Once again, it seems a “game” of proper manners could use some use in the United States, but I don’t think we’ll see this one on our shelves.

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Kakikomi Shiki “Hannya Shinkyou” Renshuu Chou DS – IE Institute – Nintendo DS

Another edutainment title produced for the DS. I came up dry with info on this one.

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Watashi no Relaxuma – Rocket Company – Nintendo DS

I can gather the game is about a bear, but he seems to … sit around in different rooms and to further complicate matters, the game’s official site has a stylus poking him in … places. Is that supposed to be scratching his butt? Other screens show voice recognition will play a role in the title as well.

This title looks like what Animal Crossing would be if it took place in a single house. There’s options to decorate the bear in customizable shirts (or you can leave him bare – get it? A bare bear! Ha ha ha!). He also has a number of other animal friends to associate with and it appears there are some mini-games included as well.

The star of the game is also featured in the kuma (“bear”) DS holder, which is probably a pre-order bonus or purchasable swag to accompany the title. It looks fuzzy and cute.

Given the natural appeal animal simulation titles have had on the system, I wouldn’t say the title would never come to the U.S. In fact, I would love to have that DS holder. So, please, someone pick up the rights to this so I can carry my DS around inside of a bear’s head!

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