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January

January 13, 2012 - Moonlight Village SP
App Famitsu has a new write-up on Android Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Monster of Moonlight Village for Android(UT) - This is an unofficial translation..[1]

February

February 21, 2012 - Moonlight Village SP
Android Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Monster of Moonlight Village for Android(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. will be part of the "auSmartPass"(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: auスマートパス) service for 390 yen (tax included) per month in Japan.[2]
February 27, 2012 - Everyone's Dungeon
Android Shiren the Wanderer: Everyone's Mystery Dungeon(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. has released in Japan![3]

March

March 17, 2012 - Everyone's Dungeon
Android Shiren the Wanderer: Everyone's Mystery Dungeon(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. is set to end service on June 27, 2012.[4]
March 22, 2012 - Everyone's Dungeon
Android Shiren the Wanderer: Everyone's Mystery Dungeon(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. is set to host a Tower of Plenty Campaign(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: ざっくざくの塔キャンペーン) from March 22, 2012, until April 5, 2012.[5]

May

May 15, 2012 - Shiren 3 PSP
Spike Chunsoft started distributing the downloadable version of PlayStation Portable Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 Portable(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. today.[6]
May 22, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
The MCM Expo London Comic Con May 2012 Schedule Announced. Pokémon™ Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity will be available at the Nintendo Unleashed stand.[7][8]

June

June 27, 2012 - Everyone's Dungeon
Android Shiren the Wanderer: Everyone's Mystery Dungeon(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. has reached end of service today.[4]

July

July 2, 2012 - Magic Castle DS
My RPG Blog Editorial: Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert.[9]
July 7, 2012 - Magic Castle DS
My RPG Blog Editorial: Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2 - Magic Castle of the Desert – I give up.[10]

August

August 2, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP
PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel will be released on October 18 in Japan, and features Twitter integration.[11]
August 7, 2012 - Koichi Nakamura
Koichi Nakamura has done an interview with 1up.com about the Birth of the Console RPG.[12]
August 15, 2012 - Moonlight Village SP
Android Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Monster of Moonlight Village for Android(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. has been discounted from 840 yen, down to 525.https://www.4gamer.net/games/140/G014032/20120815021/

September

September 12, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP, Gates to Infinity
A new (now private) trailer for PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel has been released.[13]
A new Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series title has been announced! Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is set to release in the winter of 2012.[14][15]
September 14, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
4Gamer has reported on the new Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series title set to release in the winter of 2012.[16]
The official Pokémon YouTube Channel for Japan has uploaded a new trailer for Gates to Infinity.[17]
September 27, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP
Shiren 4 is getting a PSP port, to be released on October 18, 2012 for 4,620 yen.[18]
The new Weekly Famitsu features a 4-panel manga featuring the Banana Prince.[19][20]
"Edo-san" and "Fumiichi" will be live-broadcasting PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel tomorrow on NicoNico.[21]
September 28, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP
[Official] NGC PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel Live Broadcast. (Now private.)[22]

October

October 4, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is set to release on November 23, 2012 in Japan.[23]
October 5, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP, Shiren 1 SFC
Dwango Co., Ltd. and Niwango Co., Ltd. will host a Niconico Game Master event where 20 famous game commentators active on "Nico Nico Douga: Zero" such as MSSProject and PP, and two representatives from Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd., will play PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel and Super Famicom Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer. Three projects will be carried out between Friday, October 5, 2012 and Sunday, November 18, 2012.[24][25]
October 10, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP
PlayStation Japan has uploaded a PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel PV to their YouTube channel.
October 15, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP
New information regarding PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel has been released. Three additional Dungeons have been added.[26]
October 16, 2012 - Gates to Infinity, Shiren 4 PSP
The Hero Pokémon have been revealed for Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, along with several other gameplay mechanics.[27]
Game writer Taori Hiromu will be playing PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel for 24 hours straight! 50 fans will get to participate and attempt to help him clear the difficult dungeon Beachside Demon Pit(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: 浜辺の魔洞). Participants will receive a Mamel Bell(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. as a gift.[28]
October 18, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP
PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel has been released in Japan. Spike Chunsoft have released streaming guidelines for Nico Nico, as well as an exclusive broadcasting icon.[29][30][31]
October 25, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
New Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity details have been released in the 30 Nintendo Direct.[32][33]
October 27, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP
Live Stream: Let's all work together to conquer the 99 floor of the Beachside Demon Pit(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. in 24 hours. Live.[34]

November

November 2, 2012 - Gates to Infinity Anime
Nintendo has posted 3 animated shorts for Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity on YouTube.[35]
November 7, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
The Gates to Infinity Demo is now available for players with a Japanese 3DS.[36]
November 8, 2012 - Shiren 4 PSP
Update 2.0 for PlayStation Portable Shiren the Wanderer 4 Plus: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel has been released.[37]
A First Gates to Infinity TSUTAYA DS Campaign is running until November 22, 2012 in Japan. Players who answer 3 questions correctly can get a Gates to Infinity Menko (Japanese: めんこ, 面子).[38][39]
November 10, 2012 - Pokémon Anime Shorts
The three previous episodes of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon anime will be rebroadcast together on Kids Station in Japan.[40][41]
November 15, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
Iwata Asks: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity [42]
November 16, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
Three new videos have allegedly been released on the Japanese Gates to Infinity Official Website, in addition, new gameplay mechanics have been outlined. Starting on November 17, 2012, players in Japan can purchase Gates to Infinity Nintendo Prepaid Cards to purchase DLC.[43]
November 17, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
Players in Japan can now purchase Gates to Infinity Nintendo Prepaid Cards to purchase DLC.[43]
November 18, 2012 - Shiren 1 SFC, Shiren Series
Who is the fastest Shiren? A report on the first "Niconico Game Master" finals.[44]
November 20, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
Issue 26 of the Pokémon Fan magazine, published by Shogakukan features a Gates to Infinity Jigsaw Puzzle, a Gates to Infinity Clear File and a Yonkoma Manga.[45]
November 22, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
The Second Gates to Infinity TSUTAYA DS Campaign is running from Friday, November 23, 2012 to Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in Japan. Players who answer 3 questions correctly can get a Gates to Infinity Menko, which differs from the last one.[46]
Today is the last day to participate in the First Gates to Infinity TSUTAYA DS Campaign.
November 23, 2012 - Gates to Infinity

The Second Gates to Infinity TSUTAYA DS Campaign begins today![46]

To celebrate the release of Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, the game will be available at Namco DS Stores from Friday, November 23, 2012 to Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Japan. Players can try a Gates to Infinity Spot the Difference quiz game, for a chance to win a coupon to use at Namco DS Stores.[47]
November 26, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
A new Password exclusive to the Japanese Gates to Infinity Official Website has been released.[48]
BISHAMON, the flagship product of Matchlock Corporation, a developer and seller of game and 3D effect tools was used to create Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity.[49]
New information regarding Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity has been released, including a new password, and information about the release of the DLC.[50]
November 30, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
Players in Japan can visit McDonalds to play Gates to Infinity Collection Rally, a Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity themed mini game, and receive an exclusive Password for use in the full game.[51]

December

December 7, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
The second batch of DLC for Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is now available.[52]
December 13, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
TSUTAYA has announced that they will start offering free rental of a DVD containing the three short Nintendo 3DS Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity videos beginning on December 15, 2012, across Japan.[53]
December 14, 2012 - Shiren 1 SFC
Niconico Game Master Official on Twitter has posted a screenshot of the winner of the Niconico Game Master 2012 event, dressed as he was on the day.[54]
December 15, 2012 - Gates to Infinity
The TSUTAYA Gates to Infinity free rental DVD period begins today.[53]

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