This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
02./02. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
03./08. [PS3] Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 #
04./03. [3DS] Paper Mario: Sticker Star
05./15. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Best Price!) #
06./05. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono Stone – Neppuu / Raimei
07./04. [WIU] New Super Mario Bros. U
08./13. [3DS] Tousouchuu: Shijou Saikyou no Hunter-Tachi Kara Nigekire!
09./06. [WIU] Nintendo Land
10./07. [PSP] One Piece: Romance Dawn – Bouken no Yoake #
11./10. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
12./14. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb
13./09. [3DS] Fantasy Life
14./12. [3DS] Magician’s Quest: Magical Town
15./22. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Dubbed Edition
16./20. [PS3] Yakuza 5 #
17./28. [PSP] AKB1/149: Love Election #
18./16. [3DS] Professor Layton Vs. Ace Attorney
19./21. [PS3] Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational #
20./25. [WIU] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate #
21./26. [NDS] Pokèmon Black 2 / White 2
22./19. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
23./18. [3DS] Style Savvy: Trendsetters
24./11. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition #
25./17. [3DS] Pokèmon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
26./24. [3DS] Toriko: Gourmet Monsters!
27./30. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven 1-2-3!! Endou Mamoru Densetsu
28./27. [WII] Inazuma Eleven Go Strikers 2013
29./23. [3DS] Kobito Zukan: Kobito Kansatsu Set
30./29. [WII] Mario Party 9
Thanks to Mo for the tip.
This week’s GameStop deals are as follows:
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 56,377
3DS – 36,284
PS3 – 22,991
Wii U – 20,715
PSP – 17,069
Vita – 11,088
Wii – 1,873
Xbox 360 – 921
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 156,184
3DS – 123,075
Wii U – 67,083
PS3 – 64,352
PSP – 54,873
Vita – 33,309
Wii – 5,632
Xbox 360 – 1,893
Update: Bumped to the front page. Posted more details below along with translations from Nikkei’s article.
Nintendo’s handheld and console development divisions have been maintained as separate entities. Next month, however, the two will be unified in a new headquarters location.
Apparently this move will be the first large-scale development structural change in nine years.
The reasons for unification certainly make sense. Developers from both fields will be able to share know-how, basic skills, and optimize development. Nintendo is additionally looking to increase the link between handhelds and consoles, raise affinity with the Internet, and develop revolutionary hardware.
Quick note: we’re doing some maintenance on the two sites to fix a few issues. It should last for an hour or two (time of post is 12 AM ET). As always, don’t panic if you see something wonky (if all goes well, you won’t notice anything). Shouldn’t be a big deal, though I wanted to give you all the heads up just in case something explodes.
In Japan, three new dungeons are available for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. Each comes in the form of downloadable content.
Details about each dungeon are posted below. There are also screenshots to view from all three areas.
“Pokapoka Mountain”
– Has different fire Pokemon
– Tepig, Flareon are included
– Exclusive items that can’t be found in the normal game
– Includes Pass Scarf, Twisted Headband, Friend Bow and Energetic Bandana
– 150 yen
“Sweets Road”
– A good dungeon to use for Pokemon leveling
– Many dessert items are scattered about
– Eat dessert to gain experience points
– 200 yen
“Ultimate Desert”
– Third dungeon
– For more experienced players
– Offers greater challenge
– 99 floors in total
– Can only take one Pokemon along at a time
– Pokemon starts at level 5 when you enter
– The Pokémon will return to its normal level upon exiting the dungeon
– Will receive ‘The Testimony of Courage’ once the dungeon is completed
– 300 yen
