Famitsu Lists Top 100 Best Selling Games for the 21st Century

Famitsu revealed the list of the top 100 best-selling games in Japan for the 21st century. The facts of the list compiled info from January 1, 2001 to September 29, 2013.

The list does not include combined re-releases or downloads bought directly via PlayStaiton Network, eShop or Xbox Live, but does include download cards sold and copies bundled with hardware.

1. New Super Mario Bros. (NDS) - 6,424,000
2. Pokémon Diamond / Pearl (NDS) - 5,827,000
3. Pokémon Black / White (NDS) - 5,489,000
4. Pokémon Ruby / Sapphire (GBA) - 5,337,000
5. Animal Crossing: Wild World (NDS) - 5,239,000
6. Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day (NDS) - 5,082,000
7. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (WII) - 4,568,000
8. Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP) - 4,503,000
9. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (NDS) - 4,156,000
10. Mario Kart DS (NDS) - 4,003,000
11. Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver (NDS) - 3,936,000
12. Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! (NDS) - 3,847,000
13. Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS) - 3,823,000
14. Wii Sports (WII) - 3,724,000
15. Tomodachi Collection (NDS) - 3,691,000
16. Mario Kart Wii (WII) - 3,675,000
17. Wii Fit (WII) - 3,562,000
18. Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (PS2) - 3,555,000
19. Wii Sports Resort (WII) - 3,143,000
20. Pokémon FireRed / LeafGreen (GBA) - 3,076,000

It seems that Nintendo dominated the top 20 games sold per system. For the complete list, you can check it on the NeoGAF forums.

[via Crunchyroll News]

Rayman Creator: Nintendo's Greatest Strength is Also its Weakness

Well this is interesting. Rayman creator Michel Ancel talked about his thoughts in the Official Nintendo Magazine. In the interview, he commented that Nintendo's greatest strength is also its weakness.

I quote:

Nintendo's greatest strength, and its greatest weakness, is innovation. It’s a company that takes a lot of risks. Few people understand that innovation involves risk-taking, because you don't control everything on the market.

Today, the biggest surprises seem to come from Nintendo. People may like those surprises or not, but that's a fact. Miiverse was a surprise, the GamePad was a surprise. What will come next? I can't wait!

Do you agree with his comment about Nintendo's greatest strength and weakness? In your opinion, what do you think is Nintendo's strength and weakness?

[Source: Nintendo Everything via Gamnesia]

Nintendo President Talks About the Challenge in Bringing Pokémon Overseas

In the B Dash Camp that happened in Osaka, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata talked about Nintendo and some interesting bits about Pokémon.

Iwata revealed the challenge they faced when they tried to bring Pokémon overseas and that includes if Americans can accept cute monsters. He revealed.

Will America accept cute monsters? No, they said. Some people even recommended to make Pikachu more muscular. If we followed their advice Pokemon would never have been the success that it was. Brain Training software (Brain Age) became a hit in Japan, and I proposed that we sell it globally. And even as I said that as the president, no one listened.

To read the full coverage of Satoru Iwata's talk about Nintendo, you can read it on The Bridge. [READ IT HERE.]

[via Gamnesia]

Nintendo Video Game Theme Medley Orchestra Style

The String Player Gamer posted his orchestra medley of classic Nintendo video game themes featuring mini Marios playing various instruments for this cool video game music medley!


Featured in this medley are themes coming from the Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, Earthbound, Pokémon, F-Zero, Star Fox, Doctor Mario and many more!

Former Nintendo President Hiroshi Yamauchi Passed Away

Former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi has passed away at the age of 85 because of pneumonia. He is the president of Nintendo from 1949-2002.

Yamauchi is the man that led the company through it's great transition form a maker of children's toys and card games, to one of the greatest video game companies in history. It is under his reign that the company's NES (Famicom) system saved the video game industry after the video game industry crash back in the 80's.

Since then, the video game industry continues to flourish and become what it is today. It is also under his reign that Nintendo introduced the GameBoy, one of the first handheld consoles in history.

From all of us here, thank you for your contributions in the video game industry.

[Source: Kotaku]

Nintendo 2DS Announced

Nintendo announced via Kotaku the latest member of the Nintendo 3DS family! The Nintendo 2DS is basically your average 3DS without the 3D and perfect for entry level gamers.

Just like its predecessors, it has two screens that are the same size as those of the original 3DS and still retain the same features of the original 3DS. The system is also compatible with all DS and 3DS games, giving gamers a wider access to a vast number of titles.


Unlike the 3DS and its predecessors, the 2DS doesn't feature the clamshell design, instead it features a slate design. Even if that is the case, just like the 3DS, it uses a rechargeable internal battery and a stylus the same size like that of a 3DS XL.

The Nintendo 2DS will be available starting on October 12 in North America, just time for the release of the new Pokemon games. The 2DS costs $129.99, cheaper than a 3DS and 3DS XL. Lastly, a European release of this handheld is also planned, plans for a release in Japan is still unknown.

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto is Busy Working on a New Video Game Franchise

In the latest issue of Famitsu, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto who is best known as the creator of the Super Mario franchise that aside from Pikmin 3, he is also working on a new franchise.

He doesn't reveal much about the new game, the only thing he has to say about it is that he is busy working on this title for days.

To read the translated full excerpt of the interview, you can check this Kotaku post.

Reggie: Nintendo Plans to Bring Back Dormant Nintendo Franchises

The last proper Star Fox game was released last 2006.

The president of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aime revealed in an interview with MTV Geek that they are considering bringing back dormant Nintendo franchises for the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS.

Fils-Aime reiterated that Nintendo has over 30 different franchises and they looking closely at which games that will best suit to their current consoles, the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS respectively.

The question is what Nintendo franchise you want to see have a new game that is not a remake?

Source: My Nintendo News

All Kamen Rider Generation 2 All Finishers Compilation Video

Here's a compilation video of all the finishers and double-team finishers in the recently released “All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2” for the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS.

All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 greatly focuses on Kamen Rider Fourze and his Astro Switches. Similar to the show, players can change tactics by equipping Fourze various attachments called "Modules" that materialized from the Astro Switches.


The game also includes a pool of hidden characters including Kamen Rider Wizard, Eternal, Punch Hopper, Kick Hopper, Ouja, Odin, and Shadow Moon, making it a total of 57 playable characters!

The game itself is a sequel to the first All Kamen Riders: Rider Generation game. Pre-ordering an early copy of the game will get you stickers that have codes allowing you unlock Riders instantly. All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 was released on August 2nd.

Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Nintendo DS) at Play-Asia.com
Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Sony PSP) at Play-Asia.com

Pokemon Black, White 2 English Dubbed Anime Promo

The official Pokemon YouTube channel began streaming the English dubbed animated promotional video for the upcoming sequel to the fifth generation Pokemon game, Pokemon Black Version 2 and White Version 2, the characters and the game's story.


Taking place two years after the end of the original Pokemon Black and White games, it features the map of Unova being partially frozen while others have been updated, and new areas added including the Hiougi City, where the player begins his journey.

The Japanese version of Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 was released for the Nintendo DS on June 23rd. It will be released in North America on October 7th, and Europe on October 12th.

Kamen Rider Wizard Sound Clips in All Kamen Rider Generation 2

After the confirmation that Kamen Rider Wizard is indeed a hidden character in “All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2,” here a few video clip showing the sound effects of the WizarSwordGun and WizarDriver.

Kamen Rider Wizard can be unlocked with the use of the password: M4J5D3SX. Also included in the pool of hidden characters are Eternal, Punch Hopper, Kick Hopper, Ouja, Odin, and Shadow Moon!


Heard in the videos are “Flame” (the sound when Kamen Rider Wizard scans the Flame Ring), “Slash Strike”, “Shooting Strike”, and “Kick Strike” (the supposed finisher).

The game itself is a sequel on the first All Kamen Riders: Rider Generation game. Pre-ordering an early copy of the game will get you stickers that have codes allowing you unlock Riders instantly. All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 will be released on August 2nd.

Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Nintendo DS) at Play-Asia.com
Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Sony PSP) at Play-Asia.com

Kamen Rider Wizard Joins All Kamen Rider Generations 2

Similar to Kamen Rider Fourze in the first installment, Kamen Rider Wizard will be one of the many unlockable characters in the recently released “All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2” for the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS.


Kamen Rider Wizard can be unlocked with the use of the password: M4J5D3SX. Other hidden characters include Eternal, Punch Hopper, Kick Hopper, Ouja, Odin, and Shadow Moon! That would make a total of 7 additional characters to add up to the previously revealed roster of 50, making it a total of 57 playable characters as of writing.

Additionally, here are some gameplay videos:


All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 greatly focuses on Kamen Rider Fourze and his Astro Switches. Similar to the show, players can change tactics by equipping Fourze various attachments called "Modules" that materialized from the Astro Switches. Furthermore, four of Kamen Rider Fourze's switches can give him new forms or States such as the Elec, Fire, Magnet, or Cosmic States.

The game itself is a sequel on the first All Kamen Riders: Rider Generation game. Pre-ordering an early copy of the game will get you stickers that have codes allowing you unlock Riders instantly. All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 will be released on August 2nd.

Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Nintendo DS) at Play-Asia.com
Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Sony PSP) at Play-Asia.com

Pokémon Black and White 2 Trailer Posted

Nintendo began streaming a 85-second promotional trailer for US and European release of the upcoming sequel to the fifth generation Pokemon game, Pokemon Black Version 2 and White Version 2.

Pokemon Black Version 2 and White Version 2 will be release in the US on October 7th, and Europe on October 12th.


Also to be released is the “Pokemon AR Searcher”, an augmented reality game for Nintendo 3DS that lets you capture Pokemon around real environments, which can be transferred to the main game, and Pokédex 3D Pro, an upgraded version of the Pokédex 3D app.

The Japanese version of Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 was released for the Nintendo DS on June 23rd. Taking place two years after the end of the original Pokemon Black and White games, it features the map of Unova being partially frozen while others have been updated, and new areas added including the Hiougi City, where the player begins his journey.

Banpresto's Lost Heroes vs Ultraman Kaiju

Namco Bandai Games began streaming a new85-second gameplay video for the upcoming Compatible Hero crossover franchise entitled, “Lost Heroes.” The game features heroes coming from three franchises — Gundam anime, Kamen Rider and Ultraman series.

The gameplay video features Ultraman Zero, Kamen Riders Den-O and OOO GataKiriBa, and Gundam 00 against three monsters from the Ultraman TV series.


In this RPG, the three franchises will join forces to fight against an "invasion of despair." The five-minute video highlights the gameplay, combat system, and the 15 different characters from which the player can create a four-character party.

The first release of the 3DS version will include a download code for the 3DS port of the 1990 Famicom game SD Hero Sōkessen. The first release of the PSP version will include a product code for five exclusive custom themes and bonus in-game data.

Lost Heroes will be released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Portable this September 6th. Pre-Order now on CDJapan, and Play-Asia to get FREE SHIPPING, and other exciting bonuses!

2nd All Kamen Rider Generations 2 Promo Streamed

Namco Bandai Games started streaming the second 3-minute promotional video the upcoming “All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2.” It's a sequel to last year's Rider Generations, and will be coming in to the Playstation Portable and Nintendo DS.

This beat 'em up side-scroller will have at least 50 playable characters. The official blog stated that there will have a total of 100 characters featured!


Pre-ordering an early copy of the game will get you stickers that have codes allowing you unlock Riders instantly. All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 will be released on August 2nd.

Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Nintendo DS) at Play-Asia.com
Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Sony PSP) at Play-Asia.com

All Kamen Rider Generations 2 TVCM Streamed

Namco Bandai Games started streaming the latest 30-second television advertisement the upcoming sequel to last year's Rider Generations, “All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2.”

This beat 'em up side-scroller will have at least 50 playable characters. The official blog stated that there will have a total of 100 characters featured!


Pre-ordering an early copy of the game will get you stickers that have codes allowing you unlock Riders instantly. All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 will be available on both PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS, slated for August 2nd release.

Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Nintendo DS) at Play-Asia.com
Buy All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 (Sony PSP) at Play-Asia.com

Kingdom Hearts 3D English Launch Trailer

Square Enix Europe began streaming a 70-second English launch trailer for the upcoming North American and European release of “Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]” for the Nintendo 3DS!

Sora and Riku were summoned by Mickey to go through Yen Sid's Mark of Mastery Exam for them to become full-fledged Keyblade Masters. They also need to counter the coming return of Master Xehanort.


Kingdom Hearts 3D was already released in Japan since March 29th. It is slated to be released in North America on July 31st, and the European release on July 20th. An English demo for the game is currently available to download at the Nintendo eShop.

Kingdom Hearts 3D New Worlds Trailer

Square Enix Official Facebook Page began streaming a 114-second English promotional video for the upcoming North American and European release of “Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]” centering around the new characters and new worlds the player can travel!

The game was already released for the Nintendo 3DS, in the Japanese market since March 29th. It is slated to be released in North America on July 31st, and the European release on July 20th.


Sora and Riku were summoned by Mickey to go through Yen Sid's Mark of Mastery Exam for them to become full-fledged Keyblade Masters. They also need to counter the coming return of Master Xehanort.

New Pokemon Black, White 2 Animated Promo Streamed

Following the success of its first animated promo, Nintendo began streaming a 85-second animated promo for the upcoming sequel to the fifth generation Pokemon game, Pokemon Black Version 2 and White Version 2.

The new promo features the female playable character using a Serperior to battle against Cheren and his Stoutland.


The Japanese version of Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 was released for the Nintendo DS on June 23rd while the North American release will be on October 2012. Set two years after the end of the original installment, the sequel features Unova being partially frozen with the addition of new areas, including Hiougi City, where the player begins his journey.

Banpresto's Lost Heroes Gameplay Promo

Namco Bandai Games began streaming a gameplay video for the upcoming Compatible Hero crossover franchise entitled, “Lost Heroes.” The game features selected heroes coming from three franchises — Gundam anime, Kamen Rider and Ultraman series.

The gameplay video features Ultraman Zero, Kamen Riders W and OOO, and Zeta Gundam against the berserk Mezool Greeed. Kamen Rider Birth, Ankh, Gamel, Ikadevil, and Kazari also made an appearance.


In this RPG, the three franchises will join forces to fight against an "invasion of despair." The five-minute video highlights the gameplay, combat system, and the 15 different characters from which the player can create a four-character party.

The first release of the 3DS version will include a download code for the 3DS port of the 1990 Famicom game SD Hero Sōkessen. The first release of the PSP version will include a product code for five exclusive custom themes and bonus in-game data.

Lost Heroes will be released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Portable this September 6th. Pre-Order now on CDJapan, and Play-Asia to get FREE SHIPPING, and other exciting bonuses!