Nintendo points to Tohoku earthquake as one reason for slow 3DS and Wii U starts
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Both of Nintendo’s latest systems came slowly out of the gate. For the 3DS, this led to a price drop just a few months after the hardware launched. The Wii U has also performed under expectations thus far, which has been attributed to a lack of strong software.
The 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan may be one reason for the Wii U and 3DS’ slow starts. Speaking with Japanese monthly magazine SAPIO, Nintendo discussed how the natural disaster impacted both systems:
We launched the Nintendo 3DS on February 2011 and sales were strong. Two weeks later we were hit by the Great East Japan Earthquake (Editor’s note: that’s how the Japanese call the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake) and that stopped the momentum. In august of the same year we lowered the price from the initial 25,000 Yen to 15,000 Yen, and enhanced software development at the same time, to enrich the game line-up.
That paid off and we regained momentum in Japan, but due to that we could not spare many developers for the Wii U (released in November 2012), and that led to the slow start of the console.
Off-screen Batman: Arkham Origins – Blackgate footage
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Media Create software sales (7/15 – 7/21) – Top 50
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01./00. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team #
02./02. [3DS] Youkai Watch
03./01. [WIU] Pikmin 3
04./00. [3DS] Little Battlers eXperience W: Ultra Custom
05./04. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
06./03. [PS3] Earth Defense Force 2025
07./06. [PSV] Toukiden #
08./05. [WIU] New Super Luigi U
09./07. [PSP] Toukiden
10./10. [3DS] Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
11./12. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
12./13. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
13./08. [PS3] Dead Island: Riptide
14./16. [PSP] Dangan-Ronpa (PSP the Best) #
15./14. [PS3] The Last of Us
16./22. [3DS] Kuma-Tomo
17./19. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition #
18./11. [PS3] Gundam Breaker
19./00. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII-2: Digital Content Selection
20./17. [3DS] Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode
New Super Sonico game announced for 3DS
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Two new Super Sonico projects are heading to Japan: one for the PlayStation 3 and another for the 3DS.
Due out next year – winter 2014 – is “Super Sonico in Production”. Imageepoch, the studio behind the Luminous Arc series, Arc Rise Fantasia, and Time and Eternity, is handling production of the 3DS game.
Super Sonico in Production offers idol production and communication gameplay. Players take on the role of a producer and train the idol Sonico. The game will include an original scenario, and allows users to experience Sonico in 3D.
PES 2014 is coming to the 3DS… in Japan
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PES 2014 was announced earlier this year, but Konami made no mention of a 3DS version. The game’s European community manager blamed poor sales of last year’s iteration for the lack of support this year.
What makes things particularly strange is that we’re now hearing that PES 2014 is actually coming to the 3DS in Japan, where the series is known as “Winning Eleven”. An official website, accessible here, confirms that a 3DS version is in fact heading to Japan.
So what’s the deal here? A 3DS version of PES 2014 is only releasing in Japan? That may be so, but it’s rather odd how Konami previously gave the indication that the game wasn’t in development for Nintendo’s handheld.
Best Buy: Project X Zone for $30, LEGO Legends of Chima for $20
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Project X Zone is now $10 less at Best Buy
. For the next week, you can purchase the 3DS title for $30 rather than $40.
Slightly less enticing is LEGO Legends of Chima for $20. You’ll be saving $10 by purchasing the game from Best Buy.
Famitsu: Top 100 best-selling games of 2013 thus far
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Wondering which games sold the best in Japan during the first-half of the year? Famitsu’s got you covered.
The Japanese publication recently publishing a listing of the top 100-best selling games in Japan between December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013. You can find the full rundown below.
01. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
02. [3DS] Dragon Quest VII: Fighters of Eden
03. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
04. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
05. [PS3] Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance #
06. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 #
07. [PS3] Dynasty Warriors 8 #
08. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
09. [3DS] Shin Megami Tensei IV #
10. [3DS] Professor Layton and the Legacy of Civilization A
11. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission
12. [PS3] Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
13. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
14. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition #
15. [PSP] Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment #
16. [PSV] Soul Sacrifice #
17. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2013
18. [PS3] DmC: Devil May Cry
19. [PS3] Resident Evil: Revelations
20. [PS3] Gundam Breaker
21. [3DS] Super Robot Wars UX #
22. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Best Price!)
23. [PS3] The Last of Us
24. [PS3] Kamen Rider: Battride War #
25. [PS3] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f
North America, Europe not getting Phoenix Wright – Dual Destinies quiz DLC
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Nevermind what we said the other day about all of the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies DLC coming to the west. While Capcom will be bringing most of it over, there will be at least one key omission.
A Capcom staff member has confirmed that Dual Destinies’ quiz DLC won’t be available overseas:
“Unfortunately, the quiz DLC won’t be coming to western territories since it requires an in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture.”
Just a few days ago, Capcom confirmed that Dual Destinies’ costume DLC and new chapters will be available in both North America and Europe.
Pokemon X/Y – small screenshots
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