Chart-Track data from the UK has revealed that the Wii is the fastest-selling console in the country. Ever. The system made its debut three years ago and since then, more than six million units have been sold. The milestone was reached just before the Wii’s third anniversary in the UK, on November 28.
“With its inclusive, family friendly and fun nature, we’re very pleased Wii seems to have captured the imagination of over six million families across the UK and reached such a landmark sales figure in such a short space of time. We’ll work even harder to ensure that the interest in Wii stretches over months and years, appealing to people of all ages and gaming experience.”
– Norse mythology influences the story
– Game is like a rail shooter (rail sword-slasher)
– Swords, bows, warhammers, javelins in the game
– Many of the enemies are very big
– Enemy example: Frost giant, towering 90 feet
Thanks to Robert for the news tip!
01/00. [NDS] Professor Layton and the Flute of Malevolent Destiny (Level 5) – 306.000 / 306.000
02/02. [NDS] Friend Collection (Nintendo) – 59.000 / 1.747.000 (+7%)
03/01. [NDS] Pokemon Heart Gold / Soul Silver (Pokemon Co.) – 54.000 / 3.090.000 (-2%)
04/13. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) – 47.000 / 993.000 (+9%)
05/00. [WII] Momotaro Railway 2010: Sengoku Ishin no Hero Daishuugou! no Maki (Hudson) – 44.000 / 44.000
06/04. [NDS] Inazuma Eleven 2: Threat of the Invaders – Fire / Blizzard (Level 5) – 28.000 / 663.000 (-4%)
07/07. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010 (Konami) – 20.000 / 312.000 (-20%)
08/09. [NDS] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo) – 18.000 / 42.000 (-28%)
09/13. [WII] Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo) – 17.000 / 1.396.000
10/05. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii: Dodon to 2 Yome! (Namco Bandai) – 16.000 / 45.000 (-43%)
11/00. [360] Mushihimesama Futari Ver 1.5 (Cave)
12/08. [PSP] J-League Pro Soccer Club! 6: Pride of J (Sega)
13/15. [WII] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo)
14/00. [WII] Naruto: Shippuden Ryujinki (Takara Tomy)
15/10. [PS3] Dragon Ball: Raging Blast (Namco Bandai)
16/00. [PSP] La Pucelle: Ragnarok (Nippon Ichi Software)
17/26. [NDS] New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
18/19. [NDS] 4 Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden (Square Enix)
19/00. [PSP] Higurashi Daybreak Portable: Mega Edition (Alchemist)
20/20. [NDS] Tamagotchi no Narikiri Channel (Namco Bandai)
21/11. [NDS] Doraemon Baseball 2: Nettou Ultra Stadium (Namco Bandai)
22/22. [NDS] Dragon Quest IX: Defenders of the Starry Sky (Square Enix)
23/17. [PSP] Persona 3 Portable (Atlus Co.)
24/23. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP the Best) (Capcom)
25/27. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
26/12. [PSP] Armored Core: Silent Line Portable (From Software)
27/06. [360] Left 4 Dead 2 (Electronic Arts Victor)
28/00. [NDS] Strike Witches: Aoi no Dengekisen – Shin Taichou Funtousuru! (Russel)
29/24. [NDS] Mega Man Battle Network: Operation Shooting Star (Capcom)
30/14. [PS3] Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time (SCE)
It isn’t clear right now if these titles are for WiiWare or DSiWare, but if I had to guess, I’d say that they’ll both end up on the DSi Shop Channel. Q-Games just released their second DSiWare title in Europe, so it wouldn’t be surprising if their project – Star Ship Patrol – was their next game for the handheld.
Warning: Some may consider the last portion of the video to be a spoiler, as it contains a returning character.
