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TalkBack / Monster Hunter Keeps Love Plus + from Chart-Topping Debut
« on: July 01, 2010, 01:03:17 PM »

Capcom's new Xbox 360 game debuts slightly ahead of Konami's new DS title.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/23594

The past few weeks have been big weeks for game industry sales in Japan, with both Super Mario Galaxy 2 releasing and the Nintendo DS line receiving a price cut. This week is no exception as twelve new games debut in the top 30, with seven of those hitting the top 10.

 

Debuting in the top spot this week is Capcom’s Monster Hunter Frontier Online for the Xbox 360. With 93,000 units moved, it just barely edged out Konami’s Love Plus + for DS, which opened with sales of 84,000. It is also worth noting that a special edition of the Nintendo DSi was released last week to coincide with the release of Love Plus + , so it is possible that Nintendo DS hardware could experience similarly increased sales like it did last week.

 

A new Atelier Totori game opens in the third spot with 54,000 copies sold, while Konami’s other new Nintendo DS game, Tokimeki Memorial: Girl’s Side 3rd Story, starts with sales of 52,000.

 

After regaining the top spot from Xenoblade last week, Super Mario Galaxy 2 slides from first to fifth in its fifth week. Three of those weeks it has been in the top spot, but due to all the new releases this week it slips to a new sales low despite seeing only a 21% dip in sales. Sales of the game currently clock in at 614,000, 155,000 more than the original in the same timeframe. Worth noting is that Super Mario Galaxy started to see a boost in its sales around this time due to the holiday season, so the gap between the two games is likely to decrease significantly over the next few weeks.

 

Elsewhere in the top ten, three new games for Sony’s platforms occupy positions six through eight, while Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective dips a full seven spots to the ninth position, despite seeing only a 17% decrease in sales. Its lifetime sales stand at 44,000, just 4,000 more than Nintendo’s Art Academy, which was released last week as well. Art Academy also falls seven spots to number ten this week.

 

Outside the top ten, Xenoblade and Friend Collection both experienced huge falls. The former, which was the fourth best-selling game last week, slips to the fifteenth position, while Friend Collection falls 8-14. It is also worth noting that Friend Collection has been in the top twenty every week since its release last June.

 

Plenty of other evergreen titles experienced huge falls this week, including Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and Wii Fit Plus.

 

The next couple of weeks should be an interesting weeks for sales as well, as Nintendo’s Wii Party is about to hit stores. Whether or not it experiences sales like that of Wii Play remains to be seen.

 

Media Create June 21-27

 

01. / 00. [360] Monster Hunter Frontier Online (Capcom) - 93.000 / NEW

02. / 00. [NDS] Love Plus + (Konami) - 84.000 / NEW

03. / 00. [PS3] Atelier Totori: Alchemist of Arland 2 (Gust) - 54.000 / NEW

04. / 00. [NDS] Tokimeki Memorial: Girl's Side 3rd Story (Konami) - 52.000 / NEW

05. / 01. [WII] Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo) - 42.000 / 614.000 (-21%)

06. / 00. [PSP] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva [Dekkai Ohaidoku-han / Ohaidoku-han] (Sega) - 29.000 / NEW

07. / 00. [PS3] White Album: Tsuzurareru Fuyu no Omoide (Aqua Plus) - 26.000 / NEW

08. / 00. [PSP] Starry Sky: In Spring - PSP Edition (Asgard) - 22.000 / NEW

09. / 02. [NDS] Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Capcom) - 20.000 / 44.000 (-17%)

10. / 03. [NDS] Art Academy (Nintendo) - 20.000 / 41.000 (-5%)


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TalkBack / Hori Readying Drum Stand for New Taiko
« on: June 28, 2010, 06:45:58 PM »

Hori will be releasing a new drum stand to be used with the Nintendo DS lineup.


http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/23577

Taiko Drum Master is revisiting the Nintendo DS later this week with the release of Taiko Drum Master DS Dororon! Battle With
the Ghouls, and Hori is ready to make gamer’s experience the game even better thanks to its new drum stand.

The Taiko
Drum Master DS stand, which is compatible with the DS lite, DSi, and DSi LL, allows for players to free up their hands by
placing the Nintendo DS on the stand and using two styluses for drumming.

The drum stand is set to be released on
July 1 for ¥1,960.

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TalkBack / New Pokemon Black and White Details Revealed
« on: June 28, 2010, 05:58:16 PM »
With the game's release rapidly approaching, more and more details are starting to emerge.

During a Japanese variety show called Oha Suta, a new trailer for Pokémon Black & White was shown. Within in were a number of new tidbits of information sure to make fans eager for the game’s release.

For starters, eight new Pokémon were revealed, ranging from a mole with a giant claw on its tail to a mantis-like Pokémon. Five of the eight Pokémon have names, though three others were just briefly shown in the trailer.

Besides new Pokémon, the trailer also showed a three-on-three battle. The details on how this new type of battle works is still a mystery. Other smaller pieces of information, such as new moves, were also revealed.

Pokémon Black & White are scheduled to hit Japan on September 18, as confirmed by Pokémon Sunday on their most recent episode.

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TalkBack / Nintendo 3DS Launch Expected Next Year
« on: June 26, 2010, 08:13:28 AM »

Reggie speaks about the 3DS, stating that the system will not be available this year.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/23545

While on the Jimmy Fallon television show last night, Reggie Fils-Aimes stated that the Nintendo 3DS will not be available in North America this year. Instead it will launch in 2011.

It is unknown if Reggie was just referring to only North America. Judging by how Nintendo has been releasing its handhelds lately, it is likely that a European launch will be close to the North American debut. As for Japan, gamers will have to wait until Nintendo confirms a specific date.


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TalkBack / Club Nintendo Refunds Coins
« on: June 26, 2010, 12:09:49 AM »
Gamers who purchased a white DS game card case from Club Nintendo in North America may soon be getting a refund.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23544

 Nintendo will be refunding 300 Club Nintendo Coins to fans who purchased a white Nintendo DS game card case, which originally was available for 600 coins.    


In addition to these extra coins, the Club Nintendo year is quickly coming to a close, and anyone who wants to qualify for the special end-of-the-year rewards should have their coins accumulated by July 1. For those searching for some extra coins, Sin & Punishment 2 is due out next week and can net you at least 50 coins.    


The email that Nintendo issued reads:      


Thank you for being a member of Club Nintendo!    


During the first year of Club Nintendo, you redeemed 600 Coins for a White Nintendo DS Game Card Case. That case was eventually removed from the Club Nintendo catalog and we have now returned it back to the catalog at a reduced Coin value.    


In this case, we have chosen to add the 300 Coin difference between the old and new Coin value to your Club Nintendo account.    


Please note that this is not something we typically do but felt it was a way to show our thanks for being a member of from Club Nintendo from the start. Please enjoy the extra Coins!    


Nintendo of America Inc.   Consumer Service Department


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TalkBack / No Underwater Stages in Donkey Kong Country Returns
« on: June 26, 2010, 12:02:31 AM »
Nintendo and Retro Studios clarify why they omitted underwater stages and the status of the other Kongs.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23543

 Retro Studios' new entry into the Donkey Kong Country series won't feature the series staple underwater levels, according to Kensuke Tanabe, the Nintendo manager who has worked with Retro for quite some time.    


Tanabe also commented on the possibility of appearances from other Kongs. "There was a direction from Mr. Miyamoto as to what to up point in the series' legacy to draw from," Tanabe said. "But I think it will be the most fun for people to play it themselves and see who pops up along the way."    


Tanabe also commented that they are considering as to whether or not to add in any animal buddies into the game, such  as Rambi the Rhino. He also revealed that water stages are nowhere to be found in Donkey Kong's new adventure, stating that they felt too slow, and it wasn't the gameplay they were looking for.    


Donkey Kong Country Returns is due out this holiday season.


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TalkBack / Upcoming Japanese Virtual Console Games
« on: June 25, 2010, 03:58:08 PM »
Six new titles will be joining the bunch by the end of July in Japan.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23542

 While the Virtual Console continues to struggle in terms of releases, Japan is seeing half-a-dozen new titles next month, with most of them being for the Neo Geo.    


Four Neo Geo titles will be released next month, accompanied by a Super Famicom and Famicom game. Those hoping for Mario Tennis, which was just released in Europe, will have to wait until at least August to get your hands on it.    


The list of titles include:    


     
  • World Heroes Perfect (Neo Geo, D4)
    •  
  • Magical Drop III (Neo Geo, D4)
    •  
  • Tokuten Ou Honoo no Libero (Neo Geo, D4)
    •  
  • Dunk Dream (Neo Geo, D4)
    •  
  • Metal Max 2 (Super Famicom, Enterbrain)
    •  
  • Moero Twinbee Cinnamon Hakase wo Sukue! (Famicom, Konami)
    •  


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TalkBack / Aonuma Interested in Adding DLC to the Zelda Series
« on: June 25, 2010, 03:49:23 PM »
Zelda producer discusses his views on DLC in regards to the series.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23541

 Eiji Aonuma, producer of the Zelda series, discussed the potential of downloadable content in the series in a recent interview with Game Informer.    


When questioned about the topic, he replied with, “Obviously, we have thought about DLC, and we are thinking about it." This is by no means a confirmation of downloadable content appearing in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, but it at least tells us that they are considering it.    


Another interesting piece of information that Aonuma discussed was the idea of online functionality. He commended that online play may not come in the form of multi-player or co-op, but instead through "the idea of communications between players."    


The latest Zelda game, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward, is set to be released next year.


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TalkBack / MonkeyPaw Games Working on Nintendo 3DS
« on: June 25, 2010, 01:54:02 PM »
The company's President confirms that they are working on content for Nintendo’s new handheld.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23540

 In a recent interview with Joystiq, MonkeyPaw Games President John Greiner (former President of Hudson Entertainment, the U.S. branch of Hudsonsoft) was questioned as to whether or not his team is going to jump on the Nintendo 3DS bandwagon. He confirmed that they are indeed planning to develop for the device.    


He was also asked whether or not he had yet worked with Nintendo on digital content for the 3DS. He responded with, “I was just there right before I came here and we talked about it, and they want our titles. They said, 'Yeah, definitely, this would make a great launch title -- so hurry up and go.' Of course, they're going to be very aggressive and gain third-party support. Okay, that's good, so we'll move forward."    


He seemed a bit cautious in terms of the device's market size, but he was still upbeat on developing for it overall. "Still sketchy on how big the market will be and all this kind of stuff, but I think it's worth it. Especially for our licensed brands, because it will be effective for marketing for sure. People will be like, 'Oh yeah, I want that game in 3D.'"    


No specific titles from MonkeyPaw Games have been been announced for the Nintendo 3DS.


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TalkBack / In Case You Missed It: The 3DS Charging Cradle
« on: June 25, 2010, 01:39:54 PM »
Nintendo’s new handheld may be charged differently from its predecessors.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23539

 With all the buzz surrounding the Nintendo 3DS over the past few weeks, it isn’t difficult to skip over a piece of information. One example is Nintendo displaying a different way of charging its new Nintendo 3DS at E3 last week.    



   


Besides using a typical AC adapter (like what many of the demo units were using during the event), Nintendo also displayed a charging cradle that can be used to charge its new device.    


It is unknown whether or not there are additional ways to charge the Nintendo 3DS besides these two options.


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TalkBack / EA Predicts Big Things for FIFA in North America
« on: June 25, 2010, 01:28:54 PM »
EA Sports’ vice president of football thinks that FIFA’s biggest market is about to change.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23538

 Four years ago, the U.S. market was the fourth-biggest market in the world for FIFA titles. Fast forward to 2010 and Matt Bilbey, EA Sport’s vice president of football, predicts that the U.S. market is about to move up a few spots.    


Game Developers Conference 2010:

   


In 2010, EA Sports has managed to put one more soccer game than usual onto store shelves, that being 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, released across four platforms earlier this year. By the time the next FIFA title hits stores, Bilbey predicts that America will become the world’s biggest market in terms of video game sales for football/soccer.    


The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa is currently underway. Assuming that the strong American team continues to do well, sales of FIFA titles may see sales spikes across the country.


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TalkBack / Upcoming Wii Games to Look Forward to
« on: June 25, 2010, 07:31:05 PM »
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/specialArt.cfm?artid=23513


With so many great Wii games coming in the next year, it will be hard to find time to play them all!

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TalkBack / Iwata on Making the Nintendo 3DS a “Serious Gamer” System
« on: June 25, 2010, 03:30:17 AM »
The unique features and third-party support of the 3DS looks to appeal to the hardcore.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23523

 In an interview with Nikkei, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata stressed that the Nintendo 3DS will appeal to the core gamers that might have abandoned Nintendo platforms. Iwata stated that Nintendo working very closely with developers in order to “expand into elaborate games targeting serious gamers.”    



   


Iwata also noted that Nintendo is working very hard to incorporate developers’ requests for the Nintendo 3DS in order to make it the best handheld it can be, reasoning that such “partnerships are good for both Nintendo and software developers.”    


While intimating that the Nintendo DS primarily catered to people who did not usually play games, he explained that the 3DS and its more advanced graphics and gameplay – as well as its burgeoning third-party support – will appeal to hardcore player as well.    


The Nintendo 3DS is scheduled for release by March 31, 2011.


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TalkBack / Nintendo Underestimates Art Academy Demand in Japan
« on: June 24, 2010, 07:27:20 PM »
Nintendo’s new classroom painting game has been severely under-shipped in Japan.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23522

 The Art Academy titles released for the Nintendo DSiWare service last year have had a strong following, with many gamers regularly using the application to paint their own pictures and share them with friends. In Japan and Europe, Nintendo saw the appeal for the game and decided to turn it into a retail game, which hit Japan last week.    


In its first week, the game managed to sell 21,000 units, but suffered from sellouts throughout the country. According to sources, the game managed to move 89.85% of its initial stock, which makes it appear that Nintendo and retailers greatly underestimated the demand for the game.    


Art Academy is set to be released on the Nintendo DS in Europe this August. A North American release has not been set.


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TalkBack / Nintendo DS Line Sees Huge Sales Boost in Japan
« on: June 25, 2010, 03:24:36 AM »
Thanks to a recent price cut, the Nintendo DS family sees its highest sales week in quite some time.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23521

 The Nintendo DS has never received a price cut in Japan, and many were skeptical as to whether or not it would have an impact on Nintendo DS sales this week. Once again, Nintendo has proved those doubters wrong once again as the Nintendo DS line has seen a major sales boost in Japan thanks to the price cut.    


In a distant second behind the massive Nintendo DS sales was the PSP, followed closely by the Wii. The PS3 and Wii continue to be neck-to-neck in Japan, with the Wii only edging Sony's console by 2,000 units this week.    


The Xbox 360 sees a fall to just over 2,000 units for the week, but that is enough to put it ahead of the PS2 and PSPgo.    


Japanese Hardware Sales - June 14th to June 20th    


DSi LL 30,183
 PSP 20,929
 Wii 19,045
 DSi 18,214
 PS3 17,175
 DS Lite 5,126
 Xbox 360 2,060
 PS2 1,568
 PSP go 837


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TalkBack / Ni no Kuni Dated for Japan
« on: June 24, 2010, 01:07:26 PM »
Level-5’s new role-playing game will be in stores before the year closes.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23520

 Level-5 has quickly become one of the Nintendo DS’s biggest supporters, with titles such as Inazuma Eleven and Professor Layton already performing well on the system. Come this December, Level-5 may have yet another Nintendo DS success story on their hands with Ni no Kuni.    


Set to be released in Japan on December 9 for ¥6,800, Ni no Kuni is a role-playing game that doesn’t take itself too seriously. While it was a Nintendo DS exclusive for quite some time, the game is now heading to the PlayStation 3 as well next year with some additional features and an obvious visual upgrade.    


Ni no Kuni has not been announced for a North American release.


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TalkBack / 4 Heroes of Light Has Depth of a Console Final Fantasy
« on: June 24, 2010, 04:49:26 PM »
Despite its childlike visuals, Square Enix’s Klee Kuo says that Square Enix’s new handheld Final Fantasy is perfect for newcomers and veterans alike.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23512

 Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light has received some criticism during the past few months due to its childlike visual style. Some gamers have dismissed it as a children’s title and deemed it as not suited to franchise veterans.    



   


Today, Square Enix’s Klee Kuo cleared the air surrounding the matter by saying that even though Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light has a visual appeal that will interest a wide variety of demographics, the game has the depth of a console Final Fantasy title. He later went on to say that the game is also perfect for novices to the series.    


Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is set to be released in North America this October.


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TalkBack / 5th Cell: Scribblenauts Sequel is "Way Better"
« on: June 24, 2010, 04:42:04 PM »
The developer explains the "Super" in the title of their upcoming game.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23511

 When Scribblenauts launched for the Nintendo DS late last year, it elicited some criticism regarding its controls. 5th Cell took the criticism to heart, and this week Jeremiah Slaczka addressed the issue, bluntly stating that the new game is "way better" than the original.    


When asked about the controls specifically, Jeremiah said that he can't emphasize enough how much they've been improved. "That's what I really want to drill into people's heads. We spent a whole year developing this and taking the original idea and making it awesome."    


Continuing on as to why "super" has been added to the title, he claimed that adjectives will allow gamers to let their creative sides shine even more than it did the first time around. He remarked that "You can string all kind of crazy, wacky adjectives together like zombified flying evil apple. You can do anything. Anything you can think of. There are thousands and thousands of adjectives."    


Super Scribblenauts is due out for the Nintendo DS this October.


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TalkBack / Yoot Saito Hints at Seaman for 3DS
« on: June 24, 2010, 08:35:59 AM »
Creator of the best-selling Dreamcast game says Seaman may be heading to Nintendo’s new portable.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23510

 Seaman was released back in the 1990s for the Sega Dreamcast and eventually became its best-selling title, beating out other popular titles such as Resident Evil Code: Veronica.    


Yoot Saito, mastermind behind the talking fish sensation, has been hinting at the possibility of the game hitting the Nintendo 3DS recently.    


A follower of Saito Tweeted him asking whether or not the original Seaman could be heading to Nintendo’s new portable. Saito responded by saying that he couldn’t get into specifics, but to keep hoping for the game.    


Nothing has been confirmed, but with more and more Japanese developers getting their hands on Nintendo 3DS development kits, anything is possible.


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TalkBack / SMG2 Tops Media Create Charts Despite Sales Dip
« on: June 24, 2010, 07:55:47 AM »
Xenoblade yields the top spot to Nintendo's other big title, Super Mario Galaxy 2.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23509

 Yesterday we reported that Xenoblade fell out of the top spot in Japan’s sales chart, giving it up to Super Mario Galaxy 2. Even though Xenoblade took quite a dip, falling from the top to the fourth position in Media Create sales chart, the title's sales numbers weren't far behind the games in front of it.    


Appearing at the top spot for a third non-consecutive week was Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy 2, which finished the week with sales of 53,000 (down 28%). Two Nintendo DS titles followed close behind it, those being Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective and Art Academy from Nintendo, with sales of 24,000 and 21,000, respectively. Xenoblade can be found in the fourth position, with sales of 21,000 as well, suggesting that it was only narrowly beaten by Art Academy.    


Elsewhere on the charts, Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City took the fifth position despite seeing a 67% dip in sales, bringing it to 21,000 for the week. A new Tamagotchi Collection landed in the sixth spot with sales of 17,000. The World Cup fever continues to take Japan by storm, and World Soccer for the PS3 rises one spot to seventh thanks to a 27% increase in sales.    


Longtime favorite Friend Collection continues to perform well in Japan and its 14% increase in sales can likely be attributed to new Nintendo DS owners wanting to purchase new games. Rounding out the charts are World Soccer for the PSP at number nine, and Hakuoki at number 10, both with sales of 13,000.    


The next couple of weeks should be big weeks in Japan for gaming, as a new Nintendo DSi LL bundle is set to be released with LovePlus+, and a new Inazuma Eleven game is set to be released in the midst of World Cup fever.    


Media Create June 14-20    


01. / 02. [WII] Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo) - 53.000 / 572.000 (-28%)
 02. / 00. [NDS] Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Capcom) - 24.000 / NEW
 03. / 00. [NDS] Art Academy (Nintendo) - 21.000 / NEW
 04. / 01. [WII] Xenoblade (Nintendo) - 21.000 / 104.000 (-75%)
 05. / 03. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City (Rockstar Games) - 21.000 / 85.000 (-67%)
 06. / 00. [NDS] Tamagotchi no Pichi Pichi Omisecchi (Bandai Namco) - 17.000 / NEW
 07. / 08. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010: Blue Samurai Challenge (Konami) - 16.000 / 122.000 (+27%)
 08. / 09. [NDS] Friend Collection (Nintendo) - 14.000 / 3.277.000 (+14%)
 09. / 17. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010: Blue Samurai Challenge (Konami) - 13.000 / 69.000
 10. / 00. [PS3] Hakuoki: Junsouroku (Idea Factory) - 13.000 / NEW


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TalkBack / Okamiden Dated for Japan
« on: June 24, 2010, 03:34:56 PM »
Capcom’s new Nintendo DS game is set to be released in just a few short months.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23508

 Today Capcom announced that their upcoming Nintendo DS, Okamiden, is set to be released on September 30 for ¥5,040. Early purchasers will be given the opportunity to pick up a special stylus and screen cleaner.    



   


In addition to this promotion, Capcom is also preparing a special bundle containing a key holder, a two disc mini album, a novel, Okamiden ear phones, and an original box for this September, as well. This premium collection of Okamiden merchandise runs for ¥8,000.    


Okamiden is set to be released in North America during 2011.


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TalkBack / Xenoblade Falls From Top Spot in Japan
« on: June 23, 2010, 04:00:10 AM »
Nintendo’s new role-playing game sees a big dip in its second week.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23498

 After Xenoblade’s respectable debut last week, many were hoping that good word-of-mouth and additional shipments would keep the game from dropping too far down the charts. Unfortunately for those fans it didn’t happen, as Xenoblade falls from the top spot to number 5 in the preliminary rankings.    


Elsewhere on the charts, Super Mario Galaxy 2 climbs back into the top spot for a third week, while Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective from Capcom and Art Academy from Nintendo land in the second and third spots, respectively. Perhaps the reason why these games saw big debuts may be related to the recent price cut for all the Nintendo DS models in Japan.    


Falling slightly down the chart into the fourth position was Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City, while Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 falls a mere one spot to the sixth spot. A new Tamagotchi game for the Nintendo DS debuts at number seven, while World Soccer for the PS3 dips to the eighth spot. Rounding out the top 10 are Tomodachi Collection at number nine and Hakuouki for the PS3.    


Famitsu Software Sales Rankings (06/14/2010 - 06/20/2010)
   


1. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii, Nintendo)
 2. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (DS, Capcom)
 3. Art Academy (DS, Nintendo)
 4. Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City (PS3, Take-Two Japan)
 5. Xenoblade (Wii, Nintendo)
 6. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 (DS, Square Enix)
 7. Where Did You Look Tamagotchi Setchi (DS, Nintendo)
 8. Blue Samurai Challenge Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PS3, Konami)
 9. Tomodachi Collection (DS, Nintendo)
 10. Virtual Book Hakuouki (PS3, Idea)
   


Official software and hardware numbers should be released in the next few days.


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TalkBack / Upcoming Nintendo DS Games to Look Forward to
« on: June 22, 2010, 07:28:49 PM »
With so many great Nintendo DS games on the way, we decided to narrow down the very best titles coming to the platform in the next twelve months.

Upcoming DS games to look forward to.

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TalkBack / New DS Fire Emblem Includes Fire Emblem Prequel
« on: June 22, 2010, 12:22:25 PM »
Two games for the price of one!
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23484

 The second Fire Emblem remake for the Nintendo DS is due out next month in Japan, and Nintendo has been releasing all sorts of juicy tidbits of information about the game. Today they released what is arguably one of the biggest – the inclusion of BS Fire Emblem: Record of Akeneia Wars as bonus content.    


BS Fire Emblem – with the "BS" standing for "Broadcast Satellite" – was released for the Super Famicom satellite receiver Satellaview in 1997, and then again in 1999. The game serves as a prequel to the first Fire Emblem game, which was remade for the Nintendo DS two years ago.    


The latest Fire Emblem game hits Japan on July 15.


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TalkBack / Reggie Comments on Slowing Wii Sales
« on: June 22, 2010, 11:29:52 AM »
As PS3 sales continue to increase as Wii sales fall, Reggie comments on how Nintendo hopes to maintain a lead, even with Sony’s new PlayStation Move.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=23483

 At a recent investor relations meeting held on June 16, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime commented on how Nintendo hopes to combat the rising sales of the PlayStation 3 and its new motion controls.    


When asked about how they are going to respond to PlayStation Move, Reggie was confident in saying that they have a clear path in front of them. “We want to provide compelling experiences for the consumer. We want to do that in a way that has tremendous value for the consumer and that one-two punch, we believe, is going to continue to drive our business. The consumer today can get a Wii configuration that has two fantastic pieces of software and a Wii MotionPlus for $199, and the consumer is responding. We believe that the consumer will respond to Metroid: Other M, Wii Party, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and to all of these fantastic franchises that we’re bringing to bear.”    


While it remains to be seen whether or not Nintendo can have another successful holiday period like that of 2009, Reggie commented that if they manage to execute their goal, they will be able to widen the gap versus the other home consoles despite the availability of their new motion controls. He also went on to say that by driving the console's install base, software  sales will increase as well


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