01. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} – 287.279
02. [3DS] Pokemon Battle Link! (Pokemon Co.) {2014.03.12} – 137.081
03. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} – 62.635
04. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} – 51.564
05. [WIU] Dragon Quest X: Nemureru Yuusha to Michibiki no Meiyuu Online (Square Enix) {2013.12.05} – 49.920
06. [PS3] Rain (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2013.10.03} – 36.488
07. [PSV] Terraria (Spike Chunsoft) {2014.02.06} (¥2.980) – 29.800
08. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Real Reborn # (Square Enix) {2013.08.27} – 29.323
09. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds # (Nintendo) {2013.12.26} – 28.577
10. [3DS] Youkai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} – 27.689

11. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind (Spike Chunsoft) {2013.12.05} – 22.725
12. [PSV] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster: Twin Pack # (Square Enix) {2013.12.26} – 22.580
13. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} – 22.245
14. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} – 20.209
16. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.24} – 17.064
17. [PS4] FIFA 14 # (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} – 16.260
18. [3DS] Bravely Default: For the Sequel (Square Enix) {2013.12.05} – 15.777
19. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} – 15.597
20. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd (Sega) {2014.03.27} – 14.609

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Atlus on how Persona Q came to be

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In an interview with Famitsu, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth chief producer Katsura Hashino explained how the 3DS game came to be.

It all started with an interest in working on a new collaboration title following Persona 4 Arena. Hashino said they were aware of fans who had hoped to see the Persona series on 3DS and “felt the need to respond to that”.

Hashino’s comments in full:

“We were able to make the series’ first fighting game with Persona 4 Arena in collaboration with the folks at Arc System Works, and we also felt the desire to work on another fun collaboration. …while we were making Etrian Odyssey games and many other Atlus games for the 3DS, [we were reminded about] all the voices from fans who’ve been wanting to see a new game from the Persona series for the 3DS, and we felt the need to respond to that, and that’s how the plans of a collaboration within Atlus came to be.”

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Famitsu confirms new playable characters, Zant appearance in Hyrule Warriors

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This week’s issue of Famitsu has another update on Hyrule Warriors. We have news about a pair of new playable characters in the game as well as ones that will be making return appearances from the Zelda series.

First, Famitsu reveals two new playable characters. The first, as far as I can tell, might be Agitha from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. There’s also someone called “Lana”, though it’s unclear who this might be at present. Original character? Princess Lana from the Captain N: The Game Master animated TV series? It probably wouldn’t be wise for me to speculate since the information isn’t detailed. Take this part of the update with a grain of salt for now.

Aside from playable characters, Famitsu also confirms that Argorok – who we’ve seen previously – and Zant from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will be appearing in Hyrule Warriors.

We should have more (and clearer) information soon. Only preliminary details have leaked out of this week’s Famitsu so far.

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Famitsu review scores (6/23/14)

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Island Days (3DS) – 6 / 6 / 5 / 5

That’s it! Only one score in this week’s Famitsu.

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The staff behind Final Fantasy Explorers

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This week’s Famitsu gives some insight into the staff behind Final Fantasy Explorers.

Below is a look at the folks at Square Enix working on the game:

Toshiyuki Itahana

– Key visual creator, character supervisor
– Was the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles art director and character designer
– Itahana was also a character designer on Final Fantasy IX, did illustration work for Imaginary Range, and has worked as character designer on the Chocobo games

Atsushi Hashimoto

– Director of Final Fantasy Explorers
– Was one of the planning staff on Kid Icarus: Uprising
– He was also the lead planner on the SaGa 2 remake for DS

Hiroyuki Miura

– Game’s producer
– Involved with SaGa DS remakes

Gen Kobayashi

– Design supervisor
– Involved with SaGa DS remakes

Takahiro Abe

– Project manager
– Involved with SaGa DS remakes

Tsuyoshi Sekito

– Music composer
– Was also the composer for The Last Remnant

Yoshitaka Amano

– Logo designer

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Masahiro Sakurai discusses the addition of Miis in the new Smash Bros.

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In this week’s issue of Famitsu, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS director Masahiro Sakurai wrote another column and discussed the addition of Miis to the game. You’ll find what he shared inside the magazine below.