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Merry Christmas to both readers and listeners of The Famicast! With clever scheduling and a cunning strategy, this week FamiKatsu will make an appearance, so enjoy!
This week on The FamiKatsu, the week of December 17 to December 24, here are what Famitsu readers read the most!
Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, all Famitsu article-related pictures are property of Famitsu. Also, as this is an overview, unfortunately full translations of articles will not be provided. Furthermore, if there are any erroneous translations in this article, feel free to submit a comment outlining said error. I will be happy to find out where I fell short!
#10 - Monster Hunter Now’s Hunt-a-thon
Special / Project Article - Mobile / App
Famitsu published an article covering general information for the new content update in Monster Hunter Now, titled “Hunt-a-thon.” A general overview, Famitsu covers the update's release, events, and also things you should be careful of. Check out the full article on Famitsu over here.
#9 - One Piece Creator Oda Eiichiro’s Short Anime MONSTERS Airing in January
Anime - Press Release
Back in 1994, One Piece creator Oda Eiichiro had a one-shot he published in the Shonen Jump 1994 Autumn Special, called MONSTERS. This upcoming January, an animated version of this one-shot will be broadcast worldwide, with it coming to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in Japan. Famitsu quickly goes over the history, story and characters that will appear in this anime, so read the article over here.
#8 - Palia Switch Releases for Free
News - Home Console Game - Switch
An MMORPG that focuses on… the slow life of farming and fishing was released on December 15 on the Nintendo Switch. The Steam version is slated for release in 2024. The Famitsu article goes over the unique aspects of the game, from fishing to furnishing. Pick it up and play with your friends, and read the full article over on Famitsu right here or check out the English product description on NOA's site here.
#7 - Master Ball Mystery Gift
News - Home Console Game - Switch
Another limited-time Mystery Gift is coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet this festive season, with the appearance of the Master Ball. Only available between December 14 until January 4, Famitsu tells readers the steps required to redeem for this gift. Check out the article on Famitsu over here.#6 - New Open World Game, Rise of the Ronin Reservations Open
News - Home Console Game - PS5 - Press Release
From the Koei Tecmo studio, Team Ninja, comes a new open world game, set at the end of the Tokugawa shogunate reign at the end of the Edo period in Japan. As of December 14, reservations for the title have opened for the standard physical release, the digital edition, and the Z Version (Z being the most graphic rating a media title can have in Japan, so think of it as the Rated R version). Famitsu quickly goes over the period in history the game takes place, as well as a short glimpse at the game editions available. Check out the article on Famitsu over here.
#5 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Box Codes
Special / Project Article - Home Console Game - Switch
Still hovering around in the list is the Mystery Gift Codes for the Japan Region version of both Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The reason why it is still here? The list is constantly updated, and even includes the latest gift, The Master Ball. Check out the article over here on Famitsu.
#4 - Archaludon and Applin Special Evolution Methods in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Special / Project Article - Home Console Game - Switch
With the free content update to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, titled “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero,” Famitsu has created a guide on the steps needed to evolve Archaludon and Applin. Their guide contains pictures, with appropriate visuals needed to easily follow along, regardless of language! Check it out over here!
#3 - Shimamura and Dragon Quest Collaboration Goods
Entertainment
Shimamura is at it again with another collaboration! This collaboration sees a collection of Dragon Quest slimes! Some inclusions are a Metal Slime hairbrush, hair turban, hair clips and even earrings. Check out Famitsu’s post over here.
#2 - Gaki no Tsukai Matsumoto and Hamada Prisoner Figurines
Entertainment
Ichiban Kuji is a lottery prevalent throughout Japan, and they have a second collaboration with the comedy duo of Gaki no Tsukai. This time the focus is on a prisoner theme, and releasing in mid-May 2024. Priced at ¥780 (approx. $5.50 USD) a draw, there are a range of prizes to be won, from Prize A (Matsumoto figure, pictured, on the left) and Prize B (Hamada figure, pictured, on the right) and a further seven different prizes as well. Check out Famitsu’s article to see the full list over here.
#1 - Oda Eiichiro Gives Details on What is Next in One Piece
Entertainment
At Jump Festa 2024, held on December 17 earlier this month, One Piece creator Oda Eiichiro gave a comment after the latter half of the One Piece stage event. What was said? Well, the official One Piece Twitter handle posted the full comment, giving hints at what is to come next in the One Piece story. Hints such as “After Egghead comes, they will probably go to that island,” and “The struggle for that will happen as well.” Jump over here for Famitsu’s full article.
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