Don’t expect big sales from The Wonderful 101 when the game launches in Japan in a few days.
According to Japanese retail blog Sinobo, Nintendo will ship a measly 30,000 copies of the game. For a new, exclusive, and Nintendo-published release, that’s pretty darn low.
You can definitely say that Nintendo is playing it safe with The Wonderful 101’s initial shipment. If nothing else, the game should see a high sell-through rate.
A whole bunch of additional 3DS downloads have come to UK retailer GAME. Consumers can now purchase codes for numerous Virtual Console and eShop exclusive titles.
Here’s the full lineup:
3DS Virtual Console Downloads
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins — £3.59
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX — £5.39
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages — £5.39
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons — £5.39
Super Mario Bros. — £4.49
The Legend of Zelda — £4.49
Super Mario Bros. 2: The Lost Levels — £4.49
Super Mario Land — £3.59
Donkey Kong — £3.59
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link — £4.49
3DS eShop Download-Only Software
Pokémon Dream Radar — £2.69
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis — £7.19
HarmoKnight — £12.99
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move — £8.99
Pullblox — £5.39
Splash or Crash — £2.69
Pokédex 3D Pro — £13.49
Fallblox — £7.19
Plenty of Wii U titles have supported downloadable content. However, indies using the Nintendo Web Framework have been out of luck – until now.
A new version of the tech, announced at GDC Europe earlier today, will provide eCommerce support. This will allow developers to monetize additional items such as DLC.
In Japan, more copies of Conception II will be available for the PlayStation Vita and the 3DS. Publisher Spike Chunsoft will send out 60,000 units for Vita and another 30,000 units for 3DS.
As far as the split goes, Siliconera points out that there are more games on Sony’s handheld geared toward the “otaku” userbase as opposed to the 3DS, which Conception II fits into. The original Conception was also a PSP-only release. Spike Chunsoft could be banking on consumers upgrading to Vita and supporting the sequel.
IRVINE, Calif. – Aug. 19, 2013 –
Beginning today, the vast majority of the ATLUS catalogue for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, which includes Soul Hackers, Code of Princess and Etrian Odyssey IV, will be on sale for $10 off. This sale is for a limited time and is only valid for digital purchases from the Nintendo eShop in North America. After Aug. 31, each game will revert to its normal price.Code of Princess – On sale for $19.99
Blending frantic fighting with elements of classic arcade side-scrolling beat ’em ups and the character development and growth of an RPG, fans of action will savor the game’s frenetic combat. Out-of-this-world multipliers punctuate the strategic demands of battling hordes of enemies on a three-railed battlefield.
The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Pikmin 3 – Nintendo
2. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
3. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
5. LEGO City: Undercover – Nintendo
6. ZombiU – Ubisoft
7. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
8. Batman: Arkham City – Armored Edition – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. Game & Wario – Nintendo
10. Rabbids Land
3DS
1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
2. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team – Nintendo
4. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity – Nintendo
8. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D – Nintendo
9. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
10. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
Source: Chart-Track
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