More on Pokemon Sun/Moon’s second week sales in Japan and how they compare to X/Y
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Media Create reported that Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon sold 375,665 copies in Japan between November 21 and November 28. We now have additional information from the sales tracker, revealing that the split was 197,000 for Sun and 179,000 for Moon.
That means each version is reduced to about a fourth of their first week sales. Pokemon X (second week of 240,000 copies) and Pokemon Y (233,000 copies) also saw about the same reduction rate. By counting the two games from the Double Pack, Sun and Moon’s total sales as of the second week are 2,281,000 copies, which goes down slightly if compared to X/Y’s two-week total of 2,340,000 units.
More: Media Create, Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun, sales
Media Create software sales (11/21/16 – 11/27/16) – Top 50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
02./00. [PSV] SD Gundam G Generation Genesis
03./00. [PS4] SD Gundam G Generation Genesis
04./00. [PS4] Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru #
05./00. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
06./00. [PSV] Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru #
07./00. [PS3] Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru #
08./00. [3DS] Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal
09./00. [PSV] Code: Realize – Shukufuku no Mirai #
10./00. [PS4] Monster Hunter Frontier Z: Beginner’s Package
11./00. [3DS] RPG Maker: Fes
12./03. [PS4] Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare #
13./09. [3DS] Mario Party: Star Rush
14./02. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon Dual Pack {Pokemon Sun \ Pokemon Moon}
15./06. [PS4] Battlefield 1
16./13. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
17./11. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition
18./07. [PS4] The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Special Edition
19./04. [PSV] Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star #
20./10. [3DS] Beyblade Burst
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
Super Mario Maker for 3DS version 1.02 now live
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Yesterday we noted that Super Mario Maker for 3DS’s first update, version 1.01, was on the eShop. Strangely, Nintendo already has another update available. Version 1.02 has now replaced the previous patch on the eShop.
The size is exactly the same at 158 blocks (19.75 MB). Also, once again, the update is needed in order to access the Course World and its online features.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Miitomo – new update incoming, latest content
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 2 Comments
Nintendo brought out a major Miitomo update last month, but another one is on the way. It will encompass the following:
– You will be able to teach Sidekick Mii charaters how to answer questions
– “Sidekick Central,” a place where you can share your Sidekick Mii characters’ answers with other users, will be added
– Emoji in your Mii characters’ answers will trigger sound effects
– Various performance improvements
Nintendo asks users to “wait just a little longer for this update”.
In other news, Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “‘Tis the season! Happy Holidays #1”.
Available items include:
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Metroid devs on creating the original game – being different from Mario, choosing Samus’ name and gender, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
The final entry in Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition interview series has gone live. The last one highlights the original Metroid, with director Yoshio Sakamoto and character designer Hiroji Kiyotake participating.
During the interview, there was talk about how the team set up to make something different from Super Mario Bros., and focused on movement. We also hear about how Samus Aran got her name and how the team decided to make her female.
Head past the break for the full interview.
More: Hiroji Kiyotake, interview, Metroid, top, Yoshio Sakamoto
Zelda: Breath of the Wild wins “Most Anticipated Game” at The Game Awards 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 16 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has secured its win at The Game Awards 2016 as “Most Anticipated Game”. It beat out God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Red Dead Redemption 2.
In other news, Pokemon GO picked up two wins of its own. It was chosen for “Best Mobile/Handheld Game” and “Best Family Game”.
The Game Awards 2016 live stream
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Switch, Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments
The Game Awards 2016 will be beginning soon. If you’d like to watch the show as it happens, we have a handy stream link below.
To clarify what’s happening: the pre-show is taking place a half hour early at 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM in the UK / 2:30 AM in Europe. You won’t want to miss it, as Nintendo will be showing an “exclusive look” at Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and we’ll be seeing something from Yacht Club Games. More on Zelda is supposedly coming during the show itself, and winners for the awards will be selected. It should be a fun night!
More: The Game Awards 2016, top
Miyamoto showing up at Apple store for Super Mario Run discussion next week
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On December 8, Shigeru Miyamoto will be present at the SoHo Apple store in New York to discuss Super Mario Run. TV personality Katie Linendoll will be on hand for an in-depth chat about the mobile game. On top of that, attendees will “get an exclusive look at Super Mario Run before it’s released.”
Here’s the official description of the event:
“Join the video game designer and creator famously known for Super Mario Bros. and other iconic Nintendo games for an insightful chat on the making of Super Mario Run. He’ll be in conversation with TV personality Katie Linendoll to share the importance of fun and the inspiration behind the gameplay. Then you’ll get an exclusive look at Super Mario Run before it’s released.”
Mortal Kombat was nearly called “Van Damme”, plus other names that were considered
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 3 Comments
Mortal Kombat is one of the most recognized fighting franchises in gaming. Back in the day though, a very different name was considered. Co-creator Ed Boon told Game Informer that “Van Damme” was almost chosen.
He said:
“We wanted to call it Van Damme. We just wanted to see huge letters, ‘Van Damme’ when you walked by. You couldn’t pass that up.
Boon also spoke about other potential names:
New 3D-printed toys-to-life game coming to 3DS and possibly Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch | 2 Comments
Moragami, a game developer from Hungary, is giving the toys-to-life experience a shot. Currently in development for the 3DS eShop and other platforms (including Switch potentially) is Inchvilles.
Inchvilles is an upcoming 3D action platformer that has players collecting all golden gems in various stages. Players can design in-game characters with an editor, and then order a real life, 3D-printed version for a small fee that will be delivered within ten days. While NFC isn’t involved, the figures can be scanned into the game. We’re waiting on further information about how the figures interact at the moment. That being said, we do know that they can be scanned to you or your friend’s game to share them.
