May 2015 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S. – Splatoon debuts at #5
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of May 2015. The results can be found below.
1. The Witcher III: Wild Hunt (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
2. Mortal Kombat X (PS4, Xbox One)
3. Grand Theft Auto V (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)
4. Minecraft (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4)
5. Splatoon (Wii U)
6. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (PS4, 360, Xbox One, PS3, PC)
7. NBA 2K15 (360, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, PC)
8. FIFA 15 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, Wii , 3DS, Vita)
9. MLB 15: The Show (PS4, PS3)
10. Super Smash Bros. (3DS, Wii U)
We don’t have any numbers, but this seems like quite a good debut for Splatoon. Remember, it launched at the very end of May!
Over an hour of Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus footage
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If you missed our video roundup of Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus yesterday, now’s your chance to give the title another look. An hour of footage can be seen below.
Shovel Knight appearing in Bloodstained, third playable character and prequel mini-game stretch goals reached
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The latest Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstater update covers a unique character as well as confirmation of two new stretch goals that have been reached.
Regarding Shovel Knight, Yacht Club Games has signed off on featuring the character in some fashion. We don’t know what exactly is planned just yet, however.
The team behind Bloodstained writes in its latest Kickstarter update:
Remember Natsume’s Shovel Knight fanart from earlier in the campaign? It’s been about a decade, in Kickstarter years, so I’ll refresh your memory (see above).
We’ve got good news: Inti Creates and Yacht Club Games have agreed that Natsume’s reimagining of their hero feels right at home in the demon castle!
They won’t tell us any more than that, but when the game comes out remember that you might bump into this guy in a crowded corridor somewhere. Who knows what might happen after that?
A half hour of Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure footage
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Now that Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure has launched on the North American and European 3DS eShops, English footage is starting to come in. You can watch a half hour video below.
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PDP releasing Zero Suit Samus and Toad Fight Pad controllers
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PDP has a couple of more “Fight Pad” controllers on the way. The latest two, as revealed through GameStop listings, are based on Zero Suit Samus and Toad.
All Fight Pads from PDP plug into the Wii Remote and work with the Wii U and Wii. They support games that make use of the Classic Controller/Classic Controller Pro in addition to most Virtual Console games.
GameStop has the Zero Suit Samus and Toad Fight Pads listed for a September 15 release. The Metal Mario controller, which we heard about late last month via an Amazon UK listing, has the same launch date on GameStop’s site.
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Atlus confirms The Legend of Legacy for North American release this fall
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Atlus has officially announced that the company is bringing The Legend of Legacy to the west. In North America, the game is due out this fall.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Legend of Legacy is coming to the Americas on Nintendo 3DS this fall. http://t.co/7pkVAs5P2D pic.twitter.com/Kg8olOZHdI
— Atlus U.S.A., Inc. (@AtlusUSA) June 11, 2015
Continue on below for some screenshots from The Legend of Legacy. You’ll also find a comprehensive overview after the break.
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Update: One more video – Another 14 minutes of Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden footage
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Update: Here’s another video:
Another 14 minutes of Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden footage has found its way to YouTube. Check out the latest video below.
Swords & Darkness, Ninja Usagimaru trailers
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Arc System Works is bringing Swords & Darkness and Ninja Usagimaru to the 3DS eShop today. Trailers for both titles are posted below.
Mutant Mudds getting a 3DS theme
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The original Mutant Mudds launches in Japan on June 24. When that happens, those who purchase the game will be entitled to a free 3DS theme through July 23. It’ll cost 100 yen after that date.
Renegade Kid also has plans to distribute the 3DS theme in North America and Europe. There’s no date yet for its availability, however.
Mutant Mudds has a release date for Japan: June 24 (3DS & Wii U)! And, a fancy 3DS theme (coming soon to NA/EU). pic.twitter.com/dAF24Fk4wV
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) June 11, 2015
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Nintendo Access: Mario Maker @ Best Buy – a look at the button, pre-order 2 games for 7-button set
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Coinciding with Nintendo’s E3 2015 plans, Best Buy locations across the United States will have a playable demo of Mario Maker. Those who try out the game will be given a special 30th anniversary Super Mario Bros. button. Our first look at it is pictured above.
Best Buy will also be offering consumers a limited edition Mario Maker 7-button set. This will be available to those who pre-order two select Wii U/3DS titles (full list to be announced soon) between June 17 and July 7.
Participating Nintendo Access: Mario Maker @ Best Buy locations can be found here.
Side note: as some of you have pointed out on Twitter, this image seems to give us a first look at Bowser Jr. in 8-bit and Mario in the Koopa Clown Car!
