July 2014 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.
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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 July 2014. The results can be found below.
1. The Last of Us (PS4, PS3)
2. Minecraft (360, PS3)
3. FIFA 14 (360,PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Vita)
4. Watch Dogs (PS4, 360, PS3, Xbox One, PC)
5. Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
6. Call of Duty: Ghosts (Xbox One, 360, PS4, PS3, Wii U, PC)
7. Grand Theft Auto V (360, PS3)
8. Sniper Elite III (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
9. NBA 2K14 (360, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, PC)
10. Lego Marvel Super Heroes (360, PS3, 3DS, DS, PS4, Wii U, Xbox One, Vita, PC)
You can find more details from this month’s NPD report over on GamesBeat.
July 2014 NPD: Nintendo’s response – Mario Kart 8 crosses 1 million, 3DS software hits 40 million
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Nintendo has issued a response to the July 2014 NPD report.
In its lengthy statement, the company highlighted strong sales of Mario Kart 8 and the 3DS. Nintendo’s racer has now sold over one million copies in the US while 3DS software sales have crossed 40 million.
We also have the following game-specific data:
Mario Kart 7: 3.48 million
Super Mario 3D Land: 3.09 million
New Super Mario Bros. 2: 2.28 million
Pokémon X: 2.10 million
Pokémon Y: 2.01 million
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D: 1.39 million
Animal Crossing: New Leaf: 1.36 million
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon: 1.33 million
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds: 1.09 million
Read on below for Nintendo’s full response:
Hyrule Warriors to be supported with more characters, weapons, and scenarios
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A tweet published on the official Japanese Hyrule Warriors Twitter page earlier today revealed that Koei Tecmo would be supporting the game with “long-term updates and a large-scale mode expansion”. Thanks to a listing on the eShop, we have a few more details as to what’s planned for the future.
The listing states that more characters, weapons, and scenarios are planned. There’s also the word “??” in the listing, which implies that there could be even more things on the way. It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the future!
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Azure Striker Gunvolt hitting the North American 3DS eShop on August 29 for $14.99
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A North American release date for Azure Striker Gunvolt has been announced by Inti Creates. The game will be available on August 29. Pricing is set at $14.99.
Proud to announce #Gunvolt's North American 3DS eShop release date: Friday, Aug.29, $14.99! 2D action at its finest!
https://t.co/uJZKTWrpRy
— Gunvolt Official EN (@GunvoltGame) August 14, 2014
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Nintendo Download (8/14/14, North America)
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
- Soon Shine
- Gaiabreaker
- XType Plus
Wii U Virtual Console
- Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge
- Double Dragon II: The Revenge
3DS Download
- Gothic Masquerade
3DS Demo
- Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit!
DSiWare
- Amida’s Path
eShop Sales
- Gravity Badgers – Gravity Badgers is 30 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $3.49) until 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 28 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
- Hello Kitty Kruisers – Hello Kitty Kruisers is reduced from $19.95 to $9.99 starting at 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 18 until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 1 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
- Scram Kitty and His Buddy on Rails – Scram Kitty and His Buddy on Rails is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 21 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
- ZaciSa’s Last Stand – ZaciSa’s Last Stand is reduced from $2.99 to $1.49 until 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 28 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
- ATLUS Games – Code of Princess, Etrian Odyssey Untold: Millennium Girl and many other fun ATLUS games will be on sale starting Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. PT until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 1 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- Classic Games Overload – Classic Games Overload is now reduced from $29.99 to $19.99 until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 4 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- Me & My Furry Patients 3D – Me & My Furry Patients 3D is reduced from $29.99 to $9.99 until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 3 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- Travel Adventures with Hello Kitty – Travel Adventures with Hello Kitty is 50 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $9.99) starting at 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 18 until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 1 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
Price Reductions
- My Riding Stables 3D – Jumping for the Team has been reduced to $15.99 from $29.99 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- Riding Stables 3D has been reduced to $15.99 from $19.99 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
Coming Soon
- Life Force – Aug. 21 (Virtual Console on Wii U)
- Donkey Kong Jr. Math – Aug. 28 (Virtual Console on Wii U)
- Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Aug. 29 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Source: Nintendo PR
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Screenshot (08/14/14)
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Mega Man is in the spotlight of today’s daily screenshot, Sakurai goes into some of his special move possibilities:
Hyrule Warriors – Ghirahim character trailer
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Media Create software sales (8/4 – 8/10)
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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 120,682 / 2,093,992
2. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 – 81,584 / NEW
3. [3DS] Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – 46,494 / NEW
4. [PS3] Ultra Street Fighter IV – 42,327 / NEW
5. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island – 22,752 / 114,229
6. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 20,860 / 599,414
7. [PSV] Shin Hayarigami – 12,585 / NEW
8. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken – 8,435 / 127,842
9. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 7,355 / 1,234,622
10. [PS3] Shin Hayarigami – 5,746 / NEW
11. [PS3] GTA V New Price Version – 5,323 / 38,997
12. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 4,935 / 4,121,836
13. [3DS] Bravely Default: For the Sequel Ultimate Hits – 4,720 / NEW
14. [PSV] Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines – 4,548 / 123,884
15. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy – 4,326 / 84,588
16. [3DS] Gundam Tri Age SP – 4,112 / 37,043
17. [WIU] Dragon Quest X All-in-One Package – 3,945 / NEW
18. [PSV] Freedom Wars – 3,869 / NEW
19. [PSV] Lost Dimension – 3,868 / NEW
20. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 3,566 / 2,362,577
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Media Create hardware sales (8/4 – 8/10)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 33,172
Vita – 17,084
Wii U – 13,598
3DS – 7,873
PS3 – 6,486
PS4 – 5,470
Vita TV – 1,344
PSP – 301
Xbox 360 – 151
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 31,740
Vita – 17,179
Wii U – 9,646
3DS – 7,019
PS3 – 6,605
PS4 – 5,695
Vita TV – 1,506
PSP – 464
Xbox 360 – 157
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Super Smash Bros. 3DS Limited Edition Pack revealed for Europe
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Nintendo has revealed a special Super Smash Bros. 3DS Limited Edition Pack for Europe. The package contains a specially-designed 3DS system and a pre-installed copy of the new Smash Bros. game.
As tweeted by Nintendo just a few moments ago:
Check out the Super #SmashBros for Nintendo #3DS Limited Edition Pack, entering the battle on 03/10! pic.twitter.com/iYZVvZqtxA
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) August 13, 2014