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Japanese Top Five Consists Of Nintendo 3DS Games

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This week’s Media Create software and hardware figures are in from Japan. It looks as though the Nintendo 3DS has had yet another good week as the entire top five consists of Nintendo 3DS games. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is the best-selling game this week closely followed by Tomodachi Collection: New Life. The Nintendo 3DS continues to sell well in Japan, but unfortunately Wii U sales are down again. Here’s the Japanese software and hardware charts.

  1. [3DS] Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
  2. [3DS] Tomodachi Collection: New Life
  3. [3DS] Chousoku Henkei Gyrozetter: Albatross no Tsubasa
  4. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
  5. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  6. [PS3] Resident Evil: Revelations
  7. [3DS] Shin Megami Tensei IV
  8. [PS3] Terraria
  9. [PS3] Kamen Rider: Battride War
  10. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission
  1. Nintendo 3DS XL – 29,533 (27,172)
  2. Nintendo 3DS – 17,602 (12,700)
  3. PlayStation 3 – 10,872 (10,394)
  4. PlayStation Vita – 10,664 (9,733)
  5. Wii U – 5,983 (6,330)
  6. PSP – 5,651 (5,076)
  7. Wii – 1,461 (1,060)
  8. Xbox 360 – 397 (432)

NPD: Pachter Says Console And Handheld Softwares Sales Were Lowest Since May 2000

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Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has revealed via Twitter that both console and handheld software sales were the lowest since May 2000. Nintendo of America announced earlier today that the Nintendo 3DS was the best-selling video game platform in North America during May. Sounds as though it was another terrible month for North American video game retailers.

“I can’t/won’t publish any data from the NPD, but found it interesting that software sales for console/handheld were lowest since May 2000″

Nintendo: While Microsoft And Sony May Compete To Attract Core Gamers, We Appeal To Everyone

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Nintendo has, once again, stated that consumers can only experience its franchises on its systems. In an interview with GamesBeat, Scott Moffitt, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Nintendo of America, said, “‘Content is king’ has never been more true. The only way to experience our franchises is going to be on the Wii U.”

Moffitt also said that while Sony and Microsoft may compete to attract core gamers toward their platforms, Nintendo aims to grab everyone’s attention, including avid gamers, children, adults and families. “While Microsoft and Sony may compete for the hearts and minds of core gamers, our fans will appreciate the breadth of content that we’ve got, which has universal appeal,” explained Moffitt.

“Innovation is what Nintendo stands for,” added Moffit. “We’re proving that with a fresh new, re-imagined array of games we’re bringing to market this year.”

Geoff Keighley Twitter Teases Followers Over ‘Big E3 Debut’

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e3As E3 gets closer, so does the amount of teasing from game developers, publishers and journalists. In among the fray is Game Trailers presenter and journalist Geoff Keighley, who has recently been spotted over Twitter teasing followers and fans over a ‘big E3 debut’, and it’s something special for sure. Here’s his tweet in full:

Saw something truly incredible last night that will be a big E3 debut. Even with all the DRM drama, next week will deliver some GREAT games. – Geoff Keighley

Here’s The Trailer For Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z

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If there’s ever a time to punch, kick and storm your way through a horde of zombies ninja-style, now’s the time to get excited about it. A new trailer has been launched for Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z – an upcoming third-person combat spin-off title from the Ninja Gaiden franchise – and there’s a lot of emphasis on zombies, so you can pummel their matter across the screen.

Playing as the protagonist Yaiba – who was killed and then brought back to wondrous life to live as a cyborg – you must hunt down those pesky zombies as you simultaneously seek revenge for Ryu, your killer. Currently, platforms have yet to be confirmed but in the meantime you can check out Team Ninja’s website for more information.

Tomodachi Collection: New Life Climbs To Top Of Japanese Charts

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This week’s Media Create sales figures are in from Japan. Tomodachi Collection: New Life has once again reclaimed the top spot, selling 59,104 units. In total there are four Nintendo related titles in the Japanese top ten, these include Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. The Nintendo 3DS remains the best-selling format and Wii U sales have improved slightly from last week. Here’s the Japanese software and hardware charts.

  1. [3DS] Tomodachi Collection: New Life
  2. [PS3] Resident Evil: Revelations
  3. [3DS] Shin Megami Tensei IV
  4. [PS3] Kamen Rider: Battride War
  5. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
  6. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  7. [PSP] Norn9
  8. [PSV] Valhalla Knights 3
  9. [360] Dodonpachi SaiDai ou Jou
  10. [PS3] Terraria
  1. Nintendo 3DS XL – 28,807 (40,651)
  2. Nintendo 3DS – 14,057 (14,059)
  3. PlayStation 3 – 11,832 (13,318)
  4. PlayStation Vita – 11,783 (12,171)
  5. Wii U – 6,680 (5,648)
  6. PSP – 5,807 (5,749)
  7. Wii – 1,171 (1,192)
  8. Xbox 360 – 441 (382)

Feast Your Eyes On Capcom’s 30th Anniversary Website

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capcom 8 bit charactersEstablished in 1983, Capcom is 30 years old this year, and with it comes an exciting launch site proving that we should be counting down to something worth salivating over. On June 10, the company will unleash their celebrations on gamers across the world, giving us more than a juicy rumour to cling onto. They previously gave fans the chance to grab a special Mega Man 3DS case to mark the game’s 25th Anniversary, so who knows what else they have up their sleeve. In the 6 days remaining, though, you can share your congratulatory messages on Capcom’s site here, and give them a pat on the back for bringing some much-loved titles to your gaming repertoire.

Shin Megami Tensei IV Tops Japanese Charts

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This week’s Media Create sales charts are in from Japan. Shin Megami Tensei IV, which is exclusive to Nintendo 3DS, is number one. The game sold 188,562 units which placed it higher than Kamen Rider: Battride War which launched for the PlayStation 3. Resident Evil Revelations launched in Japan and sold the most units on the PlayStation 3. The Wii U version of the survival horror title managed to come in at number ten, just beating the Xbox 360 version of the game. The Nintendo 3DS remains the best-selling console in Japan, while sales of Wii U dipped once again. Here’s the Japanese software and hardware charts.

  1. [3DS] Shin Megami Tensei IV
  2. [PS3] Kamen Rider: Battride War
  3. [PS3] Resident Evil: Revelations
  4. [3DS] Tomodachi Collection: New Life
  5. [PSV] Valhalla Knights 3
  6. [PS3] Terraria
  7. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
  8. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  9. [PSP] Summon Night 5
  10. [Wii U] Resident Evil: Revelations
  1. Nintendo 3DS XL – 40,651 (24,123)
  2. Nintendo 3DS – 14,059 (13,001)
  3. PlayStation 3 – 13,318 (10,948)
  4. PlayStation Vita – 12,171 (10,931)
  5. PSP – 5,749 (6,524)
  6. Wii U – 5,648 (6,037)
  7. Wii – 1,192 (1,143)
  8. Xbox 360 – 382 (349)

 

Seven Nintendo Related Titles In Japanese Top Ten

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This week’s Media Create sales charts are now in from Japan. Tomodachi Collection: New Life has been pushed aside this week for Summon Night 5 for the PlayStation Portable. In total there are seven games for Nintendo platforms in the Japanese top ten. The Nintendo 3DS continues to be the best-selling video game device in Japan, while the Wii U sees sales dip once again. Hopefully Wii U sales momentum will pick up after E3. Here’s the Japanese software and hardware charts.

  1. [PSP] Summon Night 5
  2. [3DS] Tomodachi Collection: New Life
  3. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
  4. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  5. [PS3] Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse
  6. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
  7. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission
  8. [Wii] Taiko Drum Master Wii Super Wonderful Edition
  9. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2
  10. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
  1. Nintendo 3DS XL – 24,123 (33,351)
  2. Nintendo 3DS – 13,001 (16,412)
  3. PlayStation 3 – 10,948 (12,793)
  4. PlayStation Vita – 10,931 (12,331)
  5. PSP – 6,524 (6,360)
  6. Wii U – 6,037 (7,974)
  7. Wii – 1,143 (1,506)
  8. Xbox 360 – 349 (485)

 

Nintendo And Sony Stock Prices Rise After Xbox One Announcement

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Nintendo and Sony have both seen their stock prices rise following today’s Xbox One announcement from Microsoft. Nintendo saw a rise of around 2.2 percent, while Sony saw a rise of 9.3 percent. We should remember that Nintendo’s shares also rose when Sony hosted the PlayStation 4 presentation in February. On February 22nd Sony’s U.S shares were down 2.7 percent to $14.08 by midday, with Nintendo’s shares up 2 percent to $11.79