Nintendo Download (10/25/12, North America)
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This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop™
LIBERATION MAIDEN™ – The spirits that once protected the beautiful island nation of New Japan have been taken. Step into the role of Shoko Ozora and face down powerful enemies in this full-scale 3D shooter. (For Nintendo 3DS™)NightSky – NightSky is an action-puzzle game that delivers an ambient game-play experience unlike any other, offering cerebral challenges that fill uniquely designed, picturesque worlds. (For Nintendo 3DS)
LEGO The Lord of the Rings screenshots/art
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Dragon Quest X video with first direct-feed Wii U footage
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Wii U footage begins at around 4:25…
New entries on Nintendo’s million-sellers chart
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Three new Nintendo games have entered the company’s million-seller chart. Pokemon Black/White 2, New Super Mario Bros. 2, and Mario Party 9 have all reached the sales goal.
A specific breakdown of the sales is posted below.
Pokemon Black/White 2 (DS)
– 4.26 million global sales
– 2.84 million sales in Japan
– 1.42 million sales overseas
– Life-to-date sales are 4.26 million
New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS)
– 3.25 million global sales
– 1.31 million sales in Japan
– 1.95 million sales overseas
– Life-to-date sales are 3.25 million
Mario Party 9 (Wii)
– 1.25 million global sales
– .59 million sales in Japan
– .66 million sales overseas
– Life-to-date sales are 2.24 million
Wii U branded Wiimotes move sync button to more accessible position
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With the old Wiimotes, the sync button was hidden away behind the battery cover. That has changed with the updated model – the Wii U branded Wiimotes.
As shown in the picture above, the sync button has been moved. That should make it more accessible to those who need to connect the controller to the console.
GameStop ad (10/24 – 10/30)
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Media Create hardware sales (10/15 -10/21)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DSLL – 37,785
3DS – 22,447
PS3 – 21,354
PSP – 15,575
Vita – 6,791
Wii – 4,035
Xbox 360 – 2,150
PS2 – 1,081
DSi – 290
DSi LL – 239
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DSLL – 52,079
3DS – 27,221
PS3 – 26,312
PSP – 15,585
Vita – 6,134
Wii – 4,476
Xbox 360 – 2,400
PS2 – 911
DSi – 282
DSi LL – 255
New Wii Bundles Keep Families Grooving and Imaginations Soaring This Holiday Season
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Nintendo to Launch New Wii Console Bundles on Nov. 4, Featuring Ubisoft’s Just Dance 4 and Activision’s Skylanders Giants
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo has great news for gift seekers looking to keep their loved ones entertained and energized this holiday season. Starting Nov. 4, consumers in the United States will be able to choose from two new Wii bundles, each containing a Wii console and one of two new games from Nintendo’s third-party partners. One bundle includes Ubisoft’s Just Dance 4 and a white Wii console with matching Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controllers, offered while supplies last at a suggested retail price of $129.99. The other bundle includes Activision’s Skylanders Giants, a blue Wii console with matching Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controllers, one Portal of Power, two Skylanders characters and one exclusive Giant Skylander, available while supplies last at a suggested retail price of $149.99.
“These bundles give consumers a way to enjoy some of the hottest new games for this generation’s most popular console at an attractive price,” said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America’s vice president of Licensing. “Together with our third-party publishing partners, we’re delivering maximum value for families who want to get the most for their home entertainment dollar.”
The King of Fighters ’98 Wii VC trailer
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Famitsu review scores (10/23/12)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Tales of Xillia 2 (PS3) – 9/9/8/9
NBA 2K13 (PS3/360) – 9/9/8/8
Winning Eleven 2013 (3DS) – 8/8/7/8
Winning Eleven 2013 (PSP) – 8/7/7/8
Winning Eleven Playmaker 2013 (Wii) – 7/7/7/8
NBA 2K13 (PSP) – 7/7/6/8