“I’m still in Japan, but while I can’t shed any specific light, I think it’s fair to say that the strategic investments we’ve made in Freedom Unite and Tri means it’s safe to say that Western audiences will see more MH in their futures at some point. Exactly how and when, I must remain coy and ask for your patience.”

Monster Hunter Tri didn’t move anything close to what it did in Japan, but I believe it did fairly well compared to the sales results of past titles in the west. Hopefully this means that Monster Hunter 3DS will be released in North America and Europe when after it launches in Japan. Okay, that hasn’t even been announced yet, but it has to happen, right?!

Thanks to John S (357 Lobster) for the tip!

The Last Story scan

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Nintendo’s Jump Festa 2011 lineup

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As usual, Nintendo’s lineup for Jump Festa is rather underwhelming. The three titles below have already been released in Japan, and there is no indication that the 3DS will be appearing at the show.

Donkey Kong Returns
Mario Sports Mix
Kirby’s Epic Yarn

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November NPD sales for uDraw Tablet

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According to data collected by the NPD Group, the uDraw Tablet sold 190,000 units in its first months. The peripheral was released on November 14, so the numbers reflect roughly two weeks of sales. THQ did recently say that they were pleased with uDraw’s sales, though the company also mentioned that the product has been in short supply.

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de Blob 2 screenshots

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Top 5 game sales worldwide (Amazon)

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Multiplatform

North America:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, X360)
3. Epic Mickey (Disney, Wii)
4. Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo, Wii)
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, PS3)

Japan:
1. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom, PSP)
2. Ninokuni: Shikkoku no Madoushi (Level 5, DS)
3. Donkey Kong Returns (Nintendo, Wii)
4. Wii Party (Nintendo, Wii)
5. Pocket Monsters Black (Nintendo, DS)

UK:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, X360)
3. Professor Layton and the Lost Future (Nintendo, DS)
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, PS3)
5. Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo, Wii)

Nintendo Wii

North America:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
2. Epic Mickey (Disney)
3. Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo)
4. uDraw Studio (THQ)
5. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. Donkey Kong Returns (Nintendo)
2. Wii Party (Nintendo)
3. Mario Sports Mix (Nintendo)
4. Keito no Kirby (Nintendo)
5. Wii Sports Resort – Wii Remote Plus Bundle (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
2. Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo)
3. Just Dance (Ubisoft)
4. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft)
5. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)

Nintendo DS

North America:
1. Super Scribblenauts (Warner Bros.)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (Nintendo)
5. Toy Story 3 (Disney)

Japan:
1. Ninokuni: Shikkoku no Madoushi (Level 5)
2. Pocket Monsters Black (Nintendo)
3. Pocket Monsters White (Nintendo)
4. Tongari Boushi to Mahou no Otana (Konami)
5. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Totsugeki! Mini-Land (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Professor Layton and the Lost Future (Nintendo)
2. Art Academy (Nintendo)
3. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
4. Toy Story 3 (Disney)
5. Lego Harry Potter (Warner Bros.)

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Super Mario Bros. changes in Super Mario All-Stars: Limited Edition

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– Nintendo changed “Magic Mushrooms” to “Super Mushrooms”
– Nintendo changed “Starman” to Super Star (stars)
– How to play Super Mario Bros. in Wii booklet: “Defeat enemies and reach the flagpole at the end of each stage before time runs out! Clearing three stages and a castle stage will allow you to advance to the next world.”
– How to play Super Mario Bros. in the NES manual.:

Super Mario Bros. story (NES)

One day the kingdom of the peaceful mushroom people was invaded by the Koopa, a tribe of turtles famous for their black magic. The quiet, peace-loving Mushroom People were turned into mere stones, bricks and even field horsehair plants, and the Mushroom Kingdom fell into ruin.

The only one who can undo the magic spell on the Mushroom People and return them to their normal selves is the Princess Toadstool, the daughter of the Mushroom King. Unfortunately, she is presently in the hands of the great Koopa turtle king.

Mario, the hero of the story (maybe) hears about the Mushroom People’s plight and sets out on a quest to free the Mushroom Princess from the evil Koopa and restore the fallen kingdom of the Mushroom People.

You are Mario! It’s up to you to save the Mushroom People from the black magic of the Koopa!
Poor Luigi. The other brother doesn’t even get a mention.

Super Mario Bros. story (Wii)

The Mushroom Kingdom was the peaceful home of the Toads until the day Bowser and his wicked minions invaded. Using powerful magic, Bowser transformed the Toads into bricks and quickly conquered the land.

Only Princess Peach had the power to remove Bowser’s curse and save her people. But Bowser kidnapped the princess and hid her in his castle. All hope seemed lost, and darkness reigned…

When the Mario Brothers, Mario and Luigi, heard this story, they decided to rescue Princess Peach and defeat the evil Bowser. Can the brothers save the beautiful princess before it’s too late?

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SEGA UK release dates

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Conduit 2 – Wii February 2011
Shogun 2: Total War – PC 15th March 2011
Super Monkey Ball 3DS (Working title) – 2011
Virtua Tennis 4 – PS3 2011
Rise of Nightmares (Kinect) – Xbox 360 2011
Yakuza 4 – PS3 Spring 2011
Thor – Spring 2011 Xbox 360/Wii/PSP/PS3/DS
Captain America: Super Soldier – PS3/Xbox 360/Wii/DS – Summer 2011

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Raving Rabbids Travel In Time trailer

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