Famitsu hardware/software sales (7/2 – 7/8)
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Hardware
3DS – 51,930 units
PS3 – 14,297 units
Vita – 11,544 units
PSP – 10,627 units
Wii – 6,654 units
Xbox 360 – 711 units
DSi – 455 units
PS2 – 474 units
Software
01. [NDS] Pokemon Black/White 2 – 181,756 / 2,217,227
02. [3DS] Etrian Odyssey IV – 97,142 / NEW
03. [3DS] Little Battler eXperience Baku Boost – 55,614 / NEW
04. [PSP] Toriko: Gourmet Survival 2 – 43,790 / NEW
05. [3DS] Run for Money Tousouchuu – 30,054 / NEW
06. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland 3D – 25,027 / 812,642
07. [PS3] Ghost Recon: Future Soldier – 23,021 / NEW
08. [PS3] Anarchy Reigns – 21,199 / NEW
09. [3DS] Culdcept – 11,657 / 65,743
10. [WII] Mario Party 9 – 10,396 / 468,430
11. [PS3] Atelier Ayesha – 9,813 / 85,687
12. [3DS] Mario Tennis Open – 9,323 / 249,844
13. [PS3] Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection – 8,354 / 36,396
14. [PS3] Tokyo Jungle – 7,116 / 185,744
15. [PS3] Robotics;Notes – 6,757 / 64,554
16. [PSV] Persona 4 Golden – 5,953 / 188,782
17. [PSP] Kenka Banchou Bros. Tokyo Battle Royal – 5,503 / 34,787
18. [3DS] Monster Hunter Tri G – 5,430 / 1,485,630
19. [WII] Wii Sports Resort – 5,145 / 2,914,529
20. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land – 5,055 / 1,650,058
21. [PS3] Batman: Arkham City (The Best) – 5,006 / NEW
22. [WII] Project Zero 2: Wii Edition – 4,978 / 29,782
23. [360] Ghost Recon: Future Soldier – 4,954 / NEW
24. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Definitive Edition – 4,935 / 242,963
25. [PSV] Metal Gear Solid HD Collection – 4,496 / 28,082
26. [WII] Mario Kart 7 – 4,343 / 1,756,959
27. [PSP] Ouka Sengoku Portable – 4,237 / NEW
28. [360] Anarchy Reigns – 4,170 / NEW
29. [PSV] Dokuro – 3,194 / NEW
30. [WII] Wii Party – 3,081 / 2,299,841
Stay tuned for Media Create sales a little later today…
Namco Bandai considers Tales of the Abyss a success in Europe
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It’s unclear how well Tales of the Abyss 3DS sold in Europe. Nonetheless, Namco Bandai is pleased with the game’s performance.
Based on new comments from a Namco Bandai representative, the company wishes it had advertised Abyss more in Europe. That didn’t stop the title from surpassing expectations, however.
Kingdom of Tales, paraphrasing a remark from the rep, says that it “sold unexpectedly fast and well, and they had to print copies of the game again three or four times.” Namco Bandai considers Abyss’ sales “as a success in its own way, and encourages Namco Bandai Partners in its decision to localize more Tales games in the future.”
Abyss, along with the recently released Graces F in North America, are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Tales localizations going forward. Namco Bandai hopes to make the series more well-known in North America and Europe. Furthermore, the company would like to “attract new gamers who enjoy video games with anime characteristics, something the Tales series keep but the Final Fantasy series gradually lost.”
Mega Man hitting the Japanese eShop next week
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Mega Man will be hitting the Japanese eShop as a Famicom download on July 18 for 500 yen. Screenshots of the game can be found above.
Thanks to Brian for the tip.
Famitsu publishes reader survey about purchasing interest, colors, and price
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Famitsu has been compiling data relating to reader opinions on the 3DS. Participants were asked about their purchasing plans, color interests, and price opinions.
Here’s how the results panned out:
Purchasing plans
– 29.4% of participants will buy the 3DS XL at some point
– 28.9% will buy it at launch
– 24.3% have no plans to buy the system
– 17.4% will wait to see the final product in person
– Of those who do plan a purchase either on launch day or at some point, 70% already have a 3DS
Colors
– Red X Black color is the most popular choice
– 38.9% will buy the system with this variation
– 32.8% will be going with white
– 28.3% plan to pick up Silver X Black
Price
– 54.6% of poll participants believe the price is just right
– 62.3% of shop owners say it’s just right
– 27.4% of poll participants believe the price is too high
– 24.5% of shop owners believe the price is too high
New Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate screenshots
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Game Informer got its hands on new screenshots from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate. The images show a few new areas in the title.
Famitsu reconfirms New Super Mario Bros. 2 power-ups
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Last month, Takashi Tezuka said that the White Tanooki Suit would be available in New Super Mario Bros. 2. Famitsu has a reconfirmation of this fact in its latest issue.
Dying in a level five times will bring about the Assist Block. Hit the block and you’ll be provided the Invincibility Leaf, granting you the White Tanooki Suit.
Other power-ups reconfirmed in Famitsu include the Mega Mushroom and Mini Mushroom. These items will have the same functions as in previous games.
Famitsu review scores (7/10/12)
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The latest Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Rune Factory 4 (3DS) – 8/9/9/8
Rayman Origin (3DS) – 8/7/6/8
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2012 (Vita) – 9/9/9/9
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2012 (PSP) – 8/8/8/9
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2012 (PS3) – 9/9/8/9
Time Travelers (PSP) – 9/9/9/9
Digimon World Re:Digitize (PSP) – 8/8/7/8
Shin Ken to Mahou to Gakuen Mono. Toki no Gakuen (PSP) – 7/7/8/7
Sangoku Hime: Senkou no Taika – Akatsuki no Haryuu (PSP) – 7/7/6/7
Airu De Puzzle (PSP) – 8/7/7/7
Musou Orochi 2 Special (PSP) – 8/8/8/8
Agarest Senki Mariage (PSP) – 9/8/8/7