01. / 00. [PSP] Earth Defence Force 2 Portable (D3 Publisher) {2011.04.07} – 63.795 / NEW
02. / 01. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 – Professional (Square Enix) {2011.03.31} – 42.397 / 205.405 (-74%)
03. / 02. [PSP] Amagami (EBKore+) (Kadokawa Shoten) {2011.03.31} – 23.849 / 93.070 (-66%)
04. / 03. [PSP] Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection (Square Enix) {2011.03.24} – 19.392 / 154.946 (-38%)
05. / 04. [PS3] Dynasty Warriors 7 (Koei Tecmo) {2011.03.10} – 17.002 / 400.608 (-36%)
06. / 07. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (Capcom) {2010.12.01} – 12.060 / 4.429.577 (-24%)
07. / 00. [NDS] Kimi ni Todoke: Communicate Feelings (Bandai Namco) {2011.04.07} – 11.229 / NEW
08. / 11. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo) {2011.02.26} – 10.997 / 182.519 (+2%)
09. / 08. [PSP] Dissidia: 012 (Duodecim) Final Fantasy (Square Enix) {2011.03.03} – 9.484 / 428.619 (-38%)
10. / 10. [PSP] Phantasy Star Portable 2: Infinity (Sega) {2011.02.24} – 8.822 / 321.241 (-26%)
11. / 16. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} – 8.501 / 1.846.434 (+6%)
12. / 13. [3DS] Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (Level 5) {2011.02.26} – 7.351 / 260.304 (-29%)
13. / 14. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} – 7.158 / 5.144.142 (-23%)
14. / 05. [PSP] BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II (Arc System Works) {2011.03.31} – 6.398 / 30.206 (-73%)
15. / 12. [PS3] Crysis 2 (Electronic Arts) {2011.04.01} – 5.814 / 16.230 (-44%)
16. / 00. [PSP] Are You Alice? (Idea Factory) {2011.04.07} – 5.764 / NEW
17. / 21. [WII] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) {2010.12.09} – 5.120 / 871.245
18. / 23. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} – 5.019 / 3.197.039
19. / 17. [PSP] SD Gundam G Generation: World (Bandai Namco) {2011.02.24} – 4.889 / 296.592 (-38%)
20. / 06. [PS2] Amagami (EBKore+) (Kadokawa Shoten) {2011.03.31} – 4.810 / 22.072 (-72%)
BURLINGAME, Calif. April 13th, 2011 – For the first time on a Nintendo system, get ready for one of the most intense, visually stunning and accessible fighting game franchises ever, as DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions, developed by Team NINJA and published by TECMO KOEI America, launches for the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system on May 24, 2011. Enjoy incredible 3D effects without the need for glasses, battle through rich and varied environments while smashing opponents through walls or crashing through floors, wirelessly set-up matches and compete as one of 25 playable characters.
Offering fast-paced combat, devastating counter attack combinations and interactive environments which can be used to inflict heavy damage on opponents, DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions is a full-throttle smackdown experience. There is also a special stage for Nintendo fans, which is inspired by Metroid™: Other M where Ridley will wreak havoc on all fighters present. In another unique addition to the gameplay, the Nintendo 3DS Touch Screen will show players the combination moves each fighter can carry out during the game. Learn the controls to perform these powerful moves or tap the Touch Screen to perform them on an opponent for maximum damage.
DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions retells the saga of the franchise in a never-before seen way, allowing players to discover the secrets behind the ongoing power struggle within the Mugen Tenshin ninja clan and the carefully guarded “Torn Sky Blast” fighting technique. Meanwhile, the evil DOATEC company, host of the DEAD OR ALIVE tournaments, tries to uncover the secrets for perfecting the creation of a “super fighter.” With classic characters like Kasumi, Lei Fang, Tina Armstrong, along with more recent characters such as Kokoro, Eliot and Hitomi amongst the fighters appearing, DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions will appeal to fans old and new.
PSP – 35,478
3DS – 32,910
PS3 – 22,431
Wii – 8,825
DSi LL – 8,386
DSi – 8,035
Xbox 360 – 1,906
PS2 – 1,395
DS Lite – 514
PSP go – 356
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week.
PSP – 57,379
3DS – 42,979
PS3 – 27,453
Wii – 10,249
DSi LL – 9,706
DSi – 9,566
PS2 – 1,996
Xbox 360 – 1,789
PSP go – 696
DS Lite – 629
The images are rather small, but it’s better than nothing. We should be seeing more of this game very soon, as its going to be available in Japan next month.
Thanks to Jake for the tip!
This information comes from EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich…
“Most video game companies withhold their biggest announcements until E3 and if Nintendo chooses to announce a Wii price drop before their E3 press conference, they must have something much bigger to announce. There are very few announcements that would eclipse a hardware price cut.”
This information comes from M2 Research analyst Billy Pidgeon…
“Wii is certainly due for a price cut, which would be good for Nintendo and for retailers. A Q2 price cut announcement would typically be an E3 event, so scheduling a cut before E3 would clear the boards for another, bigger announcement. A new console would be pretty exciting, but it’s a lot riskier for a vendor with a large active installed base to launch next generation and keep last generation’s base active while the other vendors are still building out. Next generation timing and strategy is going to be interesting.”
Let’s not get too excited, though. Remember, any sort of price cut has not been confirmed in the slightest. In fact, Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities believes that the rumor is fake:
“There is no way that anyone outside of Nintendo Japan would know about this until print ads have to be submitted for retailers, probably at most three weeks prior to the cut. I don’t believe that the source is right. With that said, I think a cut in September is likely, unless Microsoft cuts earlier. Nintendo will not lead price cutting, Wii is still selling pretty well (close to 1 million a month), so why cut profits until sales drop below 500,000 a month? I don’t see it.”
For the first time Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D delivers the intense Mercenaries gameplay experience on a handheld console.
Featuring re-mastered stages from Resident Evil® 4 and Resident Evil® 5, it’s a race against time as players try to defeat as many enemies as possible before the countdown reaches zero. The fast-paced, combat intensive action of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D is available both as a solo experience or gamers across the world can team up and enjoy two-player co-op via network play.
Gamers will have the opportunity to tackle the game’s missions with legendary Resident Evil® characters from past and present and face off against some of the most terrifying enemies, such as the Executioner and Popo Karimu. Playable characters include Chris Redfi eld, Krauser, Hunk, Jill Valentine, Albert Wesker and, making her debut in a Mercenaries game, Claire Redfield.
1. [PSP] Earth Defense Force 2 Portable
2. [DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional
3. [PSP] Amagami (EBKore+)
4. [PSP] Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection
5. [PS3] Dynasty Warriors 6
6. [3DS] nintendogs + cats
7. [DS] Kimi ni Todoke: Tsutaeru Kimochi
8. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
9. [PSP] Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy
10. [PSP] Are you Alice?
