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==January==
;January 11, 2002 - ''Asuka the Swordswoman DC''
:{{AsukaTheSwordswomanDCTitle}} has another feature in the magazine {{Meta|Dorimaga}}.

;January 30, 2002 - ''Shiren Merch''
:{{Meta|Chunsoft}} are giving away a {{Meta|Mamel CD Case}} to 100 lucky people who fill out a survey on their website. The survey will end on February 12, 2002.<ref>https://dengekionline.com/data/news/2002/1/30/eb4e1061a5dcf3e1ca92f04e35085170.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020601163428/http://www.chunsoft.co.jp:80/event/present.html</ref><ref>https://www.gameiroiro.com/2002/0130-2.htm</ref>

==February==
;February 7, 2002 - ''Asuka the Swordswoman DC''
:{{AsukaTheSwordswomanDCTitle}} for {{Meta|Dreamcast}} has been officially released in Japan!<ref name="AsukaSEGA">https://web.archive.org/web/20150707063307/http://sega.jp/dc/011204/#top</ref>

;February 8, 2002 - ''Asuka the Swordswoman DC''
:{{AsukaTheSwordswomanDCTitle}} has another (albeit short) feature in the magazine Dorimaga.

==March==
;March 8, 2002 - ''Asuka the Swordswoman DC''
:{{AsukaTheSwordswomanDCTitle}} has another feature in the magazine Dorimaga, including a {{AsukaTheSwordswomanDC|Dungeon}} spawn table and crossover artwork featuring another character dressed as {{Shiren|Asuka}}, with {{Shiren|Shiren}} in the background.

==May==
;May 4, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
: 10:53 - The internet version of {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}} is now available as a free download. The download is a trial, and keys must be purchased from the {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}}. The {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website|official website}} is also now live.<ref>https://www.gameiroiro.com/2002/05win.htm</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020602072623/http://www.chunsoft.co.jp:80/game/shirenwin/</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020513105811/http://www.1click.co.jp:80/</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030828175216/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000021.html</ref>
: 10:57 - The May 2002 Callender is now available from the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030828175348/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000022.html</ref>
: 10:59 - Purchasing the Moonlight Village PC > Internet upgrade for 1,000 yen depends on where users purchased the game or how. Users who purchased from "Digicube" {{JAnb|デジキューブ||}}, a convenience store, will need a "serial number with user registration" If you are registering as a user from now on, it may take several days before you can purchase the upgrade version after user registration. They are currently considering how to deal with this issue. There is no difference in the game content or installation method between "new purchase" and "upgrade". (Only the sales method is different.)<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030828175619/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000023.html</ref>
:17:54 - Chunsoft have fixed the {{MoonlightVillagePC|User Authentication Error}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030828180009/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000024.html</ref>

;May 5, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:15:53 - The rules for the Internet rankings have been revised. Players who use items in the Warehouse and are "defeated" will no longer be able to register their scores on the online leaderboards. Currently registered scores will be deleted.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825225250/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000025.html</ref>

;May 10, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:25pm - Customers who have not registered Moonlight Village PC purchased from Digicube can now purchase the upgrade version for 1,000 yen with the serial number printed on the postcard included in the package.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825225327/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000026.html</ref>
:15:36 - Players can now download the upgrade for version 2.02 of Moonlight Village PC which includes bug fixes and fine balance adjustments. Internet functions such as Internet ranking registration and the {{Meta|Wanderer Rescue Team}} will no longer be available as of Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 12:00 for versions 2.0 and 2.01.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825225345/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000027.html</ref>
:The May 2002 {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}} has been released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020609063900/http://www.shiren.jp/dl/index.html</ref>

;May 13, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:21:23 - Chunsoft have released a guide on {{MoonlightVillagePC|Serial Number Check|How to check the serial number after purchase}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825225120/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000028.html</ref>

;May 15, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:21:20 - Chunsoft have reported that players are using names that imply they are members of {{Meta|Staff}}, and warn players that doing so is in violation of the One Click Content Shop ToS. They've noted that staff and their affiliates will not use their personal names or names that imply they are staff without prior warning.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825225204/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000029.html</ref>

;May 22, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:11:54 - Due to system maintenance by WebMoney, players will be unable to use WebMoney at the One Click Contents Shop from 5:00 - 11:00 on June 18, 2002.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825225422/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000030.html</ref>

;May 24, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:11:13 - The June 2002 {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}} is now available from the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040112005044/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000031.html</ref>

;May 30, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:16:14 - Due to the launch of the entertainment site "NORAZO" operated by OneClick Co., Ltd., access to the OneClick Content Shop will be unavailable during the following period on 10:00 - 12:00 on June 3, 2002.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20031030153026/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000032.html</ref>

==June==
;June 3, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:15:18 - Maintenance of the One Click Content Shop has concluded. Players can use their Moonlight Village PC credentials to purchase goods from "NORAZO", which is operated by One Click Co., Ltd.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040112005952/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000033.html</ref>

;June 6, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:15:46 - Moonlight Village PC will be upgraded on June 12, 2002, at 12:00.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040112010528/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000034.html</ref>

;June 7, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:16:07 - Players using the magazine demo versions of Moonlight Village PC are suggested to purchase an upgrade, to the lack of bug support and internet features of the demo.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040224165419/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000035.html</ref>

;June 12, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:08 - Patch 2.10 has was released for Moonlight Village PC starting at 12:00.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040112011138/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000036.html</ref>

;June 19, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:14:50 - Patch version 2.11 has been released for Moonlight Village PC. It can be downloaded [http://www.shiren.jp/dl/index.html here].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040112011612/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000037.html</ref>

;June 26, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:15:26 - The July 2002 {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}} is now available from the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040112011633/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000038.html</ref>

;June 27, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:15:50 - The {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}} {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} will be inaccessible due to server maintenance on Friday, June 28, 2002, from 10:00 - 12:00.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020817150638/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000039.html</ref>

;June 28, 2002 - ''Shiren the Wanderer'', ''Dragon Quest''
:13:21 - The {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} has begun selling game guide books and related books from {{Meta|Chunsoft Co., Ltd.}}<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020817150514/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000040.html</ref>

==July==
;July 1, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:24 - The internet service for {{Meta|Banshee's Last Cry}} through the {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}}. Customers who have purchased the Internet version of {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}} can log into the Shop with the One-Click member ID and password obtained when purchasing Shiren.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021228043947/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000041.html</ref>

;July 9, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:18:10 - The {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} will be undergoing server maintenance on Thursday, July 11, 2002, from 10:00 - 13:00. There will be no impact on access to the Shiren the Wanderer official website or on Shiren gameplay.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021228043142/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000042.html</ref>

;July 12, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:21:11 - New Mystery Dungeon books have been added to the {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020806200653/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000043.html</ref>
:21:56 - The One Click Content Shop will be down for server maintenance on Saturday, July 13, 2002, from 11:0 0 -13:00.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020817151427/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000044.html</ref>

;July 18, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:The {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} has begun accepting pre-orders for {{Meta|Chunsoft Co., Ltd.}}'s game strategy guides and related books, due for release on July 31. Customers who have purchased the Internet version of {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}} can log in and purchase the books but quantities are limited.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020806200324/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000045.html</ref>
:10:49 - Due to server maintenance, downloading the Internet version of {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}} and accessing the {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} will be unavailable from Thursday, July 18th, 2002, from 11:30 - 12:00.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020817150916/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000046.html</ref>

;July 25, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:11 - The {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}} for August 2002 is now available for download from the download page of the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website}} <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020806200849/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000047.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020806192950/http://www.shiren.jp/dl/index.html</ref>
:17:48 - A special bookmark will be given to those who purchase the book {{Meta|Banshee's Last Cry 2}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020806200719/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000048.html</ref>

==August==
;August 23, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:20:26 - Chunsoft has posted an apology for the server for the Moonlight Village PC internet services being shut down due to a power outage caused by equipment problems in their building between 19:15 and 20:25 on August 23, 2002.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825130328/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000049.html</ref>

;August 27, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:11:05 - The September 2002 {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}} is now available from the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825130727/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000050.html</ref>

;August 31, 2002 - ''Asuka the Swordswoman DC''
:The online services for {{AsukaTheSwordswomanDCTitle}} have ended.<ref name="AsukaSEGA"></ref>

==September==
;September 10, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:00 - Registered members can now download a screensaver featuring {{Shiren|Monster}}s from {{ShirenSeriesTitle}}. {{Meta|Chunsoft}} has also restored the former {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}}. They've posted instructions on {{MoonlightVillagePC|How to Install Screensavers}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040223181242/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000051.html</ref>

;September 11, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:11:32 - Chunsoft have begun taking measures against players who post fraudulent scores to the Moonlight Village PC online-leaderboards.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040104033735/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000052.html</ref>

;September 20, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:19:27 - {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}}'s internet features, the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website}} , and {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} will be inaccessible due to server maintenance on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, from 11:00 - 12:00. The end time may vary, depending on when the work is done.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040223181410/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000053.html</ref>

;September 24, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:18:16 - {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}}'s internet features, the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website}} , and {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} will be inaccessible due to server maintenance on Thursday, September 26, 2002, from 10:30 - 11:30. The end time may vary, depending on when the work is done.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040223181748/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000054.html</ref>

;September 26, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:17:38 - The October 2002 {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}} is now available from the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040223181023/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000056.html</ref>

;September 30, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:11:53 - Due to the September 26 server maintenance, a bug has prevented Moonlight Village PC players from receiving rare items from ranking on certain dungeon leaderboards. The issue has been corrected, and players will receive their items properly in the future.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040223181805/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000057.html</ref>

==October==
;October 7, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:18:04 - The "waiting for a Rescue" day counter for Moonlight Village PC has been corrected, as it previously displayed 1 day short of how long players actually had.<ref name="Doitrightthefirsttime">https://web.archive.org/web/20040223181458/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000058.html</ref>

;October 8, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:The aforementioned "waiting for a Rescue" day counter for Moonlight Village PC has been modified again.<ref name="Doitrightthefirsttime"></ref>

;October 9, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:11:57 AM - The Moonlight Village PC {{MoonlightVillagePC|Official Fay's Puzzle Collection}} Volume 1 {{JAnb|公式フェイの問題集Vol.１}} has been released. It features 10 additional puzzles not found in the base game.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040223181852/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000059.html</ref>

;October 16, 2002 - ''Torneko 3 PS2''
:14:47 - Players can now pre-order official guidebooks for {{Torneko3PS2Title}} on the {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} official website. The books currently available are {{Meta|Torneko's Great Adventure 3 Official Perfect Guide Volume 1: "Dungeon Conquest Edition"}}{{UT}} {{JAnb|トルネコの大冒険３　公式パーフェクトガイド　上巻「迷宮踏破編||}} which is scheduled for release on December 2, 2002, and {{Meta|Torneko's Great Adventure 3 Official Perfect Guide Volume 2: "Ultimate Analysis Edition"}}{{UT}} {{JAnb|トルネコの大冒険３　公式パーフェクトガイド　下巻「超究解析編||}} which is scheduled for release on December 20, 2002. Players who have registered copies of Moonlight Village PC can use their login credentials to make purchases.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825084304/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000060.html</ref>

;October 23, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:54 - A Travel Record? {{JAnb|旅の記録||}}{{Translation needed}} of {{MoonlightVillagePC|Test Cutting}}{{UT}} {{JAnb|試し斬り||}}, one of the {{MoonlightVillagePC|Garbage Jar}}{{UT}} {{JAnb|ゴミ壺||}} {{MoonlightVillagePC|Dungeon}}s for Moonlight Village PC can now be downloaded from the official website.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040825084555/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000061.html</ref>

;October 24, 2002 - ''Asuka the Swordswoman PC''
:Asuka the Swordswoman will be getting a PC release! The release date is set for December 20, 2002 with the price {{Tt|TBD|To be determined.}}. It's planned to be sold in PC stores across Japan, as well as in the One Click Content Shop. A new Asuka the Swordswoman PC website will be opened, with wallpapers, screensavers, and dungeons to be distributed on a regular basis. There will be a user support forum, with events planned as well. It's said to feature new features that make use of the PC's internet features, and create new ways to play.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030822215057/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000062.html</ref>

;October 25, 2002 - ''Torneko 3 PS2''
:19:00 - Players who pre-order the {{Meta|Torneko's Great Adventure 3 Official Perfect Guide Volume 1: "Dungeon Conquest Edition"}}{{UT}} guide book for 1,200 yen from the {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} will receive a {{Meta|Torneko's Great Adventure 3 Special Sticker}}{{UT}} and those who pre-order the {{Meta|Torneko's Great Adventure 3 Official Perfect Guide Volume 2: "Ultimate Analysis Edition"}}{{UT}} guide book for 1,400 yen will receive a {{Meta|Torneko's Great Adventure 3 2003 Assembly-Style Calendar}}{{UT}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030822215353/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000063.html</ref>

;October 28, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:18 - The November 2002 {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}} is now available from the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030822215503/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000064.html</ref>

;October 31, 2002 - ''Torneko 3 PS2''
:{{Torneko3PS2Title}} for {{Meta|PlayStation 2}} has been officially released in Japan!
::Torneko's Mystery Dungeon 3 has an {{Meta|Torneko 3 PS2 Official Website (Chunsoft)|official website}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20130711174250/http://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/games/torneco3/index.html Earliest known date.</ref>

==November==
;November 6, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:32 - The Moonlight Village PC {{MoonlightVillagePC|Official Fay's Puzzle Collection}} Volume 2 {{JAnb|公式フェイの問題集Vol.２}} has been released. It features 10 additional puzzles not found in the base game.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030820165423/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000065.html</ref>

;November 12, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:19:06 - Due to system maintenance by WebMoney, players will be unable to use WebMoney at the {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}} on Thursday, November 14, 2002, from 9:00 - 11:00. This affects guide books and Moonlight Village PC license purchases.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040823052657/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000066.html</ref>

;November 19, 2002 - ''Asuka the Swordswoman PC''
:16:53 - Pre-orders for {{AsukaTheSwordswomanPCTitle}} and the related guidebook will open around noon ~ on December 2, 2002 on the {{Meta|One Click Content Shop}}. Players who pre-order will receive special reservation bonuses. The price of the game has been set at 7,800 yen, and the guidebook will be 1,800 yen. People who pre-order the game will receive Webmoney cards with Asuka designs. Players can't choose which design they receive, but they can be purchased from the One Click Content Shop for 500 yen. Orders, made by December 16 are expected to arrive on release day. The {{Meta|Asuka the Swordswoman PC Official Website|official website}} located at http://asuka.shiren.jp/ is slated to open at noon on December 2, 2002. Planned internet features include {{Meta|Wanderer Leaderboard}}, {{Meta|Wanderer Rescue Team}}, {{Meta|Net Gitan General Store}}, a Bulletin Board, and download: Wallpapers, Screensavers, and the popular "{{Meta|Fay's Puzzle Creation Kit}}". Additionally, new dungeons, such as weekly dungeons and the new 99-floor dungeon {{AsukaTheSwordswomanPC|Challenge of the Dark Flame}}{{UT}} {{JAnb|冥炎魔天の挑戦||}}. The online features will require a monthly fee of 400 yen (approximate amount planned.)<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040823052906/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000067.html</ref>

;November 20, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:11:53 - A Travel Record? {{JAnb|旅の記録||}}{{Translation needed}} of {{MoonlightVillagePC|Straight Path of Staves - Volume 1}}{{UT}} {{JAnb|杖道一直線・巻の一||}}, one of the {{MoonlightVillagePC|Garbage Jar}}{{UT}} {{JAnb|ゴミ壺||}} {{MoonlightVillagePC|Dungeon}}s for Moonlight Village PC can now be downloaded from the official website.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040823052731/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000068.html</ref>

;November 24, 2002 (Earliest known archive) - ''Asuka the Swordswoman PC''
:{{Meta|Asuka the Swordswoman PC GAMESPOT Wallpapers|Special wallpapers}} have been released for .<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021124131829/http://www.zdnet.co.jp/gamespot/pc-game/asuka/index.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030202155531/http://www.zdnet.co.jp/gamespot/pc-game/asuka/wall/index.html</ref><ref name="NewsAggregate">https://www.gameiroiro.com/2002/12win.htm</ref>

;November 25, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:10 - The December 2002 {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}} is now available from the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040823052704/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000069.html</ref>

;November 28, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC'', ''Monster Plaza''
:17:54 - Moonlight Village PC (Internet Edition) will be getting a physical release on December 20, 2002 priced at 3,800 yen. It will also include the software {{Meta|Monster Plaza: Mystery Dungeon - Shiren the Wanderer Community Door}}{{UT}}, and a collection of Shiren wallpapers. Pre-orders will start on December 2, 2002. Pre-orders made by December 16 are expected to arrive on release day.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040504112741/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000070.html</ref><ref name="NewsAggregate"></ref>

==December==
;December 1, 2002 - ''Asuka the Swordswoman PC''
:A new {{AsukaTheSwordswomanPCTitle}} {{Meta|Asuka the Swordswoman PC Promotional Videos|Promotional Video}} has been released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021201103344/http://www.zdnet.co.jp:80/gamespot/pc-game/asuka/index.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021203013359/http://www.zdnet.co.jp/gamespot/pc-game/asuka/movie/index.html</ref>

;December 2, 2002 - ''Asuka the Swordswoman PC''
:The {{AsukaTheSwordswomanPCTitle}} official website has opened additional features are planned once the game is released.<ref name="NewsAggregate"></ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021202191201/http://asuka.shiren.jp/notice/news_con01.html?notice_no=2</ref> The pre-order bonus for the Asuka the Swordswoman for Windows guide book has now been decided. Players who pre-order the book will receive an {{Meta|Asuka the Swordswoman Clear File}}. Players who pre-order the game through the Chunsoft-operated One Click Content Shop will receive 2 of 3 {{Meta|Asuka the Swordswoman WebMoney}} designs with a special stand.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021202114923/http://asuka.shiren.jp/</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030301025050/http://asuka.shiren.jp/notice/news2_con01.html?notice_no=5</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021202191559/http://asuka.shiren.jp/notice/news2_con01.html?notice_no=4</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20050214082801/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000071.html</ref>

;December 3, 200 - ''Moonlight Village PC'', ''Asuka the Swordswoman PC''
:Moonlight Village PC will receive an update to version 2.20 on December 10, 2002. This will bring the downloadable version and the non-internet physical release up to date with the internet version's package release. Chunsoft has stated that they wish to add more dungeons, but it's currently difficult, and they're going to instead focus on fixing bugs and re-balancing dungeons.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030820165736/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000072.html</ref>
:A {{Meta|Demo}} for Asuka the Swordswoman PC has been released. It allows players to walk around the starting village and talk to {{AsukaTheSwordswomanPC|Character}}s. Its primary function is to test whether or not the game will run on players' PCs.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030223194840/http://asuka.shiren.jp/notice/update_con01.html?notice_no=3</ref><ref name="NewsAggregate"></ref>

;December 4, 200 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:12:15 - The Moonlight Village PC {{MoonlightVillagePC|Official Fay's Puzzle Collection}} Volume 3 {{JAnb|公式フェイの問題集Vol.３||}} has been released. It features 10 additional puzzles not found in the base game.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030820165722/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000073.html</ref>

;December 5, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC'', ''Monster Plaza''
:{{Meta|4Gamer}} have released additional information about the Package Version of {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}}, including screenshots of the {{Meta|Monster Plaza: Mystery Dungeon - Shiren the Wanderer Community Door}}{{UT}}, and more.<ref>https://www.4gamer.net/news/history/2002.12/20021205183741detail.html</ref>

;December 10, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:13:4x - Update 2.20 has been released for Moonlight Village PC. Instructions on how to update from previous versions have been released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030811085944/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000074.html</ref>

;December 12, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:17:03 - Players who have neglected to update Moonlight Village PC are experiencing user authentication issues. Players are advised to contact the Shiren the Wanderer Support Team with their name, email, and authentication number to re-enable their authentication number. Chunsoft has officially acknowledged that it's a bad idea to rely exclusively on the official website to release news updates, on the official website.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20031204202146/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000075.html</ref>

;December 17, 2002 - ''Monster Plaza''
:Monster Plaza, the Shiren MMO was developed using 'ZEROEKS' community platform.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030618022447/http://www.zeroeks.com/home.asp</ref>
:The Monster Plaza support website is now open.<ref name="Monster Plaza"></ref>

;December 18, 2002 - ''Monster Plaza''
:22:29 - In response to inquiries regarding Monster Plaza, Chunsoft has stated that the game was developed by Zeroeks Co., Ltd.{{UT}} {{JAnb|ゼロエクス株式会社||}}, and they will be unable to respond to issues regarding the platform. As for updates, it's required to be connected to the internet at all times, and patches will be downloaded and installed automatically.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20031222110441/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000076.html</ref>

;December 20, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC'', ''Asuka the Swordswoman PC'', ''Monster Plaza''
:The Package Version of the Internet Edition of {{MoonlightVillagePCTitle}} for {{Meta|Windows}} has been officially released in Japan!
:{{AsukaTheSwordswomanPCTitle}} for {{Meta|Windows}} has been officially released in Japan!<ref>https://www.gameiroiro.com/2002/1025-7.htm</ref>
:8:15 - Chunsoft has released instructions on how to register the package version. The game is otherwise treated as a demo, the same as the downloadable version without being registered.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20031222111310/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000077.html</ref>

;December 24, 2002 - ''Monster Plaza''
:The Monster Plaza server will be unavailable from 11:00 - 17:00 on December 26.<ref name="Monster Plaza"></ref>
:Today is the release date for Moonlight Village PC and Asuka the Swordswoman PC from {{Meta|SEGA Direct}}. Players who pre-ordered will receive "{{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Postcard-style Calendars|Postcard-style Calendars}} <sup>(Moonlight Village)</sup>/{{Meta|Asuka the Swordswoman PC Postcard-style Calendars|Postcard-style Calendars}} <sup>(Asuka the Swordswoman)</sup>".<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030419210716/http://segadirect.jp:80/Catalog/CustomPages/CustomDetail1.aspx?SKU=0101006-00157&File=shiren_asuka_pc.htm</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030419210614/http://segadirect.jp:80/Catalog/CustomPages/CustomDetail1.aspx?SKU=0101006-00156&File=shiren_tsukikage_pc.htm</ref>

;December 25, 2002 - ''Moonlight Village PC''
:18:59 - The January 2003 {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Wallpaper Calendars|wallpaper calendar}} is now available from the {{Meta|Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner}}.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20031222105732/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000078.html</ref>
:19:01 - The official website for Asuka the Swordswoman is now fully open. {{Meta|Wanderer Ranking}}, {{meta|Wanderer Rescue Team}}, and the {{Meta|Internet General Store}}{{UT}} {{JAnb|電網よろず屋||}} are now available, alongside downloads for new dungeons, and a bulletin board. The monthly usage fee is 380 yen.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040223005813/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000079.html</ref>

==References==
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