Wii U

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This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

LW		TW			Title	Format	Label	Publisher
1		1			TITANFALL	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		2			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
2		3			TITANFALL	XB ONE	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
3		4			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
–		5			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
5		6			LEGO THE HOBBIT	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
9		7			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
4		8			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
7		9			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		10			TRIALS FUSION	PS4	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
8		11			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	PS4	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
–		12			TRIALS FUSION	XB ONE	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
12		13			FIFA 14	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
6		14			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
14		15			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
18		16			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS3	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
11		17			FIFA 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10		18			KINECT SPORTS: RIVALS	XB ONE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
13		19			LEGO THE HOBBIT	PS3	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
19		20			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
–		21			FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN	PS4	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
17		22			FIFA 14	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
24		23			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
20		24			FIFA 14	XB ONE	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
16		25			LEGO THE HOBBIT	PS4	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
25		26			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
27		27			DARK SOULS II	XB360	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
22		28			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	PS4	KONAMI	KONAMI
30		29			THIEF	PS4	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
34		30			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	XB ONE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
29		31			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	PS3	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
31		32			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	PS3	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		33			TERRARIA	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
32		34			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
33		35			BATTLEFIELD 4	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
26		36			WWE 2K14	XB360	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
37		37			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
38		38			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB ONE	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
15		39			THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE	PC	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
23		40			LEGO THE HOBBIT	XB ONE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE

All formats

LW		TW			Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
1		1			TITANFALL	RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		2			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
2		3			LEGO THE HOBBIT	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
3		4			FIFA 14	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
5		5			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	INFINITY WARD	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
4		6			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
–		7			TRIALS FUSION	RED LYNX	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
6		8			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
7		9			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
8		10			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	POPCAP GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
9		11			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
12		12			BATTLEFIELD 4	DIGITAL ILLUSIONS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
11		13			THIEF	EIDOS MONTREAL	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
15		14			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
13		15			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	SUCKER PUNCH	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
10		16			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS	KONAMI	KONAMI
16		17			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
17		18			DARK SOULS II	FROM SOFTWARE	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
14		19			KINECT SPORTS: RIVALS	RARE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
–		20			FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
20		21			WWE 2K14	YUKE’S	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
23		22			SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE	VICARIOUS VISIONS	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
21		23			NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS	GHOST GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
25		24			DISNEY INFINITY	AVALANCHE SOFTWARE	DISNEY INFINITY	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
29		25			BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS	WB GAMES MONTREAL	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
18		26			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014	SPORTS INTERACTIVE	SEGA	SEGA
22		27			RAYMAN LEGENDS	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
24		28			ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	SEGA	SEGA
30		29			LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
26		30			SKATE 3	EA BLACK BOX	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
31		31			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	TURN 10 STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
37		32			TERRARIA	RE-LOGIC	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
–		33			SAINTS ROW IV	DEEP SILVER VOLITION	DEEP SILVER	KOCH MEDIA
28		34			NBA 2K14	VISUAL CONCEPTS	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
19		35			THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE	ZENIMAX ONLINE	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
27		36			GRAN TURISMO 6	POLYPHONY DIGITAL	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
–		37			FROZEN: OLAF’S QUEST	1ST PLAYABLE	GSP/AVANQUEST	GSP/AVANQUEST
35		38			POKEMON X	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
40		39			JUST DANCE 2014	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
–		40			LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE

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Famitsu has pulled back the curtain on another Nintendo/Tecmo Koei collaboration: Fatal Frame for Wii U. We don’t have any details just yet, but the magazine does share information about multimedia projects to expand the franchise in general.

These include:

– Tecmo Koei is expanding the franchise through a series of new multimedia expansions
– From Kadokawa Corporation, a live-action film starring Seventeen magazine models Ayami Nakajo and Aoi Morikawa is in production for a fall release
– Bilocation director Mari Asato is directing
– From Kadokawa Horror Bunko and Multiple Personality Detective Psycho and The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service author Eiji Otsuka, an original novel is due out in August.
– From Kodansha and Kindaichi Case Files writer Shin Kibayashi (known by his pen name Tadashi Agi), a comic is also planned

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This month’s ONM review scores are as follows:

Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails – 90%
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe – 88%
Pokemon Battle Link – 74%
QUBE: The Director’s Cut – 74%
Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force – 84%
Squids Odyssey – 75%
Stick it to the Man – 80%
Castlevania – 60%
AeternoBlade – 52%
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures – 65%
Tappingo – 58%
Cubit the Hardcore Platformer Robot – 40%
Super Dodge Ball – 51%
Double Dragon – 71%
BLOK DROP U – 58%
Monkey Pirates – 48%

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

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Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:

For the first time in the Smash series, Beam Swords will feature graduated colors. The attack item on the left is the Fire Bar. This is a peculiar weapon that becomes shorter after each swing.

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The Adventures of Captain Toad are a unique set of courses in Super Mario 3D World. They only encompass a small portion of the overall game, but they were very well received.

Some had hoped that The Adventures of Captain Toad would return in the future – through DLC, a standalone title with brand new levels, etc. While that’s yet to happen, Super Mario 3D World co-director Koichi Hayashida told EDGE this month that the team would “consider doing something with this feature in the future” if fans continue to show interest.

He said:

“We thought they were a lot of fun, so we’re really glad everyone likes them too. If enough fans express such enthusiasm, we’d consider doing something with this feature in the future.”

Kenta Motokura, Super Mario 3D World’s other co-director, also mentioned that the gameplay of The Adventures of Captain Toad was not at all inspired by smartphone titles:

“They weren’t inspired by smartphone games. The idea was to design a game that would become even more fun as you play through it, and this influenced the pace of the game, effectively increasing the rhythm. We felt that a short challenge with quick results would be a good motivation for players to advance onto the next course.”

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

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Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop (new)
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Kart 8 – Amazon (back in stock), Best Buy, GameStop
Yarn Yoshi – Best Buy

3DS

Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! (new) – Amazon,
Tomodachi Life – Amazon (new), Best Buy (new), GameStop
One Piece: Unlimited World Red – GameStop
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop (new)
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids – Amazon(new), Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator ’14 – Amazon
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Best Buy, GameStop
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Golf: World Tour – Amazon (save $10), GameStop, Best Buy
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Kirby Triple Deluxe – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Putty Squad – Amazon, Best Buy

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PS3] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥8.715) – 142.433 / NEW <75,93%>
02./00. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥7.689) – 128.236 / NEW <81,39%>
03./03. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 33.833 / 720.220 (+43%)
04./01. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo) {2014.03.20} (¥4.800) – 28.114 / 285.987 (-40%)
05./00. [3DS] Crayon Shin-Chan: Arashi o Yobu Kasukabe Eiga Stars! (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥5.119) – 16.409 / NEW
06./00. [PSV] Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters (Arc System Works) {2014.04.10} (¥7.344) – 14.468 / NEW
07./02. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.560) – 13.552 / 206.066 (-47%)
08./04. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 11.005 / 190.036 (-47%)
09./00. [360] Titanfall (Electronic Arts) {2014.04.10} (¥7.884) – 10.478 / NEW
10./00. [PS3] Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters (Arc System Works) {2014.04.10} (¥7.344) – 8.469 / NEW
11./07. [PS3] J-Stars Victory Vs # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.19} (¥7.980) – 7.461 / 164.418 (-44%)
12./05. [WIU] Just Dance Wii U (Nintendo) {2014.04.03} (¥6.156) – 7.164 / 25.567 (-61%)
13./12. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 6.987 / 547.360 (-30%)
14./06. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd (Sega) {2014.03.27} (¥7.350) – 6.333 / 121.071 (-61%)
15./15. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 6.020 / 4.029.314 (-28%)
16./13. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear (Nintendo) {2014.02.27} (¥4.800) – 5.951 / 136.033 (-39%)
17./10. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥7.600) – 5.609 / 96.485 (-44%)
18./14. [PSV] Samurai Warriors 4 (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.140) – 5.369 / 74.165 (-44%)
19./08. [PSV] J-Stars Victory Vs # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.19} (¥6.980) – 5.353 / 139.875 (-55%)
20./11. [PS3] Dark Souls II (From Software) {2014.03.13} (¥7.800) – 5.286 / 325.463 (-47%)

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