Submit a news tip



Wii U

The latest issue of GamesMarkt contains a listing of the top 20 best-selling games in Europe between January and June of this year. Here’s the chart with all SKUs, as well as normal and special editions:

NI2Qaw3

GamesMarkt also reveals the top ten publishers based on software market share (value):

01 (01) Electronic Arts – 18,58% (17,25%)
02 (05) Ubisoft – 15,07% (8,54%)
03 (02) Nintendo – 12,32% (11,82%)
04 (03) Activision Blizzard – 9,76% (11,51%)
05 (04) Sony Computer Entertainment – 7,54% (8,78%)
06 (06) Take-Two Interactive – 5,77% (5,07%)
07 (10) Warner Bros. Interactive – 5,26% (2,77%)
08 (07) Square Enix – 4,32% (5,02%)
09 (09) Microsoft – 3,59% (4,11%)
10 (08) Bandai Namco Games – 3,18% (4,22%)

Note: data provided by media control GfK International.

Source

More: ,

Update: Now confirmed both in-store and online, and for both versions. You can pre-order the Wii U version here and 3DS version here.


This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. You can find it in full below:

gamestop-ad-august-13-1gamestop-ad-august-13-2

More: ,

The Crew was originally a current-gen game. However, that changed today after Ubisoft announced that its open-world racer is now also coming to the Xbox 360.

Both the Wii U and PlayStation 3 are being left behind. When asked to explain why The Crew isn’t coming to these consoles as well, a Ubisoft representative told VideoGamer:

“The Crew is originally built for the new generation of consoles so when we made the decision to port it to the previous generation of consoles, we decided to focus solely on the platform closest to the new-gen’s technical infrastructure, which is the Xbox 360. We are not currently working on a PS3 or Wii U version, we are rather focused on delivering The Crew for Xbox One, PS4, PC and Xbox360 simultaneously on November 11th.”

Source

Activision is debuting a new element of Skylanders Trap Team at Gamescom 2014 this week. Those attending the expo can go hands-on with a new line of cute, pocket-sized Skylanders characters called Skylanders Minis.

Sixteen of these Skylanders are joining the fight and will be playable in Trap Team. While they’re diminutive in stature, they’re mighty in battle and will come with upgrades and abilities, just like any other Skylanders.

Five of the new Minis are playable at Gamescom: Spry, Mini Jini, Drobit, Trigger Snappy and Hijinx.

Source: Activision PR

 

One Piece: Unlimited World Red players can get their hands on the latest downloadable content. The Nami School Pack is out now, as is the Bathrobe Pack.

Overviews of each can be found below. Screenshots are posted above.

NAMI SCHOOL PACK

  • Nami School Uniform
  • Plus one extra quest called “Love for Money”: defeat CP9’s strongest member, Rob Lucci, in the fastest way possible. Maybe a side trip during this quest will grant you tons of money?!

THE BATHROBE PACK

  • A new costume for Chopper; ONE PIECE: Strong World Bathrobe
  • Bubble Gathering Quest – Work as a chopper in the Fishman Island and gather as much bubbles and Soupy Fluid as possible.
  • Mountain Warfare Quest – The Snow Mountain will be the theatre for an epic and continuous fight against Wapol and Aokiji. Taking down the snowman might get you a special reward…

Several new characters have been confirmed for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham at Gamescom. Harley Quinn, Supergirl, Sinestro, Gorilla Grodd, Dick Grayson and more will be included on the roster.

Warner Bros. Interactive has also shared a first glimpse at a new level on planet Odym, home of the Blue Lantern Corps.

Check out the gallery above for screenshots of the new characters and Odym level.

This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 120,682 / 2,093,992
2. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 – 81,584 / NEW
3. [3DS] Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – 46,494 / NEW
4. [PS3] Ultra Street Fighter IV – 42,327 / NEW
5. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island – 22,752 / 114,229
6. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 20,860 / 599,414
7. [PSV] Shin Hayarigami – 12,585 / NEW
8. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken – 8,435 / 127,842
9. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 7,355 / 1,234,622
10. [PS3] Shin Hayarigami – 5,746 / NEW
11. [PS3] GTA V New Price Version – 5,323 / 38,997
12. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 4,935 / 4,121,836
13. [3DS] Bravely Default: For the Sequel Ultimate Hits – 4,720 / NEW
14. [PSV] Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines – 4,548 / 123,884
15. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy – 4,326 / 84,588
16. [3DS] Gundam Tri Age SP – 4,112 / 37,043
17. [WIU] Dragon Quest X All-in-One Package – 3,945 / NEW
18. [PSV] Freedom Wars – 3,869 / NEW
19. [PSV] Lost Dimension – 3,868 / NEW
20. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 3,566 / 2,362,577

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

3DS LL – 33,172
Vita – 17,084
Wii U – 13,598
3DS – 7,873
PS3 – 6,486
PS4 – 5,470
Vita TV – 1,344
PSP – 301
Xbox 360 – 151

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

3DS LL – 31,740
Vita – 17,179
Wii U – 9,646
3DS – 7,019
PS3 – 6,605
PS4 – 5,695
Vita TV – 1,506
PSP – 464
Xbox 360 – 157


Manage Cookie Settings