Famitsu has brand new details on Monster Hunter 4 in its latest issue. There are a number of interesting tidbits, including a confirmation that the game will have no water segments, news that players can grab on to monsters in some instances, and tidbits about the camera system and base camp.

A summary of information from the magazine has been posted below.

– No water segments
– New elements surrounding Felynes
– New weapons and armor designs
– Weapons are being kept secret for now
– Story will have the larger number of NPCs in series history
– Monsters will make use of the land formations
– Can grab on to monsters under certain conditions (unclear if you can ride them or latch on for attacks)
– Make use of hight differences in the stages to perform jump attacks
– Free camera
– Base camp will move somewhat like a caravan, unlike previous games
– 1-4 players
– Local play support
– Online play isn’t ruled out necessarily
– Ryozo Tsujimoto is producing
– Kaname Fujioka is directing

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Naruto SD Powerful Shippuden announced for 3DS

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Namco Bandai is bringing a new Naruto game to the 3DS. The title, roughly translated to Naruto SD Powerful Shippuden, is coming to Japan in Winter 2012.

You can find the first screenshots/art from the game above.

Rune Factory 4 trailer

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Japanese Kirby’s Dream Collection Special Edition overview trailer

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Kirby’s Dream Collection Special Edition orchestra recording

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This piece will be on the CD for Kirby’s Dream Collection Special Edition. Hopefully other orchestrated tracks are included!

Namco Bandai’s “All Star Battle” site updates once again

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Namco Bandai has updated its “All Star Battle” site once again. Much like yesterday, the teaser page features more images. We’re now just one day away from proper news.

If we find out that this isn’t Nintendo-related, you’ll be able to find future updates on the project over at Gaming Everything.

Thanks to 4Him for the tip.

Castlevania: The Adventure 3DS VC screenshots

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UnchainBlades EXXIV screenshots

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Assassin’s Creed III art book releasing October 30

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Titan Books will release “The Art of Assassin’s Creed III” later this year. The 144-page hardcover art book contains never-before-seen concept art and artist commentary.

Senior commissioning editor Laura Price said:

“Assassin’s Creed is rightly considered one of the most visually exciting games, and the concept art for Assassin’s Creed III is no exception. The new era and the new assassin are incredibly exciting and the sheer beauty of the art is extraordinary. Assassin’s Creed III promises to be the biggest and best yet and we’re delighted to be involved.”

You’ll be able to purchase The Art of Assassin’s Creed III on October 30 for $29.99.

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Kojima Productions not working on Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate

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Even though it assisted in the development of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Kojima Productions isn’t contributing to the upcoming sequels.

Producer David Cox gave a simple “No” when asked if the studio is working alongside MercurySteam for either Lords of Shadow 2 or Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate. He didn’t elaborate beyond this.

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