Media Create hardware sales (8/5 – 8/11)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 38,822
3DS – 18,949
Vita – 17,639
PS3 – 12,228
Wii U – 9,950
PSP – 6,303
Wii – 1,373
Xbox 360 – 275
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 57,940
3DS – 17,747
Vita – 17,702
PS3 – 11,743
Wii U – 10,038
PSP – 6,314
Wii – 1,327
Xbox 360 – 288
Nintendo Taiwan coming out with Doraemon-themed 3DS
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Nintendo of Taiwan is producing a very special and very limited 3DS. Only be entering a certain contest can fans get their hands on the unique system. Nintendo will be producing just five units, so it will be pretty much impossible to find.
Capcom once again talks possibility of E.X. Troopers localization
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Capcom producer Andrew Szymanski has weighed in on the possibility of localizing E.X. Troopers for a second time.
As he said last week, it all comes down to fan demand. Szymanski thinks it’d be best for people “to contact your local distributors and e-mail Capcom, because if there’s a demand for it, that will increase our ability to localize it.”
Right now, Szymanski feel those who are asking for E.X. Troopers to be localized comes from a vocal minority. That’s not enough to outset the costs of localization and distribution. Szymanski said, “There has to be some way to gauge the desire for the game above and beyond that.”
The best thing to do is to contact your local distributors and e-mail Capcom, because if there’s a demand for it, that will increase our ability to localize it. That game was designed to be a domestic title and there was no direct connection between the game and Lost Planet 3 in terms of narrative and the world. It all comes down to portfolio decisions in the end.
[In terms of overseas demand], it’s only from a vocal minority. You have a lot of people who say they want it, but how many copies do you think we’re going to get out there? Don’t get me wrong, it’s great to have hundreds and thousands of people who want to play the game. But just hundred or a few thousand isn’t enough to justify localization and outside distribution. There has to be some way to gauge the desire for the game above and beyond that.
Sonic Lost World 3DS screenshots and details cover new Wisps
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Famitsu published a new report on the 3DS version of Sonic Lost World, covering a trio of confirmed Wisps found in the game. We’ve translated the details below. You can also check out new screenshots in the included gallery.
Ivory Lightening
– New Color Power
– Ivory Whisp helps you transform
– Ram quickly into enemies and obstacles with this power
– Destroy the areas surrounding as well
– Can attack enemies while simply skipping through the line of electricity
– Can also serve as a conductor by connecting the coils charged with electricity
– Useful for battling on the move
Grey Quake
– Another new Color Power
– Grey Wisp provides this power
– Turn into an iron ball
– Tilt left or right with the 3DS to manipulate the direction of the rolling, iron ball
– Speed becomes very slow when Sonic is in the iron ball state
– Things like quicksand or areas with slimy floors make it even harder to move around freely
– Can go up any wall
– In the case of a problem, if you use the iron ball form while jumping, you can destroy all the enemies and obstacles at once with a devastating impact drop
– Move huge switches, which isn’t normally possible for Sonic
Red Burst
– Transform into a burning flame thanks to the red whisp
– Bounce freely through the air by the power of flame
– Destroy surrounding obstacles
– Deal great damage to enemies
– A big blast increases speed and jump distance
Pokemon X/Y soundtrack seeing retail release in Japan
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The Pokemon X/Y soundtrack will be available through iTunes in the west. In Japan, a physical retail version is planned.
The soundtrack is hitting Japan on November 13 for 2,625 yen. It’ll also come with a 28-page book covering the development and background of the tracks.
212 tracks will be included on the CD, lasting over 3 and a half hours. Fans can expect sharper, higher quality, and more realistic sound.
Fifth batch of Shin Megami Tensei IV DLC out now
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Yet another round of Shin Megami Tensei IV DLC has gone live. One more piece of content can be purchased.
Here’s the overview:
Ancient One of the Sun – $2.49
An add-on-exclusive Challenge Quest to defeat the Ancient of Days, a part of God. Completing this quest lets you fuse Godly Ancient of Days.
Note: This quest relates to the main story.
Recommended progress: Post-game
Four more Hometown Story screenshots
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Pokemon Sunday presenter handling Puzzle & Dragons Z theme song
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Shoko Nakagawa, the presenter on Japanese show Pokemon Sunday, will be in charge of Puzzle & Dragons Z’s theme song, it has been confirmed. Nakagawa is also the song singer for Saint Seiya Omega. In the past, she sang the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl ending song and one of the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood ending themes.
Project Phoenix not coming to Nintendo platforms
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Project Phoenix, a new indie RPG created by “AAA” talent, won’t be coming to any Nintendo platform. A notice posted on the official Kickstarter page states the following regarding a potential release on Wii U, Wii, and 3DS:
“Currently we do not have any plans to release it on those consoles.”
PC is the only confirmed platform for Project Phoenix at this time. PlayStation 4 and PS Vita versions are likely as well.