Europe’s best-selling games during the first half of 2015
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 21 Comments
The latest issue of GamesMarkt has a report on the European video game software sales during the first half of the year. In it, we learn that both Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D both made the list in terms of best sellers, coming in at #14 and #16 respectively.
The full chart is posted above. GamesMarkt’s results are based on data collected between January and June.
We also have a look at the top ten publishers for software market share (value):
01 (01) Electronic Arts – 15,05% (18,58%)
02 (03) Nintendo – 12,57% (12,32%)
03 (06) Take-Two Interactive – 10,79% (5,77%)
04 (10) Bandai Namco Entertainment – 9,52% (3,18%)
05 (07) Warner Bros. Interactive – 9,35% (5,26%)
06 (02) Ubisoft – 8,67% (15,07%)
07 (04) Activision Blizzard – 8,19% (9,76%)
08 (05) Sony Computer Entertainment – 7,62% (7,54%)
09 (09) Microsoft – 3,08% (3,59%)
10 (__) Bethesda Softworks – 2,50%
Shovel Knight’s physical version pushed back to November 3 based on retailer listings
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Retailer listings are indicating that the physical version of Shovel Knight has been delayed. Amazon
, Best Buy, and GameStop are now listing the game for November 3 in North America. An October 13 release date had been previously announced.
Of course, we don’t have an official confirmation that Shovel Knight’s physical version has been delayed. If we hear anything from Yacht Club Games, we’ll be sure to let you know.
Thanks to Jared for the tip.
More: indie, Shovel Knight, Yacht Club Games
LEGO Dimensions launch trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
Family Gamer TV has shared the launch trailer for LEGO Dimensions. Check it out below.
Media Create sales (9/7 – 9/13)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 100 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 21,504
Wii U – 20,891
PS4 – 18,555
Vita – 9,018
New 3DS – 4,214
PS3 – 2,628
3DS – 1,275
3DS LL – 836
Vita TV – 462
Xbox One – 207
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 54,494
New 3DS LL – 26,976
Vita – 11,099
Wii U – 10,232
New 3DS – 5,179
PS3 – 2,817
3DS – 1,692
3DS LL – 909
Vita TV – 609
Xbox One – 180
And here are the software charts:
1. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 138,242 / NEW
2. [3DS] Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX – 59,456 / NEW
3. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 42,788 / 336,440
4. [3DS] Dragon Quest VIII – 42,577 / 734,116
5. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 39,949 / 1,490,292
6. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 22,639 / 140,186
7. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 20,733 / 1,010,621
8. [WIU] Splatoon – 17,490 / 643,987
9. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 7,379 / 324,420
10. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus – 7,079 / 462,363
11. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 4,923 / 1,122,317
12. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 2,948 / 2,695,861
13. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 2,875 / 4,041,326
14. [3DS] Ultimate NES Remix – 2,835 / 21,437
15. [PS4] Dragon’s Dogma Online – 2,726 / 35,702
16. [PSV] Infinite Stratos 2: Love and Purge – 2,049 / 9,737
17. [3DS] Fire Emblem Fates – 1,910 / 417,060
18. [PSV] Taiko No Tatsujin V Version – 1,818 / 94,811
19. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4G – 1,781 / 15,778
20. [WIU] Yoshi’s Woolly World – 1,737 / 70,619
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales, top
Atlus publishing Kickstarter game Cryamore; still coming to Wii U; new video
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 75 Comments
Cryamore is an action RPG by developer NostalgiCO that was funded via Kickstarter more than two years ago. Today, NostalgiCO announced that, in order to ensure that the game will be released on time and that it will be up to their quality standards, they’ve teamed up with Atlus, who will be publishing the game. Several of the originally planned platform releases had to be cut, but the Wii U version is still planned for release.
The game is set to be released in Summer of 2016, with a playable demo planned for October 2015. Finally, check out a new trailer for Cryamore below:
More: Atlus, Cryamore, indie, Kickstarter, NostalgiCO
Yet another two Japanese Super Mario Maker commercials
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Super Mario Maker launched a few days ago, but Nintendo is still sharing new Japanese commercials for the game. You can see the latest two below.
More: commercial, Japan, Super Mario Maker
Pokken Tournament trailer highlights Pikachu Libre
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 15 Comments
Bandai Namco has posted a new Pokken Tournament trailer. In the latest video attached below, we’re able to get another look at Pikachu Libre. The character was originally shown in the debut Wii U trailer last month.
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament, top
Devil’s Third updated with “Gladiator” Drill mode, “Delta” Siege area, “Mitchell” Special Arms
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
New content has made its way to Devil’s Third in Europe and Japan. Valhalla Game Studios has unlocked a “Gladiator” Drill mode, “Delta” Siege area, and “Mitchell” Special Arms.
Players can earn five times the experience points in “Gladiator” until September 22 and 2 AM CEST. Additionally, five times the area rewards can be obtained in the Siege area “Delta” until the same time.
Check out some footage of the Gladiator Drill mode in Devil’s Third below.
Xenoblade Chronicles X – all character DLC is free in the west, Lin aged to 15
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 81 Comments
The latest issue of Game Informer shares a preview of Xenoblade Chronicles X. In the article, we learn about a couple of noteworthy details for the western release.
Game Informer confirms that all character DLC will be included in the overseas edition at no extra cost. Additionally, Lin Lee is 15 years-old in the game. In the Japanese version, Lin is 13 years-old.
Xenoblade Chronicles X is due out in the west on December 4.
More: DLC, Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles X
Just Dance Yo-Kai Watch collaboration game out on December 5th in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Level-5 have announced that Yo-Kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version will be released in Japan on December 5th.
You will be able to purchase either the regular edition with just the game for 4,662 yen or the Wii Remote Plus Set, which comes with a Wii Remote Plus, for 7,236 yen. Both version of the game will include a Captain Bully Song Medal, which can be scanned via the Wii U GamePad.
