Media Create software sales (10/31/16 – 11/6/16) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare #
02./00. [PS4] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2
03./00. [PS4] Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey #
04./05. [PS4] Battlefield 1
05./00. [PSV] Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey #
06./01. [PS4] Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization #
07./02. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization #
08./04. [PSV] World of Final Fantasy #
09./07. [PS4] Titanfall 2
10./03. [PS4] World of Final Fantasy #
11./10. [3DS] Monster Hunter Stories #
12./11. [3DS] Mario Party: Star Rush
13./17. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition
14./18. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
15./15. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura
16./06. [PS4] Berserk and the Band of the Hawk
17./09. [PS4] Mafia III #
18./19. [WIU] Paper Mario: Color Splash
19./22. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
20./08. [PSV] Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-Kome wa Machigatteiru. Zoku #
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Nintendo comments on end of Wii U production in Japan, all North American units for fiscal year sent to retailers
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News surfaced earlier today that Wii U production will soon be ending in Japan. Nintendo of America has since commented on the situation and provided an update regarding the console’s status in North America.
In terms of what’s happening in the states, Nintendo says “all Wii U hardware that will be made available in the North American market for this fiscal year has already been shipped to our retail partners.” Those who are interested are advised to keep check of availability with retailers.
Nintendo’s full statement reads:
“As recently posted by Nintendo on the Wii U website in Japan, Wii U production will end in the near future for the Japanese domestic market. We have nothing to announce in terms of exact timing.
We can confirm that as of today, all Wii U hardware that will be made available in the North American market for this fiscal year has already been shipped to our retail partners. We encourage anyone who wants Wii U to communicate with their preferred retail outlet to monitor availability.”
Best Buy’s Black Friday 2016 deals
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Best Buy’s deals for Black Friday 2016 are in. Some of the big Nintendo-related highlights are above.
First, Fire Emblem Fates will be $25 at Best Buy. Bravely Second and Pokemon X/Y will be reduced, coming in at $20 each. We can also say that the $50 eShop card will be dropped to $42.50.
You can access Best Buy’s full ad here.
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Video: Newt Scamander introduced for LEGO Dimensions
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The fourth episode in the LEGO Dimensions “Meet That Hero!” video series was published today, featuring Newt Scamander from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Gandalf introduces the new character, who is getting a new pack this month. Watch the video below.
Walmart’s Black Friday 2016 deals: Zelda: Twilight Princess HD for $25 and more
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We now have a look at Walmart’s lineup of discounts for Black Friday 2016. Specifically talking about Nintendo, highlights include The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD for $25 and Splatoon for $35.
Some of the other games are a bit more difficult to make out. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Pikmin 3, and NES Remix Pack appear to be $15 each.
Take a look at Walmart’s Black Friday 2016 video game ad flier below.
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UK software sales for October 2016
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The latest issue of MCV has a listing of the best-selling games in the UK for the month of October. The results are posted below, based on data collected between October 2 and October 29.
As far as physical software sales by platform goes, here are the results:
01 (01) PlayStation 4 – 1,114,993 (46.8%)
02 (02) Xbox One – 957,750 (40.2%)
03 (03) Xbox 360 – 92,916 (3.9%)
04 (04) Nintendo 3DS – 73,856 (3.1%)
05 (05) PlayStation 3 – 52,414 (2.2%)
06 (06) Nintendo Wii U – 40,502 (1.7%)
07 (07) PC Software – 38,119 (1.6%)
08 (08) PlayStation Vita – 7,147 (0.3%)
09 (09) Nintendo Wii – 4,765 (0.2%)
10 (10) Nintendo DS – 2,382 (0.1%)
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Wii U / 3DS Image Share maintenance taking place next week
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Nintendo’s maintenance schedule for next week is starting to be populated. On November 14 / November 15, the Wii U and 3DS Image Share service will be down for about an hour.
The schedule is as follows:
– 6 PM PT (November 14) – 7 PM PT (November 14)
– 9 PM ET (November 14) – 10 PM ET (November 14)
– 2 AM in the UK (November 15) – 3 AM in the UK (November 15)
– 3 AM in Europe (November 15) – 4 AM in Europe (November 15)
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Nintendo’s Japanese website says Wii U production is ending soon
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Nintendo has updated its Japanese website with a brief notice regarding the status of Wii U. Text on the console’s page simply states: “Production is scheduled to end soon.” This applies to both models of Wii U currently available in Japan.
It’s been rumored that Nintendo would be moving on from Wii U production, though the company recently denied such speculation. Today’s news would indicate that the big N will be moving on from its current console sooner rather than later.
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Target’s Black Friday 2016 deals
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News about which games Target is putting on sale during Black Friday 2016 has started to emerge.
There are a few highlights, such as Super Mario Maker and Pokken Tournament for $35. On top of that New Super Mario Bros. 2, will be sold for $15 while Pokemon X/Y, Kirby: Planet Robobot, and Super Smash Bros. for 3DS will be $25 each. eShop cards will also be buy one, get one 10 percent off. It also goes without saying that the special New 3DS systems announced earlier this week will be $100 each.
Continue on below for a full look at Target’s Black Friday 2016 deals.
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A look at Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s new print ad in Famitsu
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Famitsu published a special issue today in celebration of the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom. On the back, an ad for Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be found. We don’t usually make mention of print ads, but we’re making one exception here.
The ad continues to show how Nintendo is promoting Breath of the Wild’s ties to the original Zelda. The text states, “Once more to Hyrule”. This also appears to be the first time that the Switch logo is included in an ad.