July 2016 NPD: Software sales – Monster Hunter Generations sells 165,000 copies
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Aquamarine has shared more sales data from the July 2016 NPD report. This time around, we have some specifics about software in the United States.
As previously mentioned, Minecraft was one of the top sellers with more than 175,000 copies sold at retail. Monster Hunter Generations, which debuted during the month, sold over 165,000 units. Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were also said to be best-sellers, though data is unavailable for each. However, the two Pokemon titles were apparently right behind Monster Hunter Generations.
Finally, we do know that a couple of Nintendo-published titles sold less than 50,000 copies in their second months. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE sold much less than 35,000 units. Kirby: Planet Robobot also lacked strong sales in its second month, having sold less than 50,000 copies.
More Dragon Quest VII footage
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We have another round of footage from the English version of Dragon Quest VII. You’ll find some official gameplay below, plus a video from Polygon.
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Dragon Quest VII “Discover Tactics” trailer
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Nintendo has prepared a new Dragon Quest VII video focusing on the game’s tactics. Check out the video below.
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July 2016 NPD: 3DS was the best-selling system of the month
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NPD will be publishing its full report next week. When that’s made available, the top 10 best-selling games in the United States during the month of July will be revealed. Until then though, we have a few random bits of data that have been shared early.
The big thing we’re hearing is that the 3DS was the best-selling overall system. The likes of Pokemon GO and Monster Hunter Generations should have played a big role here. Unfortunately, the Wii U didn’t nearly as well (to be expected at this point) with just 24,900 units sold for a 45.7 percent drop year-over-year.
As for software, the one piece of information we have is that Minecraft was the top-selling game in July. The physical version of Minecraft: Wii U Edition should have factored into that, at least slightly.
Europe getting SEGA 3D Classics Collection on November 4
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SEGA 3D Classics Collection will come to Europe on November 4, SEGA has announced. North America has had the collection since April 26.
Nine classic games are featured in SEGA 3D Classics Collection. Sonic The Hedgehog, Thunder Blade, Galaxy Force II, and Altered Beast are among the titles represented. Maze Walker and Power Drift are also debuting in Europe for the first time. On top of that, Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa, an extension to Fantasy Zone II is included.
Source: SEGA PR
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Monster Hunter Generations – “What Newcomers Like” video
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Nintendo UK caught up with some gamers at Hyper Japan in London to find out how newcomers feel about Monster Hunter Generations. Check out the video below.
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Yet another Yo-kai Watch 3 commercial
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Level-5 has prepared yet another new commercial for its big 3DS RPG Yo-kai Watch 3. We’ve posted it below.
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20 minutes of Dragon Quest VII footage
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GameXplain has shared a new video containing 20 minutes of gameplay from the English version of Dragon Quest VII. It also features commentary from Nintendo’s Rob Watters. Take a look at the video below.
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More details on debut Japanese sales for Etrian Odyssey V, Dragon Ball: Fusions
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Etrian Odyssey V was the best-selling title during the week of August 1 in Japan. During its first four days on the market, the game sold 92,500 units.
Media Create now notes that Etrian Odyssey V sold through 75.84 percent of its initial shipment. The series’ previous entry, Etrian Odyssey IV, sold 96,000 copies with a sell-through rate of 75.68 percent in its first week. Given these numbers, Media Create says the new title is off to a good start.
Dragon Ball: Fusions is another 3DS game that debuted in Japan last week. It did pretty well, having moved around 75,000 units. When compared with other Dragon Ball releases on 3DS – Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 (73,000 first week; lifetime 277,000) and Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden (72,000 first week; 174,000 lifetime), Fusions managed to outperform both despite being different genres.
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Media Create software sales (8/1/16 – 8/7/16) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Etrian Odyssey V: The End of the Long Myth #
02./00. [3DS] Dragon Ball: Fusions #
03./01. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura
04./02. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons X: God Chapter / Dragon Chapter
05./00. [3DS] 12-Sai. Koisuru Diary
06./04. [PSV] Toukiden 2 #
07./00. [PSV] Genkai Tokki: Seven Pirates #
08./07. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
09./05. [PS4] Toukiden 2 #
10./08. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
11./09. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition
12./06. [PSV] Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana #
13./13. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
14./03. [PS4] The Idolm@ster: Platinum Stars #
15./00. [PS4] Dynasty Warriors: Ei Ketsu Den #
16./17. [WIU] Splatoon #
17./15. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
18./00. [PS4] Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut
19./10. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Mura o Tsukurundesu
20./12. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
