Japan’s best-selling games of October 2015
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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of October 2015. You can check out the full results below.
Famitsu review scores (11/24/15)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Monster Hunter X (3DS) – 9/9/9/9
Bloodborne: The Old Hunters (PS4) – 9/9/9/9
Rise of the Tomb Raider (XBO/360) – 9/9/9/9
Call of Duty: Black Ops III (PS4/XBO) – 9/9/8/10
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (3DS) – 8/8/8/9
The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 2 (3DS) – 7/8/8/8
Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae (PS4/XBO) – 7/7/7/9
Himouto! Umaru-chan Himouto Ikusei Keikaku (PSV) – 8/6/7/8
Call of Duty: Black Ops III (PS3/360) – 6/7/7/8
Gudetama Hanjuku de Tanomuwa (3DS) – 7/7/7/6
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (11/22/15)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X remains at the top of the charts. Dragon Quest XI is also in the top three.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 5 and November 11.
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New Hyrule Warriors Legends details – Linkle’s story and crossbows, new weapons, more
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A few days ago, the Japanese Hyrule Warriors Legends Twitter account teased more news for the game. Famitsu has come through with a four-page report on the title.
First, a note about stages. With the introduction of the new Wind Waker episode, the stages themselves will have a slight change in atmosphere that players can look forward to. As an example, Lake Hylia has an evening scene added. Valley of Seers also has a blue sky again due to being liberated from Cia’s magic.
Scans roundup – Hyrule Warriors Legends, Puzzle & Dragons X, Shin Megami Tensei IV Final, more
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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Genei Ibun Roku #FE, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Monster Hunter X, Monster Strike, Puzzle & Dragons X, and Shin Megami Tensei IV Final. Scans of each title can be found in the gallery below.
Fire Emblem among Japanese gamers’ most wanted Warriors game
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Famitsu recently conducted a poll to determine what sort of Koei Tecmo Warriors/Musou collaboration fans would like to see.
In terms of games, Fire Emblem was ranked third. Final Fantasy and Shin Megami Tensei also made the list.
Here’s the full ranking for games with some comments from makers:
- Touken Ranbu Online – “We’d certainly like to play it, so we’d like to look into making it a reality, but right now we’re focusing on the PC and smartphone versions.”
- Type-Moon – “I want to play a Saber-like game where you wipe out an army of seaweed that fill the screen.” (Co-founder Takashi Takeuchi)
- Fire Emblem – No comment from the makers.
- Neoromance – “Should we seriously propose it?”
- Final Fantasy – “The Forgotten Capital quest could be hot.” (Producer Yoshinori Kitase)
- Tales of – “Thank you very much, but there aren’t any plans.”
- Kantai Collection – No comment from the makers.
- Atelier – “Maybe if it has synthesis and collection elements, it will be more RPG-like.”
- Shin Megami Tensei – “Get in touch with us anytime.” (Producer Kazuyuki Yamai)
- Persona – “It’d be interesting if we could make it one day.” (PR)
Anime was also included in the survey. Here’s how that part turned out:
- Pretty Cure
- Fairy Tale
- Tokyo Ghoul
- Kingdom
- Gin Tama
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Famitsu review scores (11/17/15)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Net High (PSV) – 9/8/9/8
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival (Wii U) – 8/8/8/8
Taiko no Tatsujin: Atsumete Tomodachi Daisakusen! (Wii U) – 8/8/8/8
Aikatsu! My No.1 Stage! (3DS) – 8/8/8/7
Criminal Girls 2 (PSV) – 7/8/8/7
Chou Jigen Taisen Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls Yume no Gattai Special (PSV) – 7/8/8/7
Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou: Hidamari no Hibi (PSV) – 7/8/8/6
Farming Simulator 15 (PS4/PS3) – 7/8/7/7
Goes! (PSV) – 7/7/8/7
Kissato (PSV) – 7/8/7/6
Ryuuyoku no Melodia -Diva with the Blessed Dragonol- (PSV) – 7/7/7/6
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Famitsu has a few details about the newly-revealed Puzzle & Dragons X. According to the magazine, the game features stronger RPG elements plus enhanced gameplay and volume. GungHo Online Entertainment is including over 500 monsters that can be evolved if trained. It’s possible for the hero to use skills via equipment endowed with the power of monsters as well.
Famitsu’s most wanted games (11/15/15)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X is still #1. Dragon Quest XI has also fallen slightly.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 29 and November 4.
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Project X Zone 2 gets first review in Famitsu
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Project X Zone 2 won’t be out in the west until February of next year, but the game did recently come out in Japan. And of course, Famitsu made sure to publish a review of the title in one of its recent issues.
Across the board, Project X Zone 2 received scores of “8” from four different editors. For a full translation of their comments, head past the break.
