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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Vita – 41,073
3DS LL – 40,924
3DS – 35,629
PS3 – 22,942
PSP – 12,690
Wii U – 11,398
Wii – 1,720
Xbox 360 – 610

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

3DS LL – 47,985
Vita – 36,028
3DS – 21,454
PS3 – 20,676
PSP – 12,721
Wii U – 9,539
Wii – 1,323
Xbox 360 – 543

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Even more Etrian Odyssey: Millennium Girl details have leaked out of Famitsu. The Japanese publication provides a first look at the game this week.

As we mentioned earlier today, Etrian Odyssey: Millennium Girl isn’t a new game. It turns out that Millennium Girl is instead a remake of the very first Etrian Odyssey released on the DS.

Without further ado, here’s the latest information batch:

– Story involves strong earthquakes and mysterious roaring in Etria
– Protagonist, voiced by Kousuke Toriumi, is a spear-wielder from the Highlander clan
– The government asks you to investigate and explore the ruins
– Three other companions join you on the investigation and go as far as the World Tree, which seems to have a deep connection to the ruins
– The team encounters Frederica Irving on their journey, a girl who lost her memories
– Frederica Irving is voiced by Marisa Ise
– Frederica is a kind-spirited girl, but is wary of others
– Simon York (voiced by Daisuke Ono) is the leader of the investigation party sent by the “Mizugaruzu” Library
– Simon is smart, knows a lot about ancient civilizations and labyrinth monsters, is a medic, and can calmly aid his companions no matter the circumstance
– Arthur Charles (voiced by Toshiyuki Toyonaga) is a member of the investigation party, an alchemist, is good at elemental attacks, doesn’t think too hard about anything, sometimes talks big, and has a tremendous amount of faith in Simon
– Lacuna Sheldon (voiced by Shizuka Ito) is a baladine and woman at the vanguard of the investigation party, from the noble family, has an open and modest personality, has a strong sense of justice and plenty of common sense, loses her head when it comes to good food
– Each character can
– Each character will have the potential to learn various skills depending on their class
– Limited skill points, so players will prioritize skills
– Keep the same appearance and stats when changing classes, but acquire the skills of another job
– Government will hand out missions
– They’ll also supply necessary information and equipment
– Best to visit various shops to prepare for your journey
– If you have a mission or quest you can report on, their notification marker will appear on the right side of the screen
– All party members will have multiple portrait pictures with many expressions during event scenes
– Map icons are similar to that of Etrian Odyssey IV
– Skill tree is horizontal
– No “Novice” or “Veteran” descriptors
– Shigeo Komori said there are people who think the series needed some new energy, since it’s based on this fixed concept of the World Tree labyrinth
– The team decided to focus on the production side and churned out Millenium Girl
– “The fun of the RPG was left just as it was, but since we’ve strengthened the story and characterization, this game will make it all the more easier to enjoy the true essence of the RPG.”

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Nintendo has picked up a few new trademarks in Japan. Let’s take a look:

• U
• Tomodachi Collection: New Life
• Nymphia
• Mario & Luigi Dream Adventure
• Mario and Donkey Kong Minis on the Move
• Splash or Crash
• Pokemon Scramble
• Nintendo Web Framework

One particular trademark is “Nintendo Web Framework”. It’s some kind of behind-the-scenes technical item that we haven’t heard much about. Nintendo of America’s Ryan Lynd will be talking about the Nintendo Web Framework at GDC tomorrow.

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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo has released a downloadable update for Nintendo 3DS that will add new functionality to the hand-held system. Items featured in the update include:

• A tool that allows Nintendo 3DS users to transfer save data from the packaged version of a game to the downloadable version. Players that originally purchased a physical version of a game will be able to pick up right where they left off with their save data if they decide to purchase the digital version of the same game. Save data that is transferred to a digital game cannot be moved back to the physical version.
• An improvement to the feature that downloads items in the background when the Nintendo 3DS system is in Sleep Mode. Items will now download when the Nintendo eShop is running. Users can simply close the system cover to activate the “Download Later” feature and the game or application will begin to download.

For more information about Nintendo 3DS, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Famitsu has the first details about Devil Survivor 2: Break Record in this week’s issue. Details from the magazine are posted below.

– Out in Japan this summer
– Has full voice
– Anime sequences now have 3D effect
– Kou Yoshinari is directing the new anime sequences for the game
– New scenarios
– Unknown new female character
– Casual Mode included
– Can choose between the “Original Scenario” and “New Scenario” on the title screen
– Original scenario: same story as the original, now with new features and enhancements
– New scenario: takes place after the ending; features another invasion and the return of the Nicaea site
– Graphically similar to the DS game
– Action is shown on the touch screen, just like the original

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