Media Create software sales (8/11 – 8/17) – first week Hyrule Warriors sales
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 14 Comments
This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 118,526 / 2,212,518
2. [WIU] Hyrule Warriors – 69,090 / NEW
3. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island – 29,933 / 144,162
4. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 28,221 / 627,635
5. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 – 27,273 / 108,857
6. [PSV] Monster Hunter Frontier G – 21,169 / NEW
7. [PS3] Ultra Street Fighter IV – 11,604 / 53,931
8. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken – 10,879 / 138,721
9. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 10,420 / 1,245,042
10. [3DS] Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – 9,624 / 56,119
11. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy – 6,644 / 91,232
12. [PS3] GTA New Price Version – 6,286 / 45,283
13. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 6,053 / 4,127,888
14. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 5,535 / 2,368,112
15. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour – 4,728 / 423,075
16. [3DS] Gundam Tri Age SP – 4,705 / 41,748
17. [PSV] Freedom Wars – 4,542 / 280,209
18. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New LEaf – 4,447 / 3,774,698
19. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment – 3,984 / 238,539
20. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 – 3,796 / 3,327,503
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Media Create hardware sales (8/11 – 8/17)
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 9 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 42,365
Vita – 20,825
Wii U – 18,161
3DS – 9,429
PS4 – 6,913
PS3 – 6,260
Vita TV – 1,491
PSP – 416
Xbox 360 – 160
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
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
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Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Screenshots (08/20/14)
Posted on 11 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 1 Comment
Sakurai teases some more Smash Run content today, detailing the chests that will appear:
He continues:
…However, watch out for Mimicuties disguised as treasure chests. Run away! RUN AWAY!!
First Mighty Gunvolt screenshots, out now in Japan
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 8 Comments
Inti Creates has officially announced Mighty Gunvolt, the new crossover title between Azure Striker Gunvolt, Mighty No. 9, and Gal*Gun. First screenshots can be found above.
Mighty Gunvolt features a complete 8-bit style. Gunvolt, Eriko, and Beck are included as playable characters.
Mighty Gunvolt is out now in Japan. Those who purchase Azure Striker Gunvolt through November 19 can receive the new 3DS title at no extra cost.
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Azure Striker Gunvolt trailer #2
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Mighty Gunvolt announced for the 3DS eShop
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 7 Comments
Inti Creates has announced “Mighty Gunvolt”, a new 3DS eShop collaboration title between Mighty No. 9, Azure Striker Gunvolt, and Gal*Gun.
Only a few details have emerged about the project thus far. The game will make use of an 80’s graphical style, and Gunvolt, Eriko, and Beck will be playable.
A release date and price for Mighty Gunvolt have not been confirmed at this time.
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Youkai Watch getting western release next year
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According to Level-5 president Akihiro Hino, Youkai Watch is seeing a western release next year. The company already has a toy company in place to support the series. Hino also believes that the success of Youkai Watch is guaranteed.
Hino said:
“In regards too foreign markets, we have been taking a look at it in regards to Yokai Watch. We think it has a big appeal as a very Japanese-ish fantasy story. We already have support from a foreign toy maker company saying that it will be a definite success.”
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS screenshots (8/19/14) – Sakurai shows Zero Suit Samus outfits
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 128 Comments
Here’s Masahiro Sakurai’s latest update for Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS:
Here’s a look at the 3DS version. You can use the same outfit variations in both the 3DS and Wii U versions.
Ubisoft says “Nintendo customers don’t buy Assassin’s Creed”
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 103 Comments
Ubisoft is releasing two Assassin’s Creed games this year, but Wii U isn’t getting either of them. Wondering why this is the case?
While speaking with Game Informer at Gamescom last week, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot explained:
“It’s very simple. What we see is that Nintendo customers don’t buy Assassin’s Creed. Last year, we sold in very small numbers.”
Guillemot also spoke about Ubisoft’s shift in focus on Wii U:
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Wii U update version 5.1.2 out now, improves stability
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 12 Comments
A new system update is now available for all Wii U consoles. Firmware 5.1.2 was just released by Nintendo tonight.
Below are the official update notes:
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience
As is always the case, you’ll need to install today’s update before you can access the eShop.
