Update (1/4): Bumped to the top. Hardware and software numbers have been replaced with Media Create. Hardware is still from Famitsu.

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

New 3DS LL – 107,374
Wii U – 92,801
Vita – 73,163
PS4 – 53,023
New 3DS – 29,252
3DS – 13,109
3DS LL – 5,083
PS3 – 3,994
Vita TV – 1,167
Xbox One – 490

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

New 3DS LL – 103,246
Wii U – 79,266
Vita – 52,289
PS4 – 46,749
New 3DS – 25,964
3DS – 9,984
3DS LL – 4,921
PS3 – 2,769
Vita TV – 834
Xbox One – 512

And here are the software charts:

01./02. [3DS] Monster Hunter X # (Capcom) {2015.11.28} (¥6.264) – 191.000 / 2.392.000 (+1%)
02./01. [3DS] Monster Strike (Mixi) {2015.12.17} (¥4.860) – 170.000 / 608.000 (-61%)
03./04. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.968) – 120.000 / 2.075.000 (+16%)
04./06. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥6.156) – 98.000 / 674.000 (+16%)
05./05. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥6.156) – 95.000 / 1.094.000 (+10%)
06./00. [PSV] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs-Force (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.12.23} (¥7.344) – 87.000 / NEW
07./11. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 62.000 / 536.000 (+93%)
08./07. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer # (Nintendo) {2015.07.30} (¥4.320) – 52.000 / 1.277.000 (+5%)
09./08. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Nintendo) {2015.12.03} (¥5.076) – 48.000 / 176.000 (+5%)
10./09. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.11.05} (¥6.145) – 44.000 / 236.000 (+12%)
11./10. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+ (Nintendo) {2015.06.11} (¥5.076)
12./03. [PS4] Fallout 4 # (Bethesda Softworks) {2015.12.17} (¥8.618)
13./00. [3DS] Medarot 9: Kabuto Ver. / Kuwagata Ver. (Rocket Company) {2015.12.24} (¥6.264)
14./00. [WIU] Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem # (Nintendo) {2015.12.26} (¥7.236)
15./16. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Omise Hajimerundesu (Nippon Columbia) {2015.11.19} (¥5.184)
16./00. [PS3] TV Anime Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls G4U! Pack Vol.7 (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.12.23} (¥10.778)
17./19. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800)
18./29. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156)
19./21. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616)
20./24. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Returns (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.10.08} (¥6.145)
21./20. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes (Nintendo) {2015.10.22} (¥5.076)
22./18. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (Pokemon Co.) {2015.09.17} (¥5.076)
23./25. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800)
24./34. [PS4] Star Wars: Battlefront # (Electronic Arts) {2015.11.19} (¥8.424)
25./26. [3DS] Super Run For Money Tousouchuu Atsumare! Saikyou no Tousou Monotachi # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.07.09} (¥5.119)
26./37. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U # (Nintendo) {2014.12.06} (¥7.776)
27./42. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (¥4.800)
28./22. [3DS] Aikatsu! My No.1 Stage! # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.11.26} (¥5.627)
29./32. [3DS] PriPara Mezase! Idol Grand Prix No.1! (Takara Tomy) {2015.10.22} (¥5.832)
30./27. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble World (Pokemon Co.) {2015.11.19} (¥3.996)

* Note: latest numbers are based on data from Famitsu, as Media Create figures have been delayed. Post will be updated with Media Create data upon availability.

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Capcom is said to be mulling over the possibility of a Monster Hunter concert. MMO Culture picked up on a recent interview with Tencent Games where that tidbit of information was shared. It remains to be seen if this is something that will actually come to fruition, but I’m sure many fans would be interested in seeing it happen!

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Terry Garrett started playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time back in 2011. Five years later (with some breaks in between), he’s managed to finish the game.

Terry is actually blind, so it was no easy feat to complete the N64 classic. There’s plenty of trial and error involved as he’s only able to progress by listening to sounds signaling enemies, walls and the rest of the environment via two speakers.

Garrett thanked “all those who have stuck with me through this series even after it seemed like I was giving up.” Viewers shared walkthroughs, tips, and more that he could listen to in order to finish off Ocarina of Time.

If you’d like to see the entire journey, head on over to Garrett’s YouTube page here. We’ve also embedded the final video below.

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Devil’s Third is the latest Nintendo-published game to be experiencing maintenance. In about 12 hours from now, all of the game’s network services will be down while this takes place.

The maintenance will be happening at the following times:

– 11 PM PT (Monday) – 2 AM PT (Monday)
– 2 AM ET (Tuesday) – 5 AM ET (Tuesday)
– 7 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 10 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 8 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 11 AM in Europe (Tuesday)

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Drill Dozer is hitting the European Wii U Virtual Console on January 7. For a look at the official trailer, watch the video below.

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A whole bunch of developers spoke with Famitsu this week about their aspirations for 2016. Aside from what we posted regarding Etrian Odyssey V from Atlus’ Shigeo Komori, here are some of the other Nintendo-related comments we’ve come across:

Masahiro Sakurai: I want to enjoy every Sunday. But it’s not like the next job hasn’t been decided yet.

Rune Factory and Story of Season’s Yoshifumi Hashimoto: I haven’t announced new titles yet, but some are already on the move.

Level-5’s Akihiro Hino: In 2016, other than expansion of Yokai Watch’s world, we’ll also announce titles with brand-new world settings.

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 9/9/9/9
Cardfight!! Vanguard G Stride To Victory!! (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours (PS4/PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Master Reboot (Wii U) – 7/7/6/7
Dai Kaitaku Jidai Machi o Tsukurou (3DS) – 6/7/7/7
Ocean Runner (3DS) – 7/6/7/6

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Etrian Odyssey V was announced way back in November 2014. Aside from a teaser trailer, Atlus shared relatively little about the project.

Atlus’ Shigeo Komori finally provided an update (although brief) about Etrian Odyssey V in this week’s Famitsu. He said that development is in the final stages, and information will come “a bit later after the cold weather has warmed”. In other words, expect to hear news around spring or so.

We actually don’t even have a platform for Etrian Odyssey V. But given the series’ history, it’ll likely be on a Nintendo platform.

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The free DLC for Canvaleon is finally launching in Europe this week. OXiAB Game Studio shared the news on Twitter, confirming a release date of January 7.

Here’s the relevant tweet:

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Capcom has confirmed that the three Nintendo collaborations – Star Fox, Zelda, and Metroid – for Monster Hunter X will be available tomorrow via 7-Eleven stores in Japan. This will last through February 9.

Here’s a breakdown of each:

Star Fox

– Star Fox guild background
– “Arwing,” “Landmaster,” and “Hired Flying Corps” title
– Fox Palico
– Palico Skill called “Landmaster Skill”

The Legend of Zelda

– Zelda background
– “Item Get” pose for the guild card
– Titles of “Tri-Force,” “Zelda,” “Heart Container,” “Legend,” and “Rupee,”
– “Zelda” Palico

Metroid

– Metroid background and “Beam Shot” pose for the guild card
– “Metro,” “Roid,” “Living Organism,” “Powered,” and “Planet” titles
– Samus Palico

The Kirimi-chan collaboration also came out on New Year’s Day and will be distributed until February 14. After playing through the “Sanrio: Save the Fish!” event, players will receive a Palico armor set along with a Guild Card background and title.

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