This week’s issue of Famitsu has a listing of the top 100 best-selling games in Japan of last year. You can find the full set of data below.
01. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke
02. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
03. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate #
04. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
05. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
06. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch
07. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 #
08. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi #
09. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe
10. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U #
11. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
12. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour
13. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z
14. [PS4] Knack #
15. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost #
16. [PS3] Dark Souls II
17. [PSV] Freedom Wars
18. [WIU] Wii Party U #
19. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
20. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 #
The Pokemon Company is kicking off a new distribution for Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Over the next few weeks, players can obtain Serperior, Emboar, and Samurott.
The distribution timing and availability are as follows:
Serperior – Available from Pokemon.com starting 1/22/2015 through 11/30/2015, via a special password.
Emboar – Available from Pokemon.com starting 1/29/2015 through 11/30/2015, via special password.
Samurott – Available from the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter starting 2/5/2015 through 11/30/2015, via special password.
Source: Pokemon PR
Unlike older 3DS models, the New 3DS has moved the game slot to the bottom of the system. This can unfortunately lead to some accidental removal of cartridges.
Cyber Gadget is at least releasing a new accessory in Japan tomorrow to prevent such situations. The push guards pictured above cost about 1,200 yen each.
A new round of deals are now live on the eShop as part of Nintendo’s “Throwback Sale”. The lineup of discounted titles include:
3DS
Kid Icarus: Uprising – $24.49 (was $34.99)
Kid Icarus – Of Myths and Monsters – $1.99 (was $3.99)
Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – $29.99 (was $39.99)
The Legend of Zelda – $3.49 (was $4.99)
Wii U
NES Remix 2 – $10.49 (was $14.99)
Punch-Out!! – $9.99 (normally $19.99)
These deals are valid until January 29 at 11:59 AM ET / 8:59 AM PT.
Speedrunner “SethBling” has managed to set a new world record for Super Mario World by taking advantage of a glitch.
SethBling completed the game in four minutes, forty nine seconds. “Jeffw356”, the previous record holder, finished Super Mario World in four minutes, fifty-nine seconds.
As far as the glitch goes… just watch the video above. It’s a bunch of craziness.
Keeping track of amiibo launches can be tricky. Release dates are far from exact, so it can be tough to judge when new amiibo are coming to stores.
In the case of GameStop, the latest amiibo will be distributed in waves. Bowser is coming on February 6, followed by Sheik, Shulk, Toon Link, Ike, and King Dedede on February 13. Mega Man and Sonic close things out on February 20.
It should be noted that GameStop’s dates are estimated – meaning figures could technically arrive a bit sooner and later. Once a store receives stock, they can sell it immediately. This may very well be the case with other retailers as well.
Moon Chronicles’ next three episodes have now been approved by Nintendo, and are on track to launch on February 5. That’s according to new tweets from Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham.
Those who have the first Moon Chronicles episode will be able to purchase a $9 season pass for the remaining three. An update will be distributed for episode one that makes buying DLC possible.
I just got an email from NOA. @moonchronicles has been approved! Hooray!! It's looking like a release date of 2/5 for all 3 episodes. 🙂
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) January 22, 2015
Season Pass for @moonchronicles will be $9. You get all 3 remaining episodes (2, 3 & 4). Must update episode 1 to be able to buy DLC.
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) January 22, 2015
.@rcmadiax Episodes of @moonchronicles are purchased from within the game – not on the eShop (after you update/purchase Episode 1).
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) January 22, 2015
