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Level 100 Deoxys Available In Pokémon Wi-Fi Event Until May 31

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deoxysIf you ever wanted the chance to get your hands on the legendary Pokémon Deoxys, well now’s your chance, as the Wi-Fi event is now live for all English versions of Black and White 2 on the Nintendo DS, according to a news article on Serebii.net.

The event – similar to the previous Meloetta event hosted by GAME – will provide an ample opportunity to receive a special Level 100 Deoxys with the following moves: Nasty Plot, Recover, Dark Pulse and Psycho Boost. The legendary will also attach an extra treat for Pokémon fans by holding a Life Orb inside its Dusk Ball.  Make sure to pick one up while you remember, though, as the special Wi-Fi event will end its run on May 31.

In order to claim Deoxys through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Service, you must have the following:

  • Wireless broadband Internet access
  • A Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL system
  • A copy of the Pokémon Black 2 or Pokémon White 2 game
  • No more than 11 Wonder Cards in your possession

 

Older Pokémon Games Are Still Selling Pretty Well

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Released Title March 2012 March 2013 Increase
2007 Pokémon Diamond/Pearl 17.61 million 17.63 million +20,000
2010 Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver 12.40 million 12.67 million +270,000
2011 Pokémon Black/White 14.71 million 15.42 million +710,000

Last year, Nintendo released the latest Game Freak-developed Pokémon role-playing games for the Nintendo DS, Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 – both of which have sold over seven million units. As you can see in the above table, which was compiled from Nintendo’s various financial reports over the last year, older Pokémon games for the Nintendo DS are still selling well, especially considering all of them were released over two years ago. The next installments in the main Pokémon series, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, are scheduled to release later this year, exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS.

Scribblenauts Dev Faces Copyright Infringement Over Internet Memes

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scribblenauts_unlimitedCopyright is always a pesky problem when it comes to designing characters in the video games industry. Most recently a female Yoshi look-a-like was spotted in an indie game released for the iOS, but fortunately Nintendo worked outside of the courtroom. Scribblenauts developer 5th Cell hasn’t been so lucky. The company is being sued, alongside publishers Warner Bros., over copyright infringement from the use of internet memes Keyboard Cat and Nyan Cat within their Scribblenauts series.

Keyboard Cat creator Charles Schmidt, who found success on YouTube, and Christopher Orlando Torres who developed the Nyan Cat animated gif are both suing on copyright grounds, and allegedly claim that their creations were used without license or authority. 5th Cell and Warner Bros. featured the animated versions of the two aforementioned cats which were included as Easter eggs in the 2009 Scribblenauts release, Super Scribblenauts in 2010, Scribblenauts Remix, and the most recent title Scribblenauts Unlimited.

“For the past three years, WB, along with game developer 5th, have knowingly and intentionally infringed plaintiffs’ copyrights and trademarks by using ‘Nyan Cat’ and Fatso’s image in WB’s top selling ‘Scribblenauts’ games. Including, most recently, ‘Scribblenauts Unlimited’, which WB released in 2011.”

- Complaint from the legal paperwork of Schmidt and Torres V Warner Bros and 5th Cell Media

Warner Bros. and 5th Cell are yet to make an official statement.

You Can Transfer Your Old Flipnote Animations To Flipnote Studio 3D

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Nintendo has revealed that you will be able to transfer your old Flipnote Studio animations on Nintendo DS to Flipnote Studio 3D on the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo has already announced that the Flipnote Studio community for Nintendo DSi on Hatena will go offline on May 31st. It is now recommending claiming and transferring your animations to the new Flipnote community. You can read more about how to perform this transfer, right here.

Tomodachi Collection And Nintendo 3DS Continue To Rule Japan

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tomodachi collection new lifeThis week’s Media Create sales charts are in from Japan. Tomodachi Collection: New Life for the Nintendo 3DS remains the best-selling video game in Japan, selling 145,000 units. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon managed to sell 38,884 units, which has kept it sitting pretty at number three in the software charts. The Wii U is still struggling in the hardware charts as sales were slightly down this week. The console still sold 8,262 units which just placed it higher than Sony’s ageing PSP. Here’s the Japanese software and hardware charts.

  1. [3DS] Tomodachi Collection: New Life
  2. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
  3. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
  4. [PS3] Tomb Raider
  5. [PS3] Steins;Gate: Senkei Kousoku no Phenogram
  6. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  7. [PSV] Photo Kano Kiss
  8. [PSP] Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere Portable
  9. [PS3] Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
  10. [PS3] BioShock Infinite
  1. Nintendo 3DS LL – 37,536 (57,089)
  2. PlayStation Vita – 21,399 (15,011)
  3. Nintendo 3DS – 17,897 (18,833)
  4. PlayStation 3 – 14,682 (13,915)
  5. Wii U – 8,262 (8,798)
  6. PSP – 7,536 (7,816)
  7. Wii – 1,660 (1,379)
  8. Xbox 360 – 490 (515)

Pokemon Black & White 2 Gamers Can Grab Deoxys Next Month

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Nintendo has announced that Pokemon Black & White 2 players can pick up the mythical Pokemon Deoxys next month. Pokemon Black & White 2 owners can add Deoxys to their collection through a special character distribution via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service on May 8th. Pokemon Trading Card Game players can also grab the  Deoxys-EX card in the new Pokemon TCG: Black & White—Plasma Freeze expansion at stores the same day.

Thanks, Ducklett

Nintendo UK Will Continue To Sell DS Hardware This Year

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Earlier today, Nintendo’s financial results from last fiscal year led us to believe that the Nintendo DS hardware would no longer be sold for the current year. However, Nintendo UK have stated that they will be continuing to sell DS hardware – although this is not indicative as to whether the console will be coming to a halt later this year.

“Nintendo will continue to sell Nintendo DS Hardware but is not revealing a unit sales forecast at this time.”

- Nintendo UK

Tomodachi Collection And Nintendo 3DS Dominate Japan

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This week’s Media Create sales figures are in from Japan. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon has been knocked off the top spot by Tomodachi Collection: New Life which sold around 405,000 copies. Tomodachi Collection: New Life gave the Nintendo 3DS XL a significant sales boost this week as the handheld sold 57,000 units, which is more than double what it sold the previous week. Here’s the Japanese software and hardware charts.

  1. [3DS] Tomodachi Collection: New Life
  2. [PS3] Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
  3. [PSP] Seven Dragon 2020 II
  4. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
  5. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  6. [PSP] Amnesia Crowd
  7. [3DS] Card Fight!! Vanguard Ride to Victory!!
  8. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2
  9. [3DS] Run For Money: Flee From the Strongest Hunters in History
  10. [360] Monster Hunter Frontier G1 Premium Package
  1. Nintendo 3DS XL – 57,089 (28,139)
  2. Nintendo 3DS – 18,833 (18,584)
  3. PlayStation Vita – 15,011 (14,112)
  4. PlayStation 3 – 13,915 (14,039)
  5. Wii U – 8,798 (9,984)
  6. PSP – 7,816 (7,566)
  7. Wii – 1,379 (1,383)
  8. Xbox 360 – 515 (492)

Is Nintendo Set To End The DS’ Production Run?

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nintendo dsIt looks like the Nintendo DS production could be on hold for good. According to Nintendo’s financial results for the current fiscal year its sales forecast for DS software titles is a bold 10 million, but hardware sales have drawn a blank – quite literally.

The DS has had a fantastic production run, with sales of over 153 million units and software sales of over 933 million, after its launch in Japan and North America in 2004. In fact, it’s seen some of the best shift in software sales, with New Super Mario Bros. at 30 million and Mario Kart DS following at 23.3 million units. And the DS has ended on a last high with sales of Pokemon White and Black 2 reaching 7.81 million. As it stands, Nintendo has yet to provide official confirmation of its DS hardware production.

Luigi’s Mansion 2 And Nintendo 3DS Continue To Rule Japan

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This weeks Japanese hardware and software sales are now in. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon continues to be the best-selling software and the Nintendo 3DS remains the best-selling hardware. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon is number one for the fourth week running and it sold another 56,000 units. Wii U continues to struggle as it only managed to sell 9,984 units this week compared to 14,783 units the previous week. Here’s the Japanese software and hardware charts.

  1. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
  2. [3DS] Card Fight!! Vanguard Ride to Victory!!
  3. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  4. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2
  5. [PS3] Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2013
  6. [Wii] Taiko Drum Master Wii Super Wonderful Edition
  7. [PSV] Muramasa Rebirth
  8. [PSP] Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2013
  9. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2
  10. [PSP] Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment
  1. Nintendo 3DS XL – 28,139 (34,180)
  2. 3DS – 18,584 (22,684)
  3. PlayStation Vita – 14,112 (19,328)
  4. PlayStation 3 – 14,039 (16,807)
  5. Wii U – 9,984 (14,783)
  6. PSP – 7,566 (8,876)
  7. Wii – 1,383 (1,718)
  8. Xbox 360 – 492 (536)