Tag Archives: famitsu
Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 19:18 GMT
Uncharted: Golden Abyss most anticipated Vita title according to Famitsu readers
According to a poll conducted by Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Uncharted: Golden Abyss is the most anticipated PS Vita game.
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 | 06:36 GMT
Skyrim becomes first western game to get Famitsu 40/40
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the first western title to get a full score from Famitsu. The incredible Bethesda open-world RPG is the 17th game in the publication’s 25 year history to get a 40/40 in the magazine’s latest issue, according to this Japanese site via a tweet from RPGSite‘s US Editor, Erren Van Duine. Still not enough indication it’s not going to sweep every game of the year award on the planet, though (note: of course it will). Go nuts, Japanese-reading massive.
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Posted in: Bethesda, PC, PS3, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: Bethesda Game Studios, famitsu, Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 | 00:48 GMT
Japanese gamers keen on Vita, 3DS during holidays
In a recent reader poll by reigning Japanese gaming media Famitsu, the PlayStation Vita and Monster Hunter 3G came were voted most wanted this holiday season.
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 | 07:51 GMT
Zelda: Skyward Sword scores 40/40 in Famitsu
Famitsu’s given its biggest score, 40/40, to the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, making it the 16th game in the magazine’s history to achieve the honour and the first full score this year. This is the third time in ten years a Zelda game has has been scored at 40, with Skyward Sword following Wind Waker in 2002 and Twilight Princess in 2006. In the same issue, Batman: Arkham City scored 37/40 for both PS3 and 360, and the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection got 34 on PS3 and 33 on 360.
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 | 16:17 BST
Namco tops Japanese publisher list for first half of fiscal 2012
Famitsu has reported publisher sales data for the first half of the 2012 fiscal year, and for the period of March 28 through September 25, 2011, Namco Bandai ousted former number one Nintendo as the top publisher in Japan. T
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Posted in: Atlus, Capcom, Charts, D3 Publisher, EA, Japan, Koei, Konami, Namco Bandai, Nintendo, Retail, Sega, Square Enix, Tecmo, Trade
Tags: enterbrain, famitsu, From Software, Gust, Idea Factory, level-5, Marvelous AQL, Spike
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 | 10:30 BST
Time Travellers gets new shots, character art ahead of L5 Vision
Famitsu’s posted some pretty hot-looking screens of Level 5′s Time Travellers ahead of the company’s Vision event happening in Japan this weekend. Get them below the break. The game was announced for 3DS at last year’s Vision event, but was confirmed earlier this week it’ll come to Vita and PSP as well next year.
Wed, Sep 07, 2011 | 11:45 BST
Famitsu drops nine Vita titles in new issue
As promised, Famitsu’s dropped details on nine Vita games in its new issue this week. Except some of them are pretty well known already.
Wed, Sep 07, 2011 | 15:17 BST
Famitsu leaks point to second 3DS circle pad – details
Famitsu leaks have detailed an alleged 3DS add on with a second circle pad, lending credence to earlier rumours of the twin-control peripheral.
Tue, Sep 06, 2011 | 03:20 BST
Nine new Vita titles to be revealed this week
Famitsu is teasing nine new Vita reveals in its upcoming issue.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 | 15:24 BST
Weekly Famitsu to feature Vita announcements leading up to TGS
SCEJ president Hiroshi Kono has said the next four issues of Famitsu will contain Vita announcements leading up to TGS.
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Posted in: Development, Sony, TGS 2011, Vita
Tags: famitsu, Hiroshi Kono, Vita game reveals
Wed, Mar 23, 2011 | 16:24 GMT
Famitsu leak teases Resident Evil Revival Selection
This week’s inevitable Famitsu leak has turned up something quite exciting: the mysterious Resident Evil Revival Selection.
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Posted in: Capcom, Horror, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: famitsu, resident evil, Resident Evil Revival Selection
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 | 06:45 GMT
First 3DS reviews roll in ahead of Japanese launch
Famitsu’s published the first review scores of 3DS titles that will arrive in the handheld’s launch period ahead of its release in Japan this Saturday.
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Posted in: 3DS, Japan, Journalism, Nintendo
Tags: 3DS reviews, famitsu, reviews
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 | 10:31 GMT
Platinum Games announces Max Anarchy, aiming for fall 2011 worldwide release
Famitsu scans have revealed the latest title from Bayonetta and Vanquish developer Platinum Games: an online combat game called Max Anarchy.
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Posted in: Fighter, Hot, PS3, Sega, Xbox 360
Tags: famitsu, Famitsu scans, Max Anarchy, platinum, platinum games, scans
Wed, Sep 15, 2010 | 07:04 BST
PSP passes 15 million sales in Japan
Famitsu said this morning that PSP has now sold more than 15 million consoles in its home territory.
Wed, Sep 08, 2010 | 12:53 BST
Famitsu gives Pokemon Black and White 40/40
That’s a four. And that’s a zero. Together, they make a big number called 40. That’s your maths lesson for the day.
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 | 11:38 BST
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is Famitsu readers’ most wanted game
Famitsu’s revealed the the top 20 most wanted games in Japan by its readers, with Monster Hunter Portable 3rd coming out as the winner, beating out Pokemon Black & White.
Wed, Jul 14, 2010 | 11:53 BST
New Super Mario Bros. Wii top-selling Japanese game this year
New Super Mario Bros. Wii has nudged out Dragon Quest VI and Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 to become the biggest-selling Japanese game in the first half of 2010, according to Famitsu.
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Posted in: Charts, Japan
Tags: famitsu, new super mario bros. wii
Wed, Apr 21, 2010 | 06:34 BST
MGS: Peace Walker nabs 40/40 in Famitsu
Stop the presses! Famitsu’s given top marks to the latest entry in a big-name videogame franchise!
What’s that? The sky is blue? Woah. No way.
Tue, Apr 13, 2010 | 12:57 BST
PS3 sales pass 5 million units LtD in Japan, says Famitsu
Enterbrain, the parent company of Famitsu, has revealed that PlayStation 3 has sold 5 million units Lifetime-to-Date in Japan.
Mass Effect 3 Take Earth Back trailer teased