If you plan on downloading Wii Party U, you’ll need to reserve roughly 5.414GB (5514MB) of space. That’s how big the European version is, and the North American release should be very similar in size. Wii Party U will also be offered at retail.
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 141,245
3DS – 72,325
Vita – 60,166
PS3 – 12,395
PSP – 3,467
Wii U – 3,276
Wii – 703
Xbox 360 – 575
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 85,885
3DS – 37,102
PS3 – 10,232
PSP – 4,093
Wii U – 4,001
Vita – 3,538
Wii – 914
Xbox 360 – 354
This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. There aren’t a whole lot of offerings this week, so the only decent deal we can point to is Assassin’s Creed III for $20.
Here’s the ad in full:
“A panoramic view of Skyloft, a location that we’ve seen since the first announcement of the game. You fight landing on the various platforms.”
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Sonic Lost World (Wii U) – 9/9/9/9
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2013 (PS3) – 9/9/8/9
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2013 (PSV) – 9/9/8/8
Sonic Lost World (3DS) – 8/9/8/9
Armored Core: Verdict Day (PS3/360) – 9/9/8/8
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (PS3) – 9/9/8/8
Root Double: Before Crime * After Days (PS3) – 9/9/8/7
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2013 (PSP) – 8/8/7/8
Diabolik Lovers More Blood (PSP) – 8/8/8/6
Kamigami no Asobi: Ludere Deorum (PSP) – 7/8/7/6
You may have noticed how VD-Dev’s website contains a Wii U logo. Does that mean the IronFall team has plans to develop for Nintendo’s home console in addition to the 3DS? Unfortunately, that would be a no.
We did receive confirmation from VD-Dev that the studio is authorized to make games for Wii U and PS Vita. However, there are “no plans” to get involved with either system at this time.
Pricing is set at 19,800 yen. The bundle launches on November 7.
Pokemon X/Y players have found a couple of references to Hoenn in the game. This discovery, along with other hints, has sparked speculation over the possibility of a future Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire remake.
Pokemon Red/Blue were remade as FireRed and LeafGreen for the Game Boy Advance. Then came HeartGold/SoulSilver for the DS. Might Ruby and Sapphire be next for the 3DS?
A few downloadable 3DS titles have been discounted on the eShop. For the full lineup, check out the listing below. Note that these price drops appear to be final (as far as I can tell, anyway).
Johnny Kung Fu – $4.99 (was $5.99)
Johnny Hotshot – $4.99 (was $5.99)
Johnny Impossible – $4.99 (was $5.99)
Balloon Pop Remix – $4.99 (was $7.99)
Planet Crashers – $4.99 (was $9.99)
Order Up!! – $4.99 (was $9.99)
