Entries in 'Japan' (377)
JAPAN: Mario Galaxy 2 storms charts
Ahead of its UK release on June 11th, Nintendo’s Wii platform sequel Super Mario Galaxy 2 has enjoyed a strong debut at Japanese retail.
Level 5 to self-publish Layton series
As part of its newly announced international expansion, Japanese developer and publisher Level 5 has stated that its long-term aim is to self-publish the critically and commercially popular DS series ...
JAPAN: DS gets price cut
In its first strategic reposition ahead of the arrival of the 3DS some time later this year, Nintendo has cut the price of its entire DS range in Japan.
System 3 opens Japan office
British publisher System 3 has taken a major step towards global expansion with the opening of a dedicated Japanese office.
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Square Enix’s new mature label
As part of Square Enix’s continued focus on titles and content suited to Western markets, the company has announced a brand new publishing label under which it will market such ...
No More Heroes excels on next-gen
Both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the once Wii-only No More Heroes have bettered the week one performance of the original Wii release on their first week of ...
JAPAN: R4 card returns to shelves
Major Japanese retailers are once again stocking the notorious R4 card, despite the device being banned from sale last year.
JAPAN: PS3 sales pass 5m
According to the latest numbers from weekly magazine Famitsu, total sales of Sony’s PS3 have now passed the 5m mark in Japan.
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Capcom ‘has to be in the West’
Less than 15 per cent of Capcom’s total sales now stem from the Japanese market – a stark reminder if one was ever needed of the Western-facing shifting power in ...
JAPAN: Market drops year-on-year
Early numbers from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain claim that the Japanese market suffered a slight annual decline for the fiscal year ending March 31st.
JAPAN: PlayStation takes control
After several weeks undisturbed at the top of the Japanese hardware charts, Sony’s PSP has finally been toppled – by none other than the PS3.
JAPAN: Yakuza 4 shifts 384k in week one
Yakuza 4 has sold 384,000 units in its first week on sale in Japan, taking the top spot in the weekly software charts.
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3DS sends Nintendo stock soaring
The announcement of the 3DS has had a very positive effect on Nintendo’s stock, with the company’s decision to turn to 3D technology – which is one of hottest sectors ...
JAPAN: DS sales hit 30m
On the same day that it’s long-awaited true successor was revealed, Japanese games bible Famitsu has confirmed that the DS has now sold in excess of 30m units in ...
Yakuza 5 announced
Sega has announced it is currently working on the fifth instalment in its popular Yakuza series.
TGS 2010 dated
The organisers of the Tokyo Game Show have announced that this year’s event will be held in September.
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JAPAN: Wii passes 10m sales
Nintendo’s unstoppable motion-sensing home console Wii has now passed the 10m unit sales barrier in the company’s homeland of Japan, Kotaku reports.
SCE unaffected by Sony restructure
Despite reports to the contrary this morning, the famous Sony Computer Entertainment brand is not going to die.
PES gets World Cup Edition
With EA making plenty of noise about the April release of its FIFA World Cup South Africa tie-in, Konami has quietly announced a World Cup-themed Pro Evolution Soccer title scheduled ...
Global games decline measured at 8%
The world's three biggest retail markets for video games saw a combined decline of eight per cent in sales last year according to a new report.
Wii and DS sales revealed
The Nintendo Wii has now sold 67m units since it first went on sale in late 2006, the platform holder has revealed. As for the DS, its many guises have ...
Dead Rising 2 confirmed for 2010
Arguably the most exciting news to stem from Capcom’s recent information-flurry is the confirmation that zombie sequel Dead Rising 2 will be out some time this calendar year – in ...
Monster Hunter MMO for Xbox
Its Western impact may remain limited for the time being, but Monster Hunter is one of gaming’s key franchises in Japan – and hot on the heels of the brand’s ...
Mixed fortunes for PSP
Sony’s PSP surged to the top of the weekly hardware charts in Japan this week, but Media Create’s official figures show that the picture is far from rosy for Sony’s ...
JAPAN: Wii budget range announced
From February 25th Japanese consumers will be able to get their hands on a brand new range of budget Wii software, Nintendo of Japan has confirmed.
