Over in Korea, a Pokemon Sun/Moon demo rating has popped up. The listing is specifically called “Pokemon Sun & Moon Special Trial Version”.

As far as when the demo is launching, that’s not yet known at the time. It’s also unclear if it’ll be a global release.

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More maintenance is lined up for the following week. Wii U / 3DS as well as Splatoon will be seeing some downtime.

The schedule is as follows:

Wii U / 3DS (online play, rankings, etc.)

– 4 PM PT (September 5) – 7 PM PT (September 5)
– 7 PM ET (September 5) – 10 PM ET (September 5)
– 12 AM in the UK (September 6) – 3 AM in the UK (September 6)
– 1 AM in Europe (September 6) – 4 AM in Europe (September 6)

Splatoon

– 5 PM PT (September 5)  – 7 PM PT (September 5)
– 8 PM ET (September 5) – 10 PM ET (September 5)
– 1 AM in the UK (September 6) – 3 AM in the UK (September 6)
– 2 AM in Europe (September 6) – 4 AM in Europe (September 6)

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura (Level 5) {2016.07.16} (¥4.800) – 32.460 / 1.152.838 (-48%)
02./01. [PS4] Tales of Berseria (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.08.18} (¥8.200) – 24.057 / 197.593 (-86%)
03./00. [PS4] No Man’s Sky (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2016.08.25} (¥5.900) – 22.200 / NEW
04./00. [PS4] The King of Fighters XIV (SNK Playmore) {2016.08.25} (¥7.200) – 20.655 / NEW
05./00. [PSV] Sengoku Otome: Legend Battle # (Planet G) {2016.08.25} (¥6.980) – 16.054 / NEW
06./00. [PS4] Sengoku Basara: Sanada Yukimura-Den (Capcom) {2016.08.25} (¥6.990) – 15.592 / NEW
07./02. [PS3] Tales of Berseria (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.08.18} (¥8.200) – 15.262 / 91.447 (-80%)
08./00. [PS4] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X HD (Sega) {2016.08.25} (¥7.990) – 12.915 / NEW
09./00. [PS3] Sengoku Basara: Sanada Yukimura-Den (Capcom) {2016.08.25} (¥6.990) – 11.796 / NEW
10./04. [3DS] Dragon Ball: Fusions # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.08.04} (¥5.700) – 10.827 / 138.479 (-41%)
11./05. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons X: God Chapter / Dragon Chapter (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2016.07.28} (¥4.800) – 10.372 / 154.477 (-37%)
12./06. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot (Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 8.147 / 415.444 (-34%)
13./07. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition (Microsoft Game Studios) {2016.06.23} (¥3.600) – 8.003 / 99.412 (-18%)
14./08. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.571) – 6.914 / 2.878.174 (-26%)
15./00. [3DS] Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack # (Inti Creates) {2016.08.25} (¥4.800) – 6.426 / NEW
16./09. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2016.02.18} (¥4.700) – 5.301 / 228.811 (-35%)
17./12. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400) – 5.114 / 859.174 (-21%)
18./10. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2016.06.23} (¥5.700) – 4.810 / 86.256 (-34%)
19./00. [PSV] Moujuu-Tachi to Ohimesama # (Idea Factory) {2016.08.25} (¥6.300) – 4.765 / NEW
20./13. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥5.700) – 4.441 / 1.456.508 (-23%)

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A neat Japanese 3DS game was announced – and subsequently released on the eShop – during the latest Nintendo Direct. Skipmore and Flyhigh Works’ Drancia Saga is now available.

Drancia Saga is an action game with simple controls. Only three buttons are used: left, right, and A for the following:

– Push different direction to turn
– Push same direction to dash
– A button to jump
– Push A again while jumping for downwards attack

There are over 50 playable characters in the game. Also, there are more collaboration characters that are unlocked by having select games installed on the same 3DS. When selecting a collaboration character, the first area stage and music will also change to fit its setting.

The collaboration titles are:

– Urban Trial: Free Style
– Gunman Clive
– Gunman Clive 2
– Geki Yaba Runner
– Petit Novel Series: Harvest December
– Witch & Hero
– Witch & Hero II
– Brunch Panic!
– Fairune
– Fairune 2
– The Legend of Dark Witch
– The Legend of Dark Witch 2

Note: extra characters are unlocked if you have both Gunman Clive, Witch & Hero and The Legend of Dark Witch games.

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It’s the first Friday of the month, which means a new round of free DLC for Monster Hunter Generations. To download the content, you’ll have to choose the Download option from the game’s main menu, and then talk to the appropriate NPCs. Items for September include Star Fox, Strider Hiryu, pirate themed, and Legend of Zelda outfits, as well as items, Palicoes, and guild cards based on Phoenix Wright. You can check the whole list out after the break, including some artwork of the content.

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Continuing their series of character-based trailers, Capcom has released another round of Monster Hunter Stories footage, this time showing the protagonist’s childhood friend, Cheval. Check it out below:

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The OST for Pokemon Sun and Moon will be releasing in Japan. It will include 175 tracks, as well as a 24-page booklet and interaction with the Z-Ring toy.

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Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.

“Straight grillin’! BBQ Blowout #1” is the new stage. It includes the following:

– Shish-kebab hood (set)
– Shish-kebab suit (set)
– Steak tee
– Bell pepper shoes (set)

And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:

– Anonymous mask
– B-ball jersey
– B-ball shorts
– Leather pants
– Chic dress
– Knee-high fishnet stockings
– Striped + cuffed high-tops
– Winged jet pack

Thanks to StrawHatEevee for the tip.

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Two upcoming 3DS games are up for pre-load on the North American eShop. The games are Dragon Quest VII and Disney Magical World 2.

With Dragon Quest VII, the RPG requires 11,635 blocks (1,454.375MB) of free space. Disney Magical World 2 needs 10,675 blocks (1,334.375MB).

By pre-purchasing Dragon Quest VII, you’ll receive the 3DS theme pictured above. Disney Magical World 2 also has a bonus, as Nintendo is giving out a set of Frozen bonus outfits.

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Capcom has gone live with a teaser trailer for the Japanese 3DS game Megami Meguri. Check out the video below.

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