February 2015 NPD: Nintendo’s response – Monster Hunter – 290K, Smash Wii U – 1.5 million, amiibo – 3.5 million
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Nintendo has followed up on this month’s NPD report with a bunch of sales figures.
In terms of what we haven’t already reported, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate managed to sell 290,000 copies in its first month. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U sales have now surpassed 1.5 million, while amiibo figures are up to 3.5 million.
Read on below for Nintendo’s full response to this month’s NPD report.
February 2015 NPD: 3DS hardware sells nearly 400,000 units, Wii U sales up
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Nintendo has shared a notable stat from this month’s NPD report. According to the company, all versions of the 3DS sold a combined 395,000 units in the U.S. last month.
A Nintendo spokesperson told GamesBeat, “The great majority of these sales were New Nintendo 3DS XL systems, which sold 130 percent more units in its initial frame than Nintendo 3DS XL did when it launched on Aug. 19, 2012.”
Gaming hardware sales for the industry were up $378.2 million for a 10 percent bump year-over-year. The launch of the New 3DS XL provided a large contribution to that figure.
Regarding Wii U, Nintendo says that “hardware sales have increased by more than 20 percent” thus far in 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.
February 2015 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S. – Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D on top, sells over 500,000 units
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of February 2015. The results can be found below.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (3DS) (515,000 copies sold digitally and physically)
2. Evolve (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
3. Dying Light (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
4. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3, PC)
5. Grand Theft Auto V (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
6. NBA 2K15 (PS4, Xbox One, PS3, 360)
7. Dragon Ball: Xenoverse (PS4, Xbox One, PS3, 360)
8. Minecraft (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4)
9. The Order: 1886 (PS4)
10. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (3DS)
Nintendo Download (3/12/15, North America) – Trine, 3D Out Run, F-Zero: GP Legend, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
3DS Retail
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (available Friday)
Wii U Download
Trine Enchanted Edition
Don’t Touch Anything Red
My Style Studio: Notebook
Wii U Virtual Console
F-Zero: GP Legend
3DS Download
3D Out Run
50 Pinch Barrage!!
Music On: Electric Guitar
Shanghai Mahjong
3DS Themes
NES: Balloon Fighter
Pokémon: Mega Rayquaza
Pokémon Friends
Pokémon: Hanafuda
eShop Sales
To celebrate 25 years as an independent game developer, WayForward is discounting fan-favorite games such as Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) and Mighty Switch Force 2 (for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) for up to 25 percent off in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 19.
Wii U
ZaciSa’s Last Stand is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
Breezeblox is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 19.
Arrow Time U is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 25.
3DS
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 26.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies is on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 26.
Shin Megami Tensei IV is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) from 9 a.m. PT on March 16 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 23.
Code of Princess, Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan and other games from ATLUS are on sale from 9 a.m. PT on March 16 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 30.
Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 26.
Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 33 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $19.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 30.
Luv Me Buddies Wonderland is 40 percent off (reduced from $24.99 to $14.90) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 14.
Soccer Up 3D and Soccer Up Online from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 9.
Price Reduction
Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl is reduced to $29.99 (from $39.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on March 9.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Yo-Kai Watch 3 and Yo-Kai Watch Busters in development
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Level-5 appears to be preparing two new Yo-Kai games. In the back pages of CoroCoro Comic’s latest issue, it’s revealed that Yo-Kai Watch 3 as well as Yo-Kai Watch Busters are in development.
Yo-Kai Watch 3 should come as no surprise given the franchise’s success. Yo-Kai Watch Busters is a bit more interesting. This was a game mode in Yo-Kai Watch 2, but is now getting a full-fledged release. Thus far, we know that Yo-Kai Watch Busters will allow up to four players to team up and take on boss yo-kai together.
We’ll be hearing about Yo-Kai Watch 3 and Yo-Kai Watch Busters in the next issue of CoroCoro Comics.
More: CoroCoro, Japan, Level-5, top, Yo-Kai Watch 3, Yo-Kai Watch Busters
New Xenoblade Chronicles X music, images
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A new track from Xenoblade Chronicles X was uploaded to the game’s Japanese website. Check it below. We also have a few images (a mix of large and small) below.
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New Xenoblade Chronicles X battle video
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Media Create sales (3/2 – 3/8)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 33,753
New 3DS LL – 21,402
Vita – 19,757
New 3DS – 7,661
PS3 – 7,645
Wii U – 7,379
3DS – 2,566
3DS LL – 2,321
Vita TV – 621
Xbox One – 445
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 46,139
Vita – 23,619
New 3DS LL – 22,620
PS3 – 8,926
New 3DS – 8,515
Wii U – 6,606
3DS – 2,795
3DS LL – 2,666
Vita TV – 838
Xbox One – 703
And here are the software charts:
1. [PS3] Dragon Quest HEroes – 67,514 / 392,960
2. [3DS] Etrian Mystery Dungeon – 65,226 / NEW
3. [PS4] Dragon Quest Heroes – 35,425 / 304,729
4. [3DS] Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – 23,764 / 365,761
5. [3DS] The Prince of Tennis II: Go to the Top – 22,568 / NEW
6. [PSV] God Eater 2 Rage Burst – 17,710 / 289,539
7. [PS4] Evolve – 16,851 / NEW
8. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi – 14,278 / 2,528,184
9. [3DS] LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins – 13,284 / NEW
10. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 11,297 / 2,549,155
11. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 7,431 / 2,173,243
12. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – 6,673 / 2,492,332
13. [PS3] Dragon Ball Xenoverse – 5,787 / 86,874
14. [PS3] Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai All Star Special – 5,473 / NEW
15. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 5,342 / 931,332
16. [PSV] Diabolik Lovers Dark Fate – 4,902 / 12,164
17. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 4,829 / 602,560
18. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 4,671 / 3,933,006
19. [3DS] Doraemon: Nobita’s Space Heroes – 4,663 / NEW
20. [PS4] God Eater 2 Rage Burst – 3,654 / 48,883
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Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight coming to North America this summer
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Atlus announced today that Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is launching in North America this summer. It will be available in stores and on the eShop for $49.99.
Read on below for an overview of Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold’s features. We’ve also gone ahead and attached the game’s English announcement trailer.
Creatures of Comfort: Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold is the seventh entry in the Etrian franchise (eighth if you count Persona Q, and you know we do) and has a level of refinement that could only come from consumer feedback. Improved systems and mapping make Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold one of the most approachable Etrian titles to date.
Untold Classics: Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold has two ways to play the game, continuing the tradition of the Untold franchise. Classic mode revisits the original Etrian Odyssey 2 with updated graphics, player conveniences, and a full roster of classes. Story mode features a fixed party, but includes voiced dialogue, animated cutscenes and a bittersweet arc that explores the relationship between Arianna and the Fafnir Knight.
