The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 21,463
PS4 – 20,021
Vita – 11,363
Wii U – 5,864
New 3DS – 4,355
PS3 – 1,006
3DS – 725
3DS LL – 189
Xbox One – 55
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 3DS LL – 23,382
PS4 – 20,395
Vita – 10,991
Wii U – 7,601
New 3DS – 3,665
PS3 – 1,045
3DS – 653
3DS LL – 106
Xbox One – 63
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 3 – 168,782 / 800,918
2. [PSV] Ys VIII – 43,753 / NEW
3. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Mura o Tsukurundesu – 20,616 / NEW
4. [PS4] Black Rose Valkyrie – 12,862 / NEW
5. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition – 8,383 / 59,339
6. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 7,502 / 53,398
7. [WIU] Splatoon – 7,305 / 1,430,562
8. [PSV] New Interpretation Stranger of Sword City – 7,248 / NEW
9. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 7,143 / 2,830,996
10. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot – 6,087 / 356,474
11. [3DS] Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns – 6,082 / 162,565
12. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 5,744 / 829,979
13. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 4,635 / 196,161
14. [PS4] Overwatch – 4,184 / 124,706
15. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don Don! Mystery Adventure 3,252 / 64,433
16. [PSV] 7’scarlet # – 3,128 / NEW
17. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 – 2,961 / 159,388
18. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V (4,990 Yen Version) – 2,832 / 136,399
19. [3DS] Culdcept Revolt – 2,812 / 38,651
20. [PSV] Coven and Labyrinth of Refrain – 2,733 / 42,519
HORI has three new Pokemon-focused accessories on the way for 3DS.
The Pikachu Pack Starter Kit arrives first, intended for use with the New 3DS XL. It features the following:
– Pikachu-themed Duraflexi protector, Game Card Case 6, System Skin and Cleaning Cloth
– Duraflexi Protector is flexible yet durable, protecting system from scratches and wear
– Game Card Case 6 holds up to 6 3DS or DS game cards
The Pikachu Pack Starter Kit arrives on October 11 for $20.
Two more accessories follow on November 18. Fans will be able to pick up a soft plush pouch based on Pikachu’s face that holds a New 3DS XL, 3DS, or DS. A Pokemon Sun/Moon pouch will also be available on the same day. Both of these are priced at $15.
Nintendo has shared an updated listing of million sellers across Wii U and 3DS. Here’s the latest data for both platforms:
Wii U
Mario Kart 8 – 7.70 million pcs.
New Super Mario Bros. U – 5.34 million pcs.
Nintendo Land – 5.10 million pcs.
Super Mario 3D World – 5.01 million pcs.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 4.90 million pcs.
Splatoon – 4.42 million pcs.
Super Mario Maker – 3.65 million pcs.
New Super Luigi U – 2.64 million pcs.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – 1.82 million pcs.
Mario Party 10 – 1.81 million pcs.
3DS
Pokémon X/Pokémon Y – 14.98 million pcs.
Mario Kart 7 – 13.56 million pcs.
Pokémon Omega Ruby/Pokémon Alpha Sapphire – 12.24 million pcs.
SUPER MARIO 3D LAND – 10.81 million pcs.
New Super Mario Bros. 2 – 10.39 million pcs.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 10.11 million pcs.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – 8.23 million pcs.
Tomodachi Life – 5.09 million pcs.
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – 4.88 million pcs.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – 4.30 million pcs.
Nintendo has reported its financial results for Q1, the period between April 1 and June 30.
The company lost 24.5 billion yen ($232.7 million), whereas they saw a profit of $78 million last year. Revenue also fell year-over-year, coming in at 61.9 billion yen ($663 million) – a 31 percent drop.
While 3DS hardware sales were down seven percent from a year ago to 940,000, software was up 7 percent to 8.47 million units. Wii U managed to move 222,000 units, which is a 53 percent dip from last year. Wii U software sold 4.68 million units for a three percent bump. Additionally, 1.7 million amiibo figures and 1.3 million card characters were sold.
Here are more of the highlights from Nintendo:
During the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, for Nintendo 3DS, Kirby: Planet Robobot, which was released globally, showed steady sales. In the U.S., BRAVELY SECOND: END LAYER was released, and in Europe, Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright/Conquest was released and both titles got off to a good start. As a result, the worldwide sales of Nintendo 3DS hardware and software were 0.94 million (7% decrease on a year-on-year basis) and 8.47 million units (7% increase on a year-on-year basis) respectively.
With respect to Wii U, in addition to titles such as Star Fox Zero/Guard and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, which were released globally, Splatoon and Super Mario Maker which were released during the prior fiscal year showed steady sales. The global sales of Wii U hardware and software were 0.22 million (53% decrease on a year-on-year basis) and 4.68 million units (3% increase on a year-on-year basis) respectively.
Nintendo has published a new release schedule that’s up-to-date through July. It can be found in full below.
Update: Despite showing game images on 3DS, Level-5’s new website says platforms are TBA. This should still be bound for Nintendo platforms, but it may end up on something else instead… like NX, perhaps? In any case, we’ll continue to label Megaton Musashi as a 3DS game until we hear otherwise from Level-5.
Today, Level-5 finally unveiled its latest cross-media project: Megaton Musashi. We have confirmation that the new IP will appear on 3DS.
Here’s what we know thus far:
– Takes place on Earth
– Year 2118
– Invaders from outer space known as “Dorakuta” devastated the planet
– The protagonists and main characters pilot giant machines called “Musashi” to combat the Dorakuta
– Memories of mankind’s downfall have been erased from the minds of the human race, who were evacuated to a shelter at the time of the Dorukatua’s invasion
– Protagonists: Ryougo Hijikata, Yamato Ichidaiji, and Teru Asami
– These characters seem to be “chosen people” whose minds were not erased
Megaton Mushashi will be receiving a TV anime plus a multiplayer-style action RPG on 3DS and seemingly tablets. You can watch a trailer for the anime below.
During Level-5 Vision 2016, the first actual gameplay from The Snack World was shown on 3DS. A new CG trailer also debuted. Both can be found below.
The Snack World makes it possible to play as protagonist Chup or go on an adventure using your own characters. Level-5 is also incorporating the keychain items “Jara” in real life, which can connect with the game to obtain weapons. Various Jara “brands” will exist with their own characteristics.
The Snack World launches for 3DS in July 2017.
Today, Level-5 announced that Lady Layton is in development for 3DS and mobile. The game will be released in Japan next spring.
Here’s the first trailer:
Lady Layton: The Conspiracy of King Millionaire Ariadne features Professor Layton’s daughter, Catriel Layton. Kasumi Arimura, Koji Yakusho, Meisa Kuroki, and more will lend their voices to the game. Level-5 also teased that the theme song will be sung by an big female artist.
Level-5 Vision 2016 is about to begin. In about 10 minutes, Level-5 will be making all sorts of announcements, though it’s unclear how much will pertain to Nintendo platforms. We should hear more about Snack World at the very least, which was previously confirmed for 3DS.
You can watch Level-5 Vision 2016 as it happens below. If there are any Nintendo-related announcements, we’ll have them right here. It’ll be a 90-minute stream, followed by a fan event.
In Japan, Shift DX has finally launched via the 3DS eShop. It’s not out yet in the west (that’ll change soon hopefully), but you can get a look at the game below.
