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We’re one step closer to Nintendo’s “Quality of Life” platform… even though it’s still a long ways off. In Japan, the company has registered the trademark “QOL”. It’s associated with everything from portable gaming devices, stand alone gaming devices, to clothes, to merchandise, and beauty products.

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Amazon Japan is giving out playing cards with Mario Kart 8 pre-orders. Consumers can choose between a set featuring Mario and another featuring Rosalina.

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The Wii U Premium Pack is on its way out in Japan. Nintendo’s new Wii Sports Club bundle, announced last month, will be taking its place. This package will launch on March 27.

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ArtePiazza has revealed a follow-up to Arrow of Laputa, a downloadable tower defense title released for DSi in 2010. “Arrow of Laputa: A Shadowless Teacher and the Key of Chiron” will be available on the Japanese 3DS eShop next Wednesday. Pricing is set at 500 yen.

You can find a teaser site for Arrow of Laputa: A Shadowless Teacher and the Key of Chiron here. Specific details have not been disclosed at this time.

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

01./00. [PSV] Soul Sacrifice ? (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.03.06} (¥4.980) – 48.786 / NEW <58,88%>
02./06. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 36.018 / 532.472 (-4%)
03./05. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi # (Square Enix) {2014.02.06} (¥5.490) – 31.157 / 718.865 (-42%)
04./01. [3DS] Harvest Moon: Linking The New World (Marvelous AQL) {2014.02.27} (¥5.040) – 29.514 / 160.296 (-77%)
05./00. [PS3] Ar Nosurge: Umareizuru Hoshi e Inoru Uta # (Gust) {2014.03.06} (¥7.140) – 27.037 / NEW
06./03. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear (Nintendo) {2014.02.27} (¥4.800) – 22.210 / 80.538 (-62%)
07./04. [PS3] Yakuza: Ishin! (Sega) {2014.02.22} (¥8.600) – 19.808 / 212.113 (-63%)
08./02. [PS4] Knack # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.02.22} (¥5.145) – 17.272 / 393.348 (-74%)
09./10. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 14.108 / 489.610 (-20%)
10./14. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 10.708 / 3.984.832 (-14%)
11./12. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 10.508 / 1.399.320 (-27%)
12./13. [PS4] Battlefield 4 (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) – 9.830 / 47.746 (-25%)
13./08. [PS4] Yakuza: Ishin! (Sega) {2014.02.22} (¥8.600) – 9.265 / 114.271 (-59%)
14./21. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2013.10.10} (¥7.770) – 7.312 / 728.899
15./17. [WIU] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo) {2014.02.13} (¥5.985) – 7.181 / 67.284 (-29%)
16./09. [PSV] Deception IV: Blood Ties # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.02.27} (¥6.090) – 6.101 / 25.422 (-68%)
17./23. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.01.30} (¥7.980) – 5.882 / 333.928 (-16%)
18./07. [PS3] Deception IV: Blood Ties # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.02.27} (¥7.140) – 5.874 / 29.127 (-75%)
19./16. [3DS] Kuroko’s Basketball: Miracle Victory (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.02.20} (¥5.980) – 5.752 / 61.811 (-45%)
20./19. [PS4] Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Square Enix) {2014.02.22} (¥4.800) – 5.327 / 25.851 (-37%)

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A second Pokemon Battle Trozei-themed 3DS XL has been revealed for Japan. The one above will be distributed as part of a CoroCoro promotion. Fans can send in an entry by April 14, and CoroCoro will choose five winners through a lottery.

You can find information about the first Pokemon Battle Trozei here.

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Bandai Namco has announced a new title for 3DS based on the Majin Bone card game and anime. It’ll feature three-on-three co-op battles and some functionality which allows Data Cardass cards from the arcade game to be read. The game will be available this fall.

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