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Three new Virtual Console games are on track for the Japanese Wii U eShop next week. Super Chinese (Famicom), Golden Sun: The Lost Age (GBA) and Mario vs. Donkey Kong (GBA) will be out on July 23. Pricing is set at 514 yen for the Famicom game and 702 yen for the GBA titles.

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On 3DS, Dragon Quest X uses streaming technology to run the game. It turns out that this version is built with Ubitus GameCloud middleware similar to the Android version from NTT DoCoMo.

Ubitus CEO Ubitus Wesley Kuo said of the news:

“Ubitus is thrilled to bring the national flagship title from Square Enix to Nintendo’s bestselling Nintendo 3DS portable gaming console through our GameCloud technology. We are committed to provide best technology to enable gaming platform providers to offer best seamless and enjoyable gaming experience over the cloud.”

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We’ve seen the Japanese boxart for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Who’s the monster starring on the cover?

According to this week’s issue of Jump, it’s none other than the Thousand Blade Dragon Selregios. The magazine says that Selregios is a tough winged monster with strong legs, who has golden scales extending from its back and a single long horn protruding from its forehead.

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Nintendo has announced the games coming to the Japanese 3DS Recommended Software campaign in September. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Mario Kart 7, Tomodachi Life, Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind, and Dragon Quest X will be available. New 3DS XL buyers in Japan will be able to choose one of these titles for free.

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Square Enix has provided a first look at the Freelancers in Final Fantasy Explorers. This starting job allows players to create equipment for their characters by defeating enemies or summoned monsters to obtain raw materials. Getting rare materials is needed in order to receive improved gear.

In related Final Fantasy Explorers news, swords, gloves, staves, rods, axes, spears, and bells are confirmed weapons thus far. The game also features a simple chat system with preset text phrases when playing online with others.

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We’ve got our hands on the latest listing of Famitsu’s most wanted games. The rankings are based on votes provided by readers.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate takes the top spot once again, with Persona 5, Final Fantasy XV, Hyrule Warriors, and Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire rounding out the top five.

Here’s the full lineup:

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

01./01. [PSV] Freedom Wars (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.06.26} (¥6.264) – 43.160 / 232.048 (-77%)
02./07. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 28.933 / 1.176.134 (-2%)
03./04. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.06.26} (¥5.119) – 24.412 / 77.508 (-54%)
04./08. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 19.386 / 512.223 (-18%)
05./02. [PS4] Watch Dogs (Ubisoft) {2014.06.26} (¥9.072) – 12.783 / 76.378 (-80%)
06./06. [PS3] Watch Dogs (Ubisoft) {2014.06.26} (¥7.992) – 12.656 / 43.684 (-59%)
07./03. [PS3] Kamen Rider: Battride War II # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.06.26} (¥7.689) – 10.651 / 73.300 (-83%)
08./09. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy (Nintendo) {2014.06.19} (¥3.908) – 10.003 / 56.456 (-35%)
09./10. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Samurai Blue Challenge (Konami) {2014.05.22} (¥8.208) – 7.607 / 144.500 (-42%)
10./15. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V (Bargain Edition) (Rockstar Games) {2014.06.26} (¥5.389) – 5.717 / 12.448 (-15%)
11./17. [3DS] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Samurai Blue Challenge (Konami) {2014.05.22} (¥5.119) – 5.703 / 62.446 (-12%)
12./16. [PS4] FIFA 14 # (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) – 5.065 / 58.878 (-22%)
13./12. [3DS] Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth # (Atlus) {2014.06.05} (¥7.538) – 4.996 / 242.375 (-29%)
14./19. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 4.595 / 4.097.248 (-1%)
15./11. [PS3] Date A Live: Ars Install # (Compile Heart) {2014.06.26} (¥7.344) – 4.383 / 14.086 (-55%)
16./05. [PSV] Girls & Panzer: Senshado, Kiwamemasu! # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.06.26} (¥7.171) – 4.016 / 35.542 (-87%)
17./00. [PS4] Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed (Acquire) {2014.07.03} (¥5.980) – 3.602 / NEW
18./20. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (¥5.990) – 3.327 / 3.304.016 (-22%)
19./23. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo) {2014.03.20} (¥4.800) – 3.305 / 404.211 (-6%)
20./22. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 3.214 / 2.346.622 (-10%)

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