01./00. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} (¥4.800) – 343.492 / NEW
02./00. [PS3] Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2011.11.02} (¥5.980) – 124.989 / NEW
03./00. [PS3] Battlefield 3 (Electronic Arts) {2011.11.02} (¥7.665) – 123.379 / NEW
04./01. [PSP] Final Fantasy Type-0 (Square Enix) {2011.10.27} (¥7.770) – 122.286 / 594.540 (-74%)
05./02. [WII] Kirby’s Return to Dream Land (Nintendo) {2011.10.27} (¥5.800) – 55.779 / 192.589 (-59%)
06./00. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (Konami) {2011.11.03} (¥4.980) – 45.437 / NEW
07./00. [3DS] Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime 3 (Square Enix) {2011.11.02} (¥6.090) – 38.859 / NEW
08./00. [360] Battlefield 3 (Electronic Arts) {2011.11.02} (¥7.665) – 27.723 / NEW
09./04. [WII] Just Dance Wii (Nintendo) {2011.10.13} (¥5.800) – 25.665 / 189.116 (-8%)
10./05. [WII] Go Vacation (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.20} (¥5.800) – 16.995 / 89.463 (-33%)
11./00. [WII] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (Konami) {2011.11.03} (¥4.980) – 14.117 / NEW
12./14. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} (¥5.800) – 12.570 / 638.091 (+2%)
13./03. [PS3] The Idolmaster 2 # (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.27} (¥7.980) – 10.721 / 76.233 (-84%)
14./12. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (Konami) {2011.10.06} (¥7.980) – 10.636 / 381.156 (-23%)
15./00. [PS2] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (Konami) {2011.11.03} (¥4.980) – 9.786 / NEW
16./13. [PSP] AKB1/48: If I loved an Idol in Guam… # (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.06} (¥5.229) – 8.883 / 310.625 (-34%)
17./16. [WII] Rhythm Heaven: Fever (Nintendo) {2011.07.21} (¥5.800) – 8.581 / 535.523 (-7%)
18./08. [PS3] Gekijouban Macross F: Sayonara no Tsubasa – Hybrid Pack # (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.20} (¥7.140) – 8.352 / 167.700 (-50%)
19./15. [PSP] Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Impact (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.20} (¥5.230) – 7.144 / 72.374 (-41%)
20./00. [3DS] Nicola Kanshuu: Model Oshare Audition 2 (Alchemist) {2011.11.03} (¥5.980) – 6.643 / NEW
21./20. [NDS] Kirby Mass Attack (Nintendo) {2011.08.04} (¥3.800)
22./11. [PS3] Dead Island (Spike) {2011.10.20} (¥8.190)
23./23. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} (¥4.800)
24./22. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP the Best) (Capcom) {2011.09.22} (¥2.990)
25./07. [PSP] Ro-Kyu-Bu! # (Kadokawa Games) {2011.10.27} (¥6.090)
26./27. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo) {2011.02.26} (¥4.800)
27./24. [WII] Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary: Famicom & Super Famicom Dragon Quest I-II-III (Square Enix) {2011.09.15} (¥4.440)
28./28. [WII] Family Fishing # (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.08.04} (¥5.040)
29./30. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} (¥4.800)
30./17. [PS3] FIFA 12 (Electronic Arts) {2011.10.22} (¥7.665)

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3DS – 145,271
PSP – 27,952
PS3 – 26,966
Wii – 11,725
DSi LL – 2,041
Xbox 360 – 1,699
PS2 – 1,457
DSi – 1,057
DS Lite – 33

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

3DS – 65,041
PSP – 30,605
PS3 – 25,217
Wii – 11,784
DSi LL – 2,009
Xbox 360 – 1,704
PS2 – 1,228
DSi – 1,061
DS Lite – 55

EA COO Peter Moore recently sat down with Famitsu to talk about all sorts of things, including the Wii U. Moore talked excitedly about the system and teased “extensive” online features for the console.

He said:

“It’s a very exciting machine and I’m glad to see it out there. I mean, a hi-def Nintendo platform! There’s nothing that could make me happier. Its online capabilities are really extensive, too, so we’ll be able to differentiate ourselves from the competition more easily with our sports lineup. We can’t announce anything yet, but what I can say is that Nintendo is a company that’s been producing new types of play culture for years. The 3DS and Wii U have taken on that DNA, so I really can’t wait to see what kind of new surprises are waiting for us.”

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The latest edition of Nintendo Power contains an interview with Mario Kart producer Hideki Konno. Most of the questions focus on Mario Kart 7, but he was asked about a couple of interesting things in particular.

First, the magazine asked if Nintendo has ever considered including characters from other franchises. Nintendo Power was implying that this would be similar to Smash Bros. In any case, don’t count on a roster expansion anytime soon. Konno said, “No, we’ve never seriously considered that.”

Konno was also quizzed on a Mario Kart title for Wii U. He all but confirmed that a new game in the series will be made for the console (surprise!), explaining that he would like “to create a new and enjoyable Mario Kart that uses the unique functions of the Wii U.”

“I can’t get into the specifics, but I do want to create a new and enjoyable Mario Kart that uses the unique functions of the Wii U. Anything beyond that I have to keep secret. Please bear with me for now!”

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In July, producer Eiji Aonuma told Nintendo Power that Ganon wouldn’t be in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. His explanation was terse, only noting that the decision was made due to the fact that “the Triforce sort of takes on a different meaning and plays a different role in the story.”

In a new interview with IGN, Aonuma provided a more in-depth response.

He told the site:

“From early on we were thinking that this was going to be the earliest story in the Zelda series, and it didn’t really make sense for us to have Ganon appear in this game. Obviously he makes his first appearance later and that would kind of confuse things, and so in terms of determining, ‘well then what are we going to do with who the antagonist in this game is,’ the answer that we came up with is this kind of strange character, Ghirahim, somebody who you can’t really tell is a man or a woman.

“So he’s sort of this character throughout the game that you’re fighting against who plays the antagonist role but his ultimate goal is trying to revive a greater more evil being than himself. So, you know, that’s perhaps something that might later have connections to Ganon and things like that, but from early on in this game, we knew that that wasn’t going to be the focus with this story.”

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The Mushroom Kingdom Goes 3D in Super Mario 3D Land for Nintendo 3DS

First Mario Game for Nintendo 3DS Hand-Held System Launches Nov. 13; Nintendo to Host Interactive Launch Event in Times Square on Nov. 12

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The timeless platforming fun of the Super Mario™ video game franchise expands into a new dimension this holiday season with the Nov. 13 launch of the Super Mario 3D Land™ game. Created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, this new game places Mario™ and his friends in immersive environments that players can enjoy in true 3D without the need for special glasses. Also introducing power-ups, enemies and the return of Tanooki Mario, Super Mario 3D Land promises to satisfy series fans, newcomers and holiday gift seekers at a suggested retail price of $39.99 in the United States.

The game’s remarkable 3D visuals make it easy for players to judge depth and distance as they run through levels, collecting coins and bumping question blocks in search of interesting power-ups. Abilities such as rolling somersaults and high-speed dash moves add to players’ strategic options. Players also can play as Tanooki Mario, using his tail to hover or perform floating jumps and attacks. The game’s level design makes use of the Nintendo 3DS system’s 3D capabilities; some levels require players to progress from top to bottom, while others challenge them to move forward into the spatial depths of an environment. This is truly the next evolution in Mario game play.

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1. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land
2. [PS3] Battlefield 3
3. [PS3] Uncharted 3
4. [PSP] Final Fantasy Type-0
5. [Wii] Kirby’s Return to Dreamland
6. [3DS] Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime 3
7. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012
8. [Wii] Just Dance
9. [360] Battlefield 3
10. [Wii] Go Vacation