Japanese software sales (1/12 – 1/18)
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01. [WII] Wii Play: Mario Tennis (Nintendo) 56,000 / NEW
02. [NDS] Megami Ibunroku: Devil Survivor (Atlas) 55,000 / NEW
03. [PS3] Naruto: Narutimate Storm (Namco Bandai) 44,000 / NEW
04. [PSP] Dissidia Final Fantasy (Square Enix) 29,000 /
05. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best) (Capcom) 27,000 /
06. [NDS] Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo) 25,000 /
07. [PS3] Fallout 3 (Bethesda Softworks) 24,000 /
08. [NDS] Wagamama Fashion: Girl’s Mode (Nintendo) 22,000 /
09. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) 22,000 /
10. [NDS] DS Uranai Seikatsu (Nintendo) 20,000 /
LEVEL review scores (Swedish magazine)
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Killzone 2 (PS3, Sony): 8 / 9
Street Fighter IV (PS3/Xbox 360, Capcom): 8 / 9
New Play Control: Pikmin (Wii, Nintendo): 7
The House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii, Sega): 3
Persona 4 (PS2, Atlus): 10 / 9
World of Goo (Wii WiiWare, 2DBoy): 9
Fear 2: Project Origin (PS3/Xbox 360, Warner): 7
Lord of the Rings: Conquest (PS3/Xbox 360, EA): 6
Rise of the Argonauts (PS3/Xbox 360, Codemasters): 5
Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness (NDS, Marvelous): 4
Sequel to The World Ends With You not planned at the moment
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“We’re very thankful that this title has been received so well, and as we see that there is demand from both Japanese and American fans, we would definitely like to consider the possibility of a sequel. Since it is not possible to get right into development at this moment, please give us a little more time…Since The World Ends With You was specifically created for the DS, it would probably take on a very different form if it entered the console scene. Even though the Wii and DS seem similar, the stylus and Wii-remote are completely different, so naturally some alterations would become necessary to adjust the game for the Wii. Of course, the dual-screen element would have to be interpreted differently as well, but the most important thing would be to retain the essence of what makes The World Ends With You YOU what it is. The exhilarating high-speed action is a vital part of the game, so we would probably be careful to preserve that aspect when adjusting it for a new console.”
DS direction sensing used for star watching the night sky
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– Technology is for Hoshizora Navi (Starry Sky Navigator)
– Not a game – software that can help users to appreciate the night sky
– Star charts cover over 9,300 stars, planets, suns, moons from 1900 – 2099
– Can analyze the past/present but software seems to be designed with present in mind
– Hoshizora Navi uses direction sensing tech. to determine orientation – adjusts chart on screen
Japanese hardware sales (1/12 – 1/18)
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DSi 62,525
PSP 42,559
Wii 32,333
PS3 20,690
DS Lite 18,809
Xbox 360 9,576
PS2 5,760
Top 100 Famitsu sales of 2008
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01. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (Capcom) 2,452,111
02. [NDS] Pokemon Platinum (Pokemon) 2,187,337
03. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) 2,149,131 / 2,967,297
04. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 2,003,315
05. [WII] Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) 1,747,113
06. [NDS] Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo) 1,350,671
07. [NDS] Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (Square Enix) 1,176,082
08. [WII] Animal Crossing: City Folk (Nintendo) 895,302
09. [NDS] Kirby Super Star Ultra (Nintendo) 855,427
10. [WII] Wii Sports (Nintendo) 841,736 / 3,306,470
THE BATTLE FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD CONTINUES IN MEGA MAN STAR FORCETM 3 FOR NINTENDO DSTM
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Black Ace and Red Joker Double the Possibilities
Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man Star Force™ 3 (MMSF3) for Nintendo DS™ will be coming to North America in early summer 2009. MMSF3 will come in two different versions, Black Ace and Red Joker, allowing two friends to share unique items and powers utilizing the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, enhancing their individual characters.As in the previous games, MMSF3 is a unique blend of action and role-playing game (RPG), combining the high intensity combat that is the hallmark of Mega Man® games with Star Force’s strategic battle system. By defeating enemies and boss characters, players earn “battle cards” that enhance and evolve Mega Man’s abilities and attacks.
Crazy Circus: Charmingly whacky circus coming to Nintendo DS
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Hamburg/Germany, January 21st, 2009 – Crazy Circus brings a colourful and charmingly whacky circus to Nintendo DS™. Hamburg/Germany based publisher dtp entertainment will publish the arcade game worldwide in Q2 2009.
In 14 action-driven mini games, the player performs extraordinary circus acts. Oleg, the motorbike-riding bear, jumps over dozens of cars, a parrot swings on the trapeze, and clowns throw cakes at each other across the circus ring.
The player inherits the family’s once famous circus because his father is sick and no longer able to run the business. Now it is up to the young director to lead the troupe and restore the circus to its former glory. He keeps improving the show and quickly, the circus regains its excellent reputation. New performers push into the ring, the public clapping frantically to ever new sensations. The stunning performances attract the crowds in a way that finally, the circus arrives in the world’s most glamorous cities.
Big Bang Mini – Paris release
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Paris Release
Another explosive World to discover in Big Bang Mini!
PARIS: Nighttime over Parisian rooftops is where the Paris World places you. Slow down time for a few seconds to get a better shot at the enemies by slashing downward on the touch screen with the stylus. Look out for enemies who use shots that will chase you down. Missed shots will not create falling sparks while time is slowed down, so fire away. Hidden enemies will appear as dark shadows that can only be shot when time is stopped. World Upgrade: Time Stop: Pulling straight down in a straight line activates the Time Stop. You will encounter quite a bit of enemy fire, so it comes in useful in each level. Keep an eye on the charge meter, though.
About SouthPeak Games
SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PC. SouthPeak’s games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role playing, racing, puzzle strategy, fighting and combat. SouthPeak’s products are sold in retail outlets in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England. www.southpeakgames.comAbout Arkedo Studio
Arkedo is a Paris-based studio comprised of three game developers (four when the weather is nice), focused on making arcade-style games for the Nintendo DS. Founded in early 2006, the studio’s award-winning first Nintendo DS title was well received by both the public and the press. Arkedo’s secret plan to rule the world includes creating quirky and witty games, along with a good amount of patience. Learn more by visiting www.arkedo.com.NINTENDO DS IS A TRADEMARK OF NINTENDO.
Relax, Play and Improve Your Mind with Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles on Nintendo DSTM
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Oxygen Games presents Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles, a fun & challenging Nintendo DSTM game to improve your mind
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK 22nd January 2009: Oxygen Games™ introduces the first in a new range of games designed to relax and stimulate your mind; Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles!Relax, Play and improve your mind. Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles, with its extended gameplay and variety of features, gives you the chance to test yourself while having fun. Guaranteed to stimulate and surprise with hours of gameplay to keep you entertained, Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles is a relaxing and entertaining way to keep your mind challenged and stimulated.