Photos from the Japanese Dragon Quest X launch
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Dragon Quest X screenshots
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Thanks to 4Him for the tip.
New Little King’s Story assistant producer comments on platform change
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Little King’s Story made its debut on Wii, but the sequel switched things up by going to the PlayStation Vita. The original was very well received on Nintendo’s console, so what prompted the move?
When asked about the platform change, assistant producer Takanori Murayama said:
“There are three reasons for this. One, the using of the touch panel made the game’s controls much easier. The touch panel enables the users to scout dozens of citizens together which improved the operations. Two, the high resolution graphics enabled to depict many characters at once inside the screen. The movement and the depiction of the many characters in its world is what makes this game fun. Last but not least, the network affinity is high, therefore it is easy to buy avatars and other items on the PS Store. In the PS Store, users can purchase additional items which is another appealing point.”
You know… the Wii U offers everything that Murayama mentioned. The GamePad has a touchscreen, the console can output HD visuals, and DLC can be made possible. Who knows – maybe we’ll see Little King’s Story on Wii U.
2K Sports announces partnership with JAY Z for NBA 2K13
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Artist and entrepreneur to curate soundtrack and lend artistic vision to world’s top NBA video game simulation franchise as Executive Producer
Windsor, UK – August 1, 2012 – 2K Sports today announced an unprecedented partnership with entertainment mogul Shawn “JAY Z” Carter to serve as Executive Producer of NBA® 2K13, the next installment of the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise*.
“This has been a unique opportunity to collaborate with 2K Sports and be a part of one of the best sports video games in history,” commented JAY Z. “NBA 2K13 will be the next evolution in sports and basketball culture, and I’m ready to usher in the new era of the franchise.”
Nintendo prevails in Wii patent lawsuit
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U.S. District Court Judge Grants Summary Judgment
REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 1, 2012 – A U.S. District Court judge has summarily dismissed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Nintendo brought by Copper Innovations Group, LLC. Copper had alleged that the Wii console and its controllers infringed on one of its patents (U.S. Patent No. 5,640,152). Judge David Cercone of the U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh granted summary judgment in Nintendo’s favor and ruled that there was no need for a jury trial.
“We are very pleased with the court’s decision,” said Richard Medway, Nintendo of America’s deputy general counsel. “Nintendo has a long history of developing innovative products while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. We also vigorously defend patent lawsuits when we firmly believe that we have not infringed another party’s patent, despite the risks that this policy entails. I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the tireless efforts of our legal team.”
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Source: Nintendo PR
Media Create software sales (7/23 – 7/29)
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01./00. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2
02./00. [PS3] Persona 4: Arena
03./00. [PSP] Nayuta no Kiseki #
04./02. [NDS] Pokemon Black 2 / White 2
05./00. [PSP] Super Dangan-Ronpa 2: Sayonara Zetsubou Gakuen #
06./00. [WII] Just Dance Wii 2
07./00. [3DS] Tohoku Daigaku Karei Igaku Kenkyuusho – Kawashima Ryuuta Kyouju Kanshuu – Mono Sugoku Nou o Kitaeru 5-Funkan no Oni Training
08./04. [PSP] Digimon World Re:Digitize
09./01. [WII] Kirby’s Dream Collection: Special Edition
10./00. [PS3] The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love – Hybrid Pack #
11./03. [3DS] Rune Factory 4: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
12./05. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2012
13./00. [3DS] Kobitodzukan: Kobito Kansatsu Set
14./06. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb
15./07. [PSP] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2012
16./13. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland 3D #
17./00. [PSP] Sangoku Koi Senki: Otome no Heihou!
18./00. [360] Persona 4: Arena
19./16. [3DS] Little Battlers eXperience: Explosive Boost
20./14. [WII] Mario Party 9
Media Create hardware sales (7/23 – 7/29)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DSLL – 187,480
3DS – 42,155
PS3 – 15,916
PSP- 12,989
Vita – 10,846
Wii – 10,170
PS2 – 994
Xbox 360 – 948
DSi – 635
DSi LL – 543
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS – 47,063
PS3 – 14,813
Vita – 13,427
PSP – 11,004
Wii – 6,747
PS2 – 1,197
Xbox 360 – 930
DSi – 581
DSi LL – 559
Take-Two release schedule
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Take-Two’s latest release schedule is as follows:
Max Payne 3: Local Justice Map Pack (PC) – August 9
Max Payne 3: Disorganized Crime Pack (PS3/360/PC) – August 2012
House Pest Starring Fiasco the Cat (Mobile) – Summer 2012
GridBlock (Mobile) – Summer 2012
Herd, Herd, Herd (Mobile) – Summer 2012
Carnival Games MiniGolf (Mobile) – Summer 2012
Borderlands 2 (PS3/360/PC) – September 18
Max Payne 3: Hostage Negotiation Map Pack (PC) – September 2012
NBA 2K13 (PS3/360/PC/Wii/PSP) – October 2
XCOM: Enemy Unknown (PS3/360/PC) – October 9
Max Payne 3: Painful Memories Map Pack (PS3/360/PC) – October 2012
Max Payne 3: Deathmatch Made In Heaven Mode Pack (PS3/360/PC) – October 2012
Nickelodean Dance 2 (TBA) – November 2012
Bubble Guppies (DS) – November 2012
Dora & Team Umizoomi’s Fantastic Flight (DS) – Holiday 2012
NBA 2K13 (Wii U) – Holiday 2013
BioShock Infinite (PS3/360/PC) – February 26, 2012
Grand Theft Auto V (TBA) – TBA
XCOM (PS3/360/PC) – Fiscal Year 2014
Source: Take-Two PR
Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals: Sing & Dance announced for the UK
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Anyone know who Andrew Lloyd Webber is? Hopefully! He’s been involved with many famous musicals, including Cats, Starlight, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and my personal favorite, The Phantom of the Opera.
Head past the break for details on Webber’s new Wii game.
Kirby’s Dream Collection Special Edition fact sheet
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Complete with 6 classic games, soundtrack CD and anniversary booklet!
Jump into an interactive celebration of Kirby’s 20th anniversary with Kirby’s Dream Collection Special Edition! The package includes 6 classic Kirby™ titles along with several brand-new Challenge Stages like the ones in Kirby’s Return to Dream Land™ (Wii™), a 45-song music CD, a 48-page anniversary booklet filled with the details of Kirby’s creation and history and interactive timeline to learn everything about Kirby. This is certainly the special package Kirby fans of all ages have been waiting for.
