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Capcom prepared another two weapon videos for Monster Hunter X today. Trailers for the Hunting Horn and Hammer can be seen below.

Splatoon Global Testfire has returned in Japan. Between 9 and 10 AM, players can try out the demo. It will be available until August 9.

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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of June 2015. You can check out the full results below.

1. [WIU] Splatoon – 368,538 (348,557 physical, 19,981 digital)
2. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus – 232,459 (225,296 physical, 7,163 digital)
3. [3DS] Tobidasu! Nyanko Daisensou – 97,189 (N/A physical, 97,189 digital)
4. [3DS] Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden – 88,707 (86,338 physical, 2,369 digital)
5. [3DS] Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – 54,544 (51,574 physical, 2,970 digital)
6. [PS4] The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – 52,890 (45,912 physical, 6,978 digital)
7. [3DS] Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale – 47,146 (44,902 physical, 2,274 digital)
8. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 45,077 (38,146 physical, 6,931 digital)
9. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 44,470 (42,762 physical, 1,708 digital)
10. [PS4] Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition – 37,804 (30,757 physical, 7,047 digital)
11. [PSV] Shiren the Wanderer 5 Plus – 30,887 (22,088 physical, 8,799 digital)
12. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition – 27,164 (25,272 physical, 1,892 digital)
13. [PSV] The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC Evolution – 27,034 (24,984 physical, 2,050 digital)
14. [3DS] Stella Glow – 23,857 (22,294 physical, 1,563 digital)
15. [3DS] Girls Mode 3 – 19,125 (17,611 physical, 1,514 digital)
16. [PS4] Natsuiro High School: Seishun Hakusho – 17,840 (14,294 physical, 3,546 digital)
17. [3DS] Assassination Classroom: Grand Siege on Kurosensei – 16,912 (15,556 physical, 1,356 digital)
18. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 15,406 (14,690 physical, 716 digital)
19. [3DS] Downtown Nekketsu Jidaigeki – 15,064 (13,403 physical, 1,661 digital)
20. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 13,955 (12,127 physical, 1,828 digital)
21. [PSV] Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo tr. – 13,691 (12,904 physical, 787 digital)
22. [PS3] Natsuiro High School: Seishun Hakusho – 13,475 (10,515 physical, 2,960 digital)
23. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 2: Shinuchi – 11,645 (11,205, 440 digital)
24. [PSV] Possession Magenta – 11,571 (11,007 physical, 564 digital)
25. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 10,919 (9,715 physical, 1,204 digital)
26. [3DS] Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland – 10,773 (9,908 physical, 865 digital)
27. [PSV] Nobunaga no Yabou: Souzou with Power-Up Kit – 10,458 (9,360 physical, 1,098 digital)
28. [PS3] Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition – 9,362 (N/A physical, 9,362 digital)
29. [PS4] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster – 8,991 (7,642 physical, 1,349 digital)
30. [3DS] BoxBoy! – 8,879 (715 physical, 8,164 digital)

Note that these sales are based on data between May 25 and June 21.

Capcom has uploaded another couple of Monster Hunter X weapon videos. Below you’ll find trailers for the one-handed sword and dual blades.

The mobile edition of Pokemon Shuffle is releasing in Japan this month, a trailer shown on the territory’s TV programming reveals. A beta was previously held for Android users between June 30 and July 14. Pokemon Shuffle Mobile should be available in the west this year as well.

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Just a few days ago, we found out about Monster Hunter X’s new Bird Wyvern-type monster known as the Hororo-Horuru. Capcom since updated the game’s website with additional details about the creature. Read up on the latest information below, courtesy of Siliconera’s translation.

– Prefers being in the dark
– Uses its sharp claws to strike down enemies from above
– Claws are located on its wings and feet
– They also have special scales inside their feather that can put you in an unconscious state upon inhaling
– Can shoot giant laser-like super sonic sound wave attacks
– These also come with a new type of status effect called the “Pinch” (or Danger) status
– There’s still not much known about the Pinch status

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A limited edition version of Monster Hunter X is available through the e-Capcom Store. The package comes with a copy of the game, organizer bag, and a pair of exclusive 3DS themes. Pre-orders come with four replacement jackets for the boxart.

Below is the bag’s measurements:

– Bag: 28cm width x 20cm height x 5cm thickness
– Shoulder Strap: 120cm length x 2.5cm width
– Belt Loop: 5cm width

Capcom also posted a couple of weapon videos for Monster Hunter X. View the Great Sword and Long Sword trailers below.

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

01./01. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.968) – 95.369 / 1.009.905 (-57%)
02./00. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4: Sumeragi #
(Capcom) {2015.07.23} (¥6.469) – 58.889 / NEW
03./00. [PS4] Sengoku Basara 4: Sumeragi #
(Capcom) {2015.07.23} (¥7.549) – 35.161 / NEW
04./05. [WIU] Splatoon
(Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥6.156) – 24.289 / 455.158 (+8%)
05./00. [PSV] Makai Shin Trillion # (Compile Heart) {2015.07.23} (¥7.344) – 18.506 / NEW
06./07. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+ (Nintendo) {2015.06.11} (¥5.076) – 16.110 / 359.603 (-9%)
07./00. [PS3] TV Anime Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls G4U! Pack Vol.3 (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.07.23} (¥10.778) – 15.060 / NEW
08./06. [3DS] Fire Emblem Fates: Black Kingdom / White Kingdom (Nintendo) {2015.06.25} (¥5.076) – 14.023 / 377.775 (-24%)
09./02. [PS4] Batman: Arkham Knight (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2015.07.16} (¥8.208) – 12.273 / 61.076 (-75%)
10./03. [WIU] Yoshi’s Woolly World # (Nintendo) {2015.07.16} (¥6.156) – 11.733 / 42.891 (-62%)
11./09. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 10.180 / 263.487 (+3%)
12./04. [3DS] Great Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Naruhodou Ryuunosuke no Bouken #
(Capcom) {2015.07.09} (¥6.264) – 9.554 / 169.161 (-60%)
13./00. [3DS] Langrisser: Re:Incarnation Tensei (Extreme) {2015.07.23} (¥5.980) – 9.300 / NEW
14./08. [PSV] Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.07.09} (¥6.145) – 8.277 / 66.959 (-34%)
15./11. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 7.076 / 1.074.513 (+1%)
16./13. [3DS] Super Run For Money Tousouchuu Atsumare! Saikyou no Tousou Monotachi (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.07.09} (¥5.119) – 6.757 / 25.277 (+37%)
17./12. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.937) – 5.414 / 2.668.433 (+1%)
18./14. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 5.343 / 4.007.043 (+13%)
19./00. [PSV] Vamwolf Cross # (D3 Publisher) {2015.07.23} (¥6.458) – 3.369 / NEW
20./19. [3DS] Style Savvy 3: Kira Kira Coord (Nintendo) {2015.04.16} (¥5.076) – 2.966 / 170.116 (+9%)

Capcom’s latest update on Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX is all about player interaction. Siliconera translated the information, which we’ve rounded up below.

– Courier Felyne: known for his services and liking apples
– Speak to him when sending mail to other people’s villages
– You’ll have a pamphlet with your village information on it
– This gets traded with other players
– Once they take it via local connectivity, you’ll get to interact with them through StreetPass
– You can then see their names and the number of friends they have
– You’ll also receive the other player’s pamphlet
– Their pamphlet tells you information on how their village development has been coming along, and their friendship level with Felynes
– The Felynes registered through a pamphlet will occasionally come visit the nesting grounds, where you keep baby monsters
– They’ll also bring along their own monster babies
– Can get items by interacting with them
– You’ll sometimes receive collaboration costumes from special quests available through downloads
– Recent collaborations include Super Mario Bros. and Animal Crossing outfits, V-Jump collaboration based on the Jump comic’s pirate logo

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Our next look at Monster Hunter X should be coming next week. Gameplay will be featured during the next episode of Capcom TV, which airs on August 5. Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX will be featured during the stream as well.

Here’s when the new episode of Capcom TV is coming online:

– 4 AM PT
– 7 AM ET
– 12 PM in the UK
– 1 PM in Europe

The August 5 edition of Capcom TV will be streamed on Niconico here.

Check out a ton of screenshots of Monster Hunter X from the official website below.

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