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January

January 14, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
Europe to explore Mysterious Dungeon in March.[1][2]
New Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer screenshots![3]
January 16, 2008 - Explorers TD
A NeoGaf user has shared the 2008 Nintendo DS releases from a "From Nintendos press site." Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness is set for Q2, 2008.[4][5]
DS Fanboy: Another week in Japan: Hardware and software numbers 1/7-1/13. 20: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon (DS) -- 11,000 (1,313,000).[6]
IGN has posted a first impression article for Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer. It's set to release on March 4, 2008.[7]
January 17, 2008 - Mamel's Diary, Shiren 1 DS
The Chunsoft online shop Chun. has posted a new entry into the Mamel's Diary(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: マムル日記).(Message unknown, as it wasn't archived properly.)[8]
Check out the Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer trailer over on GameTrailers![9]
Siliconera has reported on Shiren's U.S. debut.[10][11]
January 18, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
DS Fanboy: Shiren trailer: Wondering why you're not into Wanderer.[12]
The Japanese website for Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness has revealed that Mewtwo and Celebi event distributions will be held via Wi-Fi until February 14, 2008. Several other Passwords can be found on the page as well.[13]
January 31, 2008 - Mamel's Diary
The Chunsoft online shop Chun. has posted a new entry into the Mamel's Diary(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: マムル日記).(Message unknown, as it wasn't archived properly.)[14]
January 22, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii, Shiren 1 DS
Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion has been delayed. It was originally planned for February 28, 2008, but it has been pushed back to June 5, 2008. The reason was "to add more content, as well as improve the general quality of the game". SEGA have also shared a real picture of the Koppa Wii Remote Stand.[15][16][17][18][19][20][21]
DS Fanboy has shared some new Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer screenshots![22]
January 23, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
Sega Delays DS and Wii Titles in Japan. "Shiren is set for US release under the name Shiren the Wanderer 3. As the US version is currently with a TBA release date, expect the TBA to come post Summer."[23]
Did IGN casually reveals U.S. plan for Shiren 3 release?[24][25]
January 28, 2008 - Level Keep, Shiren 1 DS
Dwango Co., Ltd. has started distributing Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Level Keep(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. on the EZweb site "Shiren the Wanderer EZ" on today. The fee is a pay-as-you-go system of 525 yen per download.[26]
SEGA shared a partial list of monster descriptions and tactics for dealing with them in Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer!!![27]
January 29, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
The release date on the Chunsoft website now lists the release date for Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion as June 2008.[28] The SEGA Direct website has likewise been adjusted.[29]
January 31, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
DS Fanboy: We will make you love Shiren.[30]

February

February 4, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
DS Fanboy: 2008's Biggest Blips: Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer. DS Fanboy has posted some tips for Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer.[31]
February 7, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
GameSpy have done Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer Q&A a with SEGA.[32][33]
February 8, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
The staff over at siliconera.com have released an Interview with Keith Dwyer, the producer of Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer at SEGA.[34]
February 9, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
Famitsu have done a write-up about the network features of Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion.[35]
February 11, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
Siliconera has done a short write-up on the network features of Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion reported on by Famitsu.[36]
February 12, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
Nintendo Wii Fanboy: Shiren 3 packed with online features.
February 20, 2008 - Explorers TD
"Two New Nintendo DS Games Let Players Explore Their Inner Pokémon." A press release for Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness has been released by Nintendo through gamespy.[37]
February 22, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
DS Fanboy: Shiren side quests and screenshots.[38]
February 26, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS, Explorers TD
Chunsoft have done an interview with the site 411mania.com about the upcoming re-release of Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer for the Nintendo DS.[39][40][41][42]
DS Fanboy: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon sees a pair of sequels. "Nintendo has let loose news that Pokemon aficionados will get some more games to love in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness."[43]
February 28, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
DS Fanboy: Shiren picks up some companions.[44]

March

March 3, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
DS Fanboy interview: Shiren the Wanderer.[45]
March 4, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer for Nintendo DS has been officially released in North America!
IGN has published a review for Shiren 1 DS.[46]
IGN has reported that SEGA has announced that Shiren 1 DS has shipped to retailers across North America.[47]
March 7, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
DS Fanboy is taking jabs at the hideous international box art for Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer, and directed users to the Japanese website where we can download wallpapers.[48]
March 8, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer has been reviewed by Jack DeVries of IGN.[49]
March 11, 2008 - Community
18:37 EDT: karmarogue creates shiren.wetpaint.com.[50]
March 12, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
DS Fanboy: Metareview: Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer.[51]
March 13, 2008 - Explorers TD
To promote the April 20 release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, Nintendo is offering a free strategy book to anyone who reserves either version of Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness.[52]
March 20, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer for Nintendo DS has been officially released in Europe and Australia!
March 23, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
Review: Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer on Cubed3.[53]
March 28, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
GameSetWatch: Play: The Delights Of Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS.[54]
March 29, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
DS Fanboy: Shiren's dungeon delights and dangers.[55]
Endgadget: Shiren's dungeon delights and dangers.[56]

April

April 3, 2008 - SEGA Direct, Explorers TD
SEGA is closing SEGA Direct, which hosts the Chunsoft Online Shop and sells Chunsoft merchandise from Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer series, as well as others.[57]
Big in Japan: DS coasts to fiscal 2007 victory. Software sales ranking: #5. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: 1,354,447.[58][59]
April 4, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
Sega has announced the new release date for Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion. It's currently set to release on June 5, 2008. It was pushed back to "improve quality." The game will retail for 7,140 yen.[60]
Siliconera has reported on the Shiren 3 Wii release date and Koppa Wii Remote Stand.[61]
April 8, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
Game Watch has reported on the new release date for Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion, currently set for June 5, 2008.[62]
April 18, 2008 - Explorers TD
DS Fanboy: Shed some light on the mystery with these Pokemon Mystery Dungeon trailers.[63]
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness review copy shows up...with a mysterious shirt.[64]
April 20, 2008 - Explorers TD
Nintendo has commissioned two commercials to herald the dungeon crawlers, one for each edition of Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness.[65]
Circuit City seems to be offering Pokemon related deals to celebrate the release of the new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games. Purchasing Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness at Circuit City will net you a free Pokemon action figure.[66][67]
April 23, 2008 - Explorers TD
Nintendo is doing a giveaway for a Pikachu DS Lite to promote the release of Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness. Players can enter once a day between now and May 21 when a couple of lucky winners will clinch themselves a treasure chest containing the most beautiful DS Lite known to man, a Wii, a HDTV, and more Pokémon goodies.[68]
April 24, 2008 - Nintendo News, Explorers TD
Nintendo.Co.Uk have released their Q2 release schedule. Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness are set to release on July 4, 2008.[69][70]
April 25, 2008 - Explorers TD
DS Fanboy Review: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2.[71]
DS Fanboy: WRUP: The World Ends with Pokemon edition.[72]
DS Fanboy: DS Daily: Mystery Genre.[73]
A Nintendo financial report localized the title of Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion as Shiren The Wonderer 3 -The Sleeping Princess in the Clockwork Palace-[74][75]
April 26, 2008 - Explorers TD
Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness for Nintendo DS has been officially released in North America!

March

March 19, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
"Spencer" of Siliconera has done a write-up about online rescues in Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer.[76]

May

May 21, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
wiiz.fr: Fûrai no Shiren returns to DS.[77]
DS Fanboy: According to an unsourced rumor found on the French site wiiz.fr, Sega and Chunsoft are already planning a second Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer game for the DS.[78]
May 22, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
Two official trailers for Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion can be viewed on the Chunsoft x SEGA Website.[79]
May 23, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
Gamespark.jp, a Japanese publication has written an article about the cover art differences between Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer in Japan, and internationally.[80]
May 28, 2008 - Shiren Merch, Shiren 3 Wii, Explorers TD
SEGA have announced a new Asuka Figure(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: アスカ オリジナル フィギュア) as a tie in with Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion. It's set to release on July 31 for 7,140 yen. The figure is based on original artwork by Kaoru Hasegawa.[81]
A new SEGA ad for Shiren 3 Wii features Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony used to promote the game.[82][83]
DS Fanboy: Pokemaniacs across the pond, take note: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness are both headed your way. You'll be able to get your hands on the second installment in this spin-off franchise come July 4.[84]

June

June 2, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
A Japanese magazine features an interview for Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion, as well as information on two downloadable dungeons. The first, Shrine of Mystery is set to release on July 4, and the second, Mysterious Dungeon is set to release on July 18.[85]
June 4, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
DS Fanboy: Shiren the Wanderer DS 2 no longer a mystery.[86]
June 5, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3: The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion for Wii has been officially released in Japan!
Chunsoft have opened a new website covering strategy info for Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion. The Shiren the Wanderer Mobile Website will be releasing special wallpaper images, incoming and outgoing animations, and Deco-mail materials from Thursday, June 5 to Thursday, June 19 for free.[87][88]
June 6, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
Siliconera has reported on the Game Boy Color Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer GB2 - Magic Castle of the Desert remake for the Nintendo DS.[89]
June 8, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
Famitsu: Challenge the Demon Castle towering over the desert in Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert.[90]
DS Fanboy: Promotional Consideration: Fushigi no Commercials, revisited.[91]
June 9, 2008 - Magic Castle GBC, Magic Castle DS
DS Fanboy: Shiren GB2, Shiren DS 2 compared.[92]
June 13, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
Retailers such as Amazon and GameStop have marked down their copies of Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer to $19.99, in-store and online.[93]
June 17, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
Sega’s release calendar has Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert set to release in winter 2008, and the Bargain Edition of Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer as August 21, 2008.[94][95]
June 19, 2008 - Explorers TD
Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness for Nintendo DS has been officially released in Australia!
June 25, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
Sega to release Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert in Japan this winter.[96]
New Shiren 2 screens are all that and a bag of Shiren Chips.[97]

July

July 2, 2008 - Shiren Platina
Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer: Platina is now available to play for players with Imode devices, for a fee of 315¥ monthly.[98][99]
July 4, 2008 - Explorers TD, Shiren 3 Wii
Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness for Nintendo DS has been officially released in Europe!
The first downloadable Dungeon, Shrine of Mystery released today for Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion in Japan.[98]
July 8, 2008 - Shiren Platina
Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Platina(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. has been released in Japan.
July 9, 2008 - Explorers TD
jeuxvideo.com have done an interview with Shinichiro Tomie and Kunimi Kawamura.[100]
July 18, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
The second downloadable Dungeon, Mysterious Dungeon released today for Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion in Japan.[98]
July 21, 2008 - Explorers TD
Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness are being offered as Amazon's deal of the day. Each one is currently on sale for $22.99, and will be until 12:00am PDT.[101]

August

August 3, 2008 - Explorers TD
Review: Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time on Cubed3.[102]
August 5, 2008 - Explorers TD
DS Fanboy is giving away copies of Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness to 2 lucky winners, one of which will also get an "Enter The Dungeon T-shirt".[103] Official rules.[104]
August 6, 2008 - Save Surala
Super Famicom BS Shiren the Wanderer: Save Surala(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. week 2 has been dumped![105]
August 8, 2008 - Explorers TD
Reminder: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 up for grabs.[106]
August 11, 2008 - Explorers TD
DS Fanboy has announced the winners of their Nintendo DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness giveaway.[107]
August 22, 2008 - Shiren Platina
GAME Watch has reviewed Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Platina(UT) - This is an unofficial translation..[108]
August 28, 2008 - Adventure Squad
Wii Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing, Light, and Stormy Adventure Squad has been officially published in Japan!
August ??, 2008
VIZ Media publishes the eight print of the Ginji's Rescue Team manga.

September

September 1, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
The release date for Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert is set for November 13, 2008 in Japan. Players who pre-order will receive a Magic Caste of the Desert DS Monster-Slaying Guide Book(UT) - This is an unofficial translation..[109]
September 16, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
Koichi Nakamura introduced Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert at the Tokyo Game Show 2008.[110]
September 17, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
SEGA has announced their lineup for the 2008 Tokyo Game Show. Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert is set to be available to play, or watch at the event, though it's not currently stated which.[111]
September 18, 2008 (Earliest known mention) - Shiren Merch, Magic Castle DS
SEGA has a new promotional website promoting a 2008-2009 Winter Campaign. Players who purchase SEGA (published) games and enter a bonus code will be entered to receive 1 of 2009 T-shirts themed around SEGA. Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert is the first game, planned for release on November 13. The event will run from November 13, 2008 to January 31, 2009.[112][113]
September 24, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii
06:24 EDT: Crabus creates shiren3.wetpaint.com.[114]
September 29, 2008 - Magic Castle DS, Koichi Nakamura
SEGA has announced new information regarding Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show. Series producer, Koichi Nakamura will be on stage to discuss the appeal of the game, and artist JERO will be there to perform a song. Both appear to be scheduled for October 10, from 12:00 - 12:30.[115]
SEGA will be giving away a magazine, the SEGA Magazine Tokyo Game Show 2008 Issue (in limited quantities) at the Tokyo Game Show between October 9 to and 12.[116]

October

October 9, 2008 - Shiren MOBA
Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - MOBA(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. will be displayed at the DeNA booth of the Tokyo Game Show 2008.[117][118][119]
October 10, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
JERO passionately sings the theme song for Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert at the Tokyo Game Show 2008.[120]
October 12, 2008 - Shiren Platina 2, Shiren MOBA
Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Platina 2(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. was on display at the Tokyo Game Show 2008, new features have been revealed. The release date is unknown, but the price will be 315 yen monthly.[121] As was Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - MOBA(UT) - This is an unofficial translation..[122]
October 13, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
IGN has uploaded gameplay of Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert gameplay from the Tokyo Game Show 2008.[123][124]
October 14, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
Siliconera Staff have reported that Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert may be easier than Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer, after playing it at the Tokyo Game Show 2008.[125]
October 16, 2008 - Shiren 1 SFC, Shiren 1 DS,
Retrospective: Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer (Super NES & NDS).[126]
October 21, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
SEGA is hosting a survey, requesting feedback regarding their 2008 Tokyo Game Show official website. 20 lucky winners will be able to receive a piece of merchandise. Feedback is valid until November 4, 2008. One of the items available is a Shiren the Wanderer - Mamel Bell.[116][127]
October 23, 2008 - Shiren 3 Wii, Shiren GOLD, Magic Castle DS
Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - GOLD(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. is now available, and the official mobile strategy site for "Shiren 3" has also opened.[128]
SEGA Corporation will be holding a "SEGA New Software Preview Experience" event on November 1 and 2 at Yamada Denki LABI 1 Namba in Osaka, where players can demo Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert.[129]

November

November 13, 2008 - Magic Castle DS, Shiren Merch
Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert for Nintendo DS has been officially released in Japan!
The SEGA 2008-2009 Winter Campaign begins today, to coincide with the release of Magic Castle DS. 11 shirt designs are available, however, the only one of note features a Mamel with the text "Shiren the Wanderer Lv1", as well as some other unreadable (in the picture) text.[113][130][131]
November 14, 2008 - Magic Castle DS, Shiren Platina
The iMode official website for the Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer series is now hosting a Shiren the Wanderer Quiz, and a Magic Castle DS Free Wallpaper Present to commemorate the release of Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert. The quiz is an event exclusive to monthly Shiren the Wanderer DX members which will test the player's knowledge of Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Platina(UT) - This is an unofficial translation..[132]
November 16, 2008 - Torneko 2 PS1
Patrick Gann of RPG Fan has reviewed the Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko's Great Adventure 2 ~Mysterious Dungeon~ Original Soundtrack[133]
November 18, 2006 - Magic Castle DS
Japanese pro-wrestler Danshoku Dino has written a 4Gamer article as a thinly veiled rescue request in Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert.[134]
November 25, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
Japanese pro-wrestler Danshoku Dino has written another 4Gamer article regarding Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert.[135]
November 28, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
Chunsoft have uploaded a Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert promotional video to their NicoNico channel.[136]

December

December 2, 2008 - Magic Castle DS
Japanese pro-wrestler Danshoku Dino has written another 4Gamer article regarding Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert.[137]
December 4, 2008 - Magic Castle DS, Koichi Nakamura
As a thanks for supporting the Chunsoft x SEGA Project, bloggers who post Magic Castle DS Support Banners to their blogs can receive 1 of 100 Magic Castle DS New Years Cards, signed by Koichi Nakamura! The application window is from December 4 to 24, and is exclusive to Japan.[138]
December 16, 2008 - Shiren Platina 2
Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Platina 2(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. has been released in Japan.[139] Shiren Rescue Confirmation(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: シレン救助確認) and Shiren Zodiac Clock(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: シレン干支時計) will be available from December 25.[140][141]
December 24, 2008 - Shiren MOBA
Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - MOBA(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. has been released in Japan for free on Mobage Town, a mobile portal site operated by DeNA Co., Ltd..[142][143][144][145]
December 30, 2008 - Shiren 1 DS
Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer has made Gamasutra's Best Of 2008. It's an honorable mention for their Top 5 Overlooked games, #3 for their Top 5 Handheld Games, and Eric Caoili's (Associate News Editor, Gamasutra) staff pick title.[146]

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