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DS releases for the week of June 2nd
June NPD: Nintendo continues to power the industry
Another month means another win for Nintendo. Really, we're not sure what else to say. At this point, we think the only way we could turn this around from a more-of-the-same announcement is if we could convince Reggie to tap dance on a platform made from the fragments of defeated consoles.So, without further ado, let us reveal the specifics of Nintendo's victory. Hint: they sold more than the other guys. Again.
- Nintendo DS: 561.9k
- Nintendo Wii: 381.8k
- Sony PSP: 290.1k
- Sony PS2: 270.7k
- Microsoft Xbox 360: 198.4k
- Sony PS3: 98.5k
- Mario Party 8 (Wii)
- Wii Play w/remote (Wii)
- Pokémon Diamond (DS)
- Pokémon Pearl (DS)
- Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360)
- Guitar Hero II w/guitar (PS2)
- Guitar Hero II w/guitar (Xbox 360)
- Pokémon Battle Revolution (Wii)
- Resident Evil 4 (Wii)
- The Darkness (Xbox 360)
The DS juggernaut continues to roll through Japan
You guys aren't going to believe this one. Are you ready? Okay -- it seems that the DS Lite is somewhat popular in Japan, and has been for a long time. Wow, who knew?
Alright, all sarcasm aside, according to the Famitsu Marketing Data Report for June (covering May 28-June 24), Nintendo is the force driving the Japanese gaming market into the stratosphere. Overall sales numbers for the industry were up more than 25%, and most of that is due to the fact that hardware sales are up nearly 50%. Why? All signs point to the DS. For fifteen consecutive months, the handheld has moved more than 500,000 units in Japan. But it's not all about the DS, particularly when we turn to the software numbers. Combined, software for Nintendo platforms accounted for more than 81% of software sales.
With the release of two new DS Lite colors in Japan, it seems likely that at least part of the handheld's success is due to the variety of models available. Not that the DS needs any real help in the Americas, but we're willing to bet that a few new colors might produce results here as well.
[Via 1P Start]
DS releases for the week of June 25th
We can only guess someone has designated this the official week of licensees. Two movie-based games are hitting shelves, along with remakes, remixes, and redux titles. What a weird week! But how can we complain when there are several new games on the shelves?- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth Remix
- Nervous Brickdown
- Ratatouille
- Touchmaster DS
- Vegas Casino High 5!
[Update: Now with the actual Japanese releases.]
Japanese hardware sales, Jun. 11 - Jun. 17: Effect and Cause edition
With our deepest, most heartfelt apologies to the White Stripes. We just couldn't resist the new album and certain ... parallels.
I ain't the reason
that your brain has no reason
to understand our way
You skipped the daily training
and got shocked when you hit 80
I ain't saying I'm innocent
In fact, the reverse
But if you're headed to old age
you don't blame Brain Age
You're like a PS3 fanboy
yellin' at us
'Cause Sony's price is too high.
Well, you keep blaming me
for what you did
but that ain't all
The way we took over the charts
is enough to give one pause!
You seem to forget
just how this all started
When our faces were sodden
and we were at the bottom
Well, you just can't take
our success
and make it somehow less.
Continue reading Japanese hardware sales, Jun. 11 - Jun. 17: Effect and Cause edition
DS releases for the week of June 18th
Welcome to an incredible week for Nintendo fans! This week, the DS (and the Wii as well!) will see some highly anticipated titles make their debut, and a late addition to last week's releases is now available as well -- the budget Brain Buster Puzzle Pak shipped after last week's announcements. Not that we need anything extra after looking at this line-up:- Brothers in Arms DS
- Full Metal Alchemist Trading Card Game
- Sim City DS
- Time Ace
- Transformers: Autobots
- Transformers: Deceptacons
- Zendoku
DS releases for the week of June 11th
Well, it looks like the time has come for everyone to decide whether or not they want to give Zendoku a go. Also this week, it looks like gamers everywhere will have a chance to go up against the Silver Surfer if they so desire. Do you?- Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
- Time Ace
- Zendoku
DS releases for the week of June 4th
At last, the long-awaited DS browser is here, but just remember to be careful when you buy -- there are versions for both the Lite and Phat DS models, and it looks like not all online retailers have separate listings yet. Obviously, Nintendo thinks you should just buy another DS, since that seems to be the hip thing to do these days. So who's planning on celebrating this week with a little browsing?- Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu
- Nintendo DS Browser
- Planet Puzzle League
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