The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 55,531
Vita – 38,907
Wii U – 8,658
PS3 – 7,763
PS4 – 7,150
3DS – 6,425
Vita TV – 1,803
PSP – 779
Xbox 360 – 140
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 21,914
Vita – 18,438
Wii U – 9,961
PS4 – 7,876
PS3 – 7,511
3DS – 5,424
Vita TV – 2,217
PSP – 1,579
Xbox 360 – 180
Update: European option also available. German page with Euros is located here.
Nintendo has set up a new eShop option that allows consumers to buy or gift eShop credit with a PayPal account. While this will work with any European Wii U system, your account must be from the UK.
Amounts available include £15, £25, and £50. You can find more information on the official page here.
It appears that the previously download only Dragon Quest X will in fact be getting a retail release, but not the release you would expect. The game does include a cartridge version of the game, but offers an eShop code to download the game as well as 60 days of online play. Also included is a Lemon Slime Board Prism, a Dollboard customization that can be used in game as well as a poster, five Large Experience Point Ancient Documents (another in-game item that grants players 1000 experience instantly), a Casino Coin ticket, redeemable for 1000 Casino Coins in game and a lottery card that gives players a whole host of items like 100 mini-medals, Dollserine fuel and MP recovering water.
Clarifying some words from last week, Sega have released an official statement in regards to the claims made by producer Yosuke Okunari last week on Twitter. Okunari claimed that Sega games were not in the cards for Wii U Virtual Console, but a Sega representative has come out and said the following on the matter:
Sega would like to clarify a statement that was issued over Twitter. All options are currently on the table concerning development for the Wii U Virtual Console. Although there are no immediate plans, this does not negate the possibility and exploration of creating for this platform.
Nintendo of America today shared this year’s rewards for members who reach either Gold or Platinum on their Club Nintendo accounts. All rewards come in the form of downloadable games and members have the ability to download one of the titles free of charge.
What do you think of the rewards? Disappointed or are you looking forward to grabbing a freebie?
Capcom have released a few audio samples over on YouTube for the upcoming Gaist Crusher God. Check it out below!
Unsurprisingly we’re getting a look at one of the newcomers today, Sakurai shares some info on Robin:
Talking a bit more about Robin’s tomes:
The way Robin launches Arcfire is kind of crazy—he or she calls down a bolt of flame from above, then launches a pillar of fire! By the way, Robin’s tome changes with each special attack.
In Japan, Square Enix has released four more downloadable tracks and one new character for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call.
Here’s the full roundup of the game’s latest DLC:
Songs
Beyond the Wasteland – Final Fantasy VII Advent Children – battle music
Chocobo Theme – Final Fantasy II – field music
Balamb Garden – Final Fantasy VIII – field music
Via Purifico – Final Fantasy X – field music
Character
Final Fantasy VII – Vincent
Pricing is set at 150 yen for each download.
