CoroCoro has now published its own version of the new Pokemon Sun/Moon trailer from this week. It’s very familiar, though there is one very brief original scene towards the beginning which seems to show some sort of Pokemon (see the shot above).

Here’s the trailer:

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Nintendo has added a bunch of additional maintenance to its schedule next week which will impact network services for Wii U and 3DS.

The first period is taking place on:

– 9 PM PT (Sunday) – 1 AM PT (Monday)
– 12 AM ET (Monday) – 4 AM ET (Monday)
– 5 AM in the UK (Monday) – 9 AM in the UK (Monday)
– 6 AM in Europe (Monday) – 10 AM in Europe (Monday)

And the second period:

– 4 PM PT (Monday) – 7 PM PT (Monday)
– 7 PM ET (Monday) – 10 PM ET (Monday)
– 12 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 3 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 1 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 4 AM in Europe (Tuesday)

Lastly, the final period:

– 4 AM PT (Tuesday) – 8 AM PT (Tuesday)
– 7 AM ET (Tuesday) – 11 AM ET (Tuesday)
– 12 PM in the UK (Tuesday) – 4 PM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 1 PM in Europe (Tuesday) – 5 PM in Europe (Tuesday)

Don’t forget: there will also be Wii U-specific maintenance next week. That’s scheduled for:

– 5:50 PM PT (Tuesday) – 7:30 PM PT (Tuesday)
– 8:50 PM ET (Tuesday) – 10:30 PM ET (Tuesday)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (Wednesday) – 3:30 AM in the UK (Wednesday)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (Wednesday) – 4:30 AM in Europe (Wednesday)

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A new novel of the Ace Attorney series is coming to Japan on June 15, which goes by the name Gyakuten Saiban – Gyakuten Idol (Ace Attorney – Turnabout Idol).

Here’s a summary:

“An incident happened during a visit to the shopping mall by defense attorney Phoenix Wright! The idol Sumomo Momogaya (not sure about reading) is arrested as a murder suspect. Phoenix becomes her attorney to prove her innocence in court. Finally a novel of the popular game series!!”

Mie Takase, a veteran writer specializing in light novels, has written the Ace Attorney book. Kikuyaro, who has been involved with various Ace Attorney illustration work, is providing illustrations for this piece as well.

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

01./01. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot (Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 79.807 / 224.653 (-45%)
02./05. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi (Level 5) {2016.04.02} (¥4.600) – 33.996 / 498.883 (-2%)
03./03. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 24.827 / 109.800 (-71%)
04./02. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 23.936 / 125.917 (-77%)
05./07. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (Square Enix) {2016.03.24} (¥5.250) – 14.200 / 586.555 (-4%)
06./04. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 14.035 / 70.512 (-75%)
07./11. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400) – 10.289 / 762.839 (+14%)
08./12. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥5.700) – 9.478 / 1.356.993 (+7%)
09./10. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥5.700) – 8.947 / 870.375 (-5%)
10./19. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2016.02.18} (¥4.700) – 7.040 / 156.313 (+42%)
11./18. [3DS] Disney Art Academy (Nintendo) {2016.04.07} (¥3.700) – 6.523 / 42.494 (+27%)
12./08. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥6.800) – 6.178 / 49.058 (-39%)
13./14. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack (Nintendo) {2016.04.21} (¥6.500) – 5.419 / 30.228 (-30%)
14./06. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (Square Enix) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 5.273 / 25.301 (-74%)
15./22. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects] (Nintendo) {2016.03.17} (¥2.700) – 5.184 / 43.103
16./23. [WIU] Pokken Tournament # (Pokemon Co.) {2016.03.18} (¥7.200) – 5.029 / 136.478
17./09. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥7.600) – 4.897 / 50.291 (-51%)
18./15. [PS4] Dark Souls III (From Software) {2016.03.24} (¥7.430) – 4.674 / 286.944 (-36%)
19./20. [3DS] Terraria (Spike Chunsoft) {2016.04.21} (¥3.800) – 3.659 / 14.878 (-8%)
20./37. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.571) – 3.584 / 2.630.681

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Update (5/13): These are now available for pre-order on Play-Asia.

Original (5/12): It all comes full circle, as Nintendo will be producing a series of playing cards in Japan, with art based on Splatoon. The cards are set for a July release and will come in three different varieties, which you can check out below.

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There’s quite a bit going on with Nintendo Badge Arcade in Europe. All play packs have been discounted by 50 percent and there are two free plays being handed out.

Here’s the news straight from Nintendo:

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A few new themes are now available in Europe. The lineup includes Pokemon, Shovel Knight, and Star Fox.

Here’s the full list:

Pokémon Red & Blue – £1.79 / €1,99
Pokémon: Here Comes Ash-Greninja! – £1.79 / €1,99
Plague Knight’s Theme – £1.79 / €1,99
Shovel Knight Campfire Dream – £1.79 / €1,99
Star Fox Zero: Space Battle – £1.79 / €1,99

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A pair of new Etrian Odyssey V trailers have been published today. Below you’ll find videos for both the Cestus and Masurao character classes.

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Our latest look at Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE shows off two of the game’s musical performances. We have videos for carnation” and “Feel” below.

One additional video can be found after the break showing Tiki’s side quesgt.

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CoroCoro, the Japanese magazine, will be getting a tie-in with Splatoon. Leaked images from the upcoming issue show that three new pieces of gear, all emblazoned with the CoroCoro logo, will be hitting the game. These are a Splat Roller (which has the stats of the regular Splat Roller, but comes with a Splash Wall and Inkzooka), an orange cap (with the Damage Up ability), and an orange parka (with the Cold-Blooded ability). These items will arrive in-game early in the summer. Furthermore, more weapons should arrive at the same time, as the next volume of the Sheldon’s Picks weapons.

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