Square Enix is developing a 3DS remake of Dragon Quest Monsters 2 – otherwise known as Dragon Warrior Monsters 2. An official teaser site opened today is located here.

The 3DS version will support up to eight players, StreetPass, local and Internet connectivity, and one save slot. A release date hasn’t been announced at this time.

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii is the remake’s director. Akira Toriyama is handling monster designs, while Koichi Sugiyama will be responsible for music.

In April, a new trademark for Dragon Quest Monsters 2 was discovered in the Japanese database. The finding resulted in speculation regarding a potential remake, which has now been revealed today.

Shigesato Itoi on what EarthBound means to him in new message

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Nintendo has published a message from EarthBound creator Shigesato Itoi on the newly-opened Wii U VC site. In it, Itoi discussed what the SNES game means to him. You can either find the full message below or on the official site here.

Japanese StreetPass Mii Plaza – Warrior’s Way commercial

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3D Shinobi III confirmed as next SEGA 3D Classic

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The first word of 3D Shinobi III’s existence was recently leaked through a PEGI listing. Today, SEGA has made it official.

3D Shinobi III is due out on the Japanese 3DS eShop next week for 600 yen. In Japan, the SEGA Genesis game is known as “The Super Shinobi II”.

You likely know what to expect with this one: stereoscopic 3D, the ability to save at any point, and operate display and sound settings. Players can also switch to the western version, though it’s pretty much the same aside from English text.

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Monster Hunter Frontier G announced for Wii U, PS3

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News leaking out of this week’s Famitsu reveals that Monster Hunter Frontier G is in development for the Wii U and PlayStation 3. The PS3 version will release first on November 20, followed by Wii U on December 11.

Monster Hunter Frontier G may ring a bell for some. The game originally hit Japanese Xbox 360 and PC systems earlier this year.

The new versions’ content is identical to the previous release. PS3 and Wii U will both be receiving a “Beginner’s Pack” (packaged with armor and weapons), priced at 6,090 yen with a monthly fee of 1,400 yen. There will also be a free downloadable version. A free trial period will also be made available to players one week prior to the game’s official launch.

On Wii U, Frontier G will allow for display switching to the GamePad. It won’t be compatible with the nunchuck, but the Pro Controller will be supported. Capcom has yet to confirm if there will be any 3DS functionality. Likewise, it isn’t clear if the PS3 version will support trophies.

Nintendo Minute: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate tips

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Third portion of Miyamoto’s 4Gamer interview translated (unofficially)

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Shigeru Miyamoto recently conducted an interview with Japanese publication 4Gamer. Two portions of the talk have been translated previously, and now the third and final piece has appeared

There’s still a bunch of discussion about Pikmin 3, naturally, but Miyamoto also speaks about the Wii U in general. You can find the full thing here.

Newegg: Shin Megami Tensei IV and Fire Emblem: Awakening for $80

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Newegg has a slight combo deal on Shin Megami Tensei IV and Fire Emblem: Awakening. Buy the two together, and you’ll get $10 off. You’ll also be eligible for the $30 eShop credit if you handle things on Club Nintendo, so it’d be like getting Fire Emblem for free.

Early Pikmin 3 downloads in Europe will still be eligible for Wonderful 101 promotion

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Some European Wii U owners purchasing Pikmin 3 from GAME were able to receive the download version a few days early. However, upon initial inspection, it appeared that Nintendo Network Premium points were not being provided. There was also concern that by obtaining Pikmin 3 before its official launch, such users wouldn’t be eligible for the 30% discount on digital copies of The Wonderful 101.

Nintendo has now stepped in and clarified the situation. Even if you downloaded Pikmin 3 early, you’ll be eligible for The Wonderful 101 promotion. The Nintendo Network Premium points situation is also being looked into, but it sounds like that also won’t be an issue.

Nintendo’s official statement reads: