August 2008 NPD sales data
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Hardware
Nintendo DS 518.3K
Wii 453.0K
PlayStation Portable 253.0K
Xbox 360 195.2K
PlayStation 3 185.4K
Playstation 2 144.1K
Top 10 software
360 MADDEN NFL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-08 1 1.0mm
PS3 MADDEN NFL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-08 2 643K
PS2 MADDEN NFL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-08 3 424.5K
WII WII FIT NINTENDO OF AMERICA May-08 4 394.9K
WII MARIO KART NINTENDO OF AMERICA Apr-08 5 328.7K
WII WII PLAY W/ REMOTE NINTENDO OF AMERICA Feb-07 6 200.2K
360 SOUL CALIBUR IV NAMCO BANDAI GAMES OF AMERICA Jul-08 7 174K
360 TOO HUMAN MICROSOFT Aug-08 8 168.2K
WII MADDEN NFL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-08 9 115.8K
NDS GUITAR HERO: ON TOUR ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Jun-08 10 111.2K
Screenshots roundup
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Mario Kart Wii tournament – Mario Circuit coin collecting
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The Japanese Mario Kart Wii tournament website has been updated with information about a new tournament. Here’s a lowdown on what to expect:
Course: SNES Mario Circuit 3
Objective: Collect coins
Racing type: Kart’s only
Tournament date: 9/15 – 9/25
Capcom interested in future acquistions, series’ sales data
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“We will be actively pursuing friendly acquisitions and partnerships. In order to ensure stable and sustained growth, we must expand our business in the larger size overseas market where there is ample room for growth. We therefore have no plans to merge with any major Japanese video game publishers or toy manufacturers in the foreseeable future since it is unlikely to contribute to sales expansion overseas. Such a merger could also restrict our licensing business opportunities. On the other hand, we are aggressively going after acquisition and partnership opportunities if they benefit our goal of creating gaming content with universal market appeal. As I mentioned earlier, K2 Corporation with whom we have developed titles for overseas was made our wholly owned subsidiary during this fiscal year. Our aggressive strategy on merger and acquisition has already begun producing good results.” -Kenzo Tsujimoto
Resident Evil 4 (all versions)
– Japan : 850.000
– Overseas : 4.050.000
1. Resident Evil (50 titles): 34.5 million
2. MegaMan (120 titles): 28 million
3. Street Fighter (59 titles): 25 million
4. Devil May Cry (10 titles): 9.5 million
5. Onimusha (12 titles): 7.8 million
6. Monster Hunter (10 titles): 6.3 million
7. Ace Attorney (11 titles): 2.8 million
High Voltage: Wii the best platform for FPS games
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Even though there are some stand-out FPS titles on the Wii, the release of such games are too few and far between. Metroid Prime 3 was essentially the stepping stone for FPS controls on Wii, followed by Medal of Honor: Heroes 2. What does High Voltage Software, creators of The Conduit think about FPS games on the Wii? Eric Nofsinger, in an interview with NintendoFIN, noted that Nintendo’s system is best for FPS titles. “Well, the Wii has the unique motion-sensitive controls that make it the best platform for FPS games; this means we have weapons and gameplay that makes use of motions and movements that other games cannot. We also have some interesting puzzle-solving going on with our All Seeing Eye (ASE) device that allows players to reveal invisible hazards, secrets, and enemies. And last, but not least, its NOT set during World War II.”
Nofsinger also revealed that The Conduit will not support split-screen multiplayer, although the development team is considering co-op options. Additionally, High Voltage Software is trying to decide whether to put Animales de la Muerte up as a full retail release.
No major Capcom surprises at TGS, more to discuss in early 2009
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The Tokyo Game Show is one of the biggest gaming events of the year. In fact, some of the most memorable gaming announcements have been unveiled at the event. As far as this year goes, it may very well be just as important as it has been in the past. It might be interesting to note, however, that although Capcom (one of the larger companies at the event) will have “a thing or two” that the public isn’t aware of, there will not be any “major” surprises coming from Capcom at TGS.
“I’m not sure that we’ve announced what we’re showing… so I can’t break that here (especially as it’s Japan focused). I don’t think there’s “major” surprises, but a thing or two you aren’t aware of. There will be more to talk about in early 2009.” – Christian Svensson, Corporate Officer/VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development
Online features being considered for MadWorld
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“(The) game is for single-player, just for single-player. (Platinum Games is) still in discussions and may have [online] features to announce.” – Atsushi Inaba
Bashing the crap out of other players online? Who’s with me?
Japanese software sales (9/1 – 9/7)
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1. NDS Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo) – 55,000 / 668,000
2. WII Wii Fit (Nintendo) – 32,000 / 2,609,000
3. NDS Blue Dragon Plus (AQ Interactive) – 21,000 / NEW
4. PS3 Afrika (SCEI) – 19,000 / 57,000
5. PS2 J-League Winning Eleven 2008 Club Championship (Konami) – 18,000 / 136,000
6. NDS Fire Emblem: New Shadow Dragons and the Blade of Light (Nintendo) – 17,000 / 222,000
7. NDS Dragon Quest V (Square Enix) – 15,000 / 1,164,000
8. NDS Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (Nintendo) – 15,000 / 326,000
9. WII Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) – 14,000 / 1,748,000
10. NDS Inazuma Eleven (Level 5) – 14,000 / 85,000
Nintendo Power – Most wanted VC games (readers, staff)
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Reader’s most wanted
1) Earthbound (SNES)
2) Mother (NES/Japan only)
3) Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES, already released)
4) Super Smash Bros. (N64)
5) The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (N64)
NP staff’s most wanted
1) Mega Man: The Willy Wars (Sega Genesis/Europe and Japan)
2) Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (TurboGrafx CD/Japan only)
3) Terranigma (SNES/Europe and Japan only)
4) Super Punch-Out!! (SNES)
5) Pilotwings (SNES)
Remember, this issue was sent out a few weeks ago, before Super Mario RPG was released. It’s unsurprising that Earthbound still remains at the top of the list…When will Nintendo release it?!
