February 2016 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S. – Fire Emblem at #9
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Update: GamesBeat added this quote to its article from NPD analyst Liam Callahan:
“If sales for Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, and the special edition for Fire Emblem Fates were combined, this title would have ranked third for new physical software sales. The combined first month sales of Fire Emblem Fates would more than triple the first month sales of the next-highest game within the franchise, Fire Emblem: Awakening.”
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of February 2016. The results can be found below.
1. Far Cry: Primal (PS4, Xbox One)
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3, PC)
3. Grand Theft Auto V (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)
4. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm (PS4, Xbox One)
5. NBA 2K16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
6. Lego Marvel Avengers (360, Xbox One, PS4, Wii U, PS3, 3DS, Vita)
7. Street Fighter V (PS4)
8. Minecraft (360, Xbox One, PS4, PS3)
9. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (3DS)
10. Fallout 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
It’s important to note that Fire Emblem Fates’ placement on the chart is only based on Birthright’s sales, which outsold Conquest. If you count Conquest and the special edition, Fates would have been closer to the top. I’m sure Nintendo is very pleased with how the games are selling in the United States thus far.
Another round of Star Ghost footage
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More footage from Star Ghost – one of today’s Wii U eShop releases in North America and Europe – is here. There’s 12 minutes of footage in the video below.
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Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus launches for Wii U on March 31
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Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus, first revealed for Wii U last July, has now received a release date. Aksys Games and LookAtMyGame announced today that the title will be available on March 31 as an eShop download. A price point was not specified.
Wii U owners can expect a fusion of action-adventure and RPG elements in Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus. Players will navigate through hordes of enemies and massive boss battles, solve puzzles, talk with locals, and gain skills to restore hope to Exidus. The game also features hidden items, secret areas, and bonus quests within the experience that will feature over 30 hours of gameplay.
Here’s a rundown of features:
– Four Magical Realms – Explore an enchanted nexus of worlds never before imagined! Collect magical tomes to gain access to new areas and further the narrative!
– Bring on the Bad Guys! – Giant bosses and vicious monsters will test your might as you fight to save Exidus. Develop your skills and adapt your tactics to gain the edge over evil!
– Musicom – Communicate with monsters and villagers by collecting runes and mastering their arcane language!
– A Trove of Treasures – Bonus unlockables, secret items and extra quests add extra depth to the gargantuan journey before you!
For those that missed it, we’ve attached Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus’ original trailer below.
Source: Aksys Games PR
Off-screen Zelda: A Link to the Past New 3DS Virtual Console footage
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In addition to Super Metroid, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past also launched on the European 3DS eShop today as a New 3DS Virtual Console game. You can view 10 minutes of off-screen footage in the video below.
Nintendo patent: handheld device with infrared camera/distance sensor
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Since September 2014, Nintendo has been filing patent applications in Japan for a handheld device with infrared camera/distance sensor. These are now being published in the west as well.
The first patent is about how objects/user’s hand gets detected, whereas the other ones are more about the concept. The third is also similar to the second patent, but emphasizes how gestures/distance can trigger vibration and sound output. Infrared camera and distance sensor, gesture recognition, and distance measuring are all a part of the patents. One example even includes a projector and GPS receiver.
If you’d like to read more about these recent patents, head on over here.
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Digby, Lottie amiibo pre-orders up on Amazon
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Amazon is taking pre-orders for a couple of amiibo. You can reserve Digby here and Lottie here. Both release on March 18 for $12.99. If you have Prime, you’ll get a 10 percent discount.
Previously, Digby was only sold as part of the Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival bundle. Lottie has only been a Target exclusive for several months.
Pokken Tournament Early Access Competition – meet the trainers
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A new video from Nintendo shows the different trainers participating in the Pokken Tournament Early Access Competition. The lineup includes Justin Wong, Eric “Esam” Lew, Reepal “RIP” Parbhoo, Will “DK Will” Walsh, Justin Flynn, Shaun “Fab” Swain, Nairoby Quezada, and “Tasty Steve” Scott. Check out the video below.
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Off-screen Super Metroid New 3DS Virtual Console footage
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In Europe, Super Metroid was added to the New 3DS Virtual Console earlier today. A few minutes of off-screen footage is in the video below.
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Hyrule Warriors Legends, Bravely Second pre-load up on the North American 3DS eShop
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Two upcoming 3DS games can now be pre-loaded from the North American 3DS eShop: Hyrule Warriors Legends and Bravely Second. Those who are interested in either game can purchase them now and download most of the required data. Then at launch, only a small update will be needed to begin playing.
Hyrule Warriors Legends is slated for March 25. Bravely Second launches a few weeks later – April 15.
26 minutes of Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 footage
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Along with the original and fourth entries, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 also landed on the European Wii U Virtual Console today. You’ll find 26 minutes of footage from the download below.
