Famitsu has published a bunch of information about the Japanese games market for the first half of 2014.
Hardware sales are up 6.4 percent year-over-year, though software sales dipped by 3.8 percent. Overall, the market is up only 0.1 percent.
Here’s a look at the total hardware sales for the year thus far:
3DS – 1,079,166 units
PS Vita – 639,730 units
PS4 – 613,785 units
PS3 – 300,386 units
Wii U – 291,605 units
PSP – 80,251 units
Xbox 360 – 6,421 units
Wii – 6,194 units
Lifetime sales for hardware platforms are posted below:
PSP – 19,688,744 units total
3DS – 15,773,177 units total
Wii – 12,744,273 units total
PS3 – 9,868,886 units total
PS Vita – 2,914,869 units total
Wii U – 1,810,032 units total
Xbox 360 – 1,613,980 units total
PS4 –613,785 units total
And lastly, below is a listing of the top 10 best-selling games in Japan:
1. Yokai Watch (3DS): 849,027 (1,135,480 units total)
2. Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi (3DS): 739,032 (739,032 units total)
3. Kirby: Triple Deluxe (3DS) 633,695 (633,695 units total)
4. Mario Kart 8 (Wii U): 512,467 (512,467 units total)
5. Pocket Monsters X/Y (3DS): 416,864 (4,393,693 units total)
6. Puzzle and Dragons (3DS): 411,992 (1,417,689 units total)
7. Mario Party: Island Tour (3DS): 404,666 (404,666 units total)
8. Knack (PS4): 398,685 (398,685 units total)
9. Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS Full Boost (PS3) 367,354 (367,354 units total)
10. Dark Souls II (PS3) 335,226 (335,226 units total)
HullBreach Studios has shared new details about SDK Paint. Here’s the latest information about the game:
-HullBreach Uncloaked Wii U Connectivity (Internet Required)
-Connectivity to “Unannounced 2015 Wii U Title” (DETAILS TBA)
-Sharing & Discussion Via A Dedicated Miiverse Community
-Motion Control Integration
-Strong DLC Commitment (Free & Paid)
-5 Paintbrush Sizes
-5 Layers
-640×480 Canvas
-Onion Skinning Layers (50% Opacity)
-Hiding Layers
-Multiple Color Models (RGB, RYB, and HSL)
-Eraser Mode
-Dropper Mode
-Parallax Layer Preview
-Blur Filter
-Contrast Filter
-Edge Enhance Filter
-Flood Tool
-Flip
-Mirror
-Negate
-Bright
-Dark
-Undo
-PNG, JPEG, GIF, MPO Support
-JPS For 3DTV Support
-Dedicated Online SDK Paint Servers w/ Gallery
– GamePad is the primary interface
– TV functions as a secondary visualiser animating content while the artwork is being painted below
– Things like layers pivoting in 3D and sliding with independence while under constant subtle parallax motion giving artists a special sense of discovery while creating inside Wii U’s SDK Paint
– HulLBreach Uncloaked compatible with SDK Paint
– Customize the appearance of HullBreach Uncloaked assets through SDK Paint
– A Wii U with internet connection is required for linkage between the 2 titles
– Cross compatibility is accomplished by uploading user generated artwork from Wii U’s SDK Paint into HullBreach: Uncloaked through HullBreach Studios’ own dedicated SDK Paint servers
– Exclusive free SDK Paint Wii U DLC will make availible to gamers various “HullBreach Vessel Templates” which can easily be painted and uploaded into a HullBreach Uncloaked profile
– Online SDK Paint Galleries will officially tie in with a specific Nintendo Network ID
– This means any imports can only be uploaded by the account that created them
– Uploads are designated private by default
– Any user’s content have the option to enable public web viewing if players desire
SDK Paint is slated for Q3 2014. It will be priced at $1.99.
Source: HullBreach Studios PR
HullBreach: Uncloaked and SDK Paint developer HullBreach Studios has announced a pair of new titles, both of which are coming to Wii U.
The first, Tomeling in Trouble, is a non-stop runner action game heading to iOS and Android in Q3 / Q4. Tomeling in Trouble will be bundled in with “Tomeling” on Wii U. The latter project is an RPG containing both 2D and 3D elements. At the moment, it’s unclear when Tomeling will be available.
Nyamyam has finished developing the Wii U version of Tengami. Next on tap for the studio is Nintendo’s lot check and age ratings for the game. Once that’s complete, we’ll hopefully hear about a release date.
Here’s the latest on Tengami straight from Nyamyam:
The version is finished (yay!!!) and we are preparing to go into Lotcheck, Nintendo’s certification process that is required for all games before they are allowed to go on sale. Before that can happen we have to get age ratings for Tengami though. The game is with the various rating organizations around the globe and it is really just a matter of waiting now. The process can take up 3 weeks and there is unfortunately not much we can do to speed it up.
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines (PSV) – 8/9/10/9
Atelier Shallie (PS3) – 7/9/9/8
Murdered: Soul Suspect (PS4/PS3) – 7/8/9/7
Wii Sports Club (Wii U) – 7/7/7/8
Gundam: Try Age SP (3DS) – 7/7/7/8
Hamatora: Look at Smoking World (3DS) – 6/7/6/8
Soukai Buccaneers (PSV) – 6/7/7/5
A scan from the latest Famitsu has revealed that the Goddess Sword herself, Fi, will be a playable character in Hyrule Warriors. There are a few details that have come out with the scan:
- Link and Zelda will both be able to wear their Skyward Sword costumes
- The Ball and Chain from Twilight Princess will be in-game
- Ghirahim and the Imprisoned will also make an appearance in Hyrule Warriors
Little else is known outside of what’s available from the scan, but no doubt more information will be surface in the coming days.
Palutena gets the spotlight twice today as Sakurai shows off her huge up-smash attack:
I talked about an attack with a far reach in yesterday’s post, but it didn’t compare to Palutena’s up smash attack! No joke, it reaches really far. It reached so far in this shot that even the rocketbarrels got blown up.
However, it appears it’s not without drawbacks:
That said, if we’re talking just about range, even that can’t beat Palutena’s power, Heavenly Light. It has quite a damage field. However, this is a no-flinch attack, which means the opponents won’t react to the damage!
A day 1 patch for Youkai Watch 2 is apparently available for players who already have a copy of the game in Japan. Along with the purchase of the game, a QR code is included with the box that takes 3DS systems straight to the eShop to download. Currently it’s unknown what the day 1 patch adds, it could possibly be related to some of the announcements of last week’s Nintendo Direct. We’ll update the post as new information surfaces
Both of Atlus’ 3DS Etrian Odyssey entries are currently marked down on the Nintendo eShop, the digital copy of both games going for $19.99 down from the recommended retail price of $39.99. Currently there is no discount on the physical releases, so this could be a good opportunity for those looking to pick up either game to take the plunge
