Japan’s best-selling games of September 2015
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of September 2015. You can check out the full results below.
1. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 449,914 (393,838 physical, 56,076 digital)
2. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 344,204 (311,186 physical, 33,018 digital)
3. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – 239,131 (232,394 physical, 6,737 digital)
4. [3DS] Dragon Quest VIII – 223,453 (217,279 physical, 6,174 digital)
5. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 221,828 (215,633 physical, 6,195 digital)
6. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 173,888 (169,216 physical, 4,672 digital)
7. [PSV] Tokyo Xanadu – 103,899 (93,288 physical, 10,611 digital)
8. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 95,554 (90,253 physical, 5,301 digital)
9. [WIU] Splatoon – 93,270 (82,456 physical, 10,814 digital)
10. [3DS] Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Palico Village DX – 92,425 (87,510 physical, 4,915 digital)
11. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2016 – 59,841 (57,048 physical, 2,793 digital)
12. [PS4] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2016 – 45,210 (39,549 physical, 5,661 digital)
13. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 43,954 (37,898 physical, 6,056 digital)
14. [PS4] Nights of Azure – 40,341 (35,483 physical, 4,858 digital)
15. [PSV] Nights of Azure – 39,370 (36,530 physical, 2,840 digital)
16. [3DS] Cube Creator 3D – 38,392 (N/A physical, 38,392 digital)
17. [PSV] Utawarerumono: False Mask – 35,066 (30,962 physical, 4,104 digital)
18. [PSV] World Trigger: Borderless Mission – 34,407 (31,432 physical, 2,975 digital)
19. [3DS] Picross 3D 2 – 33,339 (30,044 physical, 3,295 digital)
20. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus – 32,423 (30,906 physical, 1,517 digital)
21. [PSV] Moero Crystal – 28,666 (25,976 physical, 2,690 digital)
22. [PSV] Saki Zenkoku Hen – 23,902 (18,465 physical, 5,437 digital)
23. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4: Empires – 23,772 (22,622 physical, 1,150 digital)
24. [PS4] Utawarerumono: False Mask – 23,496 (20,623 physical, 2,873 digital)
25. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 23,411 (22,747 physical, 664 digital)
26. [PSV] Resident Evil: Revelations 2 – 23,233 (21,503 physical, 1,730 digital)
27. [PSV] Samurai Warriors 4: Empires – 20,974 (18,673 physical, 2,301 digital)
28. [3DS] Battle Cats – 19,684 (N/A physical, 19,684 digital)
29. [PS4] Samurai Warriors 4: Empires – 19,455 (17,441 physical, 2,014 digital)
30. [3DS] Ultimate NES Remix – 17,521 (16,029 physical, 1,492 digital)
Note that these sales are based on data between August 31 and October 4.
Yokai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version introduction trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Level-5 have published an overview trailer for their upcoming Wii U game Yokai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version. Check it out below:
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Comparing Zelda: Tri Force Heroes’ Japanese debut to other series entries
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes sold a little 58,600 units in its first week in Japan. How does the game’s debut stack up to other entries? Let’s take a look:
[N64] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo) {1998.11.21} – 386.234 / 1.147.068
[NDS] The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (Nintendo) {2009.12.23} – 320.940 / 740.109
[N64] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (Nintendo) {2000.04.27} – 314.044 / 601.539
[NDS] The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo) {2007.06.23} – 288.282 / 902.386
[GCN] The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Nintendo) {2002.12.13} – 287.346 / 742.609
[3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (Nintendo) {2015.02.14} – 236,536 / 451,990
[3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Nintendo) {2013.12.26} – 225,418 / 446,451
[WII] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nintendo) {2011.11.23} – 194.894 / 337.452
[NGB] The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (Nintendo) {2001.02.27} – 191.802 / 373.361
[NGB] The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Nintendo) {2001.02.27} – 190.029 / 372.693
[3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} – 182.998 / 600.839
[WII] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Nintendo) {2006.12.02} – 145.068 / 554.109
[GBA] The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap (Nintendo) {2004.11.04} – 92.882 / 235.400
[GBA] The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past + Four Swords (Nintendo) {2003.03.14} – 84.107 / 293.989
[3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes (Nintendo) {2015.10.22} – 58.594 / NEW
[GCN] The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (Nintendo) {2004.03.18} – 54.782 / 127.399
[NGB] The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (Nintendo) {1998.12.12} – 49.513 / 314.224
[GBA] Famicom Mini: The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo) {2004.02.14} – 36.861 / 217.901
[GBA] Famicom Mini: Zelda II – The Adventure of Link (Nintendo) {2004.08.10} – 35.335 / 141.826
[WIU] The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (Nintendo) {2013.09.26} – 31.154 / 48,400
Unfortunately, there are some unknowns. We don’t have first week data for the first Zelda or its sequel, A Link to the Past, or Link’s Awakening. That being said, here are lifetime sales for all four:
[NFC] The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo) {1986.02.21} – ? / 1.690.000
[NFC] Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (Nintendo) {1987.01.14} – ? / 1.610.000
[SFC] The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Nintendo) {1991.11.21} – ? / 1.160.000
[NGB] The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Nintendo) {1993.06.06} – ? / 540.000
And a comparison with the Four Swords series:
[GBA] The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past + Four Swords (Nintendo) {2003.03.14} – 84.107 / 293.989
[3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes (Nintendo) {2015.10.22} – 58.594 / NEW
[GCN] The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (Adventures) (Nintendo) {2004.03.18} – 54.782 / 127.399
More Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 details
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Along with today’s screenshots, Square Enix shared more details about Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (a mix of new and old). You’ll find a summary of the latest information below.
– The protagonist and player character is a young, cool-looking boy
– One day, after obtaining a mysterious device known as a “Reactor,” his everyday life is completely transformed
– And he would soon realize someone had rewritten his past
– In order to return back to his original self, he sets off an adventure
– Reactor: device the protagonist wears on his head and acts as a all-purpose tool that will support him in various situations
– The tool has a number of uses, such as analyzing unknown monsters
– Nochora: a slightly unusual creature
– After a strange encounter, he tags along with the protagonist to help him on his journey
– Game has various enhanced elements over previous games
– Can now ride monsters on the field
– Move faster than normal by riding monsters
– Use them to reach locations you’d normally not be able to reach
– You can ride monsters on the ground, underwater, and in the sky
– More than 500 monsters
– Befriend them using the protagonist’s special “Scout Attack” ability
– This game will feature new monsters one after the other
– Using the 3DS’ local communication or Wi-Fi functionalities, you can battle other players locally or nationally
– Game has a surprise competition feature not seen in the series before
First Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 screenshots
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 2 Comments
Square Enix issued the first official screenshots from Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3. You’ll find them in the gallery below.
Monster Hunter X getting a Fairy Tail crossover
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
Another Monster Hunter X collaboration has been confirmed. This time around, Weekly Shonen Magazine is announcing a partnership with the manga/anime Fairy Tail.
In Monster Hunter X, it’ll be possible to obtain a Palico based on the character Happy. We do have an image of the collaboration above.
By the way, if you’re interested in seeing even more from Monster Hunter X, check out the video below. It features the latest gameplay from Capcom TV.
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Media Create sales (10/19 – 10/25)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 30 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 22,801
New 3DS LL – 16,144
Vita – 12,981
Wii U – 9,961
New 3DS – 3,530
PS3 – 1,909
3DS – 1,277
Xbox One – 1,009
Vita TV – 782
3DS LL – 478
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 25,699
New 3DS LL – 17,881
Vita – 14,546
Wii U – 11,658
New 3DS – 4,514
PS3 – 2,105
3DS – 1,232
Vita TV – 696
3DS LL – 625
Xbox One – 438
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – 54,394 / NEW
2. [3DS] PriPara Mezase! Idol * Grand Prix No.1! – 34,035 / NEW
3. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 20,824 / 1,674,995
4. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 15,817 / 337,039
5. [3DS] 7th Dragon III – 13,299 / 85,776
6. [WIU] Splatoon – 13,159 / 737,478
7. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 8,625 / 1,098,904
8. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 7,547 / 375,264
9. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2016 – 6,442 / 82,413
10. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – 6,402 / 243,494
11. [3DS] Picross 3D – 5,905 / 58,147
12. [3DS] Pro Yakyuu Famista Returns – 5,894 / 38,421
13. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 4,944 / 411,720
14. [PSV] Tokyo Xanadu – 4,793 / 116,835
15. [PS4] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2016 – 4,528 / 63,769
16. [PS4] Uncharted Collection – 4,439 / 37,049
17. [3DS] Dragon Quest VIII – 4,208 / 801,043
18. [PS4] GTA V (4,990 yen Edition) – 3,673 / 10,875
19. [3DS] Chibi-Robo!: Zip-Lahs – 3,647 / 25,083
20. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 3,614 / 190,093
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales, top
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam pre-orders on Amazon Japan come with a sticker set
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Amazon Japan is continuing its run of original pre-order bonuses for Nintendo titles. By reserving Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, consumers will receive an original sticker set. There are four sheets in total, including one that’s currently a secret.
More: Amazon, Japan, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, pre-order
Japanese 3DS themes (10/28/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A few new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the full lineup:
Haikyu!! – 200 yen
Star-Mu – (Team Otori) – 200 yen
Gero (Dreamer) – 200 yen
Cat Collection – 200 yen
Mochi Mochi Panda (x3) – 200 yen each
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (11/4/15) – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on November 4. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Download
N/A
Wii U Virtual Console
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (GBA, 702 yen)
Star Luster (Famicom, 514)
3DS Download
The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 2 (800 yen)
