XSEED: Rune Factory 4 “selling well beyond our expectations”, working on restocking physical copies
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Having trouble locating Rune Factory 4 in stores? There’s a reason for that: the game has been selling quite well.
On Facebook, XSEED mentioned that Rune Factory 4 has sold “well beyond” the publisher’s expectations – so much so that it’s been tough to find a physical copy. XSEED is now working on restocking product “as quickly as possible”. More copies should arrive “soon”.
The company’s message in full:
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Video: Japanese Dragon Quest Monsters 2 3DS XL unboxed
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SEGA/Sonic Boom devs on appealing to the west, structure, characters, not coming to Japan, more Sonic Team games planned
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Polygon has published a new feature with additional details about Sonic Boom, as well as commentary from Sonic game designer Takashi Iizuka, Sega of America producer Stephen Frost, and Big Red Button’s Bob Rafei. You can find a roundup of what was shared below. You can also find Polygon’s full piece here.
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Skylanders has generated $2 billion worldwide
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Since Skylanders made its debut, the series has grossed over $2 billion worldwide for Activision. That figure is as of December 31 of last year. According to Activision, roughly 175 million Skylanders toys have also been sold.
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Did you know? Sonic Boom originally shown in CryEngine 3 GDC 2013 video
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So this is a bit unexpected. We’ve seen Sonic Boom before, even though we didn’t know it. The game’s environments were showcased as part of a CryEngine 3 GDC 2013 video, which went live last March. I don’t think many would have predicted that Big Red Button was giving a look at its new Sonic game at the time!
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Initial D Perfect Shift Online screenshots, details cover two characters
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SEGA has released more screenshots and information for two more characters found in Initial D Perfect Shift Online. All of the new content is posted below.
Fujiwara Takumi:
– Main protagonist of the show
– Known as more of a “gut feel” instinctual talent
– Before he began to street race, he refined his chops unknowingly when his father made him deliver tofu up to the top of a mountain every night
– He had a cup of water that he wasn’t allowed to spill a single drop of in the cup holder
– Drives a Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX AE86
– Given out for free in the beta
Fujiwara Bunta:
– Once king of the Akina downhill races
– Now a tofu shop owner
– Uses the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type R Version V GC8
Disney Infinity – Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey trailer, footage
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Sonic Boom site open
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SEGA has opened the official site for Sonic Boom. Access it here. You can find content concerning the upcoming game, TV show, and merchandise.
Thanks to Tytygh for the tip.
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Big Red Button has been working on Sonic Boom for 2 years
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Sonic Boom doesn’t sound like it’s been put together sloppily. On its website, Big Red Button Entertainment states that the Wii U title has been in the works for two years.
The message in full:
