“For us, that is not part of our vision. We believe that the GamePad is an integral part of Wii U.”
“During this week, we’re going to be showcasing other ways for utilizing the GamePad, and this has been a priority for Mr. Miyamoto. He, himself, has dedicated a lot of his personal energy to showing what can be done with the GamePad to really bring it to life. We’re committed to it. We believe that it is a key innovation that, otherwise, all you’re doing is making prettier pictures and using faster processors, and not bringing a lot of uniqueness in terms of gameplay.”

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Video: Shigeru Miyamoto @ E3 2014

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Media Create software sales (6/2 – 6/8)

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

1. [3DS] Persona Q – 186,856
2. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 73,051 / 398,943
3. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 12,137 / 1,054,257
4. [3DS] Card Fight: Vanguard Lock-on Victory – 32,253 / NEW
5. [PS3] Pro Evolution Soccer 2014: Aoki Samurai no Chousen – 19,941 / 83,003
6. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories – 8,390 / 90,438
7. [3DS] Pro Evolution Soccer 2014: Aoki Samurai no Chousen – 7,668 / 36,696
8. [PS4] Wolfenstein: The New Order – 7,448 / NEW
9. [PS4] FIFA 14 – 5,126 / 35,172
10. [360] Ken No Machi No Ihoujin: Shiro no Oukyuu – 5,060 / NEW
11. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour – 4,938 / 388,927
12. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 4,699 / 2,331,642
13. [PS3] Rain – 4,536 / NEW
14. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 4,435 / 4,078,350
15. [PS3] Wolfenstein: The New Order – 4,341 / NEW
16. [PSV] Chou Megami Shinkou Noire Gekishin Black Heart – 4,249 / 32,646
17. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 – 4,112 / 3,289,221
18. [PS4] inFamous: Second Son – 3,973 / 47,396
19. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 3,709 / 596,131
20. [PS3] Idol Master: One for All – 3,598 / 106,391

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Media Create hardware sales (6/2 – 6/8)

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

3DS LL – 30,924
Wii U – 13,766
Vita – 11,450
PS4 – 9,466
PSP – 9,365
PS3 – 6,561
3DS – 5,346
Vita TV – 1,193
Xbox 360 – 255

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

Wii U – 19,312
3DS LL – 18,776
Vita – 12,859
PS3 – 6,922
PS4 – 6,508
3DS – 4,957
PSP – 1,421
Vita TV – 1,098
Xbox 360 – 225

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Final Fantasy Explorers announced for 3DS

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Final Fantasy Explorers is coming to the 3DS, according to the latest issue of Jump.

Square Enix will be releasing the new multiplayer action RPG in Japan. Final Fantasy Explorers, a game in which you take on monsters on a quest to gather crystals, supports up to four players

You can find a scan from the game above. It shows off a White Mage, Black Mage, Monk, and Knight.