In the latest issue of Famitsu, Final Fantasy Explorers director Atsuhi Hashimoto and project manager Takahiro Abe spoke more about befriending monsters, the game’s difficulty, and the game’s world. You can find their comments below, courtesy of Siliconera’s translation.

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Youkai Watch 2 Direct coming this Friday

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A new Nintendo Direct of sorts will be shown this Friday, Nintendo has confirmed. The latest presentation will be dedicated to the Japanese release of Youkai Watch 2. Youkai Watch 2 Direct will be shown at 6 PM Japan time.

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Persona Q seems to be heading west in late November

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A specific western release date for Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth hasn’t been officially announced yet, but the game seems to be coming out in November.

In North America, retailers like Amazon list a November 25 release date. Meanwhile, the newly opened NIS America Europe (take that in for as second) online store lists a November 28 date.

So as of now, both North America and Europe appear to be getting Persona Q in later November.

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Game Critics Awards Winners 2014 – Nintendo comes away with three awards

Posted on 10 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 11 Comments

The winners of the Game Critics Awards for the best of E3 2014 have now been revealed. Nintendo have come away with a total of three awards, which are as follows:

Best Handheld/Mobile Game Winner: Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Best Fighting Game Winner: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Best Social/Casual/Family Game Winner: Mario Maker

Seems like Super Smash Bros. was a clear favourite for Nintendo here among critics. A full list of winners can be found here.

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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call footage

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Disney Magical World adds Mickey Mouse t-shirt

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A new item is now available in Disney Magical World. Players can get their hands on a “a hip casual Mickey Mouse T-shirt” to dress characters in.

Nintendo shared the DLC news on Twitter, writing:

Dress your character in a hip casual Mickey Mouse T-shirt, now available to download in #DisneyMagicalWorld for #3DS. pic.twitter.com/ZkL0Khk0Mn
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 1, 2014

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Japan getting another Pokemon 3DS XL for restaurant raffle

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Yet another Pokemon 3DS XL is coming to Japan as part of a raffle. Between July 15 and August 25, fans can enter the giveaway by spending over 1,000 yen at the Famil family restaurant.

One of 10 versions of the brown 3DS XL pictured above can be won. It comes with a decal based on the Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction movie.

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GameStop: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 3DS for $20

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GameStop has the 3DS version of Monster 3 Ultimate on sale. Normally priced at $40, you can purchase the handheld release for only $20. The offer is valid in-store and online.

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Final Fantasy Explorers devs on the game’s job system

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Final Fantasy Explorers director Atsushi Hashimoto and project manager Takahiro Abe talked more about the 3DS game while speaking with Famitsu, mainly pertaining to the job system.

Here’s the latest on the game: