Famitsu magazine has revealed the top 500 best-selling video games for 2005 in Japan. 12 Nintendo titles occupy the top 20 best selling titles which are as follows:
1. Animal Crossing (DS)
2. Gran Turismo 4 (PS2)
3. Brain Training (DS)
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June 29, 2006
VC Pre-Paid Download Cards?
During a recent Wii presentation in Spain, Director for Nintendo of Spain Nico Wegnez revealed Nintendo is looking at a variety of Virtual Console pay options, one of which is to implement pre-paid download cards.
The cards could work similarly to X...
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June 27, 2006
Pink DS Lite for Japan
Nintendo Japan has revealed a new DS Lite colour: Noble Pink.
Set for release on 20 July, the Noble Pink DS Lite is currently only slated for release in Japan but it's possible Nintendo may release it in other regions. Thankfully, if the new colou...
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June 27, 2006
Red Steel Redesign
Ubisoft has confirmed Red Steel is currently receiving a redesign. The game was criticised by many medial outlets following its E3 showing. Many felt the gameplay mechanics lacked polish, in particular the sword fighting sections. Ubisoft Paris, devel...
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June 21, 2006
Magical Starsign Heads to U.S.
Nintendo has revealed Magical Vacation will be released in the U.S. on 23 October, under the name Magical Starsign.
In Magical Starsign, players begin their quests as students at a magical academy. As they progress through the game, they will travel ...
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June 21, 2006
Toshio Iwai considering Wii development
Japanese interactive media artist Toshio Iwai, the man behind Electroplankton for the Nintendo DS, has expressed interest in developing for Wii.
Speaking with Nintendo Europe, Toshio Iwai said, ""I am now considering this"" when asked if he has any p...
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June 21, 2006
Need for Speed Carbon Officially Announced
Electronic Arts officially announced Need for Speed Carbon for Wii, DS, GameCube and Game Boy Advance (as well as all other platforms) today via press release.
The game is being developed by EA's Vancouver studios - EA Black Box - who developed the ...
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June 21, 2006
New Super Mario Bros. Sells Half a Million
Nintendo has issued a small statement to announced New Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo DS has sold half a million units in the U.S. since its launch on 15 May 2006, which equates to a sell rate of 20 units every minute.
New Super Mario Bros. has col...
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General
June 6, 2006
Aussie Top Ten Charts (W/E 4 June)
GfK Group has updated their website for another week with the latest Australian gaming charts. Two DS titles make a top ten appearance, but will Metroid Prime Hunters retain its number one position on the charts?
Click inside for the charts. Overall...
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General
May 24, 2006
Nintendo Reveal Last Fiscal Year Results
Nintendo has released their latest financial statement, with the company taking home 98,378 million yen for the last fiscal year (ended 31 Mar, 2006), up 12.5% from last year's income.
Head inside for more results. Nintendo has also forcasted a net ...
