The financial issues impacting Index stem from its ¥24.5 billion (or $224 million) debt. Meanwhile, president Ochiai Yoshimi could be on the way out having hinted at his resignation.

Index had attempted to acquire businesses on the domestic and international levels, though these plans were unsuccessful. Compounding matters is the fact that its overseas acquisitions were not able to provide a jump in revenue to justify the purchase.

What impact could the situation have on Atlus, you ask? Either a resale or restructure could be in the company’s future – everything depends on what happens to Index.

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First The Little Battlers Wars screenshots/art

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Only a few days left to become a Gold/Platinum member on Club Nintendo

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Time is running out to become a Gold or Platinum member on Club Nintendo.

The Club Nintendo year ends on June 30. That leaves you with just a few days to register products and complete surveys in order to reach an elite status.

Club Nintendo’s next year will begin on July 1.

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX to be playable at World Hobby Fair ’13

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A few months ago, Mario Kart Arcade GP DX was announced. Not much has been said about the game since then, but it remains on track for a release this summer.

We do have some small news about Mario Kart Arcade GP DX today. It will be at the World Hobby Fair ’13, so those who attend will be able to get a sneak peak at the title.

Toki Tori 2+ changes and improvements will come to Wii U

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Toki Tori 2 is heading to Steam next month in the form of Toki Tori 2+. There are a whole bunch of changes and improvements made to the game with “+” – find the details here. Fortunately, Two Tribes has confirmed that all of the content in Toki Tori 2+ “will eventually make it to the Wii U version as well”.

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Japanese Nintendo Land Wiimote bundle commercial

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Nintendo lists a bunch of games for release on the eShops tomorrow, Pilotwings moved to July 4

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Do the games below represent the full North American Nintendo Download lineup for tomorrow? It’s certainly possible. Official listings on Nintendo’s website indicate that at least eight games will be hitting the eShops in a matter of hours.

Crystal Warriors (3DS VC) – $3.99
Sonic Labyrinth (3DS VC) – $4.99
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (3DS VC) – $4.99
Spelunker (3DS VC) – $4.99
Vegas Stake (Wii U VC) – $7.99
Urban Trial Freestyle (3DS download) – $5.59 until July 4 at 9 AM PT
Kokuga (3DS download) – $14.99
Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove Mini (3DS download) – $3.99

We should also point out that Pilotwings is no longer scheduled for launch tomorrow. It’s now tentatively slated for July 4.

Japanese New Super Luigi U commercial

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Japanese Pikmin 3 commercials

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Monster Hunter 4 – Volcanic Cavern details

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A few details on Monster Hunter 4’s newly revealed Volcanic Cavern map have been translated from this week’s Famitsu. The information, most of which pertains to the different monsters included in the area, can be found below.

Volcanic Cavern

– Includes familiar monsters
– Gravios and Iodrome can be found here
– Teostra, the Elder Dragon, will also be on this map

Teostra

– Flame King Teostra
– First appeared in Monster Hunter 2 and has been more recently active in Monster Hunter Frontier
– Teostra is the male counterpart of the Empress of Flame, Lunastra
– Teostra has flammable powder that he spreads across the air with his wings, followed by explosions
– He also has a flamethrower attack that is said to triple its length when he’s in rage mode

Gravios and Basarios

– Gravios and the juvenile Basarios will be appearing in Monster Hunter 4’s new Volcanic Cavern
– Gravios is known for being one of the largest dragon-type monsters
– Can’t fly as well as other wyverns due to its heavy weight
– Has an extra tough body
– Can emit flaming and sleep-inducing gasses
– Also can shoot powerful fire beams
– These beams are apparently more destructive in Monster Hunter 4

Iodrome

– Wyvern
– Iodrome and its Ioprey minions will be making a return in Monster Hunter 4
– It would be best to take along extra antidotes when you visit the Volcanic Cavern to beat these monsters

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