Famitsu: Top 100 best-selling games of 2012
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Famitsu published a listing of the top 100 best-selling games in Japan of 2012. Enterbrain compiled the data based on sales between December 26, 2011 and December 30, 2012.
Keep in mind that games bought directly on digital platforms are not included, nor are download cards purchased at retail. Titles bundled in with hardware are included.
The full lineup can be found in the graphic below:
Pandora’s Tower is coming to North America
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It’s official: the Wii RPG trifecta is complete in the states. XSEED has just announced Pandora’s Tower localization for North America.
Pandora’s Tower will arrive in the states this spring. XSEED reached an agreement with Nintendo for publishing rights, just as it did for The Last Story.
Wii (and Wii U) owners will now have access to the console’s last three major RPGs from Nintendo. Xenoblade arrived last year, and The Last Story followed a few months after. Pandora’s Tower was the final title waiting to be localized.
Head past the break for the official announcement.
Media Create software sales (1/7 – 1/13)
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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
02./02. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
03./08. [PS3] Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 #
04./03. [3DS] Paper Mario: Sticker Star
05./15. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Best Price!) #
06./05. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono Stone – Neppuu / Raimei
07./04. [WIU] New Super Mario Bros. U
08./13. [3DS] Tousouchuu: Shijou Saikyou no Hunter-Tachi Kara Nigekire!
09./06. [WIU] Nintendo Land
10./07. [PSP] One Piece: Romance Dawn – Bouken no Yoake #
11./10. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
12./14. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb
13./09. [3DS] Fantasy Life
14./12. [3DS] Magician’s Quest: Magical Town
15./22. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Dubbed Edition
16./20. [PS3] Yakuza 5 #
17./28. [PSP] AKB1/149: Love Election #
18./16. [3DS] Professor Layton Vs. Ace Attorney
19./21. [PS3] Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational #
20./25. [WIU] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate #
21./26. [NDS] Pokèmon Black 2 / White 2
22./19. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
23./18. [3DS] Style Savvy: Trendsetters
24./11. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition #
25./17. [3DS] Pokèmon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
26./24. [3DS] Toriko: Gourmet Monsters!
27./30. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven 1-2-3!! Endou Mamoru Densetsu
28./27. [WII] Inazuma Eleven Go Strikers 2013
29./23. [3DS] Kobito Zukan: Kobito Kansatsu Set
30./29. [WII] Mario Party 9
GameStop ad (1/16 – 1/22)
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This week’s GameStop deals are as follows:
Media Create hardware sales (1/7 – 1/13)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 56,377
3DS – 36,284
PS3 – 22,991
Wii U – 20,715
PSP – 17,069
Vita – 11,088
Wii – 1,873
Xbox 360 – 921
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 156,184
3DS – 123,075
Wii U – 67,083
PS3 – 64,352
PSP – 54,873
Vita – 33,309
Wii – 5,632
Xbox 360 – 1,893
Star Wars, Marvel characters possible for Disney Infinity, Mickey as well
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Disney acquired Marvel Entertainment back in 2009. And very recently, it took ownership of LucasArts.
Both companies have tons of unique characters at its disposal. When you think about it, incorporating Marvel and/or LucasArts IP into the new Disney Infinity game could lead to some interesting results.
Avalanche Software CEO John Blackburn is certainly on board with the idea. However, he’s quick to caution that a decision hasn’t been made.
“As a developer, I so want that. When Disney bought Lucasfilm, I was like, ‘Holy crap! This is awesome!’ But at this point in time, there’s been some discussions about that, there’s just been no decisions made.”
Legendary Disney character Mickey Mouse also has a similar undecided fate. But when Blackburn was asked about including icons such as Mickey, Donald Duck, and Goofy, he said “We’re all things Disney.”
December 2012 NPD: Epic Mickey 2 sells just 270,000 copies
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Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two has been a relative sales bomb in the United States. According to the Los Angeles Times, it sold just 270,000 copies last month following a mid November launch.
Thus far, Epic Mickey 2 hasn’t attained nearly the same success as its predecessor. Remember: the fist title sold 1.3 million units in its first full month in the US. Making matters worse, Epic Mickey 2 was released on four different platforms (with PC and Mac versions on the way) compared to Epic Mickey 1’s standalone Wii SKU.
Surely the dip in sales is as least somewhat related to the low-quality of Epic Mickey 2. Whereas the original was considered to be decent, “2” took a number of steps back.
Activision “flattered” by Disney Infinity announcement
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Disney Interactive finally back the curtain on Disney Infinity today. In some ways, it’s just like Activision’s Skylanders series. Both offer the idea of collecting figures that can be used in the game.
Activision has responded positively to today’s announcement. The company said it is “flattered that one of the leading family entertainment companies is joining our toys to life category.”
A company statement reads:
“We are thrilled by the incredible success that the Skylanders franchise has had in such a short period of time. We are also flattered that one of the leading family entertainment companies is joining our toys to life category. We continue to focus on delivering innovative and immersive entertainment experiences to kids around the world and are pouring more creativity into our games. As a result we are well positioned to continue leading the category.”
Disney Infinity official announcement
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Rounding out the coverage of Disney Interactive today…
For the First Time, Disney and Pixar Animation Studios’ Most Popular Characters Come Together in a Magical Storytelling Experience
BURBANK, Calif. – (JANUARY 15, 2013) – Disney Interactive today unveiled its most ambitious gaming initiative ever, Disney Infinity. This all new game platform unlocks the freedom to create stories and play experiences starring beloved characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. Disney Infinity allows players to both experience original adventures in some of their favourite Disney and Pixar worlds and to build their own worlds using the power of their imagination.
“Disney Infinity introduces a new way to interact with the best of Disney on one game platform, both now and in the future,” said John Pleasants, co-president, Disney Interactive. “With this innovative approach to gaming, Disney Infinity will bring to life new characters, stories and environments from The Walt Disney Company over time in a way that will delight fans and gamers alike.”
