Disney Infinity Sully, Mike Wazowski, Randy trailers
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Activision has no plans for Skylanders TV show or movie
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Skylanders has been a massive success in the video game space, but Activision has no plans to bring the IP to other entertainment areas. Activision’s VP of consumer marketing John Coyne told MCV that the company isn’t considering a TV show or movie at the moment.
He said:
“Kids, when they see the new toys, it is a new form of content for them. My own son, when he gets a new Giant, he naturally wants to go and play levels he has already played, but with a new character to see what it can do. In terms of a TV show or a movie, no there are not any plans. We believe the game is the entertainment. You talk to kids who are real fans of the franchise, and they will be able to tell you Gill Grunt’s powers, backstory, what his friends are and generally what’s going on in the world of Skylanders. The same sort of things that they are able to articulate around a TV show or a movie.”
VP of Activision’s business unit Joshua Taub also said: “The video game is the movie.”
Nintendo bundling Nintendo Land with Wiimote in Japan
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In Japan, Nintendo will soon be bundling Nintendo Land with the Wii Remote.
Copies will come in one of two colors: blue or pink. Each is priced at 5,985 yen and will launch on July 13.
Wii Remote Quick-Charge Set to be released in Japan
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Continuing with the accessory news, Nintendo plans to release the “Wii Remote Quick-Charge Set” in Japan on July 13. It includes a cradle, battery pack, and AC adapter. Pricing is set at 4,200 yen.
Media Create software sales (5/20 – 5/26)
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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Shin Megami Tensei IV # (Atlus) {2013.05.23} (¥6.980) – 188.562 / NEW
02./00. [PS3] Kamen Rider: Battride War # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.05.23} (¥7.480) – 128.659 / NEW
03./00. [PS3] Resident Evil: Revelations (Capcom) {2013.05.23} (¥4.990) – 102.673 / NEW
04./02. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life # (Nintendo) {2013.04.18} (¥4.800) – 59.876 / 984.984 (-5%)
05./00. [PSV] Valhalla Knights 3 (Marvelous AQL) {2013.05.23} (¥5.980) – 40.357 / NEW
06./00. [PS3] Terraria (Spike Chunsoft) {2013.05.23} (¥4.179) – 19.861 / NEW
07./03. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo) {2013.03.20} (¥4.800) – 19.079 / 731.304 (-6%)
08./04. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 15.489 / 3.232.840 (-6%)
09./01. [PSP] Summon Night 5 (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.05.16} (¥5.980) – 13.624 / 119.135 (-87%)
10./00. [WIU] Resident Evil: Revelations (Capcom) {2013.05.23} (¥4.990) – 8.398 / NEW
11./00. [360] Resident Evil: Revelations (Capcom) {2013.05.23} (¥4.990) – 7.053 / NEW
12./06. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (Capcom) {2013.04.25} (¥4.990) – 5.334 / 184.088 (-39%)
13./08. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition # (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.11.29} (¥5.040) – 5.190 / 482.930 (+19%)
14./00. [PS3] Z/X: Zillions of Enemy X – Zetsukai no Crusade (Nippon Ichi Software) {2013.05.23} (¥7.140) – 5.019 / NEW
15./07. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.02.28} (¥5.800) – 4.105 / 193.160 (-10%)
16./00. [3DS] Tamagotchi no Doki Doki Dream Omisecchi (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.05.23} (¥4.980) – 3.961 / NEW
17./09. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (¥4.800) – 3.517 / 2.032.180 (-9%)
18./05. [PS3] MuvLuv Alternative: Total Eclipse # (5pb.) {2013.05.16} (¥7.140) – 3.138 / 15.511 (-75%)
19./10. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 3.045 / 2.054.247 (-9%)
20./16. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2012.11.15} (¥3.800) – 2.612 / 310.085 (+3%)
Media Create hardware sales (5/20 – 5/26)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 40,651
3DS – 14,059
PS3 – 13,318
Vita – 12,171
PSP – 5,749
Wii U – 5,648
Wii – 1,192
Xbox 360 – 382
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 24,123
3DS – 13,001
PS3 – 10,948
Vita – 10,931
PSP – 6,524
Wii U – 6,037
Wii – 1,143
Xbox 360 – 349
First Sonic Lost World details, screenshots
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IGN published a preview from Sonic Lost World, which reveals the first details about the Wii U and 3DS game. The information covers new and old returning elements, GamePad bits, and a confirmation that the 3DS version will also feature full 3D levels.
Details and screenshots rounded up from the preview can be found below.
– Mix of 3D and 2D mechanics
– Abstract levels
– SEGA has shown three levels thus far
– Twist, turn, and jump along floating constructs suspended in mid-air
– Levels are now informed by gameplay needs, with some stages focusing on slower speeds with more platforming, and others pushing players to run as fast as possible
– Areas include Wind Hill, Desert Ruins 1, Desert Ruins 2
– Desert Ruins 1 consists of cakes, cookies, donuts and all manners of candy
– Desert Ruins 2 features an entirely different gameplay style
– Desert Area 2 offers the “tunnel racing” concept from previous games
– Controlling Sonic’s speed and a “Parkour system” were two key elements that were thought of during development
– Parkour system: allows players to automatically accommodate basic obstacles when he’s running
– Team’s greatest challenge was maintaining a sense of speed for the series while finding controls that made sense
– By default, Sonic doesn’t burst off with a tilt of the analog stick
– Sonic walks until you use one of the GamePad’s triggers to engage his running speed
– Need to hold down the second trigger to pull Sonic into a ball, giving him access to his full momentum
– Iizuka compares this to the ‘Boost speed’ from previous titles
– By creating a tiered structure to movement, Sonic Team is hoping players will be able to navigate the wide range of level designs, exploring and running as necessary
– GamePad is used to activate various Whisp-based “Color Powers”
– These feature touch-based controls and are mostly used to gain access to side paths and areas
– Support Mode: one player uses the Wii U’s tablet to assist a second player who is controlling Sonic with a Wii remote and nunchuck
– Only control Sonic
– Friends such as Tails, Knuckles and Amy will make appearances in the story
– Story: Sonic chasing after Eggman and finds a mysterious floating island known as “Lost Hex”
– Sonic will run across the “Deadly Six”
– These foes will bring a “sense of danger and humor” to the story
– Sonic will save animals throughout levels
– Rescuing animals are tracked level by level as well as cumulatively
– This aspect will factor into unlockable content
– Red Star Rings can be collected for unlockable content
– Gold cannons help you access hidden paths
– 3DS version will also have full 3D levels
Head past the break for a bit of commentary from producer Takashi Iizuka.
Disney Infinity “Toy Box Racing” trailer
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UK software sales (Week ending 5/25)
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Individual formats
| LW | TW | Title | Format | Label | Publisher | |||
| – |  | 1 | DONKEY KONG COUNTRY RETURNS | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 1 |  | 2 | METRO LAST LIGHT | XB360 | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 5 |  | 3 | FIFA 13 | XB360 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 2 | | 4 | DEAD ISLAND: RIPTIDE | XB360 | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| – | | 5 | RESIDENT EVIL: REVELATIONS | XB360 | CAPCOM | CAPCOM | ||
| – | | 6 | RESIDENT EVIL: REVELATIONS | PS3 | CAPCOM | CAPCOM | ||
| 6 | | 7 | LUIGI’S MANSION 2 | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 7 | | 8 | LEGO CITY UNDERCOVER: THE CHASE BEGINS | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 3 | | 9 | POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON: INFINITY | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 4 | | 10 | METRO LAST LIGHT | PS3 | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 10 | | 11 | GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 17 | | 12 | FIFA 13 | PS3 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 16 | | 13 | ASSASSIN’S CREED III | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | UBISOFT | ||
| 11 | | 14 | TOMB RAIDER | XB360 | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 9 | | 15 | DEAD ISLAND: RIPTIDE | PS3 | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 24 | | 16 | ASSASSIN’S CREED III | PS3 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 20 | | 17 | FAR CRY 3 | XB360 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 32 | | 18 | HALO 4 | XB360 | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 15 | | 19 | TOMB RAIDER | PS3 | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 12 | | 20 | INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 26 | | 21 | FAR CRY 3 | PS3 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| – | | 22 | FAST & FURIOUS: SHOWDOWN | XB360 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 14 | | 23 | BIOSHOCK INFINITE | XB360 | 2K GAMES | TAKE 2 | ||
| 21 | | 24 | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2013 | PC | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 8 | | 25 | CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II | XB360 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 13 | | 26 | THE WALKING DEAD | XB360 | TELLTALE GAMES | TELLTALE GAMES | ||
| 23 | | 27 | GRAND THEFT AUTO IV | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 22 | | 28 | GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY | XB360 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 29 |  | 29 | THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | ||
| – | | 30 | CRYSIS 3 | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 30 | | 31 | FIRE EMBLEM: AWAKENING | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| – | | 32 | FAST & FURIOUS: SHOWDOWN | PS3 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 34 | | 33 | RED DEAD REDEMPTION: GOTY | XB360 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 18 | | 34 | THE WALKING DEAD | PS3 | TELLTALE GAMES | TELLTALE GAMES | ||
| – | | 35 | NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 27 | | 36 | INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US | PS3 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| – | | 37 | JUST DANCE 4 | WII | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| – | | 38 | NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED | PS3 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 25 | | 39 | DEFIANCE | XB360 | TRION WORLDS | TRION WORLDS | ||
| 40 | | 40 | SKYLANDERS GIANTS | WII | SKYLANDERS | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD |
All formats
| LW | TW | Title | Developer | Label | Publisher | |||
| – | | 1 | RESIDENT EVIL: REVELATIONS | CAPCOM | CAPCOM | CAPCOM | ||
| 3 | | 2 | FIFA 13 | EA CANADA | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 1 | | 3 | METRO LAST LIGHT | 4A GAMES | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 2 | | 4 | DEAD ISLAND: RIPTIDE | TECHLAND | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| – | | 5 | DONKEY KONG COUNTRY RETURNS | MONSTER GAMES | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 9 | | 6 | ASSASSIN’S CREED III | UBISOFT (MONTREAL) | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | UBISOFT | ||
| 6 | | 7 | TOMB RAIDER | CRYSTAL DYNAMICS | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 11 | | 8 | FAR CRY 3 | UBISOFT (MONTREAL) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 12 | | 9 | LUIGI’S MANSION 2 | NEXT LEVEL GAMES | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 13 | | 10 | LEGO CITY UNDERCOVER: THE CHASE BEGINS | TRAVELLER’S TALES | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 8 | | 11 | INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US | NETHERREALM STUDIOS | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 14 | | 12 | LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 4 | | 13 | POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON: INFINITY | SPIKE CHUNSOFT | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| – | | 14 | FAST & FURIOUS: SHOWDOWN | FIREBRAND GAMES | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 21 | | 15 | NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED | CRITERION GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 15 | | 16 | GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION | SCEA SANTA MONICA | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 7 | | 17 | THE WALKING DEAD | TELLTALE GAMES | TELLTALE GAMES | TELLTALE GAMES | ||
| 10 | | 18 | BIOSHOCK INFINITE | IRRATIONAL GAMES | 2K GAMES | TAKE 2 | ||
| 5 | | 19 | CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II | TREYARCH | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 19 | | 20 | SKYLANDERS GIANTS | TOYS FOR BOB | SKYLANDERS | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 16 | | 21 | THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM | BETHESDA | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | ||
| – | | 22 | CRYSIS 3 | CRYTEK | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 17 | | 23 | GRAND THEFT AUTO IV | ROCKSTAR NORTH | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 18 | | 24 | GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY | ROCKSTAR NORTH | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 40 | | 25 | HALO 4 | 343 INDUSTRIES | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 23 | | 26 | LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 26 | | 27 | RED DEAD REDEMPTION: GOTY | ROCKSTAR SAN DIEGO | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 24 | | 28 | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2013 | SPORTS INTERACTIVE | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 29 | | 29 | SONIC & ALL STARS RACING TRANSFORMED | SUMO DIGITAL | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 25 | | 30 | HITMAN ABSOLUTION | IO INTERACTIVE | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 35 | | 31 | TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 14 | TIBURON ENTERTAINMENT | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 20 | | 32 | DRAGON’S DOGMA: DARK ARISEN | CAPCOM | CAPCOM | CAPCOM | ||
| 36 | | 33 | JUST DANCE 4 | UBISOFT (FRANCE) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 22 | | 34 | DEFIANCE | TRION WORLDS | TRION WORLDS | TRION WORLDS | ||
| 34 | | 35 | FIRE EMBLEM: AWAKENING | INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 28 | | 36 | SLEEPING DOGS | UNITED FRONT GAMES | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 38 | | 37 | CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 | INFINITY WARD/SLEDGEHAMMER | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| – | | 38 | DEAD SPACE 3 | VISCERAL GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| – | | 39 | THE SIMS 3 | THE SIMS STUDIO | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 30 | | 40 | SNIPER: GHOST WARRIOR 2 | CITY INTERACTIVE | CITY INTERACTIVE | CITY INTERACTIVE |
Media Create software sales (5/13 – 5/19) – Top 50
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01./00. [PSP] Summon Night 5
02./01. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
03./02. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
04./03. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
05./00. [PS3] MuvLuv Alternative: Total Eclipse #
06./04. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
07./05. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission
08./14. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition #
09./08. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
10./11. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
11./06. [PS3] Tomb Raider
12./10. [3DS] Tousouchuu: Shijou Saikyou no Hunter-Tachi Kara Nigekire!
13./12. [PSV] PhotoKano Kiss
14./16. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2013
15./15. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb
16./17. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Best Price!)
17./09. [PS3] Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 3
18./13. [PSP] 7th Dragon 2020-II
19./21. [WIU] New Super Mario Bros. U
20./25. [NDS] Pokemon Black 2 / White 2
