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Vita is Doing (A Little) Better in Japan

Posted May 4, 2012 at 1:26PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS Vita Tags: nintendo 3ds sales, ps vita sales, psp sales, Shigeru Miyamoto

Sony’s troubled handheld finally sees an uptick in sales. But how long can it last?


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Ni No Kuni Returns To Tease You, And It Does So Too Well

Posted Apr 14, 2012 at 9:15AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: japanese rpg, Level 5, ni no kuni, studio ghibli

If you're a fan of colourful and beautiful RPG's, then the epitome of colourful and beautiful RPG's will be here in a year. Or in about 10 seconds, thanks to this new trailer.


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Wii U is no longer competition

Posted Apr 8, 2012 at 11:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U Tags: david gibson, durango, Nintendo, orbis, wii u launch

After several years of being on top, is it time for Nintendo to do something new?


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PoV: The Pros and Cons of a Steam Console

Posted Mar 7, 2012 at 11:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PoV Tags: consoles, kinect, motion controls, playstation 4, psn, Sony, Steam, steambox, valve, xbla, xbox 720

So while GDC is going on and rumours are flying everywhere there's something we need to weigh up.


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The Last Story Confirmed for North America

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 5:51PM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: fatal frame, Fire Emblem, mario tennis, nintendo direct, the last story, xenoblade chronicle

Deal with it, Brazil.

If you tuned in for Nintendo’s Nintendo Direct broadcast this morning, you were treated to yet another incredibly boring video with a few spread out game trailers. However, if you managed to stick through the thing until close to the end, you’re also aware of what we’re about to reveal here on the site: Mistwalker’s insanely popular RPG, The Last Story, is headed to North America.

The game, which was published by Nintendo in Europe and Japan, will be distributed by XSEED Games. There’s no official release date as of yet; all we know is that you can expect to see the game sometime in 2012. This is the second good bit of news for Nintendo fans, following the Xenoblade Chronicles release date announcement earlier today.

If you didn’t watch the Nintendo Direct broadcast, you can watch it below for information on Kid Icarus, Fire Emblem, Fatal Frame and – gasp! – Mario Tennis:

Are you amped to see more RPGs coming to the Wii in 2012? Also, how awkward is Reggie Fils-Aime?

[Game Informer]

Deal with it, Brazil.


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Xenoblade Chronicles has a Release Date

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 3:29PM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: Nintendo, xenoblade chronicles

You wanted it, you got it—Xenoblade Chronicles is headed to the States.

The gaming community practically exploded with ecstasy when Nintendo confirmed that the previously unavailable Xenoblade Chronicles would be making its way to western shores. It’s a hotly anticipated title that’s exclusive to the Nintendo Wii—how often do you hear that?

Anyway, if you’ve been waiting to find out when Xenoblade Chronicles would hit shelves so you could request time off work (just say your mom died), here it is: April 6. In addition to confirming the April launch date, Nintendo revealed the game’s cover art, which was selected by a fan poll (that’s it above this paragraph).

So party on, fans of Japanese RPGs. Assuming, of course, that you don’t live in Australia, Japan or Europe, in which case you have already played Xenoblade Chronicles and totally over it.

Are you going to pick up Xenoblade Chronicles in April?

[GameSpot]

You wanted it, you got it—Xenoblade Chronicles is headed to the States.


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Sony: Mobile games not a threat

Posted Feb 19, 2012 at 3:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: jack trenton, Mobile Games, ps3, Sony, vita

Just like how Godzilla is no threat to Japan.


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Nintendo Network Announced at Investor Briefing

Posted Jan 27, 2012 at 1:59PM EST by Listed in: Wii U Tags: nintendo network, Satoru Iwata, Super Mario, wii u

Nintendo takes another step into the present with its own digital delivery service.

The Nintendo investor briefing held early this morning in Japan was chock full of good news for the company. In addition to predicting that the 3DS will finally hit profitability in 2012 and announcing an all-new Super Mario side-scroller, the company had quite the bombshell to drop – a digital delivery service called the Nintendo Network.

Satoru Iwata, Nintendo president, offer up a few details on what gamers can expect from the new service. Expect the Communities system to return, which allows people who aren’t on each other’s friends lists to play together. There’s also full support for DLC, a feature on which Nintendo has been way behind the curve. You’ll also find a wide range of downloadable games, similar to the Nintendo eShop but more robust in both lineup and functionality.

All in all, it looks like Nintendo has finally realized that if it wants to stay competitive in the next console generation, it has to dramatically up its online game. The Wii’s online capabilities were decent, but friend codes and other unnecessary complexities dragged it down. Here’s hoping the new Nintendo Network will alleviate some of those problems and make the Wii U a more online-ready machine.

[Edge]

Nintendo takes another step into the present with its own digital delivery service.


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Sony Sees Hope for Vita in 3DS Sales

Posted Jan 19, 2012 at 5:01PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: andy house, nintendo 3ds, ps vita, SCEI

The games giant interprets strong demand for Nintendo’s handheld as evidence the portable market is still going strong.

It seems like every week we have a report on how poorly the PS Vita is doing in Japan. The story is consistent enough that I’ve considered not even reporting on it for the time being, since we’re basically making the same post once a week when the sales numbers roll in. But despite the device’s sales troubles, Sony believes there’s still strong demand for portable gaming devices.

Speaking to Edge, SCEI President Andy House noted that while the PS Vita doesn’t have its own strong numbers yet, the company feels comfortable using the success of the 3DS as evidence of a robust “gaming-primary” device market. It may seem strange to see Sony using Nintendo as a benchmark, but with sales like the Vita’s, the company is essentially grasping at straws.

Of course, this is Sony we’re talking about, so House couldn’t resist taking a shot at the 3DS as a casual device:

“What I think we've done is point to a market that really has started out with potentially casual games on other devices but now wants a deeper, or better, or more premier gaming experience.”

It’s amazing to me that Sony still manages to dismiss Nintendo devices, despite the fact that those devices continually outperform Sony’s products. Regardless, House is right about one thing – there’s still definitely a market for handheld games.

Handheld Nintendo games, anyway. Awww snap!

But seriously, what do you think of Sony using Nintendo’s success as an indication of the Vita’s future?

[Destructoid]

The games giant interprets strong demand for Nintendo’s handheld as evidence the portable market is still going strong.


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Mario Kart 7 is Japan’s Best Selling Game of 2011

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Dragon Quest, mario kart 7, monster hunter, super mario 3d land, wii sports

Nintendo 3DS titles score the top three slots for 2011 sales.

Japan’s gaming market is very, very different from the one here in the west. Japanese gamers are big fans of portable titles, and they’re not really that into the AAA FPS blockbusters that seem to do so well in the U.S. and in Europe. With that in mind, the 2011 software sales tallies for Japan don’t really come as much of a surprise.

Mario Kart 7 landed firmly in first place, followed by Super Mario 3D Land. In fact, of the top ten games, five were exclusively available on a Nintendo console. The rest of the list belongs to the PlayStation 3, with not one Xbox 360 title breaking into the top ten.

Here’s the full list, courtesy of Edge:

01. Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo, 3DS)

02. Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo, 3DS)

03. Monster Hunter Tri G (Capcom, 3DS)

04. Final Fantasy Type-0 (Square Enix, PSP)

05. Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Square Enix, PS3)

06. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom, PSP)

07. Minna No Rhythm Tengoku (Nintendo, Wii)

08. Tales Of Xillia (Namco Bandai, PS3)

09. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 Professional (DS)

10. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo, Wii)

What’s really amazing about Mario Kart topping the charts for the year is that the game didn’t hit shelves until December 1. That means that every one of the 1.16 million units sold moved in just a rough 30-day period. Not too shabby there, Nintendo. Also interesting is Final Fantasy XIII-2’s presence on the list, despite the fact that the game opened relatively weak and many news outlets lamented it as a failure.

So what do these numbers tell us about the western market? Nothing at all, of course!

Nintendo 3DS titles score the top three slots for 2011 sales.


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Watch: Suminoni, a brand new Vita platformer

Posted Jan 15, 2012 at 4:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: okami, Sony, sumioni, XSEED Games

Sumioni is a brand new Vita game with classic Japanese Art with even more classic platforming action.


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3DS Sells 4 Million…in US Alone

Posted Jan 4, 2012 at 9:45AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds sales, nintendo sales, npd figures, ocarina of time

Nintendo really are doing well!


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Vita Sales Slump in Second Week

Posted Dec 28, 2011 at 4:04PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: 3ds sales, ps vita sales, ps3 sales, psp sales, wii sales

Despite getting off to a roaring start, the PS Vita has completely tanked at is rolls beyond the first seven days.

In Japan, PS Vita certainly made its presence known during its launch week. The device moved over 320,000 units – putting it on par with first-week 3DS sales and far outstripping the initial haul of the original PSP. But the momentum doesn’t seem to have carried beyond early adopters, as the device managed to sell only 72,000 units in its second week.

Now, 72,000 devices sold certainly isn’t a terrible number, but it’s worth noting that the Vita was outsold by the 3DS, Wii, PS3 and original PSP – not a great sign for a device that’s supposedly the next handheld revolution. Gamers just aren’t flocking to the system as Sony might have hoped.

The software numbers aren’t any better, with not a single Vita game breaking the top 20. Of course, it’s hard to get a bead on exactly how well Vita games are selling, since many are available for download through PSN and Sony has yet to release their sales figures.

Vita is still young and we’ll have to see how the whole thing plays out, but dropping from 320,000 sold to 72,000 sold in just one week (in the middle of the holiday rush) certainly isn’t a good omen.

What do you think? Do these numbers indicate a problem for Vita, or is it just the natural progression of a new device finding its feet?

[Joystiq]

Despite getting off to a roaring start, the PS Vita has completely tanked at is rolls beyond the first seven days.


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3DS Breaks 4 Million Sold in Japan

Posted Dec 26, 2011 at 3:36PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario kart 7, monster hunter 3g, nintendo 3ds, super mario 3d land

The Nintendo 3DS has a strong pre-Christmas week, moving over 500,000 systems.

It’s been a pretty great month for the Nintendo 3DS. Ever since the launch of Monster Hunter 3G, the device has been flying off shelves in Japan. Thanks to the last-minute rush of the holidays, Nintendo managed to snag 510,620 unit sales in just the last week – a 39 percent increase from the previous week.

The Nintendo 3DS outsold the PS Vita by 13%, but it’s not clear what, if anything, that could indicate, considering the relative age disparity of the units and possible availability problems with the Vita. Either way, Nintendo’s once-maligned system is making a strong case for its future.

Mario also had a good week, with fans snapping up over a million copies each of both Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land. There’s no longer any room for argument that the 3DS is a system in trouble – now it’s up to Nintendo to convince investors and get their finances back in the black.

In the meantime, we’ll just have to wait and see how these big Japanese successes ripple through the western market. They could mark a new trend for 3DS sales over here, but they might not.

What do you think?

[Joystiq]

The Nintendo 3DS has a strong pre-Christmas week, moving over 500,000 systems.


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Sony Reports on Vita Game Sales

Posted Dec 26, 2011 at 2:56PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: ps vita, psp, vita downloads

The system is off to a strong start with excellent digital and retail game sales.

PlayStation Vita has had a solid launch over in Japan, selling well over 320,000 units and moving 300,000 launch games off shelves. While some news outlets are reporting the software totals as below par, what they don’t take into account are the digital downloads offered by Sony.

The Nintendo 3DS, for example, had a first-week attachment rate of 0.95, meaning almost everyone that bought a system bought a game. PSP’s was 1.06. Vita’s looks low, but without numbers on digital downloads, it’s hard to get a bead on exactly how well things are going.

Sony has confirmed that their in-store game sales are about what they were hoping for, but also that download versions are “exceeding expectations.” They didn’t drop an official number, though one will almost certainly be released in the coming weeks.

For now, it looks like Vita is having a relatively successful launch. First-week numbers are strong and the unit has fair momentum heading into the winter doldrums of entertainment properties.

Do you think these sales figures indicate a willingness on the part of gamers to shift to digital distribution? Steam and other services are already wildly successful, but what about for consoles and handhelds?

[CVG]

The system is off to a strong start with excellent digital and retail game sales.


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Nintendo Patches Skyward Sword Bug in Japan

Posted Dec 21, 2011 at 2:05PM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: Legend of Zelda, nintendo patch, skyward sword, wii channel, zelda bug

Despite the Wii’s lack of a patching mechanism, Nintendo has come up with a way to solve the game-breaking bug that’s leaving some Zelda players stranded mid-story.

We talked a bit about the Skyward Sword bug last week. If this is the first you’ve heard of it, here’s what’s been going on: completing certain events in the game may cause it to accidentally lock off the rest of the story, forcing you to start the whole thing over. Last week it was revealed that Nintendo is accepting Wii consoles for repair in Japan, but it looks like the games developer has actually come up with a method for patching their title.

In Japan, Nintendo has just added a channel to the Wii home screen titled the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Restoration Channel. The entire goal of this new channel is fixing the bug and making your save playable again, and reports indicate that it’s been working.

Unfortunately, for some users, the special restoration channel only repairs files on the main Wii memory. Players that saved their Skyward Sword data to an SD card will still have to send the card in for restoration, unless Nintendo finds some way to update the patch channel.

There’s still no word on how Nintendo is going to address this issue in the west, but if the restoration channel proves successful, it’s very likely it will be hitting a Wii near you very soon. Not too shabby for a company that up until now had no way to update or patch a game.

Let’s just hope they learn from this mistake and build the Wii U with these types of issues in mind.

[GameTrailers]

Despite the Wii’s lack of a patching mechanism, Nintendo has come up with a way to solve the game-breaking bug that’s leaving some Zelda players stranded mid-story.


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Nintendo to Patch Skyward Sword Bug

Posted Dec 15, 2011 at 1:42PM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: Legend of Zelda, nintendo patch, skyward sword

The games company scrambles to repair the latest Zelda title’s game-breaking glitch.

We talked last week about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’s game-breaking bug. If you missed the article and can’t be bothered to click the link in the previous sentence, here’s the basic gist: If you complete certain actions in a certain order, your game will essentially become stuck between events and impossible to complete. This bug crops up about 30 hours into the game, and if you hit it, you have to start over from your last save.

Unfortunately for Nintendo Wii owners, there’s really no such thing as a “last save.” Unless you painstakingly double your saves between the Wii and an SD card, there’s no way to recover old saves, which means you’re going to end up starting Skyward Sword from the beginning. Nintendo, being without a method to patch games, advised players on how to avoid this bug on their official site.

Now, the company is offering to patch the save files and repair the problem, with one catch: In order to take advantage of this offer, you’ll have to send your SD card or your Wii in to Nintendo for servicing. The process takes at least a week, though the company is expecting longer waits thanks to the holiday rush.

If mailing Nintendo your Wii doesn’t sound like something you want to do, the company is hard at work on a downloadable patch. There’s no infrastructure for Nintendo to deliver patches of this nature, so it could be a while before the whole thing gets sorted out. But, at least they’re working on it. It’s worth noting that these solutions are only available for Japanese players; we’re still awaiting word on what will happen for us in the west.

Have you had any issues with Skyward Sword? Would you send your Wii in for a broken game save, or just start over?

[Destructoid]

The games company scrambles to repair the latest Zelda title’s game-breaking glitch.


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American Nintendo President sees console for every demographic.

Posted Dec 11, 2011 at 8:27AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii Tags: multiple nintendo consoles, nintendo wii pricing, Reggie Fils-Aime

American Nintendo President sees console for every demographic.

What about the Western Rabble Rouser console, how's that coming along?

Nintendo have had the family market cornered for years. Cornered and had a bright ribbon attached around it's neck which pulls so tight that money falls out of their pocket in droves, and whilst, other video game consoles have tired to put their bucket under their pockets, it seems that Nintendo's American President Reggie Fils-Aime, has plans to make sure the momentum keeps going when it comes to Nintendo's continued success.

Despite the postiing of a the company's first Japanese loss in over two decades, the American head says that with having four systems on the market, Wii, U, the DS and 3DS, isn't too bad and that they can have a share of the same market space for some time, as long as they appeal to the right markets. The right markets according to Fils-Aime, is the core gamers, lower-income homes and the classic, small children.

Of course, with Christmas coming up, all of those are taken care of on Nintendo's consoles, Fils-Aime says that Nintendo thinks the "DS is going to sell well" this holiday and that it's going to "appeal to a different consumer," adding that the christmas memory of buying the first console for your kid might be an idea this christmas.

Reggie talked with Time Magazine adding that the Wii has really gone for a core market but also trying to hit a lower income bracket with the Wii being less than $150 for the first time, this year. He notes that the console being $200 or even $250, may have been "out of their reach" but now it looks like it might be at the right price.

Regarding the Wii U and the 3DS, Reggie talked mainly about the core gamer audience and how the people who buy the "Wii hardware today" may be different from the people who buy the "Wii U in the future." He also noted he was aware the lack of pricing for the Wii U had been a concern for some people, but that you would be expecting different things from the Wii U and therefore would need different pricing.

That being said the Wii U would be a dedicated experience, but regarding this holiday season's spending, we already know that Microsoft slaughtered the competition over black friday and other than my girlfriend's family of non-gamers, I don't know anyone who doesn't own a Wii...Reggie might be hopeful but not stupid, I think it might be high-time for the Wii U to be rolled out and let Nintendo rest the Wii's flag for now.

It was a great console, some memorable games and experiences. Remember the first time you played Wii Sports with friends and family and how amazing it was, till someone said that the swinging in Tennis wasn't matching up...yeah good times.

Via [Time] http://techland.time.com/2011/11/30/nintendos-reggie-fils-aime-talks-zelda-the-future-of-handhelds-and-wiis-big-holiday-push/

What about the Western Rabble Rouser console, how's that coming along?


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Saints Row The Third Suffers Strange Censorship in Japan

Posted Nov 11, 2011 at 5:12PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: saints row, THQ

One of the game’s most bizarre weapons just got a little weirder, thanks to Japan’s odd censorship rules.

Look, if you haven’t played Saints Row: The Third, or you’re not really aware of the nature of the game, I’m just going to come out and say it: in this game, you can beat people to death with a giant purple dildo. I’m not sure why THQ thought that was a feature gamers wanted, but it’s in there. The weapon, called “The Penetrator” (ha, ha), is just another example of the Saints Row design philosophy, which is basically “Why not?”

Anyway, the weapon has come under scrutiny in Japan and THQ had to make some slight…modifications to its design. Most notably, the weapon no longer has veins, and will not flop around like…well, like a dildo. So now it’s more of a penis-shaped bat, which honestly seems about as offensive as the original design.

It’s an odd change, especially when you consider some of the stuff Japan considers perfectly acceptable in their games and television, but it’s a change nonetheless. So, if you were looking forward to wielding a floppy dildo like some sort of perverted sex-knight, you’d better stick with one of the western release versions of the game.

Or, you know….don’t do that.

Via Destructiod

One of the game’s most bizarre weapons just got a little weirder, thanks to Japan’s odd censorship rules.


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What in the World is Nintendo Patenting?

Posted Nov 4, 2011 at 5:19PM EST by Listed in: Wii U Tags: nintendo patents, wii u, Wiimote

The Japanese games developer has filed a new patent for a Wiimote touchpad accessory, but it’s not exactly clear what they’re planning on doing with it.

Nintendo is the champion of accessories. From the Zapper to the Wii wheel, nearly every Nintendo console generation has been marked with some sort of game-specific add-on. Just look at the Wii controller section of your favorite big-box retailer if you want to see this in action.

Now, it looks like Nintendo is plotting yet another add-on for the Wiimote, likely aimed at its upcoming Wii U device.

Essentially, you slide this thingamajig onto the Wiimote, and then use it as a touchpad. The device apparently functions through clever manipulation of mirrors, but I’m not a very smart person so I’m having a hard time following the description. Basically, when you touch the pad, the device works, and when you leave it alone it functions like a normal Wiimote.

Nintendo has noted that possible applications include drawing pads or mouse pointers, but I’m still having a hard time wrapping my mind around what exactly their intent could be. As we know, many patents never see the light of day, so this could be one more odd Nintendo technology that doesn’t quite make it to shelves.

What do you think of a Wiimote touchpad? Also, can you make any sense of the diagram?

Via Siliconera

The Japanese games developer has filed a new patent for a Wiimote touchpad accessory, but it’s not exactly clear what they’re planning on doing with it.


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Head of Nintendo apologizes for losses

Posted Oct 29, 2011 at 6:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U, Wii Tags: nikkei, Nintendo of America, no more heroes, wii u, xenosaga

A lot of apologies today...this one from the Big N.


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Interview with Matti Larsson on style and indie games

Posted Oct 27, 2011 at 3:10PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo DS, iPhone Tags: dsiware, matti larsen, valet parking 1989, zordix

From the creators of the retro styled Valet Parking 1989, QJ.net talks to the creators about their new game, 1950's Lawn Mower Kids and their hopes for the future.


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Nintendo posts recurring loss of a hundred billion

Posted Oct 27, 2011 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U, Wii Tags: gfc, japanese nikkei, nintendo earnings

The Big N might be in the red.


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Namco Bandai promises more support for Tales franchise in the west

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at 4:24PM EST by Administrator Listed in: PS3 Tags: Namco Bandai, tales of graces f, tales of the abyss, tales of xillia

Namco Bandai have promised to meet fans' enthusiasm with a larger focus on international releases.


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The Last Story rated in Australia

Posted Oct 10, 2011 at 6:06AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Wii Tags: Australia, Mistwalker, Nintendo, the last story

PAL gamers may still get their hands on the Mistwalker RPG.


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Rock Band DLC: Coldplay and Stevie Wonder

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at 2:39AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Harmonix, rock band

Rock Band is feeling all rock n' roll as they hit the 2 million mark of Likes on their Facebook page. But it's not only the numbers that are keeping them giddy, it's also the fact that they are now revealing some cool DLC release that they've been teasing about.

Here are the artists you will have coming your way as DLC packs in the coming weeks and months for Rock Band:

Coldplay

Breaking Benjamin

Stevie Wonder

Dream Theater

Yes, after eons of bugging Harmonix about these artists and bands, they are finally bringing them to you to further amp up your Rock Band experience. With this confirmed, you can now add them up to the ever-growing list of artists lined up on your playlist.

Don't forget, too, that heavy metal rockers Slipknot also landed just last week for the game. Meanwhile, despite all the milestones that Harmonix has achieved with Rock Band, they still yearn to make Rock Band Japan. Let's see if they can make that happen.

Via [Rock Band]

Rock Band is feeling all rock n' roll as they hit the 2 million mark of Likes on their Facebook page.


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Nintendo in lawsuit for Wii Remote Patent

Posted Oct 1, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Wii Tags: Nintendo, patent lawsuit, upoint, Wii, wii remote

First Wavit Remote manufacturer ThinkOptical was suing Nintendo over the Wii Remote design, now a new lawsuit from UltimatePointer, owner of the Upoint laser presentation remote has launched a case claiming breach of patent.


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Japanese charts: Dark Souls debut at number 1

Posted Sep 30, 2011 at 10:43PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, PS3 Tags: Capcom, Japan, Media Create, Microsoft, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony, Square Enix

The wait will just be for a teeny bit more. Dark Souls has been confirmed to be delayed for Japan by developer From Software.

Due to "various reasons", the game will not be making its September 15th launch date in the land of the rising sun. It's not going to be too much of a delay, though, as it's been pushed back only by a week. The new release date will then now be on September 22nd.

They did not make mention on anything about the North American launch, however, but hopefully, it will not be affected by this Japanese delay.

Dark Souls comes out for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, published by Namco Bandai. Back in June, the Dark Souls team opened up a contest for the game wherein fans were encouraged to design their own shield and get the opportunity to win Dark Souls goods. There are also a bevy of bonus contents lined up for all awaiting fans.

Via [Examiner]

The Nintendo 3DS maintains its top spot in the hardware department.


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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Japanese limited edition bundle revealed

Posted Sep 27, 2011 at 10:37AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Wii Tags: Japan, Nintendo, the legend of zelda: skyward sword

Zelda fans in Japan now know the limited editions they can look forward to.


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PoV: Diversity in Japan and West designed games is good for the industry

Posted Sep 26, 2011 at 7:49AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PoV Tags: opinion, tecmo koei

As far as aesthetics are concerned, there is no doubt that there is a clear delineation between Japanese-made and Western-made titles. This difference, while blatant, should nonetheless be celebrated instead of viewed as problematic.

Tecmo Koei's localization producer Peter Garza, was one of the folks who recently expressed his observations about this dichotomy. "I definitely see a split between standard Japanese game developers and Western developers," he said. "It's going to be hard for them to completely merge. Seeing and hearing both sides sometimes I wonder about how this gap is going to get closed."

He furthered, "Games in Japan exist in a different space for entertainment than in the West. Games in the West are very much going for that cinematic experience. Games in Japan are pretty much equated with toys. They're playthings."

This difference in perspectives, however, can only be good for the consumers. As they say, the more options there are, the better. Because with this fundamental difference in approach, invariably, the way the game creators develop their games are also affected. How they mold their vision into a final, playable product are also dictated by how they perceive their game to be accepted by the gaming public.

The Japanese make it as entertaining as possible within the context of a videogame framework because they view the games specifically for that particular medium. Western developers, however, view it as something but a mere portion of what potentially could be a bigger franchise. Most common today would be for them to later on come out with a movie adaptation of the game. Again, nothing wrong with that, as it only expands the experience further.

As far as I'm concerned, having this dichotomy is no problem at all. While some would want to prefer East and West to meet, I think this is one aspect where I would want to keep them separate, if only for the sake of having variety.

Via '[Games Industry]

As far as aesthetics are concerned, there is no doubt that there is a clear delineation between Japanese-made and Western-made titles.


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Grand Knights History confirmed for PAL release

Posted Sep 22, 2011 at 2:10PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP Tags: grand knights history, Rising Star Games, vanillaware

Rising Star Games handles publishing duties for another Vanillaware title.


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Nintendo will not make mobile games, says Iwata

Posted Sep 14, 2011 at 3:59PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Wii, Nintendo DS, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3D, Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, tgs 2011

If there's one thing Iwata knows how to do, it's sticking to his guns.


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Pokemon's "massive shock announcement" revealed

Posted Sep 12, 2011 at 9:29AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Wii Tags: Pokemon, pokepark 2: beyond the world, pokepark wii: pikachus adventure

Don't read this if you have a weak heart -- it's seriously shocking!


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Metallic Rose DSi XL now coming to North America

Posted Sep 11, 2011 at 12:17AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: Nintendo

The hip grandmas of Japan thoroughly enjoyed their fill of DSi XL. Now, North American fans will have another color to go gaga over.

Nintendo announced earlier today that the region will finally be getting a piece of the Metallic Rose action beginning September 18th. What's a Metallic Rose shade exactly? According to Nintendo, it's "an eye-catching shade of pink with a luminous modern sheen."

Furthermore, it's not only for hip American grannies, but also for "kids eager to head back to school in style or busy adults wiht an appetite for on-the-go entertainment."

If pink is your thing, then get ready to whip out some US$ 169.99, and this variant of the DSi XL shall be yours. At the rate Nintendo whipped out their DS handhelds, I can't help but wonder how much more they need really before they saturate the market. Maybe they had to amp up the presence of the DS since the 3DS isn't doing all so hot in North America right now.

The DSi XL bundles entered NA just last year.

Via [CVG]

Now, North American fans will have another color to go gaga over for the DSi XL.


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PoV: Don't overreact about 3DS circle pad add-on

Posted Sep 9, 2011 at 6:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PoV Tags: Capcom, circle pad, Kojima Studios, monster hunter, Nintendo, perhipheral

Nintendo isn't doomed -- this is just another perhipheral to join their incredibly long list.


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Subscription fee confirmed for Dragon Quest X

Posted Sep 6, 2011 at 5:35AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Wii U, Wii Tags: dragon quest x, Square Enix

It wasn't certain yesterday if Dragon Quest X will be having subscription fees considering that it's going to be an online game. Today, that news has been confirmed, thanks to the game's FAQ.

According to the Q&A page of the publisher, there will in fact be separate payments required for gamers to enjoy the game online. As to the specific details of this subscription system, Square Enix has yet to divulge.

Dragon Quest X was confirmed only recently for both the Wii and Wii U. Yuuji Horii also teased character transfer capabilities in the 3DS version. We'll be keeping you posted on more details as they come. We here there'll be some magazine features coming up for it.

Via [Andriasang]

Today, news has been confirmed that Dragon Quest X will be getting subscription fees, thanks to the game's FAQ.


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Japanese Charts: 3DS, Monster Hunter 3rd HD sits on top

Posted Sep 2, 2011 at 4:17AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PSP, PS3, Nintendo 3DS Tags: Capcom, Japan, Media Create, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony

The 3DS continues to gain momentum following its recent price drop as it retains the number one position in the hardware charts, while the remastered version of Capcom's multi-million selling hit, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, debuts on top of the charts.


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Tales of Festival heading to DVD

Posted Aug 28, 2011 at 8:20AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo 3DS, PS3 Tags: Namco Bandai, tales of festival

In case you weren't able to attend the Tales of Festival in Tokyo earlier this year, now's your opportunity to catch up on the two-day affair.


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Microsoft committed to Japan despite uphill battle.

Posted Aug 27, 2011 at 7:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: batsubox, Gears of War, grand theft auto, gta, kinect, Microsoft, xbox360

Big American Console in Regular Tokyo


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Sonic CD re-release is official

Posted Aug 26, 2011 at 12:33AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, iPhone, iPad, PS3 Tags: app store, PAX, PlayStation Network, Sega, sonic cd, xbox live

Coming to consoles, PC, and mobile devices later this year.


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Microsoft hasn't given up on Xbox 360 in Japan just yet

Posted Aug 19, 2011 at 12:58AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: chris lewis, Japan, kinect, Microsoft, tgs 2011

It's no secret that Microsoft has struggled in the east, with both the Xbox and Xbox 360 failing to find a rightful audience in the Sony and Nintendo dominated market.


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Gaijin Games interested in Wii U, 3DS eShop

Posted Aug 18, 2011 at 3:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Wii U Tags: alex neuse, bittrip, gaijin games

The developers of the Bit.Trip series discuss their interest in Nintendo's platforms.


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Zelda's 25th Anniversary Website launched

Posted Aug 8, 2011 at 1:03AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo DS, Wii Tags: Nintendo, Zelda

In celebration of Zelda's 25th Anniversary, Nintendo launched to the public an official Japanese website specially made for the occassion.

In it, you can find everything there is to know about the franchise's history, from the very first title, to the most recent and upcoming ones.

It's definitely a trip down nostalgia lane, with various mementos on Zelda showing up, from soundtracks to orchestra performances, downloadable wallpapers, and many more.

We do expect them to continue filling up and updating the site the rest of the year to continue the celebration.

If you want to catch the Zelda orchestra live, then you might as well pick up your tickets now from Ticketmaster. The orchestra will be coming to Los Angeles later this October. If there's one thing you can scratch off your wishlist for this occassion, though, is a Zelda Collection. No siree, it's not happening, already said Nintendo.

To visit the Zelda site, follow the link below.

Via [Zelda 25th Anniversary]

In celebration of Zelda's 25th Anniversary, Nintendo launched to the public an official Japanese website specially made for the occassion.


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Japanese software and hardware sales: July 4 - 10

Posted Jul 13, 2011 at 2:45PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PS3 Tags: Japan, la noire, Nintendo, Sony

The latest software and hardware numbers from Japan have been revealed. Is there a new game on top?


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PoV: What do you think of demos automatically downloaded to your 3DS or Wii U?

Posted Jul 11, 2011 at 4:38PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PoV Tags: 3D, eshop, Nintendo

That's one of Satoru Iwata's ideas to expose Nintendo gamers to games they would otherwise likely overlook.


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Japanese top 50 software sales

Posted Jul 5, 2011 at 5:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PS3 Tags: atlier, Japan, Nintendo, Sony

The top 50 software sales for Japan have been revealed.


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Tales of Graces f Wii not coming to West, but...

Posted Jul 4, 2011 at 5:56AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Wii Tags: Namco Bandai, tales of graces f

We know, we know. You'd all love to see the Wii Tales of Graces grace the Western shores with its presence. Sadly, that won't be happening, though, as confirmed yet again by publisher Namco Bandai. But if it's any consolation, they are considering coming out with HD ports of the older Tales titles.

Said Makoto Yoshizumi, "We wish to deliver the best and most complete experience for US and European fans, therefore we're localizing Tales of Graces f. The game on the PS3 version is on a blu-ray disc. It would be next to impossible to condense all the game's data on a Wii disc, so unfortunately, there will be no Wii release."

As for that alternative option, the HD release of older titles, "This is something we would like to do and we are currently working to see if it would be possible to port older Tales games: Phantasia, Destiny, or Eternia, not only in Japan, but throughout the world. However, I still can't give much information about this. We are still discussing about whether this project can be done and on which game console those ports would be made."

Tales of Graces is then coming out exclusively for the PS3.

Via [Kingdom of Tales]

We know, we know. You'd all love to see the Wii Tales of Graces grace the Western shores with its presence.


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Nintendo: No plans to localize Xenoblade, The Last Story, Pandora's Tower

Posted Jun 30, 2011 at 3:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Wii Tags: Nintendo, operation rainfall, the last story, xenoblade

The Operation Rainfall campaign was all for naught.


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Iwata tries to explain why core gamers will accept the Wii U

Posted Jun 30, 2011 at 12:24AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Wii U Tags: Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, wii u

Says the upcoming console will appeal to the previously forgotten crowd because it has high definition visuals and can be played in a more conventional way.


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Famitsu poll shows E3 2011 winner, analysts disagree with pick

Posted Jun 29, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Wii U Tags:

A recent Famitsu reader poll has shown who the Japanese public thought won E3 2011, but analysts disagree with their pick.


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