French sales for Nintendo hardware and amiibo
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 5 Comments
During an interview with Le Parisien, Nintendo of France’s Philipe Lavoue provided some new sales figures. We have data for four of the company’s recent systems as well as amiibo.
As of now, DS has sold 10.5 million units in France, followed by Wii at 6.4 million, 3DS at 4 million, and Wii U and 740,000. Nintendo has also moved 1.4 million amiibo in the country.
It’s also worth noting that, last year, Nintendo sold 4 million games in France. Six of these were in the top 20, such as Splatoon.
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Another North American Star Fox Zero commercial
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A second North American Star Fox Zero commercial has appeared on Nintendo’s YouTube page. Like the original, it once again features the Fox McCloud puppet. Here’s the video:
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More changes to the Western version of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 154 Comments
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE was playable at PAX East last weekend and we got quite a bit of video footage of the Western version thanks to that.
The game’s trailer that was shown in the last Nintendo Direct already showed a change made to a character’s outfit in the localized version; Nintendo recently commented on the game’s localization. Gameplay footage from PAX has confirmed several other changes.
More Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Kirby: Planet Robobot footage from PAX
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More footage of two’s big PAX East 2016 games – Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE and Kirby: Planet Robobot – is surfacing online. We’ve rounded up the latest videos below.
Update: Second video – Another 10 minutes of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE English footage
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Update: And here’s yet another video:
More direct-feed footage of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE’s English build has arrived. View another 10 minutes below.
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UK software sales (Week ending 4/23/2016) – Wii U/3DS charts
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This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Star Fox Zero – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. U + Luigi U – Nintendo
3. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
4. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
5. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
6. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
7. Splatoon – Nintendo
8. LEGO City Undercover – Nintendo
9. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
10. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
3DS
1. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo
5. Hyrule Warriors Legends – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
7. Pokemon X – Nintendo
8. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
10. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 4/23/2016)
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[Let’s Talk] Thoughts on Star Fox Zero
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Let’s Talk #46: Thoughts on Star Fox Zero
Following a half-year delay, Star Fox Zero has finally launched on Wii U. The game just came out in all territories this week. Most of you have probably seen the critical reception at this point, but each person’s experience is their own.
For those of you who have managed to get some time in with Star Fox Zero, what are your impressions thus far? Are you enjoying it, or are you disappointed? The controls have been a big topic of discussions, so how are you finding those. Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – April 2016
Famitsu’s most wanted games (4/24/16)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest XI, Ace Attorney 6, and Pokemon Sun/Moon remain in the top 10.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 7 and April 13.
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Splatoon – North American and European #13 results
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In North America and Europe, Splatoon’s 13th Splatfest has now drawn to a close. So who came out on top: Team SpongeBob or Team Patrick?
SpongeBob’s side scored a win in terms of popularity with 57 percent of the vote. However, because those who were on Team Patrick had more wins (55 percent), they took home the overall victory. The final score was 373 points for Patrick and 327 points for SpongeBob.
