Nintendo updated its investor site with a new message from company president Tatsumi Kimishima. This is actually the first letter from Kimishima aside from the one included in a previous business report.
In his note, Kimishima mainly touches on further making use of Nintendo IP. He (briefly) brings up NX, smart devices, and more. Read the full message below.
Since the launch of the Family Computer System (called Nintendo Entertainment System outside Japan) in 1983, Nintendo has been offering the world unique and original entertainment products under the development concept of hardware and software integration. In the field of home entertainment, the video game industry is one of the few industries established in Japan that spread around the world, and Nintendo has established itself as a well-known brand truly representing video game culture throughout the world.
With the belief in our mission to put smiles on people’s faces around the world through products and services, we have followed our basic strategy of expanding the gaming population by offering products that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age, gender or gaming experience. We now want to take this mission a step further by increasing the number of people who have access to Nintendo’s intellectual property (Nintendo IP).
We know that Mega Man Legacy Collection’s 3DS version will have content not included in the previously-released versions in the form of extra challenges. That isn’t all, however. It seems that the 3DS edition also has artwork not featured on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, such as U.S. Mega Man boxes.
Amazon has posted the boxart for HORI’s Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller, which you can find above. More photos of the controller itself are also in the gallery below.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Monster Strike
02./01. [3DS] Monster Hunter X #
03./00. [PS4] Fallout 4 #
04./02. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad
05./03. [WIU] Splatoon #
06./04. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
07./09. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer #
08./08. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
09./13. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 #
10./16. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+
11./14. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
12./00. [PSV] Miracle Girls Festival
13./00. [PS4] JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven
14./00. [PS3] JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven
15./00. [PSV] Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky
16./17. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Omise Hajimerundesu
17./00. [PS4] Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky
18./21. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
19./26. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
20./23. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes
A new video for Mighty No. 9 shows off the game’s online races by having members of the team battle it out. Check out the first part below.
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. FAST Racing Neo
3. Super Mario Maker
4. Super Mario World
5. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
6. Super Mario 64
7. Xenoblade Chronicles X
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Super Mario Bros.
10. Paper Mario
11. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
12. Donkey Kong Country
13. Zelda: A Link to the Past
14. Donkey Kong 64
15. EarthBound
16. Splatoon
17. The Legend of Zelda
18. Yoshi’s Woolly World
19. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
20. Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut
Videos
1. Super Smash Bros. – Final Presentation
2. Super Smash Bros. – Bayonetta Gets Wicked
3. Super Smash Bros. – Cloud Storms Into Battle
4. FAST Racing Neo Trailer
5. Super Smash Bros. – Corrin Chooses to Smash
6. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
7. Xenoblade Chronicles X Planet Mira Trailer
8. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
9. LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Trailer
10. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Smash the Competition Trailer
11. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
12. Star Fox Zero | Introducing Star Fox
13. Nintendo Minute – Super Mario Maker SUP-tember Fav levels 1
14. Splatoon | Inkcredible New Stages and Gear
15. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 3
16. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 2
17. Devil’s Third Launch Trailer
18. Xenoblade Chronicles X Accolades Trailer
19. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Team up with amiibo Trailer
20. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
Source: Wii U eShop
Monster Strike sold 438,000 copies in its first week in Japan. While the game definitely sold quite a bit, it doesn’t tell the full picture. Media Create shares more about how the game performed in its latest report.
Media Create notes that Monster Strike sold through 46.26 percent of its initial shipment. Given the game’s market scale, the sales tracker feels that this is a rather concerning result. Simple calculations of Monster Strike stock in the city (perhaps Tokyo) are estimated at around 500,000 units, so it is needed to observe the sales movement at the upcoming New Year’s holiday.
Aside from Monster Strike, we have one more tidbit about the latest Japanese sales. During the week of December 14, Wii U sold 165.52 percent compared to last week. New 3DS (including XL) was at 128.25 percent week-over-week.
Atlus has uploaded Shin Megami Tensei IV Final’s second trailer. We’ve gone ahead and posted it below.
The 2DS has been available in the west since October 2013. In Japan, the system will finally launch in February.
Nintendo announced four bundles today which come with a 2DS and a copy of either Pokemon Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow on the 3DS Virtual Console. Consumers will also receive a code for Mew in X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, plus an opportunity to nab the Pokemon in these classic releases. The package is topped off with a map, theme, and sticker set.
These 2DS bundles will release in Japan on February 27. Pricing is set at 9,980 yen each.
