It won’t be entirely clear just how well Pikmin 3 is performing in Japan until Media Create provides official data tomorrow, but the early word is encouraging based on retailer feedback.

Pikmin 3 managed to top the charts of Japanese retail and rental chain Tsutaya. Director of the Game Rental Planning Group Taketo Matsuo says that the title’s strong sales have also moved Wii U hardware units.

“Pikmin 3, that came out nine years after Pikmin 2, is having a really good start. Sales at Tsutaya are comparable to the release of Super Mario Bros U and have driven greater sales of Wii U units.”

To compare, New Super Mario Bros. U sold over 160,000 units in its first week in Japan.

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Sonic Lost World now coming on October 22

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When we last heard about Sonic Lost World’s launch, SEGA pinned down an October 13 release date. That has since changed, albeit slightly.

Today’s new Sonic Lost World trailer mentions that the Wii U and 3DS games will be out on October 22. The European release shouldn’t be too far behind.

Sonic Lost World “Colors” trailer

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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag “A Pirate’s Life on High Seas” trailer

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European Pikmin 3 site open

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Nintendo has opened the official European Pikmin 3 site. You can find it right here. Visitors can watch a trailer, view the latest screenshots, read up on gameplay details, and more.

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