Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 11 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Vita – 25,017
3DS LL – 22,947
PS4 – 13,401
PS3 – 10,871
3DS – 9,091
Wii U – 7,962
PSP – 2,892
Vita TV – 1,371
Xbox 360 – 276

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

3DS LL – 52,124
Vita – 39,752
PS4 – 23,327
PS3 – 17,154
Wii U – 13,026
3DS – 12,508
PSP – 4,206
Vita TV – 2,115
Xbox 360 – 304

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
3. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
4. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
6. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
7. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
8. ZombiU – Ubisoft
9. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
10. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive

3DS

1. Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Nintendo
2. Yoshi’s New Island – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
4. Pokemon X – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
7. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
8. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
10. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Last week, Two Tribes reduced the price of EDGE, Rush, and Toki Tori. The studio tweeted out a graph earlier today showing how the price cuts affected the performance of the various games:

EDGE on 3DS – the color in red – experienced the biggest boost. All other lines are for the Wii U titles.

EDGE, RUSH, and Toki Tori are all available for just $1.99 each on the eShop.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Pokemon X and Pokemon Y have sold over 12 million units since launch. Collectively, the two games are the fastest selling titles on 3DS.

A total of 245 million Pokemon games have been sold around the world.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

LW		TW			Title	Format	Label	Publisher
–		1			THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE	PC	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
2		2			TITANFALL	XB ONE	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
1		3			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	PS4	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
5		4			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
7		5			FIFA 14	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
8		6			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10		7			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
4		8			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	PS4	KONAMI	KONAMI
13		9			FIFA 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
11		10			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
17		11			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
24		12			FIFA 14	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
27		13			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
14		14			FIFA 14	XB ONE	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
18		15			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
6		16			PROFESSOR LAYTON VS PHOENIX WRIGHT	3DS	CAPCOM	NINTENDO
26		17			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
21		18			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	PS3	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
25		19			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS3	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
15		20			DARK SOULS II	XB360	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
12		21			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	XB ONE	KONAMI	KONAMI
9		22			FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD REMASTER	PS3	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
16		23			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	PS3	KONAMI	KONAMI
29		24			BATTLEFIELD 4	PS4	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		25			GRAN TURISMO 6	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
–		26			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
32		27			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	XB ONE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
23		28			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	PS3	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		29			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB ONE	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
20		30			YOSHI’S NEW ISLAND	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
28		31			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	PS4	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
19		32			DARK SOULS II	PS3	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
33		33			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		34			DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME COMPLETE ED.	PS4	KOEI	TECMO KOEI EUROPE
–		35			WWE 2K14	XB360	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
31		36			THIEF	PS4	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
36		37			KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL	PS4	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
–		38			BATTLEFIELD 4	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
38		39			THIEF	XB ONE	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
3		40			DIABLO III: REAPER OF SOULS	PC	BLIZZARD	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD

All formats

LW		TW			Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
4		1			FIFA 14	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		2			THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE	ZENIMAX ONLINE	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
3		3			TITANFALL	RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
8		4			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	INFINITY WARD	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
2		5			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS	KONAMI	KONAMI
1		6			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	SUCKER PUNCH	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
5		7			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
7		8			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
9		9			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
13		10			BATTLEFIELD 4	DIGITAL ILLUSIONS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
11		11			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	POPCAP GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
17		12			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
14		13			THIEF	EIDOS MONTREAL	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
18		14			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
16		15			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
12		16			DARK SOULS II	FROM SOFTWARE	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
23		17			RAYMAN LEGENDS	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
15		18			PROFESSOR LAYTON VS PHOENIX WRIGHT	LEVEL 5/CAPCOM	CAPCOM	NINTENDO
20		19			NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS	GHOST GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10		20			FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD REMASTER	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
24		21			WWE 2K14	YUKE’S	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
19		22			MXGP: THE OFFICIAL MOTOCROSS VIDEOGAME	MILESTONE STUDIOS	MILESTONE	PQUBE
22		23			ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	SEGA	SEGA
33		24			SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE	BEENOX	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
37		25			THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM – LEGENDARY	BETHESDA	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
30		26			DISNEY INFINITY	AVALANCHE SOFTWARE	DISNEY INFINITY	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
38		27			GRAN TURISMO 6	POLYPHONY DIGITAL	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
27		28			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	TURN 10 STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
–		29			DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME COMPLETE ED.	OMEGA FORCE	KOEI	TECMO KOEI EUROPE
25		30			NBA 2K14	VISUAL CONCEPTS	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
21		31			YOSHI’S NEW ISLAND	ARZEST	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
26		32			LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
29		33			KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL	GUERRILLA GAMES	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
28		34			BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS	WB GAMES MONTREAL	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
31		35			PAC-MAN AND THE GHOSTLY ADVENTURES	NAMCO	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
–		36			SKATE 3	EA BLACK BOX	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
6		37			DIABLO III: REAPER OF SOULS	BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT	BLIZZARD	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
35		38			LEGO STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA	TRAVELLER’S TALES	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
36		39			POKEMON Y	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
–		40			SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD	NINTENDO	NINTENDO	NINTENDO

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd (Sega) {2014.03.27} (¥7.350) – 98.628 / NEW
02./01. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo) {2014.03.20} (¥4.800) – 78.098 / 210.767 (-41%)
03./00. [PS3] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd (Sega) {2014.03.27} (¥7.350) – 59.965 / NEW
04./08. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 48.345 / 662.724 (+8%)
05./02. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.560) – 46.490 / 166.942 (-61%)
06./03. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 38.617 / 158.232 (-68%)
07./00. [3DS] New Love Plus+ # (Konami) {2014.03.27} (¥5.985) – 31.258 / NEW
08./04. [PS3] J-Stars Victory Vs # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.19} (¥7.980) – 25.300 / 143.540 (-79%)
09./05. [PSV] J-Stars Victory Vs # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.19} (¥6.980) – 24.825 / 122.646 (-75%)
10./00. [PSV] Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life # (Idea Factory) {2014.03.27} (¥6.090) – 21.640 / NEW
11./09. [PSV] Samurai Warriors 4 (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.140) – 19.596 / 59.193 (-51%)
12./00. [PS3] Winning Post 8 # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.27} (¥8.190) – 19.156 / NEW
13./10. [PS3] Dark Souls II (From Software) {2014.03.13} (¥7.800) – 17.771 / 310.253 (-52%)
14./07. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥7.600) – 16.897 / 80.795 (-74%)
15./13. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥3.980) – 14.877 / 42.700 (-47%)
16./17. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 14.564 / 530.459 (+4%)
17./18. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear (Nintendo) {2014.02.27} (¥4.800) – 12.966 / 120.379 (-4%)
18./06. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 12.374 / 104.277 (-87%)
19./00. [PSV] Winning Post 8 # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.27} (¥7.140) – 12.120 / NEW
20./00. [PSV] Atelier Ayesha Plus: The Alchemist of the Land of Twilight # (Gust) {2014.03.27} (¥6.090) – 11.663 / NEW

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

Game sales experienced a rather large increase in Japan last week, even though there was no special occasion/holiday. So what happened here?

The rise can be attributed to three factors. Consumers were spending more prior to a 3 percent increase in consumption tax starting on April 1, many Japanese schools were holding a spring vacation, and gamers were receiving payments from Japanese companies, which usually take place on the 25th of each month.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 8 Comments

Retro City Rampage: DX seems to be doing very well for Vblank Entertainment.

In its first month, the 3DS version has already managed to outsell the Xbox Live Arcade release. That’s despite launching a year later on Nintendo’s portable and only in North America initially.

Vblank tweeted out the sales news a short while ago:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments

Famitsu has compiled a listing of the best-selling games in Japan between April 1, 2013 and April 3, 2014. Here’s the full lineup:

10. New Super Mario Bros. U (Wii U): 622,502 units sold
9. Yokai Watch (3DS): 652,803 units sold
8. Wii Party U (Wii U): 697,042 units sold
7. Grand Theft Auto V (PS3): 699,182 units sold
6. Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (3DS): 710,303 units sold
5. Animal Crossing New Leaf (3DS): 774,152 units sold
4. Puzzle and Dragons (3DS): 1,358,548 units sold
3. Tomodachi Collection Shin Seikatsu (3DS): 1,635,099 units sold
2. Monster Hunter 4 (3DS): 3,429,862 units sold
1. Pocket Monsters X/Y (3DS): 4,328,008 units sold

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

BLOK DROP U sales have seen a huge increase following a discount launched on the eShop yesterday. According to developer RCMADAIX, the game has seen a 1,105 percent increase over last Thursday.

The developer wrote on Twitter:

BLOK DROP U wasn’t all that pricey to begin with, coming in at $2. Guess more people decided to jump in at $1 though!

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