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Let’s Ride Best in Breed 3D (3DS) – E
Karaoke Joysound (Wii) – E10+
Shifting World (3DS) – E
Funky Barn 3D (3DS) – E

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Individual formats

4 1 FIFA 12 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
2 2 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 XB360 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
6 3 BATTLEFIELD 3 XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
1 4 JUST DANCE 3 WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
10 5 FIFA 12 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
9 6 BATTLEFIELD 3 PS3 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
8 7 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 PS3 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
7 8 ASSASSIN’S CREED: REVELATIONS XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT
5 9 SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD XB360 THQ THQ
15 10 MARIO KART 7 3DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
13 11 ASSASSIN’S CREED: REVELATIONS PS3 UBISOFT UBISOFT
14 12 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
12 13 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM XB360 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
3 14 MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES WII SEGA SEGA
17 15 NEED FOR SPEED: THE RUN XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
20 16 SUPER MARIO 3D LAND 3DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
25 17 KINECT SPORTS: SEASON TWO XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
28 18 KINECT SPORTS XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
16 19 NEED FOR SPEED: THE RUN PS3 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
18 20 SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD PS3 THQ THQ
33 21 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 PC SEGA SEGA
22 22 UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
34 23 HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED ANNIVERSARY XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
35 24 WWE ’12 XB360 THQ THQ
– 25 RAGE XB360 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
27 26 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM PS3 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
31 27 DANCE CENTRAL XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
24 28 ZUMBA FITNESS WII 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
21 29 ZUMBA FITNESS 2 WII 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
23 30 MOSHI MONSTERS: MOSHLING ZOO DS MIND CANDY MIND CANDY
38 31 JUST DANCE 3 XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT
26 32 MARIO KART WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
19 33 PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE SPECTRE’S CALL DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
36 34 SONIC GENERATIONS XB360 SEGA SEGA
11 35 STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC PC EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 36 DANCE CENTRAL 2 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
– 37 RAGE PS3 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
– 38 F1 2011 XB360 CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
– 39 RAYMAN ORIGINS XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT
– 40 GEARS OF WAR 3 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT

All formats

1 1 FIFA 12 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
2 2 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 INFINITY WARD/SLEDGEHAMMER ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
4 3 BATTLEFIELD 3 DIGITAL ILLUSIONS EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
3 4 JUST DANCE 3 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
5 5 ASSASSIN’S CREED: REVELATIONS UBISOFT (MONTREAL) UBISOFT UBISOFT
6 6 SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD VOLITION THQ THQ
7 7 NEED FOR SPEED: THE RUN EA BLACK BOX EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
8 8 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM BETHESDA BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
12 9 MARIO KART 7 RETRO STUDIOS / NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
11 10 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 TURN 10 STUDIOS MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
9 11 MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES SEGA SEGA SEGA
29 12 RAGE ID SOFTWARE BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
22 13 WWE ’12 YUKE’S THQ THQ
16 14 SUPER MARIO 3D LAND NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
15 15 SONIC GENERATIONS SONIC TEAM SEGA SEGA
23 16 KINECT SPORTS: SEASON TWO BIGPARK MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
27 17 KINECT SPORTS RARE MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
19 18 RAYMAN ORIGINS UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
14 19 ZUMBA FITNESS PIPEWORKS 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
25 20 F1 2011 CODEMASTERS BIRMINGHAM CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
33 21 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
20 22 UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION NAUGHTY DOG SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
35 23 HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED ANNIVERSARY 343 INDUSTRIES MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
17 24 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY ROCKSTEADY STUDIOS WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
37 25 LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN TRAVELLER’S TALES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
26 26 LEGO HARRY POTTER: YEARS 5-7 TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
34 27 DANCE CENTRAL HARMONIX MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
18 28 ZUMBA FITNESS 2 ZOË MODE 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
28 29 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE TOYS FOR BOB SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
21 30 MOSHI MONSTERS: MOSHLING ZOO BLACK LANTERN MIND CANDY MIND CANDY
32 31 GOLDENEYE: RELOADED EUROCOM ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
24 32 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
36 33 CARS 2 FIREBRAND GAMES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
– 34 DEAD ISLAND TECHLAND DEEP SILVER KOCH MEDIA
– 35 THE SIMS 3: PETS THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
13 36 PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE SPECTRE’S CALL LEVEL 5 NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 37 EA SPORTS ACTIVE 2 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
10 38 STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC BIOWARE EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 39 THE SIMS 3 THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 40 DANCE CENTRAL 2 HARMONIX MICROSOFT MICROSOFT

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

3DS Download Software

3D Classics: Kid Icarus – free (if eligible), £5.40/€6 sometime in the future

3DS Virtual Console

Trip World – £2.70/€3

WiiWare

Fish Tank – 500 points

DSiWare

Successfully Learning Mathematics: Year 2 – 500 points

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

Driven by Fast-Selling Software Nintendo 3DS Sells More in Its First Nine Months Than Wii Did

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 3, 2012 – Whether they were on the go or at home, whether they played in 2D on the TV or in glasses-free 3D in their hands, gamers of all ages celebrated the holidays with Mario™ and Zelda™. Super Mario 3D Land™ and Mario Kart™ 7 for the Nintendo 3DS™ system not only became the fastest-selling titles in the history of their respective franchises when they launched, but they are now also the first Nintendo 3DS titles to sell 1 million units each in the United States. On the console side, The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword, which also broke launch records, became the 45th Wii™ title to sell more than 1 million units in the United States.

“One of the strongest software lineups in our history helped Nintendo have a great holiday season and to close 2011 with a full head of steam,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Not only have the new Mario and Zelda titles already broken records, but with strong reviews and satisfied customers sharing their positive experiences, all three are also shaping up to be the latest long-tail titles from Nintendo. Couple that with a massive first- and third party lineup in the first part of the year and the prospects for 2012 are extremely promising.”

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii | 2 Comments

There have been a few instances in which Nintendo has built off of previous Zelda games. Majora’s Mask, for example, used the same art style as Ocarina of Time and was essentially a direct sequel. The same can be said of Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks – both games featured cel-shaded graphics introduced by Wind Waker and took place after the events of the GameCube title.

Regarding Skyward Sword, there’s a strong chance that its art style and world may not be used again in the future. This was the indication Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma gave in an interview found inside the pages of the latest Game Informer.

Aonuma said the following when asked if there about the possibility of releasing more games in the Skyward Sword style or taking place in the same world:

“With Wind Waker, the graphics were suited to handheld gaming. Also the game ended with Link embarking on a journey, so it left open the possibility of what comes after the game. With Skyward Sword, positioning it as the first Zelda game means everything else connects to it and comes after it. It becomes a little bit difficult to do something else within that world and certainly much more difficult to do something that comes before it.”

Would any of you like to see more Zelda releases that make use of Skyward Sword’s art style/world? Be sure to sound off in the comments!

Thanks to PointSkyward for providing us with this information!

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii | 0 comments

Who else all but forget about this WiiWare title? It was briefly “announced” almost two years ago, and then we never heard about it again. I’m wondering if it’s still in development…

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, GameCube, GBA, News, Wii | 0 comments

Famitsu hosted a survey on their website between December 7 and December 11. Readers were asked to select the top fifty games of all time.

Here’s how they voted:

1. Super Mario Bros. NES
2. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time N64
3. Super Mario 64 N64
4. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past SNES
5. Mother 2 SNES
6. Xenoblade Wii
7. Legend of Zelda NES
8. Super Mario RPG SNES
9. Smash Bros. Melee GC
10. Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Wii
11. Fire Emblem – Seisen no Keifu SNES
12. Famicom Mukashi-banashi Famicom-DiscDrive
13. Super Mario Kart SNES
14. Famicom Tantei Club Part II Famicom-DiscDrive
15. Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker GC
16. Fire Emblem – Monsho no Nazo SNES
17. Legend of Zelda – Links Awakening GB
18. Super Mario World SNES
19. Super Mario Sunshine GC
19. Smash Bros. Brawl Wii

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Below are the games that Famitsu’s readers are looking forward to the most…

01. [Wii] Dragon Quest X
02. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma
03. [PSP] Photo Kano
04. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4
05. [PSV] Persona 4: The Golden
06. [3DS] Animal Crossing
07. [3DS] New Love Plus
08. [PS3] Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
09. [PS3] Asura’s Wrath
10. [3DS] Resident Evil: Revelations
11. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Musou
12. [PS3] Final Fantasy Versus XIII
13. [PS3] The Last Remnant
14. [PSP] God Eater 2
15. [PS3] Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayoneka Arena
16. [PSP] Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: MK II
17. [PSV] Tales of Innocence R
18. [3DS] Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
19. [PS3] The Last Guardian
20. [PS3] 2nd Super Robot Wars Original Generation

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

This could be one of the craziest Easter eggs in Skyward Sword… if it really is an Easter egg, that is. But there are some interesting similarities in what I’m about to describe.

So, Skyward Sword has a pub called the Lumpy Pumpkin. Twilight Princes has a similar location in Castle Town called Telma’s Bar. Pumm, Kina, Rusta, and Keet can all be found at the Lumpy Pumpkin on a regular basis. The same goes with “The Group”/”The Resistance”, who spend their time at Telma’s Bar. This group consists of Telma, Auru, Ashei, and Shad.

What’s most intriguing is how these characters’ looks are quite comparable. Pumm has his hair up and is a bit on the chubby side like Telma, and Rusta’s hair is very similar to Auru’s (they’re both old men, too!). Kina and Ashei look somewhat similar, as do Keet and Shad.

If this is at all confusing, I suggest you take a look at the comparisons in the gallery above. Comparison images from left to right: Ashei/Kina, Auru/Rusta, Shad/Keet, and Telma/Pumm.

I feel like this has to be more than a coincidence since Skyward Sword contains tons of references to past Zelda titles. What do you guys think?

Thanks to PointSkyward for the tip!