This list applies to Japan specifically, but you can expect that some of the titles will be nontransferable in North America/Europe as well – Flipnote Studio, the DSi Internet Browser, and Earthworm Jim, for instance.

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Activision Announces Wappy Dog, the First Video Game Controlled Toy Pet

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The Evolution of Virtual Pets Comes to Nintendo DS™
MINNEAPOLIS, June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The next evolution of virtual pets will come to the Nintendo DS™ family of handheld systems this holiday season when Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) releases Wappy Dog, a toy puppy, developed by SEGA TOYS, that interacts with the player through the Nintendo DS™.
Already hailed by TimeForKids.com as “the best of the toy world and video-game world,” Wappy Dog teaches young gamers to raise their very own puppy in both the real and virtual worlds and teach it cool tricks, play mini-games together and even converse! Each pet is a fully personalized experience, enabling players to customize both the in-game version and physical dog with different colors and accessories.

DSi to 3DS transfer details

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– Transfer more than just DSiWare games
– Transfer photo, sound, and Wi-Fi data as well
– DSiWare game/Wi-Fi Connection ID will be removed from your DSi/XL
– Copies of your pictures and sound data stay on both systems
– Need to update to 2.0.002J (Japanese) first
– You also have to download a free transfer app as well
– Can you to transfer certain items or everything at once
– Also free to transfer items from multiple DS/XL systems
– Some DSiWare games can’t be transferred
– Can’t move the data back once it’s on the 3DS
– DSiWare save data and points won’t be transfered
– Save data will be deleted from the original DSi/XL system along with the DSi Ware game

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Media Create software sales (5/23 – 5/29)

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01. / 00. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} – 80.488 / NEW
02. / 00. [PS3] Warriors: Legends of Troy (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26} – 31.428 / NEW
03. / 00. [WII] Pandora’s Tower: Until I Return to Your Side (Nintendo) {2011.05.26} – 21.445 / NEW
04. / 01. [PSP] Akiba’s Trip (Acquire) {2011.05.19} – 16.582 / 74.732 (-71%)
05. / 00. [PS3] Nobunaga’s Ambition: Way of Heaven with Power-Up Kit (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.26} – 15.456 / NEW
06. / 00. [NDS] Treasure Report: Kikai Jikake no Isan (Bandai Namco) {2011.05.26} – 14.304 / NEW
07. / 03. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 – Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} – 13.974 / 508.767 (-28%)
08. / 05. [PSP] Patapon 3 (SCE) {2011.04.28} – 9.134 / 104.475 (-20%)
09. / 00. [PSP] Iza, Shutsujin! Koisen (QuinRose) {2011.05.26} – 9.008 / NEW
10. / 07. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) {2011.04.14} – 8.394 / 168.460 (+5%)
11. / 08. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} – 7.925 / 1.899.249 (+57%)
12. / 00. [NDS] Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS (Pokemon Co.) {2011.04.21} – 6.443 / 108.377
13. / 00. [PSP] Memories Off: Yubikiri no Kikou (5pb.) {2011.05.26} – 6.310 / NEW
14. / 00. [NDS] Red Stone DS: Akaki Ishi ni Michibikareshi Monotachi (GameOn) {2011.05.26} – 6.062 / NEW
15. / 00. [360] Akai Katana Shin (Cave) {2011.05.26} – 5.603 / NEW
16. / 09. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} – 5.197 / 5.187.179 (+9%)
17. / 02. [3DS] Dead or Alive: Dimensions (Koei Tecmo) {2011.05.19} – 5.072 / 28.150 (-78%)
18. / 00. [PS3] Atelier Totori: The Alchemist of Arland 2 [PlayStation 3 the Best] (Gust) {2011.05.26} – 4.660 / NEW
19. / 16. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} – 4.518 / 3.232.917 (+27%)
20. / 04. [PSP] Gungnir: Mayari no Gunshin to Eiyuu Sensou (Atlus Co.) {2011.05.19} – 4.515 / 20.870 (-72%)

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Media Create hardware sales (5/23 – 5/29)

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PSP – 33,609
3DS – 24,283
PS3 – 15,987
Wii – 7,438
DSi LL – 5,197
DSi – 5,106
Xbox 360 – 2,303
PS2 – 1,274
DS Lite – 139
PSP go – 76

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week.

PSP – 30,463
3DS – 17,240
PS3 – 12,935
Wii – 6,269
DSi LL – 5,176
DSi – 4,938
Xbox 360 – 2,186
PS2 – 1,129
DS Lite – 158
PSP go – 65

Majesco’s E3 2011 lineup

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‘BloodRayne Betrayal’, ‘Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic’, ‘Hulk Hogan’s Main Event’, Take Shape’, ‘The Hidden’ and more to be playable as well as a first look at best-selling franchise sequel ‘Zumba® Fitness 2′
Edison, New Jersey – June 1st, 2011 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced its 2011 E3 gaming line up for this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, June 7-9. Majesco will be showcasing a collection of video games across genres and platforms in the West Hall, Meeting Room 512.
For millions of fans, “Mama” cultivated their green thumb in Gardening Mama, turned their world into a work of art in Crafting Mama, and rocked the little ones to sleep in the innovative Babysitting Mama. Now Mama returns to the kitchen this fall with all new recipes and surprises in Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic (Nintendo 3DSTM), and expands her skills in the wilderness in Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures (Nintendo DSTM) for girls and boys.

Famitsu software sales (5/23 – 5/29)

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1. [3DS] One Piece Unlimited Cruise SP
2. [PS3] Troy Warriors
3. [Wii] Pandora’s Tower
4. [PS3] Nobunaga no Yabou: Tendou
5. [PSP] Akiba’s Trip
6. [DS] Treasure Report
7. [DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional
8. [PSP] Patapon 3
9. [PSP] Iza, Shutsujin! Koisen
10. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011

Updates to the Nintendo Channel (5/30)

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Nintendo Week 5/30
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D New Features Trailer
Mystery Case Files: Malgrave Incident Opening Movie
Petz Fantasy 3D Trailer
FAST Racing League Trailer
Valet Parking 1989 Developer Dairy
Valet Parking 1989 Info Video
B Team Episode 1 Trailer
House M.D. Episode 1 Info Video

Nintendo DS Lite Suggested Retail Price Drops to $99.99 and Mario Games Go Red

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Mario-Red Boxes Will Help Shoppers Identify Select Fan-Favorite Mario Games
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The portable Nintendo DS™ Lite system is getting a new suggested retail price. Effective June 5, the system will be available at a suggested retail price of just $99.99 in the United States. The Nintendo DS family has become the best-selling video game system in history. More than 48.9 million systems in the Nintendo DS family have sold in the United States alone. Also in June, six Mario™ games for Nintendo DS will receive new red packaging, making it easier than ever for consumers to identify these hit titles in stores.
“From the moment it launched, Nintendo DS Lite hit a sweet spot for consumers in terms of value, experience and fun,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “This new price point will introduce Nintendo DS Lite to even more consumers, and the new red packaging will make it easy for them to find their favorite Mario titles.”