This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
02./00. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
03./00. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
04./00. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
05./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi
06./00. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
07./06. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
08./02. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood #
09./01. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood #
10./16. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
11./15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
12./14. [WIU] Splatoon #
13./00. [PSV] Rose to Tasogare no Kojou #
14./05. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack
15./09. [PS4] Dark Souls III
16./04. [PSV] Bullet Girls 2
17./00. [PSV] Eve: Burst Error R #
18./19. [3DS] Disney Art Academy
19./22. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
20./10. [3DS] Terraria
Update (5/6): Bumped to the top. Added in Nintendo’s official announcement after the break.
Original (5/5): At the end of March, twelve games were announced as finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The actual inductees have now been announced.
Six new titles will be joining the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The lineup is as follows:
- Grand Theft Auto III
- The Legend of Zelda
- The Oregon Trail
- The Sims
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Space Invaders
In case you’re curious, the inaugural class from last year included:
- Doom
- Pac-Man
- Pong
- Super Mario Bros.
- Tetris
- World of Warcraft
A new Nintendo Direct is lined up for one specific game due out soon in Japan. On May 11 at 8:30 PM Japan time, Culdcept Revolt will be getting a special presentation. The official page is located here.
Thanks to Gefen A for the tip.
Outside of titles, little has been known about the next Pokémon games, Sun and Moon. However, more information is set to be distributed on May 10th, at 8:00 AM EST. There is no word on how it will be revealed, but we should know soon.
Update: Bumped to the top. We now have full sales data for the week following the Japanese holiday.
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 28,578
New 3DS LL – 20,257
Vita – 20,168
Wii U – 10,020
New 3DS – 3,997
PS3 – 1,560
3DS – 1,091
3DS LL – 233
Xbox One – 100
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 20,589
New 3DS LL – 13,917
Vita – 12,678
Wii U – 5,968
New 3DS – 3,268
PS3 – 1,153
3DS – 939
3DS LL – 137
Xbox One – 101
And here are the software charts:
01./00. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot (Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 145.000 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 102.000 / NEW
03./00. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 85.000 / NEW
04./00. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 56.000 / NEW
05./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi (Level 5) {2016.04.02} (¥4.600) – 35.000 / 465.000 (+22%)
06./00. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (Square Enix) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 20.000 / NEW
07./06. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (Square Enix) {2016.03.24} (¥5.250) – 15.000 / 572.000 (-6%)
08./02. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥6.800) – 10.000 / 43.000 (-69%)
09./01. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥7.600) – 10.000 / 45.000 (-72%)
10./16. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥5.700) – 9.000 / 861.000 (+53%)
11./15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400)
12./14. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥5.700)
13./00. [PSV] Rose to Tasogare no Kojou # (Nippon Ichi Software) {2016.04.26} (¥3.980)
14./05. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack (Nintendo) {2016.04.21} (¥6.500)
15./09. [PS4] Dark Souls III (From Software) {2016.03.24} (¥7.430)
16./04. [PSV] Bullet Girls 2 (D3Publisher) {2016.04.21} (¥6.800)
17./00. [PSV] Eve: Burst Error R # (Red Flagship) {2016.04.28} (¥6.800)
18./19. [3DS] Disney Art Academy (Nintendo) {2016.04.07} (¥3.700)
19./22. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2016.02.18} (¥4.700)
20./10. [3DS] Terraria (Spike Chunsoft) {2016.04.21} (¥3.800)
21./08. [WIU] Star Fox Zero (Nintendo) {2016.04.21} (¥5.700)
22./25. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects] (Nintendo) {2016.03.17} (¥2.700)
23./26. [WIU] Pokken Tournament # (Pokemon Co.) {2016.03.18} (¥7.200)
24./12. [PSV] Nil Admirari no Tenbin: Teito Genwaku Toukidan # (Idea Factory) {2016.04.21} (¥6.300)
25./17. [PS4] UEFA EURO 2016: Winning Eleven 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.21} (¥3.800)
26./20. [PS4] Far Cry Primal (Ubisoft) {2016.04.07} (¥8.400)
27./49. [3DS] Monster Hunter Generations # (Capcom) {2015.11.28} (¥5.800)
28./13. [PS4] Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2016.04.21} (¥5.980)
29./00. [PS4] Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below [Ultimate Hits] (Square Enix) {2016.04.28} (¥3.800)
30./27. [3DS] Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Assassin Ikusei Keikaku!! (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.03.24} (¥5.700)
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Affordable Space Adventures
2. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
3. Freedom Planet
4. Darksiders II
5. Star Fox Zero
6. Citizens of Earth
7. Runbow
8. Swords & Soldiers II
9. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
10. Xenoblade Chronicles
11. Super Mario World
12. Super Mario 64
13. Super Mario Maker
14. Star Fox Guard
15. Super Mario 3D World
16. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
17. Super Mario Bros. 3
18. Pokken Tournament
19. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
20. Super Mario Bros.
Videos
1. Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
2. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
3. Star Fox Zero Launch Trailer
4. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
5. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
6. Lost Reavers Trailer
7. Xenoblade Chronicles Trailer
8. Super Meat Boy Trailer
9. The Deer God Trailer
10. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
11. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
12. Super Mario World Trailer
13. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
14. Super Mario 64 Trailer
15. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
16. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
17. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
18. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
19. Nintendo Minute – Super Mario Maker with SethBling
20. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 3
Source: Wii U eShop
Nintendo has sent out a notice to Miitomo users, informing them about an update set to be made available in the near future.
One big addition will be new ways of adding friends. You’ll be able to connect with those you know by email, among other methods.
Nintendo also says the Miitomo update will let users answer the same question as others when looking at “All Answers” while also making it possible to edit a Miifoto before posting it as a comment. Finally, there will be speed optimizations as well.
Splatoon’s 14th Splatfest will be taking place next weekend in all regions. As a collaboration with Miitomo, the theme asks players if they’d rather attend a fancy party or a costume party. This is the first Slatfest to be held simultaneously worldwide.
The latest Splatfest will begin at the following times:
– 8 PM PT (May 13)
– 11 PM ET (May 13)
– 4 AM in the UK (May 14)
– 5 AM in Europe (May 14)
And it will conclude at the following times:
– 3 AM PT (May 15)
– 6 AM ET (May 15)
– 11 AM in the UK (May 15)
– 12 AM in Europe (May 15)
Soon after the Splatfest ends, we’ll post the results right here.
Pocket Card Jockey came out on the 3DS eShop today, and was accompanied by several reviews (including ours!). We have a roundup of some notable verdicts we’ve come across below.
Nintendo Everything – Thumbs Up
GameXplain – Liked
Nintendo World Report – 9 / 10
Shacknews – 7 / 10
Nintendo Life – 7 / 10
Destructoid – 9.5 / 10
USgamer – 4 / 5
Aside from highlighting the upcoming Zelda game, Nintendo isn’t doing a whole lot at E3 this year. That being said, the company will be hosting a presentation for “business partners that will showcase key launches and programs through Holiday 2016.” Nintendo has conducted similar events in the past.
The presentation will be held on June 14 between 9 AM and 10 AM PT (12 PM ET and 1 PM ET). Keep in mind that it’s unlikely that we’ll be seeing much from this. If nothing else, it’s interesting to see this part of Nintendo’s E3 traditions is still alive!
