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Monster Rancher

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Blu-ray release (Discotek Deep Dives July 2026 lineup) · 2026-07-16

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  • Confirmed Blu-ray release Oct 12 · source
  • Debunked Blu-ray release Sep 12 · source

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Oct 14

Kururin Paradise, Metal Slug Advance, Monster Farm Advance Join GBA Nintendo Classics

Nintendo added three Game Boy Advance titles to its Nintendo Classics library on October 14, 2026. The lineup is Kururin Paradise (2002), Metal Slug Advance (2004), and Monster Farm Advance (2001). Subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack can play all three at no additional cost. Kururin Paradise is the sequel to Kuru Kuru Kururin, with a rotating stick called a Helirin that players guide to the goal. It adds Mini Game Paradise, a collection of 16 minigames themed around the rotating stick. Metal Slug Advance is a side-scrolling shooter set on a solitary island in the southern seas, where PF squad cadets Walter and Tyra undergo simulated combat training. The game includes Metal Slug Cards, obtained by meeting conditions, that change item effects and character performance. Monster Farm Advance is a breeding simulation set on Age Island, where players input words into ancient stone tablets to revive and raise monsters. The monster that appears changes with the word entered.

Jul 16

MediaOCD Expands Discotek Deep Dives With July 2026 Blu-ray Lineup

MediaOCD announced on July 15, 2026, the next wave of titles for its Discotek Deep Dives initiative, adding 29 Blu-ray releases for July pre-order. The lineup spans multiple franchises, including extensive Lupin III collections, all five seasons of Symphogear, Mazinger Z parts 1 and 2, and the Saint Seiya Classic Movie Collection. Other notable additions include Sonic X (Japanese subtitled), Monster Rancher (English dub), Ultimate Muscle (English dub), Kiss×sis (TV and OAD), Marmalade Boy, and live-action adaptations of Dororo and Uzumaki. The initiative, which began in January 2026, aims to make Discotek Media's back catalog more accessible by adding 20 to 30 titles monthly, prioritizing releases that are becoming hard to find. All July titles are available for pre-order now and are expected to ship in the coming weeks.