The latest Media Create White Book has revealed new sales data for the Japanese video game market in 2017. Thanks to strong titles like Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the Nintendo 3DS managed to remain the Top console for Software sales one last year. No less than 12 008 236 units were sold on … Continue reading The Pokémon Company is the fourth biggest video game publisher in 2017 in Japan
Yo-kai Watch World immediately fails to replicate the success of Pokémon GO and even Pokémon Quest mobile
GungHo, whose Puzzle & Dragons was once the world’s highest-earning mobile game, is looking to tap into the popularity of Pokémon GO-style gameplay via Yo-kai Watch World, which also uses Google Maps to create 3D game environments based on real-world locations. The game is now available in Japan on Android and iOS devices. Since launch, the … Continue reading Yo-kai Watch World immediately fails to replicate the success of Pokémon GO and even Pokémon Quest mobile
Pokémon GO heavily inspires new mobile game Yo-kai Watch World from GungHo
GungHo, whose Puzzle & Dragons was once the world’s highest-earning mobile game, is looking to tap into the popularity of Pokémon GO-style gameplay via Yo-kai Watch World, which also uses Google Maps to create 3D game environments based on real-world locations. The game is now available in Japan on Android and iOS devices. The Japanese … Continue reading Pokémon GO heavily inspires new mobile game Yo-kai Watch World from GungHo
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was the most popular game from November 27 to December 31, 2017, in Japan
Famitsu has shared data for the period going from November 27 to December 31, 2017. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was easily the most popular game. Here’s the Top 5 Software: [3DS] Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (The Pokémon Company): 558 376 [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo): 504 467 [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was the most popular game from November 27 to December 31, 2017, in Japan
Pokémon GO-esque Yo-kai Watch game in development at Level-5
Level-5 has revealed that it is working on a Pokémon GO-esque type of game in the Yo-kai Watch series. It is aiming for an October 2017 release on mobile devices and will be officially unveiled to the public at this year's E3. This announcement was made during an exclusive event for the press in Spain, … Continue reading Pokémon GO-esque Yo-kai Watch game in development at Level-5
Multiple Japanese developers select Pokemon GO as their favorite title of 2016
A number of video game developers have deemed Pokemon GO as their favorite title of 2016. It was favored over all other games released throughout the year by Atlus first production director Kazuyuki Yamai, Inti Creates representative director and producer Takuya Aizu, Square Enix producer Masanori Ichikawa, Sony Interactive Entertainment producer Masaaki Yamagiwa, Bandai Namco … Continue reading Multiple Japanese developers select Pokemon GO as their favorite title of 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for fourth week in a row
For the fourth consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best-selling games in Japan. Between December 12 and 18, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold nearly 200,000 copies in the region. They are only surpassed by Level-5's Pokemon-inspired sequel Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki. The top-50 list of the top-selling games … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for fourth week in a row
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