Senran Kagura Burst sold “really well” for XSEED, according to the publisher’s Jimmy Soga. The 3DS game’s performance has led to the localization of the PS Vita titles Shinovi Versus and Bon Appetit.
Soga added that if Senran Kagura continues to do well for XSEED, “we want to continue with the series.” That would hopefully mean a western release for Senran Kagura 2 on 3DS would be possible.
We’re taking it case by case. Senran Kagura Burst did really well. It was download only, but there’s enough to say there is a US audience for it that’s why we went with Shinovi Versus. It’s sort of risky, but we localized Bon Appétit at the same time. We think there is a core audience for it, but it’s case by case for now. If these sell well enough of course we want to continue with the series.
Thanks to Famitsu, we have some insight as to how games have been selling in the digital space. Check out the latest rankings below:
01. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
02. [3DS] Pokemon Battle Link!
03. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
04. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z
05. [WIU] Dragon Quest X: Nemureru Yuusha to Michibiki no Meiyuu Online
06. [PS3] Rain
07. [PSV] Terraria
08. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Real Reborn #
09. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds #
10. [3DS] Youkai Watch
11. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind
12. [PSV] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster: Twin Pack #
13. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
14. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe
16. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment #
17. [PS4] FIFA 14 #
18. [3DS] Bravely Default: For the Sequel
19. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen
20. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd
At the company’s Annual Shareholders Meeting, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was once again re-elected to the board of directors. That means he’ll retain his position within the company.
It’s unclear what sort of approval rating Iwata earned. In 2011, Iwata’s rating came in at 92.9 percent, but dropped to 77.3 percent last year.
In addition to today’s daily screenshot, Sakurai also announced that Japan will be getting their first hands-on with the latest generation of Smash games at this year’s Generation World Hobby Fair. It’s unknown whether this will be the same build as E3 or whether or not they will have something new in-store.
