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Dragon Quest VII sells over 800k copies in one weekend

, Feb 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

It looks like Square Enix knows what games to re-release in order to snag the biggest amount of sales. Square Enix launched a remake of one of its popular titles, Dragon Quest VII, last weekend, and it sold well over 800,000 copies within the first few days of its launch. The period was calculated between February 7th to February 10th, meaning it only took the game 4 days to reach that sales figure. It topped the gaming charts, with Famitsu reporting that the game sold approximately 836,654 copies. Read The Full Story

Fire Emblem: Awakening retail release reportedly delayed

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Sad news for those of you who were planning to pick up a copy of Fire Emblem: Awakening today, as it seems that a number of retailers in the US aren't getting their shipments in until later this week. The game was scheduled to launch today in the US, but Game Informer has spoken to some Best Buy and GameStop stores that say they haven't received shipments yet. Just the same, it seems Amazon is warning potential purchasers of a possible shipping delay, so many players may not be getting Fire Emblem: Awakening today. Read The Full Story

Wii U sales predictions slashed

, Jan 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

Nintendo has cut its predictions for Wii U sales, with dwindling interest in the tablet-equipped console forcing a 27-percent cut in expectations, though hopes are still high for a profitable year. The Japanese firm now expects to shift four million Wii U units in the twelve months ending March 2013, being up to the 3.06m point by the end of December,  though net income for the nine months leading up to the end of December hit 14.5bn yen ($159m) versus a loss of over 48bn yen ($528m) in the same period a year ago. Read The Full Story

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y to be released for the Nintendo 3DS in October

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Nintendo and the Pokémon Company have announced Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, which will be released globally in October for the Nintendo 3DS. The announcement promises the games will enthrall fans with a new storyline, dynamic battles, and "entirely new dimension." Because it is launching in all the markets simultaneously, gamers will be able to get their battles on at the same time. Read The Full Story

5-year-old’s Nintendo 3DS Christmas gift filled with porn

, Dec 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Five-year-old Braydon Giles received a refurbished Nintendo 3DS for Christmas, which his father, Mark, purchased from GameStop. Unfortunately for all involved, the device wasn't properly wiped of its previous owner's content, which included porn. As such, Braydon discovered the images while playing with the device and asked his brother for help in getting rid of them. Read The Full Story

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity for Nintendo 3DS set to release on March 24

, Dec 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Pokemon is at it again, folks. Nintendo has announced that the next Pokemon Mystery Dungeon game, Gates to Infinity will be released on March 24 in North America exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS. The latest instalment in the popular sub-series will allow 3DS owners to use the portable console's camera to scan objects and access new locations. Read The Full Story

New Super Mario Bros 2 DLC remembers the plumber’s past

, Nov 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

There are two great things about Nintendo embracing a connected future for gaming: it allows Nintendo to release DLC for its games (more on that in just a minute) and it also allows the company to track gameplay data and give us the insane statistics we all crave. For instance, did you know that 3DS gamers across the globe have collected 300 billion coins in New Super Mario Bros. 2? That's a lot of coins, and to celebrate Nintendo has released new DLC for New Super Mario Bros. 2 that's free for a short time. Read The Full Story

Wii U sold out? How about a cheap Flame Red 3DS bundle instead?

, Nov 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo might be pushing the Wii U for all its worth right now, but that doesn't mean the company lacks an option for gamers on a budget. The Japanese company has revealed its Black Friday deal ahead of time, a $169.99 bundle preloading Super Mario 3D Land onto a Flame Red version of the glasses-free 3DS handheld, for a claimed saving of forty bucks. Read The Full Story

Nintendo trims losses as sales continue dive: slashes forecast by 70%

, Oct 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo continues to see gaming hardware sales fall, but the company has trimmed losses and is pegging its hopes on Wii U as it slashes financial predictions. Numbers for the first half of 2012 confirm another drop in net sales, down to 200,994 million yen ($2.52bn) in the period of April to September 2012, with net losses of 27,996 million yen ($351m). Nintendo 3DS sales rose, up to 5.06m units, primarily thanks to the new 3DS XL, but Wii sales dived to 1.32m units. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS titles now on eShop in Europe, US eShop in two weeks

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

European consumers will be getting a special edition Pikachu 3DS XL by the end of the year, but if you're in the mood for something a little more immediate, you'll probably enjoy this next Nintendo Direct reveal. Nintendo announced today that a number of its first-party 3DS titles are now available on the European eShop, including Super Mario 3D Land, Star Fox 64 3D, Mario Kart 7, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. Read The Full Story

First New Super Mario Bros 2 DLC detailed

, Sep 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo is preparing the enter the realm of DLC, and one of the first games that will be getting additional content is New Super Marios Bros. 2. Nintendo detailed the first three DLC packs for New Super Mario Bros. 2 during the latest Nintendo Direct webstream, and even though they seem to be priced very reasonably, you're not going to find much value if you aren't a fan of the game's Coin Rush mode. Read The Full Story

NPD: Darksiders II sold 247k copies in August, takes top software spot

, Sep 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

NPD has released its sales statistics for the US video game market in August, and Darksiders II has taken the software crown. That's in a month where every category tumbled year-over-year, with total software sales falling by a significant 20% to $515.6 million. The decline in software sales didn't sting as much, with that number only dropping 11% year-over-year before resting at $252.8 million for the month. Read The Full Story
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