Tag: Media Create
News Media Create Will No Longer Share Japanese Sales Data Publicly
Behind closed doors
Recently, the head of Media Create Atsushi Hosokawa told Bloomberg the practice of releasing Japanese hardware and software sales data publicly may not continue. Now, after a review, the team has decided to no longer share weekly sales figures with the general public. Starting next month, companies requiring sales data will need...
News Reggie Knows You Want Nintendo To Localise Mother 3 And Make Another Animal Crossing
"All I could say is we’re aware"
The Mother series—Nintendo’s odd, modern day RPG—is one that’s had a weird relationship the West. After the first game failed to leave Japan (despite getting a full translation), the second game was eventually released here under the name Earthbound, to little fanfare. Though the game didn’t receive all...
News Nintendo Switch Continues to Dominate in Japan
Over a quarter of a million sales in one week
We may be in the middle of the Holidays, but we still have the Media Create results to show us what's hot - and what's not - in Japan. Unsurprisingly, Nintendo's latest system is continuing to fly off the shelves. Before we get to that, though, we have the software results to look at, and the number one...
News Nintendo Switch Picks Up Incredible Sales in Japan to Continue Its Strong Run
Yo-kai Watch Busters 2 makes its debut at number one
It's no surprise to hear that the Switch is already close to overtaking the lifetime sales of the Wii U, even if it's a statistic that'll always be harsh on the last-gen system. Nintendo's hybrid console is hot stuff right now and that's especially the case in Japan, where the latest Media Create...
News Nintendo Switch is Still Number One in the Japanese Charts
Holds off the challenge of Monster Hunter: World PS4 Pro model
It's the middle of the week, which means we get an updated look at what's hot and what's not in Japan; though the software charts have new challengers to Nintendo games, hardware is still very much the dominion of a certain hybrid system. Kicking off with software, two new releases on...
News Pokémon, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Nintendo Switch Lead the Way in Japanese Charts
Monolith Soft's title beats launch sales of predecessors
It's that time, once again, for the Japanese Media Create charts. They make for some interesting reading this week, with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 being of particular interest. Monolith Soft's title had a pretty decent launch on Switch, securing second place behind Pokémon Ultra...
News Nintendo Switch Hardware Sales Reach Another Level in Japan
It's taking off
With the middle of the week coming around it's time for the Media Create chart results in Japan. It was a week with a number of new releases, but it's the Switch hardware sales that really catch the eye. We'll start off with software as we normally do, and this week sees Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon unsurprisingly...
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Lead Japanese Charts As Switch Dominates Again
There's a new Wii U release in the top 10, too
It's the middle of the week, which means it's time for the Media Create chart results out of Japan. It was a big week all told and one that certainly boosted Nintendo's coffers. The results bring us the launch sales of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, though the combination of it being a mid-gen...
News Sonic Forces Struggles in Japan as Super Mario Odyssey and Switch Lead Charts
Warriors ports fail to chart on Switch
The Japanese Media Create chart results are out and as always make for some interesting reading. Last week saw a number of new releases, though familiar names continue to lead the way. Still skipping along at number one is Super Mario Odyssey, holding off Call of Duty: WW2. Despite there being a number of new...
News Super Mario Odyssey and Nintendo Switch Continue Strong Run in Japan
Wahoo!
It's the middle of the week, which means it's time for the Media Create charts out of Japan. The previous week saw Super Mario Odyssey hit around half a million sales at launch, the figure varying depending on whether you prefer Media Create or Famitsu numbers. Starting with the software chart this week, Mario's adventure has been...
News Nintendo Titles Get Pushed Down the Japanese Charts as Switch Clings Onto Top Spot
A glut of PS4 / Vita releases dominate the software results
The Japanese Media Create results are out, and last week was undoubtedly a strong one for new titles on PS4 and Vita. That influenced hardware a little too, though the big N still managed respectable results. In the software charts it's all about new releases on PS4 and Vita, with the...
News Lost Sphear Makes Modest Debut in Japan But Switch Stays on Top
Four of the top five games are on Switch and 3DS
The Japanese Media Create chart results are out, and it proved to be a relatively quiet week in the market - there are some reasonable results for Nintendo, nonetheless. Starting with software we have Middle-earth: Shadow of War taking top spot on PS4, though its actual sales numbers weren't...
News Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Takes Number One Spot in Japan, Switch Still on Top
Modest sales all around, however
It's the middle of the week, which means we have the Media Create chart results out of Japan; there are some interesting points to consider in what was clearly a relatively quiet week in the market. Starting with software we have Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions making its debut at number...
News Nintendo Switch Surges in Japanese Charts as Fire Emblem Warriors Makes Debut
FIFA 18 sales are relatively modest, however
The Media Create results are in for the Japanese charts, and last week was relatively busy - it's was also another solid seven days for Nintendo. Every title missed out to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III on PS4 in first place, but it was a mixed debut for Fire Emblem Warriors; on...
News Pokkén Tournament DX and Nintendo Switch Lead the Way in Japan
Sells a little less than the equivalent Wii U version launch
It's the middle of the week, which means it's time for the Media Create chart results out of Japan. It was a notable week with a couple of new Switch releases, so let's get to it. Pokkén Tournament DX was the main arrival, and it secured top spot; its 53,395 physical retail...
News Metroid: Samus Returns Makes Modest Chart Debut in Japan, as Switch Still Dominates
Sold less than Other M, but a lot more than Federation Force
It's time for the Japanese chart results from Media Create, and this week there are some interesting releases making their mark, including the '2D' return of an iconic franchise that typically struggles in Japan. We're referring to the rather brilliant Metroid: Samus Returns, which...
News Switch Continues to Lead in Japan as Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Makes Chart Debut
Splatoon 2 narrowly loses out to Destiny 2 at the top
The Media Create chart results are out for Japan, and it's all about sequels - that and the Switch still merrily outselling everything else. In the software charts Destiny 2 took top spot, though it didn't blow the competition away. Splatoon 2 is ticking along nicely just behind; Dragon Ball...
News Nintendo Switch Still Leads in Japan as Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 Makes Debut
Splatoon 2 takes second place in the software charts
It's the middle of the week, which means the Media Create Japanese chart results have been issued. The results bring mixed fortunes from a Nintendo perspective, so let's get to it. Starting with software, Everybody's Golf on PS4 made its debut at number one, though Splatoon 2's ongoing popularity...
News Switch Hardware Sales Climb Again as Monster Hunter XX Arrives in Japan
The new MH doesn't scale the heights of predecessors, however
In the madness of prepping for the Nindies Showcase yesterday we skipped by the Media Create Japanese chart results, but by popular(ish) demand here they are. The big software arrival of the week was Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch, but though it hit number one it...
News Switch Sales Fall Dramatically In Japan, But Splatoon 2 Passes The One Million Marker
The Summer lull
The launch of Splatoon 2 really helped to boost sales of Switch hardware in Japan during the month of July. The console shifted almost 100,000 units in a single week, which was a pretty impressive feat. Things have slowed down a bit in the Switch sales department in Japan this week, with just over 22,000 units shifted. Still, it's...
News Dragon Quest XI and Nintendo Switch Still Dominate the Japanese Charts
The Snack World: Trejarers makes its debut in 2nd place
The Media Create chart results for Japan are here once again, bringing some new releases but also familiar sales trends that mean good news for Nintendo. Starting with software, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age on 3DS stays at number one in the software chart, taking it past 1.5...
News Dragon Quest XI and Nintendo Switch Lead the Way in Japanese Charts
Great Ace Attorney 2 makes its debut, sales down on predecessor
The Japanese Media Create results are out, and remind us of the power of brands with two versions of a massive Square Enix title still leading the way. There's good news for Nintendo in both the software and hardware results, too. Starting with the software top 20, Dragon Quest XI:...
News Dragon Quest XI Delivers Extraordinary Sales on 3DS, as Switch Hardware Continues to Thrive
New 2DS XL leads the way thanks to DQXI bundle
The Media Create chart results are out for Japan, and it was a bit of a storming week for Nintendo, with Sony also enjoying a boost. The source of this is mostly the Dragon Quest series, which is absolutely massive business in Japan. Unsurprisingly Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive...
News Splatoon 2 Delivers Extraordinary Launch Sales in Japan and Boosts Switch Hardware
Layton’s Mystery Journey takes 2nd for 3DS, too
Earlier today we shared Famitsu numbers covering the Splatoon 2 launch in Japan; now Media Create has weighed in as well. Media Create brings a lower figure, but it's still the biggest Switch game launch to date, and also led to significant hardware sales. Splatoon 2 may be the dominant arrival in...
News ARMS and Nintendo Switch Keep a Grip on the Japanese Charts
Only just...
The Media Create Japanese chart results are out, and they bring positive news for Nintendo as they have a lead in both software and hardware. In the software charts we have ARMS clinging on to top spot, very narrowly seeing off the challenge from the retail iteration of the PS4 expansion Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. We then...
News ARMS and Nintendo Switch Lead the Way in Japanese Charts
Switch titles lock out software top 3
The Media Create Japanese chart results are out, and this week has some interest for Nintendo fans courtesy of the debut of ARMS. Nintendo's new IP claimed number one spot and passed 100,000 sales, though that's well below the figures we saw for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe when it arrived in late April (it hit over...
News Mana Series Collection Starts Well in Japan as Switch Stays on Top
Despite Nintendo's struggles with supply and demand
The Media Create chart results are out, including some new releases and - in some ways - a continuation of the norm in hardware sales. Starting with game sales, Tekken 7 on PS4 has unsurprisingly taken top spot on its debut, but we do have Seiken Densetsu Collection making its debut in second...
News Ultra Street Fighter II Debuts at Third in Japanese Charts as Switch Leads Hardware
New 3DS LL still selling well, too
It's Media Create charts time, once again, giving us some insight into what's hot and not in the Japanese market. This week's results brought a handful of new releases, while hardware sales stayed relatively solid. Kicking off with software, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is a newcomer on PS4 that took top spot,...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Are Still On Top in Japan
Modest sales all around
The Media Create charts for Japan have rolled out as always, and for the second week running show a quiet retail scene at present in the country. Starting with software we still have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in first place, finishing comfortably ahead of the evergreen Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) and The Legend of Zelda:...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Stay on Top in Japan
Switch and 3DS games lock out top 9 in software chart
Last week we saw a strong debut for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in Japan, which in turn boosted Nintendo Switch hardware sales. The latest results from Media Create are now out and provide some interesting updates on what's hot and what's not in the country. The software charts lack any big...
News Fire Emblem Echoes and Nintendo Switch Lead the Way in Japanese Charts
Switch sales increase once again
You know it's the middle of the week when the Media Create chart results emerge in Japan, and in recent times they've brought happy news for Nintendo fans. That trend continues this week, with a major release on 3DS and hardware positives to consider. Starting with software we have Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of...
News Nintendo Switch Sales Remain Strong in Japan
Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) also maintains momentum
The weekly Japanese chart results are out to remind us that it's the middle of the week, and it's been a quiet period in the country. That said, the lack of change hasn't been too negative for Nintendo. Starting with software, no new releases have performed particularly well, leaving Switch...
News Nintendo Switch and Monster Hunter XX Lead Japanese Charts Once Again
Mario Sports Superstars creeps past 50,000 sales
The Media Create results are available, as is the norm for a Wednesday, and they bring more positives for Nintendo in what is generally a quiet week for releases. Starting with software, the highest new entry in the top 20 is LEGO Worlds on PS4, but that's in fifth place with just 11,578 sales...
News Mario Sports Superstars Has Modest Japanese Launch as Nintendo Switch Tops Hardware Chart
Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) still leads software
It's the middle of the week, which means we have the Media Create chart results out of Japan showing the top-selling games and systems in the country. There are a few new releases across various systems, though nothing has changed in the number one spots. Starting with software we still have...
News Nintendo Switch Hardware Sales Grow in Japan as Monster Hunter Stays at Number One
Good times
It's time, once again, for the Media Create chart results out of Japan; they give as an idea of what's connecting with the Japanese gaming market and what is ultimately falling short. Kicking off with software, Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) remains at number one in its second week, passing one million retail sales in the process...
News Nintendo Switch and New 3DS XL Lead in Japan as Monster Hunter XX Arrives
Super Bomberman R squeaks past 50,000 sales, too
It's Media Create results time, in which we see what's hot and not in the Japanese market. A major 3DS release from Capcom predictably storms to the top, while it's a happy 1-2 for Nintendo in the hardware stakes. Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) - also known as 'that new iteration that probably...
News Nintendo Switch Stays On Top in Japan Despite Sharp Week Two Decline
1-2-Switch passes 100,000 sales in the country
After the Nintendo Switch launch hubbub we've reached the week two Media Create sales results from Japan. They tell an interesting story, mainly one of a modest follow-on demand for the Switch and its games, which sees the system slip behind the equivalent Wii U momentum. Starting with software, a...
News Nintendo Switch and Zelda: Breath of the Wild Lead Media Create Sales in Japan
Results shows Switch starting quicker than PS4 and Wii U
Earlier this week we shared some Famitsu data that pointed to a strong start for Nintendo Switch in Japan, and now the Media Create figures are available; they continue the generally positive news, too. Starting out with software, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch was...
News Wii U Hardware Sales Dip Below Xbox One in Japan as Nintendo Switch Looms
The end is nigh
It's the middle of the week, which means it's Media Create charts time. It's not a memorable week for Nintendo due to new releases on Sony hardware dominating, but there's a grisly landmark for Wii U to signify its upcoming passing of the torch to Nintendo Switch. Starting with software we have new releases (and Nioh) dominating the...
News Pokémon and 3DS Continue on Their Merry Way in a Quiet Week for Japanese Charts
For Honor leads for PS4 with modest sales
A little later than normal on our part - apologies for that - we have the Media Create chart results out of Japan. There's not a huge amount of movement this time around, with new releases outside of Nintendo hardware having a rather limited impact. Starting with the software top 20, For Honor makes its...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional Makes Number One Debut in Japan
It's no joke
As it's the middle of the week it's time, as always, to see what's hot and what's not in the Japanese market. Despite a much hyped PS4 release landing it's a hardy old franchise on 3DS that took number one. Starting with that software top 20, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional has made its debut in top spot, seeing off the...
News BoxBoy! Retail Collection Hits Top 10 in Japan as Evergreen Titles Lead the Way
Pokémon and Yoshi still in top five
It's Media Create results time out of Japan, and this week there are no significant new big-hitters at the top of the charts - nevertheless fans of quirky eShop games may be interested in one new arrival on 3DS. In terms of software Resident Evil 7 is still top, followed by Pokémon Sun and Moon and Poochy &...
News 3DS Titles Pushed Down by New Releases in Japanese Charts
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World gets past 50,000 lifetime sales
It's Media Create Japanese charts time, and this week's result bring good news for Sony in particular, with new releases serving PlayStation systems well; for Nintendo it's a case of steady sales for older releases. In the software chart we have Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard...
News Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Delivers a Modest Launch in Japan
Does out-perform the Wii U original, at least
It's Media Create Japanese charts time once again, and this week includes a few new releases competing for top spot, including one from Nintendo and Good-Feel. In the software chart it's Gravity Rush 2 on PS4 that leads the way; Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World on the 3DS made its debut in second...
News New PlayStation Releases Push Evergreen 3DS Titles Down Charts in Japan
3DS holds second behind PS4 in hardware stakes
The Media Create charts for Japan are out once again, and this week's line-up has a number of new releases - albeit not on Nintendo hardware. It's hard to keep track of the Kingdom Hearts series, but that hasn't stopped the oddly named Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue from moving to number...
News Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Returns to Top Spot in Japan
Wahoo etc...
The most recent Media Create results from Japan have a quirky circumstance this week - the software top 20 doesn't have a single new entry. As a result it's established games duking it out, which has suited some 3DS titles rather nicely. Intriguingly, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS has reclaimed top spot, and seems to be all set...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon, Along With 3DS, Led 2016 Sales in Japan
Both also did well in the Holiday period
As we head into 2017 facts and figures are starting to emerge for sales over the festive period, which are always valuable in the gaming industry. As we skipped a week of Media Create results in Japan during the break, this time we're going for a bumper post with two weeks of results, along with some end of...
News 3DS Hardware Sales on the Rise in Japan as Miitopia Makes Chart Debut
Pokemon Sun and Moon continues solid momentum
The Media Create Chart results are with us once again, showing us what's hot and not in the Japanese market. There are a number of new game releases this week, with a few on 3DS, which has helped prompt some positive movement in hardware sales. Starting with software, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life has...
News Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Enjoys Stronger Japanese Launch Than Wii U Original
Helped by a far larger userbase, of course
The Japanese Media Create chart results are out, and this week they have some interesting new entries that have also driving significant hardware sales. Starting with software, Final Fantasy XV is the undisputed champion of the week, racking up 690,471 sales on PS4. Pokémon Sun and Moon are still moving...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Help Keep the 3DS on Top in Japan
Getting close to two million physical retail sales
It's the middle of the week, which means that the Media Create Japanese chart results are here to show us what's hot and what's not in Nintendo's home country. Unsurprisingly Pokémon Sun and Moon remain in top spot, holding off a number of new releases across various platforms. It's close to 2...
