Category Archives: DSiLL/XL

Wed, Apr 11, 2012 | 17:54 BST

Japanese charts – Super Robot Wars Z outsells all, Vita moves 8,931 units

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Media Create has released its weekly retail chart and Nacmo’s 2nd Super Robot Wars Z Saisei Volume bested all software offerings with 265,439 units moved for the debut. On the hardware side, 3DS continued to trump all, while Vita sales saw a major slump with only 8,931 units moved. Sales charts are below.

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Thu, Apr 05, 2012 | 20:37 BST

Nintendo downloads, April 4 – TNT Racers, Penguin Patrol

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Nintendo has updated its WiiWare, eShop, and DSiWare offerings this week with TNT Racers and Penguin Patrol. Get the full update below.

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Wed, Apr 04, 2012 | 21:43 BST

Japanese charts – Kingdom Hearts 3D and 3DS big winners

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Media Create has released its weekly retail chart and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance the software lot with 213,579 units moved, which gave 3DS another boost over last week with 121,921 units moved.

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Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | 19:49 BST

Nintendo downloads, March 29 – Mutant Mudds and 2 Fast 4 Gnomz demos

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Nintendo has updated its WiiWare, eShop, and DSiWare offerings this week with demos for Renegade Kid’s Mutant Mudds and 2 Fast 4 Gnomz, and more. Get updated below.

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Wed, Mar 28, 2012 | 20:49 BST

Japanese charts – Kid Icarus Uprising tops, provides 3DS with sales boost

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Media Create has released its weekly retail chart and Kid Icarus Uprising bested another high profile Japanese debut, SEGA’s Yakuza Black Panther 2, by 27,589 units while also providing 3DS with a week-over-week sales boost of 30,000 units.

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Wed, Mar 21, 2012 | 19:51 GMT

Japanese charts – Pokemon + Nobunaga’s Ambition boosts older DS sales

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Media Create has released its weekly retail chart and Pokemon + Nobunaga’s Ambition scored the top spot topped it for DS with 172,027 units moved. On the hardware end, 3DS sales fell 4,934 units over last week but still maintained its number one position.

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Fri, Mar 09, 2012 | 14:41 GMT

Nintendo weekly downloads: Punch-Out!!, King of Fighters ’97, Zuma’s Revenge

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Nintendo’s updated its Virtual Console, eShop, and DSiWare offerings this week with Punch-Out!!, King of Fighters ’97 and more. Head on through the break for the full thing.

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Wed, Mar 14, 2012 | 13:04 GMT

Upcoming Nintendo eShop content includes Ketzal’s Corridors, and SEGA Game Gear titles

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Nintendo has announced plenty of eShop and Virtual Console offerings are in the works for March. Hit the break for the schedule.

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Thu, Mar 01, 2012 | 21:24 GMT

Nintendo downloads, March 1 – Crush3D demo, Metroid

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Nintendo’s updated its WiiWare, eShop, and DSiWare offerings this week with Aya and the Cubes of Light, a demo for Crush3D, Metroid, and Aahh! Spot the Difference. Head on through the link to Joystiq for the full thing.

Wed, Feb 29, 2012 | 23:13 GMT

The Amazing Spider-Man includes playable Stan Lee

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Legendary Marvel comics creator Stan Lee will appear as a playable character in The Amazing Spider-Man.

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Wed, Feb 29, 2012 | 19:35 GMT

Japanese Charts – Tales of the Heroes, Harvest Moon 3DS Top the Charts

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Media Create has released its weekly retail chart and Namco’s Tales of the Heroes Twin Brave topped it for PSP with 85,309 units sold. 3DS sale fell close to 20,000 units over the prior week, but it still manged to move 76,322 units.

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Wed, Feb 29, 2012 | 00:19 GMT

First Pokémon Black and White 2 trailer is snooze worthy

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Pokémon Black and White 2 is going to sell like hotcakes so it doesn’t really matter that this first teaser trailer is coma-inducing dull.

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Sun, Feb 26, 2012 | 23:38 GMT

Nintendo Zone gets Euro debut at Hyper Japan

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Nintendo’s location-based content service for 3DS and DS, Nintendo Zone, has finally turned up in the UK.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 23:35 GMT

The Amazing Spider-Man due in late June

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Licensed tie-in The Amazing Spider-Man has been given a release date of June 26, just ahead of the new movie’s release.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 15:55 GMT

Nintendo downloads, February 23 – Dillon’s Rolling Western, nintendogs + cats demo

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Nintendo has updated its eShop, DSiWare and WiiWare offerings with a demo for nintendogs + cats on 3DS and Dillon’s Rolling Western which was announced yesterday during the firm’s Direct presentation.

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Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | 16:53 GMT

Nintendo Direct: The Last Story hitting US, Sega, Capcom and Namco unite

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Today’s Nintendo Direct presentations have gifted news on a Sega, Capcom and Namco, confirmation of a US Last Story release and much more.

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Mon, Feb 20, 2012 | 22:40 GMT

Pokémon director teases upcoming announcement

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Siliconera reports Pokémon director Junichi Masuda has hinted a new game announce may happen soon. Speaking to fans at a Q&A event, and later following up on Twitter, the developer said those keen to hear about ne games should watch Pokémon Smash, a weekly Japanese TV show. No announcement was made during Sunday’s episode. Despite Gamefreak’s protestations, several signs point at an upcoming Pokémon Gray followup to 2011′s Black and White, possibly for 3DS.

Thanks, CVG.

Thu, Feb 16, 2012 | 17:55 GMT

Nintendo downloads, February 16 – MGS Snake Eater demo, Strider

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Nintendo has updated its eShop, DSiWare and Virtual Console offerings, and along with the previously reported availability of Hulu Plus, there’s also the highly-anticipated demo of Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D available on 3DS this week. Also, SEGA Genesis fans might want to check out Strider through Wii’s Virtual Console today too, and the first Ambassador game for North America hits today with the release of Super Mario Bros. NES. Get the full update below.

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Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | 20:57 GMT

Japanese charts – Suikoden and Gravity Daze tops for Sony portables

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Suikoden and Gravity Daze were big sellers in Japan for the week ending February 12, according to the latest Media Create figures, and while the former provided PSP with a slight boost in sales over the week prior, the later didn’t help Vita sell any extra systems.

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Thu, Feb 09, 2012 | 23:06 GMT

Skyrim wins Game of the Year at Danish Game Awards

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The third annual Danish Game Awards were held tonight, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim walked home with not only and award for Best RPG, but Game of the Year as well.

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