Rodea: The Sky Soldier heading to Japan in April
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This week’s issue of Famitsu has an update on Rodea: The Sky Soldier. The game will be launching in Japan on April 2, according to the magazine. We’ll let you know if any other notable information leaks out of Famitsu.
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One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X trailer featuring amiibo functionality and more
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You can get a look at the amiibo functionality at the 4:56 mark!
PoPoLoCrois Farm Story screenshots
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Assassination Classroom: Grand Siege on Kurosensei trailer #2, Japanese release date
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Assassination Classroom: Grand Siege on Kurosensei will be released in Japan on March 12.
Final Fantasy Explorers Famitsu review translated
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Famitsu published a review for Final Fantasy Explorers in one of its issues earlier this month. Across four different reviewers, the game earned eights across the board for a total of 32 out of 40.
Of course, it helps to know what the editors actually said about Final Fantasy Explorers. We now have a complete translation of the game’s review. Continue on below to read it in full!
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Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland screenshots, art, more details
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Gust Corporation issued official screenshots, art, and details for Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland today. You’ll find all of the latest content collected below.
– Gust calls it a game of “enhanced charm”
– Revamped battle system suited for the 3DS’ stereoscopic 3D
– Look down on a grid-based field
– Can freely move characters before using actions
– Actions include attack, defend, items, skills
– Each action has their own range of effect on the grid
– Overtime Mode: After the story ends, Totori and Meruru come from the future and the three protagonists of the Arland trilogy are united in efforts to return them to their original worlds
– Totori and Meruru are playable in battle at this time and will also be chibi-fied
– Esty Dee: Esty, who was a recurring support character in the Arland trilogy, will be playable in addition to Totori and Meruru
– Although receptionist for the castle, Esty is said to exhibit great power in battle
– A number of carefully selected costumes suited to its chibi characters will be available
– The additional maps and bosses from the original Atelier Rorona Plus will also appear in the 3DS game
– Kitchen Garden and Atelier Redecorating: the kitchen garden and ability to redecorate Rorona’s atelier will also be available
– Can change the game’s difficulty
– Premium Box has a five-piece character metal charm set, cleaner cloth pouch, and mini-tapestry
– First-print copies of the game include an original 3DS theme
Square Enix announces Dragon Quest X Version 3 “Legend of the Ancient Dragons”
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At Jump Festa 2015, Square Enix announced the next expansion for Dragon Quest X. Version 3 will be known as “Legend of the Ancient Dragons”.
For the time being, Square Enix is mostly keeping quiet with regard to actual information. However, the company did reveal a new playable race: the dragon tribe. You’ll find a first piece of art showing the race below.

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Media Create software sales (12/8 – 12/14) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
02./02. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
03./00. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V #
04./01. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U #
05./00. [PS3] Shining Resonance #
06./05. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
07./08. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke
08./07. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate #
09./11. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 #
10./00. [PS3] Assassin’s Creed: Rogue
11./03. [3DS] Derby Stallion Gold
12./04. [3DS] Aikatsu! 365-Hi no Idol Days
13./17. [WIU] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
14./00. [PS3] Nobunaga’s Ambition: Creation with Power-Up Kit #
15./12. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind – Chain
16./24. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Koko ga Ochitsukundesu
17./00. [PS3] Hajime no Ippo
18./10. [PSV] Phantasy Star Nova
19./25. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
20./13. [PS3] Resident Evil HD Remaster #
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Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi sold through 85% of its initial shipment
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Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi sold over 1.2 million copies in its first two days in Japan. Those strong sales also came with a very high sell-through rate. According to Media Create, Shinuchi sold through 84.77 percent of its initial shipment.
Strong sales of Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi helped boost the Japanese market as a whole. Total software sales came in at 2.263 million units last week, up 210.80 percent from the previous week.