NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of June. The results can be found below.

One important note: Pokemon Conquest would have been in the top 10 for SKU rankings.

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Capcom is incorporating “VR Missions” into E.X. troopers, which collectively act as a training system. Characters use these to experience simulations that reflect real battles.

There are a wide array of VR Missions. Some offer cooperative battles with AK creatures while others have you battling with other students.

PlayStation 3 users can experience this aspect with others online. On 3DS, this is done through local multiplayer.

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Nintendo has prepared another Fire Emblem: Awakening pre-paid 3DS card for Japan. This 1,000 yen card is available starting today.

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Two Tribes has been answering a massive amount of Toki Tori 2 fan questions on Twitter. Lots of details about the Wii U version have been shared, such as a confirmation of 1080p support, Off TV play, and more.

We’ve rounded up the information below. If you have a question for Two Tribes, hit them up on Twitter here.

– Last build was 800 MB
– Two Tribes expects the final download to be at 300 MB with compression
– 1080p confirmed
– May have achievements, decision hasn’t been made yet
– Two Tribes says it’s “much easier” working with the Wii U hardware compared to Wii
– Wii U has “lots of options”
– Price will be around 10€
– The Nintendo audience mostly attracted Two Tribes to Wii U
– No decision made on Miiverse
– Two Tribes thinks Miiverse “looks promising”
– Coders found working with Wii U to be “easier than expected”
– Not sure if Wii U will have any features over the PC (and vise versa) aside from the GamePad
– Two Tribes hopes to have it ready for Wii U’s launch
– No plans for the 3DS right now
– No unlockable characters
– Game is one big unlockable level
– Will be downloadable on Wii U
– You’ll accomplish something by collecting all of the collectibles found on the harder routes
– Leaderboards under consideration
– Some levels are vertically oriented
– Most are side-scrolling
– Off-TV play fully supported
– Bringing in old levels through DLC wouldn’t make sense since they’re very different
– Two Tribes on working with Nintendo: “We’re happy with how things are going!”
– No online multiplayer
– May use GamePad’s touchscreen for gameplay, but not as the main control method
– Level sharing aspect not decided for Wii u version
– Probably won’t have unlockable concept art, videos, etc.
– Two Tribes has been working with Wii U for a few months
– No DLC planned
– Making the Wii U version support user created levels would be a lot of work to have it function properly, so it’s not planned initially
– Better shop experience and the GamePad also led Two Tribes to bring Toki Tori 2 to Wii U
– Two Tribes always has ideas, but it’s only bringing Toki Tori 2 to Wii U for now
– Two Tribes will ask Nintendo if it can host public betas on Wii U
– Original title probably won’t be included in Toki Tori 2
– Two Tribes hasn’t looked into Wii U’s online much yet
– No plans to support other controllers like the Wiimote or Pro controller
– More people should be able to complete the game compared to the original
– Harder puzzles are optional
– 30 and 60 FPS both a possibility on Wii U
– Two Tribes would like to make more Wii U games
– No guarantee for 60 FPS, but Two Tribes would be disappointed if it can’t reach that mark
– About 30% of puzzles are difficult
– Don’t count on shared save states between the Wii U and Steam versions
– No slowdown when playing on the GamePad screen
– Wii U specs are “perfect” for Toki Tori 2

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EnjoyUp Games is publishing Abyss on the North American DSiWare service in a couple of weeks. The game will be available on August 23 for $1.99 / 200 points.

Details have been posted below.

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Nintendo confirmed Picross e for the European eShop quite a long time ago. It was supposed to see a release in the second quarter of the year, but we’re already in the third quarter.

Fortunately, there are still plans to bring the game to Europe. This week’s eShop update features a trailer for Picross e as well as a message that it’s “coming soon”.

When exactly? We don’t know. Although maybe this is a sign that it’ll be arriving soon rather than later.

Wondering what Nintendo had to say regarding the possibility of launching Wii U in a black color variation? To be perfectly honest, it wasn’t much.

However, we now know for sure that Nintendo will be talking about the console’s launch date, price, components in the box, and colors all at once as soon as it’s ready to share that information.

This is Nintendo’s exact comments concerning a black Wii U at launch:

“When we announce the launch date, price and specific components to be included in the package, we will also discuss the color variations.”

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On this week’s episode: New Super Mario Bros. 2, Heroes of Ruin, Month of Mario, and LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes.