Disney still has the Epic Mickey IP
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With today’s Junction Point closure news, the Epic Mickey IP was left in limbo. Junction Point was the main maker of the two Epic Mickey games, but now the team is no more.
Disney has since confirmed that it has retained rights to the franchise. For now, however, the company has no plans the series’ future. This one will likely remain dormant for a very long time, if not forever.
Ninja JaJaMaru-Kun revived on 3DS with new game
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Jaleco made and published Ninja JaJaMaru-Kun way back in 1985. One cancelled DS game later, the series is now being revived on the 3DS.
This week’s Famitsu reveals a new Ninja JaJaMaru-Kun, subtitled “Princess Sakura and the Secret Dragon”. Hamster will distribute the title in Japan on April 25 for 4,980 yen.
Famitsu review scores (1/29/13)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Sangokushi 12 (PSV) – 8/8/7/7
Heroes Vs (PSP) – 8/8/7/7
Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear (PS3/360) – 6/7/6/7
PachiPara 3D: Deluxe Umi Monogataru ~PachiPro Fuuunroku Hana Kotou Shoubushitachi~ (3DS) – 6/6/6/6
Epic Mickey 2 lifetime sales actually at 529,000 units in the US
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Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’s US sales have been clarified. Based on information provided by Disney and NPD, the game sold 529,000 units in November and December. We had previously heard that Disney moved just 270,000 copies, though that figure now appears to have been inaccurate.
Sales of Epic Mickey 2 along with Power of Illusion stand at 695,000 units up to the end of December. That should put the 3DS game at around 166,000 units sold in the US.
Lifetime Xbox 360 sales are set to pass lifetime Wii sales in the UK
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The Wii got off to a massive start (err– a four year long “start”) across the globe, but despite the sales lead it managed to procure it seems that sluggish sales of the console in 2011 and 2012 have allowed Microsoft’s competing Xbox to close the gap and prepare to surpass Nintendo in the coming months. According to Chart Track data, the Xbox 360 actually outsold the Wii 4 to 1 in 2012.
“The success of Microsoft and the Xbox 360 during the past two years highlights a radical changing of the guard in the game industry. Much has been made about a steady video game sales decline in the past three years. In reality the decline has mainly been due to the aging console systems and more importantly because of Nintendo’s collapse.” – DFC Intelligence, analysis firm
The real question now is whether the Wii U can perform even half as good as its predecessor.
Video: The Evolution of LEGO character design
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The video below gives another inside look into LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, along with past LEGO games:
Fire Emblem: Awakening character progression trailer
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Amazon: Black Ops II for $45 today
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Amazon is selling Call of Duty: Black Ops II today for $45. The deal is valid for all platforms, including Wii U. However, the PC download is still priced at $59.99.
You can view the product page here. With a purchase, you’ll be saving 25%.
Gunman Clive update now live in North America
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Gunman Clive players in North America should now be able to download a new update for the game. Europe received the patch a few days ago.
Visit the 3DS eShop and you should be prompted for the update. You’ll be taken to a screen to initiate the download.
GameStop ad (1/27 – 2/2)
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This week’s GameStop deals are as follows:
Note: The offers above are running concurrently with the standard weekly sales.