Ubitus is thrilled to bring the national flagship title from Square Enix to Nintendo’s bestselling Nintendo 3DS portable gaming console through our GameCloud technology. We are committed to provide best technology to enable gaming platform providers to offer best seamless and enjoyable gaming experience over the cloud.”

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We’ve seen the Japanese boxart for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Who’s the monster starring on the cover?

According to this week’s issue of Jump, it’s none other than the Thousand Blade Dragon Selregios. The magazine says that Selregios is a tough winged monster with strong legs, who has golden scales extending from its back and a single long horn protruding from its forehead.

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With the PlayStation 4, Sony is looking to bring in some of the consumers who previously purchased Wii.

That tidbit comes from Sony Computer Entertainment president Andrew House, who was speaking with Eurogamer. He told the site:

“Our big opportunity is to welcome back an audience much earlier in the lifecycle that possibly bought into the Wii previously. Whether it’s based on this is a really good all-round entertainment device for a family in addition to having great games, our consumer data suggests some of those people are already coming in now and that’s what’s contributing to the really great sales we’ve had.”

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Yoshi’s New Island (3DS) – 8/9/8/8
WRC 4: FIA World Rally Championship (PS3/PSV) – 7/8/8/8
Tokyo New World Record: Operation Abyss (PSV) – 7/8/8/7
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late (PS3) – 7/7/7/8
Corpse Party: Blood Drive (PSV) – 7/8/7/7
Soushuu Senshinkan Gakuen: Hachimyoujin – Ten no Koku (PSV) – 6/8/4/8

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Nintendo has announced the games coming to the Japanese 3DS Recommended Software campaign in September. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Mario Kart 7, Tomodachi Life, Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind, and Dragon Quest X will be available. New 3DS XL buyers in Japan will be able to choose one of these titles for free.

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According to a Famitsu report, Youkai Watch 2 has managed to sell more than 1,281,096 copies in its first four days. Just before launch, pre-orders were said to have been at over 800,000 units. The game was expected to be Japan’s first million-seller, and it has accomplished that feat in less than a week.

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The Binding Isaac is something that could still come to the 3DS. On his official blog, creator Edmund McMillen gave a simple “no” when asked if the game is no longer a possibility for Nintendo’s platform.

It’s an interesting comment for sure. Sadly though, McMillen didn’t elaborate beyond his terse response.

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