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Yesterday we learned that Kingdom Hearts 3D sold 213,579 units in Japan. That was the game’s first week sales.

As far as Kingdom Hearts 3D’s sell-through rate is concerned, it moved 64.2% of its stock. Although this is less than the percentage for 358/2 Days (which came in at 72.35% with 295,000 units sold), 3D had significantly less hardware to work with. 26.6 million DS systems were sold by the time 358/2 launched whereas only 5.5 million 3DS handhelds have made it into the hands of Japanese gamers thus far.

Kingdom Hearts 3D did surpass 358/2 Days in one area. 3D saw 150,000 pre-orders while 358/2 Days nabbed 90,000 back in 2009.

Thanks to 4Him for the tip!

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The information below comes from Enterbrain/Famitsu data taken between February 27 and March 25…

01. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Musou – 770,873 / NEW
02. [NDS] Pokemon Conquest – 242,912 / NEW
03. [3DS] Kid Icarus: Uprising – 144,468 / NEW
04. [PSP] Shining Blade – 138,959 / NEW
05. [3DS] Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai – 111,465 / NEW
06. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games – 105,454 / NEW
07. [PSP] Yakuza Black Panther 2 – 94,833 / NEW
08. [PSP] Mahou Shojo Madoka Magica Portable – 78,575 / NEW
09. [3DS] Monster Hunter Tri G – 76,850 / 1,289,794
10. [PS3] Street Fighter X Tekken – 72,079

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The ephemeral Take-Two vs. THQ saga has ended just as quickly as it began. Shots were fired, there was a bit of retaliation, and it’s now wrapped up with an apology.

After saying THQ wouldn’t last six months, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has apologized for his remarks.

Zelnick said in a statement:

“While discussing our strategy I spoke out of turn about someone else’s. It was inappropriate and I regret it.”

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Amazon Japan has shared the final boxart for Guild 01.

Here it is:

It’s an interesting cover to say the least!

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Super Street Fighter II The New Challengers is due out on the European Wii VC next week. Will it be the only title on the Wii Shop Channel? We’ll find out in seven days…

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Nintendo of Europe offered the Kirby TV Channel for Wii last year. The channel was shutdown after a short run, but it’s returned once more. European Wii owners can watch over forty episodes from the Kirby cartoon as of now.

Kirby fans, rejoice! The Kirby TV Channel is back on Wii so you can discover dozens of colourful cartoon adventures for the first time or enjoy watching them all over again at your leisure! Connect your Wii to the Internet, download the Kirby TV Channel for free and get to know a Nintendo hero versatile enough to keep everyone entertained!

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Special surprises for regular viewers!

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THQ has been prompt in responding to Take-Two’s prediction about the company closing its doors in six months. In an official statement, THQ said that the remarks are “are irresponsible and false.”

The statement in full reads:

“Obviously, Mr. Zelnick’s perception of THQ is outdated and inaccurate. His comments are irresponsible and false. Perhaps he would be better off commenting on his own business.”

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was critical of THQ’s strategy in recent years. Zelnick also called out the company’s overall title efforts, noting that “the quality hasn’t measured up.”

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick believes THQ is done for. Speaking at the MIT Business in Gaming conference today, Zelnick stated that the company won’t be up and running in six months time.

“THQ’s strategy was licensed properties, first and foremost. License stuff from other people, whether it’s UFC or WWE or a motion picture property, and make a game around that. And our approach, since we took over the company, is 100 percent owned intellectual property.

“The most important difference is quality. Take-Two has the highest quality ratings among third-party publishers, according to Metacritic and most people in the industry. Quality really, really, really matters. THQ has had some good game, but their quality levels aren’t even remotely … the quality hasn’t measured up.

“Strategy didn’t work and the execution was bad. To put it another way: the food was no good and the portions were small. THQ won’t be around in six months.”

It’s true that THQ has moved away from licensed products in recent years. However, Zelnick explained the shift to original IP can take quite awhile.

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