Masahiro Sakurai on Pac-Man’s inclusion in the new Smash Bros.
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NeoGAF’s “Masked Man” has translated one of Masahiro Sakurai’s older Famitsu columns in which he discusses Pac-Man’s inclusion in the new Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. He talks about how Miyamoto originally approached him with the idea when developing Brawl, Pac-Man’s reveal at E3, the character’s design, and much more.
You’ll find the full translation below:
Media Create software sales (7/21 – 7/27) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke
02./00. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island
03./05. [WIU] Mario Kart 8
04./02. [PSV] Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines #
05./00. [PSV] Tokyo Shinseiroku: Operation Abyss #
06./00. [PSV] Corpse Party: Blood Drive #
07./06. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch
08./00. [PS3] Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late
09./08. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken
10./03. [PS3] Atelier Shallie: Alchemist of the Dusk Sea #
11./04. [3DS] Gundam Tri Age SP
12./09. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy
13./07. [PSV] Freedom Wars
14./12. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
15./11. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V (Bargain Edition)
16./15. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
17./10. [PS3] Watch Dogs
18./14. [PS4] FIFA 14 #
19./22. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
20./23. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
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Next Famitsu will have a big scoop, more Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate coverage
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
Next week’s issue of Famitsu will have a big scoop, as noted in the magazine’s current edition. At least if the tease leads to a disappointing reveal or a non-Nintendo announcement, we’ll be able to look forward to more coverage of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate as well. Famitsu also promises a recommended games feature for readers.
The next issue of Famitsu should arrive during the middle of next week. However, as is usually the case, leaks will occur as early as Tuesday.
SEGA expects 3DS to be its biggest selling single platform this financial year
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SEGA is putting most of its efforts into the 3DS this financial year. The company has 13 SKUs planned for the system (which could include limited editions and download games) and estimates that they’ll sell a combined 2.27 million units.
Wii U, on the other hand, isn’t expected to move as many games. SEGA forecasts that the console will be the seventh biggest contributor for SEGA this year with 600,000 sales across 4 SKUs. Wii U falls behind all other mainstream gaming platforms aside from the Xbox One.
Scans roundup – Senran Kagura 2, SF Dotabata Party!!, Smash
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Bravely Second details – being made with “sequel” as a focus, surprises teased, more
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The latest issue of Famitsu contains an interview with producer Tomoya Asano, some of which has been translated by Siliconera. Asano spoke to the magazine about how the team is making Bravely Second with “sequel” as a focus, teased surprises, and more.
You’ll find details and a few comments from Asano below.
More: Bravely Second, Famitsu, interview, Japan, Square Enix, Tomoya Asano
Tales of the World: Reve Unitia – Marta Lauldi and Emil Castagnier clips
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Comparing the initial Japanese sales of Yoshi’s New Island to Yoshi’s Island DS
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Yoshi’s New World sold 58,285 copies in its first week, based on data from Media Create. The game also sold through 57.59 percent of its initial shipment.
The last mainline Yoshi game, Yoshi’s Island DS, moved 303,114 copies at launch with a sell-through rate of 84.82 percent. There’s definitely a big difference between the two, though there are important factors to consider.
Perhaps biggest of all is that Yoshi’s New Island is included in Nintendo’s “Monthly Recommended Software Campaign”. New 3DS owners are able to download one game for free (or choose from other titles) through the end of August.
Media Create reports that Yoshi’s Island DS sold to younger and older Mario fans. Yoshi’s New Island, however, was mainly purchased by a younger audience.
Yoshi’s New Island could end up selling quite a bit more down the line. Yoshi’s Island DS eventually went on to move one million copies in Japan, so something similar could happen with the new 3DS title.
Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS tournament to be held at Gamescom 2014
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German website Gameswelt, in collaboration with Nintendo, will be hosting a tournament at Gamescom for the new Smash Bros. Gameswelt is currently seeking three commentators who will receive a free pass to the expo and a copy of the games for Wii U/3DS. Those who are interested can find more information on the website here.
SEGA reports latest financial results, profits down; Persona Q sells 250,000 units
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SEGA reported its first quarter financial results earlier today, which unfortunately have brought about some disappointing news.
For the period ending June 30, SEGA’s profits dropped by 57.4 percent. While revenue rose slightly year-over-year to ¥88.3 billion ($858 million), net profits dipped to ¥5.5 billion. Half-year losses are estimated to come in at ¥7 billion ($68 million).
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth was the only title released this quarter. It did quite well having sold 250,000 copies in Japan. Another 1.7 million game units originated from older titles.
SEGA’s arcade business primarily drove revenue for the company. Pachinko and Pachislot drove ¥47.5 billion ($461 million) in revenue and an operating profit of ¥13 billion ($126 million).
