Total shipments of the Hatsune Mike series have surpassed 2.5 million units in Japan as of July 2, SEGA announced today.
A total of eight games have been released thus far. On 3DS, SEGA published Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai and Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2.
SEGA is celebrating the Hatsune Miku news (not to mention the franchise’s fifth anniversary) with a special talk show. Niconico members can watch it here at 19:00 Japan time.
According to Nintendo, a demo for Tomodachi Life is due out tomorrow. This news only applies to North America for the time being, but it could hit Europe as well.
Tomorrow’s demo is similar to the Move In Version of Tomodachi Life. However, it has a play limit of 20 and the bonus Panda Suit is not accessible.
In the latest issue of Famitsu, Final Fantasy Explorers director Atsuhi Hashimoto and project manager Takahiro Abe spoke more about befriending monsters, the game’s difficulty, and the game’s world. You can find their comments below, courtesy of Siliconera’s translation.
A new Nintendo Direct of sorts will be shown this Friday, Nintendo has confirmed. The latest presentation will be dedicated to the Japanese release of Youkai Watch 2. Youkai Watch 2 Direct will be shown at 6 PM Japan time.
Three new Virtual Console games are on track for the Japanese Wii U eShop next week. Mega Man Battle Network (GBA), Battle City (Famicom), and Alien Crush (PCE) will be out on July 9. Pricing is set at 702 yen, 514 yen, and 617 yen respectively.
Update 2: Added a DSiWare game, One Piece release date clarified.
Update: Added a Virtual Console game … a WiiWare title of all things!
Nintendo’s North American website lists some of the Nintendo Downloads due out this week. Here’s what’s on tap thus far:
Wii U
One Piece: Unlimited World Red (out next Tuesday)
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition (out Wednesday)
Armillo
Bombing Bastards
Internal Invasion
ZaciSa’s Last Stand
POKER DICE SOLITAIRE FUTURE
Wii U Virtual Console
Mario Tennis: Power Tour
3DS
One Piece: Unlimited World Red (out next Tuesday)
Bike Rider DX2: Galaxy
Glory of Generals
City Mysteries
WiiWare
KARAOKE JOYSOUND
DSiWare
Mysterious Stars: A Fairy Tale
A specific western release date for Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth hasn’t been officially announced yet, but the game seems to be coming out in November.
In North America, retailers like Amazon
list a November 25 release date. Meanwhile, the newly opened NIS America Europe (take that in for as second) online store lists a November 28 date.
So as of now, both North America and Europe appear to be getting Persona Q in later November.
