The game has a Duel Calculator mode that is very useful. There is English mode available in the game although the region, box, card and manual is in Japanese. It is still using the Sept 2009 Banlist but the new banlist is downloadable through WIFI.
My tip for beginning players: Buy the structure decks for staples like Heavy Storm and Mystical Space Typhoon and save your DP for buying newer packs. Every time you beat Nino in a structure deck duel, check the Card Shop as the deck may be available there. However, I think you are only allowed to buy one structure deck until you complete the game.
