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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

Even more Japanese sales data has come in from Famitsu.

First up, here are the top 20 best-selling games for the 3DS in Japan (lifetime):

01. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 4.472.004
02. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 4.359.607
03. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (¥5.990) – 3.556.119
04. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke (Level 5) {2014.07.10} (¥4.968) – 3.155.841
05. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.937) – 2.831.984
06. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi (Level 5) {2014.12.13} (¥4.968) – 2.612.075
07. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate # (Capcom) {2014.10.11} (¥6.264) – 2.559.913
08. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 2.423.837
09. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (¥4.800) – 2.361.349
10. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616) – 2.348.419

11. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land # (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} (¥4.800) – 2.046.089
12. [3DS] Tomodachi Life # (Nintendo) {2013.04.18} (¥4.800) – 1.759.390
13. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate # (Capcom) {2011.12.10} (¥5.800) – 1.589.804
14. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 1.466.227
15. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 1.294.133
16. [3DS] Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden (Square Enix) {2013.02.07} (¥6.090) – 1.238.660
17. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo) {2013.03.20} (¥4.800) – 1.044.341
18. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry no Wonderland 3D # (Square Enix) {2012.05.31} (¥5.490) – 921.310
19. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi # (Square Enix) {2014.02.06} (¥5.490) – 751.587
20. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 741.101

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on August 19. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Download

Never Alone – 1,500 yen

Wii U Virtual Console

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (N64, 1,028 yen)
Magical Vacation (GBA, 702 yen)
Super Gussun Oyoyo (Super Famicom, 823 yen)
Magical Tree (MSX, 823 yen)

3DS Download

Chronus Arc – 800 yen
Fight On, Mr. Pig! – 864 yen
Success! Care Worker Exam 2016 Edition – 2,800 yen

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

Nintendo has shared some news regarding a Splatoon tournament for Japan. Earlier today, the company announced “Splatoon Koshien 2016”.

More details about Splatoon Koshien 2016 are expected on August 19. However, Nintendo has said that players will compete in teams of four, and there will be no age requirement. That’s all for now!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, Videos | 4 Comments

Level-5 released another round of live-action Yo-Kai Watch Busters commercials. Check them out below:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

Super Mario Bros. is getting a soundtrack in honor of its 30th anniversary. In Japan, the two-disc set is due out on September 13. Pricing is set at 3,240 yen.

Here’s the lineup of games featured in the soundtrack:

Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Land
Super Mario World
Super Mario USA
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Sunshine
New Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Galaxy
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario 3D Land
New Super Mario Bros. 2
New Super Mario Bros. U
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario Maker (bonus track)

There’s no word on this time about the soundtrack’s availability outside of Japan.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Amazon Japan will be giving out an extra item with Super Mario Maker pre-orders. By reserving the game, consumers can receive an acrylic carabiner. This is in celebration of the series’ 30th anniversary.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Capcom published two more weapon videos for Monster Hunter X today. View trailers for the Bow and Heavy Bowgun below.

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Nintendo’s latest addition to the Japanese 3DS download Collectible Badge Center is Kirby Fighters Deluxe. There are twelve panels from Kirby Fighters Z to choose from including two sets of app icon badges. Nintendo also a new set of four Baito badges (one for each 90 yen spent).

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Bike Rider Ultra DX – World Tour received a surprise release on the Japanese Wii U eShop this week. It can be purchased for 980 yen.

The main draw in Bike Rider Ultra DX – World Tour is the addition of cooperative and competitive races with up to four people, with Mii support. There’s also 60 stages, online rankings, and more.

Watch a video for Bike Rider Ultra DX – World Tour below.

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Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX features local connectivity. In Capcom’s latest update for the game, the company touched on how some of these features work.

One activity allows you to invite friends and go harvesting or fishing. There are cases in which some villages have certain items that aren’t available in others. In addition, players can participate in Poogie races or take on expedition quests with monster battles.

Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX heads to Japan on September 10.

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