Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (7/15/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on July 15. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Virtual Console
Paper Mario (N64, 1,028 yen)
Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa (Famicom, 514 yen)
Majin Tensei (Super Famicom, 926 yen)
3DS Download
Cube Creator 3D (800 yen)
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 41
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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Japanese DK Jungle Climber, Lone Runner, Demon’s Crest Wii U Virtual Console trailers
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Nintendo released official videos for Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber, Lode Runner, and Demon’s Crest on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.
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Top 1,000 best-selling games in Japan during 2014
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 8 Comments
The folks over on NeoGAF have posted a comprehensive listing of Japan’s top 1,000 best-selling games during 2014.
First, below are a few interesting stat breakdowns:
Top 1000
PS3 – 271
3DS – 225
PSV – 207
PSP – 111
WIU – 58
PS4 – 58
WII – 34
360 – 22
XB1 – 14
Top 500 Software Sales – 40.362.953 <93,75%>
Top 1000 Software Sales – 42.159.219 <97,92%>
Total Software Sales – 43.053.288 <100,00%>
Publishers
01. Nintendo – 7.864.301 <18,27%>
02. Level 5 – 6.272.868 <14,57%>
03. Bandai Namco Games – 4.986.864 <11,58%>
04. Capcom – 3.420.434 <7,94%>
05. Square Enix – 3.015.369 <7,00%>
06. Pokemon Co. – 2.832.797 <6,58%>
07. Konami – 1.801.496 <4,18%>
08. Sony Computer Entertainment – 1.683.025 <3,91%>
09. Sega – 1.573.506 <3,65%>
10. Koei Tecmo – 1.415.031 <3,29%>
11. Spike Chunsoft – 609.576 <1,42%>
12. Electronic Arts – 607.768 <1,41%>
13. Atlus – 543.392 <1,26%>
14. Take-Two Interactive Japan – 535.792 <1,24%>
15. Marvelous AQL – 516.919 <1,20%>
16. Ubisoft – 507.739 <1,18%>
17. GungHo Online Entertainment – 507.441 <1,18%>
18. Kadokawa Games – 466.826 <1,08%>
19. From Software – 374.726 <0,87%>
20. Compile Heart – 278.138 <0,65%>
00. Other – 3.239.280 <7,52%>
00. Total Software Sales – 43.053.288 <100,00%>
Systems
01. 3DS – 23.387.031 <54,32%>
02. PS3 – 7.510.433 <17,44%>
03. PSV – 5.062.082 <11,76%>
04. WIU – 2.826.564 <6,57%>
05. PS4 – 2.441.876 <5,67%>
06. PSP – 1.053.282 <2,45%>
07. WII – 477.334 <1,11%>
08. 360 – 198.677 <0,46%>
09. XB1 – 96.009 <0,22%>
00. ALL – 43.053.288 <100,00%>
We’ve posted the top 100 best-selling games in Japan below. The full 1,000 can be seen here.
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The Great Ace Attorney videos (7/7/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Capcom uploaded another couple of videos for The Great Ace Attorney to its YouTube channel today. Both can be seen below.
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The Legend of Kusakari footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 5 Comments
Do you remember the Japanese 3DS eShop game The Legend of Kusakari? You know, the one about grass-cutting. Well, now we have some footage of the game! Check it out below.
More Disney Magical World 2 details
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Another set of details have come in for Disney Magical World 2 from the game’s official website. Siliconera translated the information, which we’ve rounded up below.
– Enjoy life in the world of Disney like the last game
– Shop, go on walks, go adventuring, fishing, farming, jewel excavating, costume and furniture crafting, partying, and hanging out with Disney characters
– There are different Disney motif interior designs for your cafe
– An episode in Frozen’s world tells the story of what happens between the film Frozen and its short film sequel Frozen Forever
– The scenario and artwork has been done in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studio
– Will feature songs like “Let it Go”
– In the dance show mini-game, you can invite buddies and participate with other characters
– Dream Fantasy is a new feature in the game that happens when you fall asleep in the game
– It’s a place full of light and music, and all kinds of magical things that await the player and other characters
– Can take commemorative photos in the game
– Theme song: “Sparke ~Kagayaki wo Shinjite~” by May J.
Weekly Jump has Dragon Quest scoops for five straight issues
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Japanese magazine Weekly Shonen Jump is featuring five straight issues of Dragon Quest scoops. That started with last week’s July 6 edition, and will continue through the August 3.
Fans can expect the latest information on Dragon Quest VIII for 3DS. Additionally, there will be “fan must-see scoop(s)”.
The first scoop for Dragon Quest came last week. We saw a first look at the boxart for Dragon Quest VIII 3DS, and information was revealed about a brand new dungeon and boss.
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Another pair of The Great Ace Attorney videos
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Capcom has another couple of videos up to promote The Great Ace Attorney. Both can be seen below.
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Nintendo restocking the Splatoon amiibo in Japan this month, but not the 3-pack
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
Nintendo has announced a restock for the Splatoon amiibo in Japan. On July 9, consumers will be able to find the Boy and Girl Inklings. There are also plans to make more Squid figures later this month. The one thing that will not be restocked is the 3-pack, which has been discontinued.
