This week’s Famitsu contains another article on Monster Hunter Stories. Even though the game isn’t too far off, the preview coverage actually provides quite a number of new details. We have plenty of information about modes, StreetPass functionality, and more.

Tournament Mode is is an offline mode where players fight other Riders in a tournament format. There are two categories:

– Normal Tournaments, which can be accessed anytime
– Download Tournaments, which can be obtained as DLC

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[TGS 2016] Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters Cyber Arena impressions

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Nintendo Everything was at this year’s Tokyo Game Show! We had a low-key presence at the event, but we did manage to try out several upcoming Japanese 3DS titles. Look for our impressions in the coming days.

Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters Cyber Arena is a free-to-play preview version of the upcoming 3DS game Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters. It just came out yesterday – September 21 – on the Japanese eShop. The full product will be released December 1 in Japan, though we’ve given the new download a test drive.

If you’re a Digimon veteran, don’t expect past Digimon creatures like Agumon to appear here. This adventure takes place in a brand-new universe where current trending technology like smartphones and augmented reality are prevalent. The new Digimon are called Appli Monsters, or Appmon in short, and are based on smartphone apps. As of the Cyber Arena version, there are a total of 147 Appmon available.

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Bases Loaded 2016 heading to 3DS, first details and images

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Bases Loaded 2016 is in the works for 3DS, this week’s issue of Famitsu reveals. Mebius is leading the way on the project.

Bases Loaded 2016 seems to retain the 8-bit graphics that the 1987 game is known for. However, it will have new features like supporting versus through local play. You’ll also be able to create your own athlete and team. The athlete’s name, uniform, hairstyle, and stats can be freely edited.

Bases Loaded 2016 launches later this year in Japan as an eShop download. It should cost 864 yen.

Full scan can be found after the break.

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One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum intro cinematic

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In Japan, One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum is out now, and that means footage is starting to surface. View the 2D fighter’s opening below.

More: Arc System Works, Bandai Namco, Japan, One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum

Monster Hunter Stories to offer a collaboration with Dengeki

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Capcom has been announcing collaborations left and right for Monster Hunter Stories. Today, a partnership was unveiled with the Japanese publication Dengeki.

In the game, players will be able to obtain a weapon: sword and shield Inazuma Works, which will be upgraded to Ikazuchi Works when maxed out. A Nabiru costume as the Dengeki Politan will also be available as post-release DLC.

Get a close look at the Dengeki collaboration in the gallery below.

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Media Create sales (9/12/16 – 9/18/16)

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

PS4 – 96,433
2DS – 18,754
New 3DS LL – 15,808
Vita – 12,931
New 3DS – 3,047
Wii U – 2,703
PS3 – 1,099
3DS – 425
Xbox One – 156
3DS LL – 106

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

New 3DS LL – 17,122
Vita – 10,280
Wii U – 3,527
New 3DS – 3,184
PS3 – 1,143
PS4 – 560
3DS – 412
Xbox One – 232
3DS LL – 113

And here are the software charts:

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Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters Cyber Arena trailer

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The free-to-play Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters Cyber Arena is now available in Japan, and Bandai Namco put out a new trailer to celebrate. See it below.