In its first couple of weeks on the market, Shin Megami Tensei IV moved between 65,000 and 70,000 units in the US. That’s according to the reliable NPD leaker Creamsugar.

For a fairly niche RPG, that’s a number Atlus can be satisfied with.

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July 2013 NPD: Top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.

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NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of July. The results can be found below.

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Nintendo responds to July 2013 NPD data – 3DS best-selling system again

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Nintendo has issued a response to the latest NPD report. The company confirmed that the 3DS was the best-selling system in the US for the month of July – the third consecutive month that the handheld accomplished such a feat.

3DS hardware sales are up 14 percent year-over-year. Software sales have also increased by 45 percent year-over-year.

You can find Nintendo’s full response below.

SEGA’s Gamescom 2013 lineup

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SEGA’s Gamescom lineup consists of three games: Sonic Lost World, Total War: Rome II, and The Cave.

Sonic Lost World will be playable at Nintendo’s booth. Its appearance consists of new playable levels, a new trailer, and screenshots.

SEGA also will be sharing “exciting news” about The Cave – whatever that means!

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New Adventure Time game getting exclusive collector’s edition on 3DS

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D3Publisher has announced a collector’s edition release for Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON’T KNOW!, which will be available exclusively on 3DS.

The package includes a copy of the game, a limited edition Beemo package design in a glossy premium SteelBook case, a bonus DVD with actor interviews, and storyboard art from series creator Pendleton Ward, plus a unique “Finn and Jake’s Dungeon Guide” – described as a “full color, enhanced manual filled with fun art and game tips”.

The collector’s edition is priced at $39.99. We’ll let you know when pre-orders go live.

Source: D3 Publisher PR

Rune Factory 4 “How-to” video – combat

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Judge reduces $30.2 million award by half in 3DS lawsuit

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A glasses-free 3D patent patent lawsuit between Nintendo and inventor Seijiro Tomita was finally settled earlier this year. The jury ultimately ruled that Nintendo would pay $30.2 million in damages.

However, the award amount has since been cut in half after a US judge determined this week that the original figure was “‘intrinsically excessive’ and unsupported by the evidence presented at trial.” Tomita will have until August 23 to decide whether to accept $15.1 million in damages or proceed to a new damages trial. If he opts for the latter, there’s a possibility that Tomita will receive nothing at all.

Nintendo said in a statement:

“Nintendo respects the intellectual property rights of other companies and is confident that none of its products infringes the asserted patent. Nintendo will appeal the jury’s verdict and reduced damages award to the court of appeals.”

Thanks to Thomas N for the tip.

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European Harvest Moon: A New Beginning pre-orders come with limited edition bonus

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Those who pre-order Harvest Moon: A New Beginning at select retailers in Europe will receive a limited edition bonus. Publisher Zen United is including a set of Hama Beads featuring recreations of the “Boy” and “Cow” characters from the series.

GAME will be providing the bonus in the UK. Selected retail partners across Europe will be offering the pre-order item as well.

Source: Zen United PR

Skylanders figures outsell all other action-figure properties in US/Europe year-to-date in 2013

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Activision has announced yet another accomplishment for its lucrative Skylanders franchise.

According to the company, Skylanders figures have outsold all action-figure properties in the US and Europe in 2013 thus far. Additionally, Skylanders outpaced all toy properties in the U.K. year-to-date as of June 30, 2013.

Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg said:

“We began something very special with Skylanders, and the magic of bringing toys to life through a video game. But it’s not just about the game. We know the toys have to be just as creative and imaginative as the kids that play with them, and that’s why we’re so excited to bring even more innovations to this genre when Skylanders SWAP Force comes out in October.”

The Skylanders franchise has managed to generate over $1.5 billion in global retail sales as of July 31. Skylanders Giants has been the top-selling console and handheld game overall in dollars this year in North America and Europe.

Source: Activision PR

Pokemon Centers in Japan giving out Pokemon X/Y pre-order bonuses

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Numerous Japanese pre-orders are centered around offers at the Pokemon Center.

Regular reservations for Pokemon X come with an exclusive clear file folders, including one with an image of Xerneas as well as a mini-Xerneas figure. The same bonuses are included with Pokemon Y pre-orders, but with different artwork and Yveltal figure.

Both games can be pre-ordered for extra items: a CD with three tracks and an exclusive Pokemon X/Y A4-sized “World Art” book, which contains lots of exclusive features and artwork, including a cover image specifically designed by Game Freak.

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