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Japanese sales numbers – Vita claims top spot, Wii U is sixth
Here’s a look at this week’s numbers from Japan, where the Wii U has taken sixth spot behind the Nintendo 3DS and Sony’s consoles.
Japan getting stand to make Wii U GamePad a racing wheel
A new peripheral being released in Japan turns the GamePad into a standard racing wheel.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze download size revealed
A good 11.4gb download size awaits those who will be purchasing digital copies.
Here’s Famitsu’s most wanted games of 2014 chart
Here’s a look at the 20 most wanted titles according to Famitsu readers.
Japan getting new orange and turquoise 3DS XL colors
Two new limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL colors have been announced for Japan, featuring colored buttons.
Original Wii distribution has ceased in Japan
Nintendo is no longer producing or distributing the original Wii console in Japan.
Club Nintendo Japan hacked, user details could be compromised
Nintendo’s Club Nintendo service in Japan was hacked, with thousands of user’s personal information potentially stolen.
Report: Atlus in trouble after parent company readies for bankruptcy
Atlus could be facing problems as its parent company prepares to file bankruptcy.
32GB white Wii U & other accessories headed to Japan
Nintendo has announced a new 32GB white Wii U and other accessories for release in Japan.
12 minutes of Pokemon Rumble U for Wii U
Check out these 12 minutes of gameplay footage from Pokemon Rumble U, now available in Japan.
Wii U outsold by PS3, PSP, 3DS, and Vita in Japan last week
The Wii U sold just 9,500 units last week in Japan, and was outsold by all other consoles with the exception of the Wii and Xbox 360.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted will feature off-screen play
Release date for Need for Speed: Most Wanted in Japan set for March 14th with new features detailed.
Wii U sales in Japan paint rocky picture for Nintendo
Sales statistics for a single country never accurately portray how well a company is doing for hardware and software, but in the case of the Wii U, Japanese sales are a great indicator for the health of a console. The future of the console in Japan seems stagnant now that Christmas as over, as the […]
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U footage
Tons of footage from the Japanese version of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.
Wii U sells 300,000 consoles during launch in Japan
The Wii U has a strong launch in Japan, where Nintendo moved 307,000 units.
Monster Hunter 3 Wii U bundle unboxing
Unboxing video of the Japan-exclusive Monster Hunter 3 Wii U bundle.
Wii U launches in Japan
The Nintendo Wii U officially launches in Japan and is now available in all territories.
Nintendo Direct Wii U games footage
The latest Nintendo Direct focuses on the Japanese Wii U launch and shows off some of the games.
Wii U goes on display at Japanese retailers
Japanese retailers have started preparing for the upcoming Wii U launch on December 7.
Wii U launching with 2 SKUs on Dec 8 in Japan
Wii U getting 2 models: 8 GB and 32 GB flash storage. Nintendo Network Premium online service revealed as well.