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Professor Layton developer Level 5 starts work on PS4 game

Professor Layton and Ni no Kuni developer says it might be able to announce the new title soon. Full Story

Posted Apr 10, 2013 12:54 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out January 28 - February 1: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Are you a Studio Ghibli fan? The Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro production house has teamed up with Level-5 for Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Full Story

Posted Jan 28, 2013 11:55 pm GMT

Big in Japan Nov. 26 - Dec. 2: Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney

PS3 version of Super Robot Taisen and 3DS adventure game crossover at the top of Japan sales charts; 3DS sales still high. Full Story

Posted Dec 7, 2012 8:20 am GMT

Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney detailed in new trailer

Trailer for 3DS crossover title reveals more gameplay details; puzzles will be combined with signature Ace Attorney courtroom interrogations. Full Story

Posted Nov 23, 2012 5:08 am GMT

AU Shippin’ Out October 23-27: Medal of Honor: Warfighter, Forza Horizon

Will you fight in battlefields across Somalia, or test your driving skills in the scenic American West? Read on to see what games will hit Aussie shelves this week! Full Story

Posted Oct 22, 2012 2:42 am GMT

Level 5 bringing SUDA51's Liberation Maiden to Europe

Professor Layton developer releasing Japanese games Liberation Maiden, Aero Porter, and Crimson Shroud on the 3DS eShop in Europe. Full Story

Posted Oct 5, 2012 2:19 pm GMT

Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney in session this November

There is currently no word on an English release date for the game. Full Story

Posted Sep 12, 2012 3:45 am GMT

Ace Attorney 5 in session for 3DS

No release date has been set for the new sequel to the Ace Attorney series. Full Story

Posted Sep 5, 2012 3:46 am GMT

Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney game production in final stages - Ace Attorney creator

Shuu Takumi states that the upcoming 3DS crossover adventure game is still in development. Full Story

Posted Aug 21, 2012 8:11 am GMT

Big in Japan July 9-15: Time Travelers

Vita and 3DS versions of the Level-5 adventure title debuted at the bottom of the top 10; Pokemon Black/White 2 is still on top. Full Story

Posted Jul 20, 2012 4:21 am GMT

Professor Layton dev readies Time Travelers

Level-5 preps sci-fi adventure game for PlayStation Vita, PSP, and 3DS release in Japan this July. Full Story

Posted May 8, 2012 3:21 pm GMT

Nino Kuni sequel possible if PS3 version succeeds overseas - Level-5 CEO

Level-5 is confident about localised version's success; the DS version has been canned halfway, due to logistics issue. Full Story

Posted Apr 18, 2012 8:10 am GMT

Level-5 joins Entertainment Software Association

Professor Layton developer joins US trade group alongside publishers Rubicon Organization and Little Orbit. Full Story

Posted Mar 6, 2012 10:31 pm GMT

Ni no Kuni hits US this winter, Europe in 2013

PS3 adventure from Spirited Away creators Studio Ghibli gets updated Western release windows. Full Story

Posted Feb 15, 2012 8:19 pm GMT

Big in Japan Jan 23-29: Armored Core V, Resident Evil: Revelations

From Software's mech combat sequel and Capcom's 3DS survival horror title top software sellers as PS Vita sees slight sales boost and 3DS easily tops hardware chart. Full Story

Posted Feb 2, 2012 4:21 am GMT

Super Mario 3D Land sells 5 million, Skyward Sword 3.4 million

Nintendo's April-December sales recap reveals Mario Kart 7 sold 4.54 million, 3DS logs 3 million-unit sellers; Mario Kart Wii tops 30 million lifetime-to-date. Full Story

Posted Jan 27, 2012 4:26 pm GMT

Uncharted 3 gets a dozen Interactive Achievement Award nods

Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates. Full Story

Posted Jan 12, 2012 7:00 pm GMT

Big in Japan - Jan 2-8: 3DS, Mario Kart 7

Nintendo's portable system and games maintain edge on the competition in first week of 2012; Vita sales stabilize above 40,000 units. Full Story

Posted Jan 12, 2012 3:49 pm GMT

Big in Japan Dec. 26-Jan. 1: Mario Kart 7

Nintendo's kart racer holds onto pole position ahead of Monster Hunter 3G as PS Vita continues downward trajectory. Full Story

Posted Jan 6, 2012 4:10 am GMT

Big in Japan Dec. 19-25: Mario Kart 7

Nintendo racer's sales accelerating as the PlayStation Vita experiences steep drop-off in hardware, software sales for second week of release. Full Story

Posted Jan 3, 2012 10:27 pm GMT

Big in Japan Dec 12-18: FF XIII-2, PS Vita

Sony's new handheld comes in second to 3DS on hardware sales chart in launch week; Square Enix's latest RPG tops software charts. Full Story

Posted Dec 22, 2011 5:35 am GMT

Big in Japan Nov. 21-27: Skyward Sword

New Zelda title is at the top spot of the Japan sales chart; Wii sales double but 3DS still number one. Full Story

Posted Dec 5, 2011 2:24 am GMT

Big in Japan: Nov 14-20: MW3

Activision's sales juggernaut shooter beats out new One Piece game and Level-5 RPG. Full Story

Posted Nov 25, 2011 12:21 am GMT

Asia Shippin' Out Nov 13-19: Saints Row: The Third, AC: Revelations

This week, game shelves will be filled with tales from the streets and 1511 Constantinople. Full Story

Posted Nov 14, 2011 4:40 am GMT

Phoenix Wright movie in session February 11

Big-screen adaptation of courtroom adventure series gets Japanese release date; first trailer to debut on November 5. Full Story

Posted Oct 27, 2011 11:46 am GMT

Asia Shippin' Out Oct. 16-22: Batman: Arkham City

Sequel to Arkham Asylum video game, new Spyro title, and four-player Rachet & Clank title highlights of this week. Full Story

Posted Oct 18, 2011 1:07 am GMT

Namco Bandai bringing Ni no Kuni to US next year

Japanese publisher confirms Level-5's collaboration with Studio Ghibli to hit North American PS3s next year as Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Full Story

Posted Oct 17, 2011 7:39 pm GMT

Level-5 announces new titles on weekend press conference

Highlights include "cross media" Yokai Watch, Time Travelers for PSP and PS Vita, and Layton Brothers for iOS. Full Story

Posted Oct 17, 2011 5:50 am GMT

Level-5 World event set for October

Livestreaming of Level-5 Vision press conference and event available to public; Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright playable at show floor. Full Story

Posted Oct 7, 2011 9:11 am GMT

Ninokuni coming to North America early next year

PS3 collaboration between Professor Layton developer and Spirited Away animation studio to be localized in English next year; DLC also in the works. Full Story

Posted Sep 16, 2011 10:13 am GMT

Shippin' Out Sept. 11-17: God of War Origins

PS3 compilation of Kratos' PSP exploits joined in stores by NHL 12 and Twisted Pixel's Gunstringer; downloadable debuts topped by free Red Dead Redemption add-on. Full Story

Posted Sep 11, 2011 6:42 pm GMT

Sony showing 18 unannounced PS Vita games at TGS

Publisher's booth will have 31 titles for upcoming portable in total at show; The Last Guardian MIA from 21-game PS3 lineup. Full Story

Posted Sep 1, 2011 9:31 pm GMT

Professor Layton and the Last Specter haunts DS Oct. 17

Fourth installment in Level-5 franchise devoted to puzzle-solving academic gets North American release date; Layton's London Life RPG included, unlocked from the outset. Full Story

Posted Aug 29, 2011 7:25 pm GMT

Professor Layton movie gets localized

Viz Media bringing Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Blu-ray, DVD to North America on November 8. Full Story

Posted Aug 9, 2011 10:07 pm GMT

Big in Japan July 18-24: Rhythm Heaven

Nintendo's demanding rhythm game tops the Media Create sales charts, followed by newest entries in the Sengoku Basara and No More Heroes series. Full Story

Posted Jul 29, 2011 10:24 pm GMT

Sega becomes top-earning publisher for June in Japan

Publisher gets 20.9 percent revenue share thanks to Ryu Ga Gotoku: Of the End's release and high retail pricing. Full Story

Posted Jul 15, 2011 8:01 am GMT

Big in Japan July 4-10: L.A. Noire

1940s detective game and Infamous 2 take top slots in sales charts debut; PS3 still in third place below PSP and 3DS. Full Story

Posted Jul 15, 2011 7:58 am GMT

Level-5 readies Girls RPG for 3DS

Professor Layton developer's Cinderella Life simulation aimed at creating more girl gamers. Full Story

Posted Jul 13, 2011 5:05 am GMT

Big in Japan June 27- July 3: Tales of the Abyss 3DS

Portable version of PS2 RPG pushes sales for system; Super Street Fighter IV: AE and GoldenEye 007 tailing behind. Full Story

Posted Jul 8, 2011 5:58 am GMT

Big in Japan June 20-26: Meruru No Atelier

New Atelier series and Gundam entry on top of the list; 3DS back in second place on hardware sales. Full Story

Posted Jun 30, 2011 8:19 am GMT

Yasumi Matsuno joins Level-5

Producer and director of Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre shares details about upcoming game. Full Story

Posted Jun 29, 2011 12:01 pm GMT

Kirby Mass Attack leads Nintendo release updates

Pink puffball's latest adventure hits September 19, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 out August 28. Full Story

Posted Jun 13, 2011 9:23 pm GMT

E3 2011: Nintendo details new Wii, DS Kirby, more

Publisher continues conference presence with HAL Labs titles, plus Fortune Street, The Rolling Western, Professor Layton, Mario Party 9. Full Story

Posted Jun 7, 2011 8:40 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out June 6-June 10: Duke Nukem Forever

The Duke is back after a 13-year hiatus to slay aliens, ogle women, and save the world in his signature kickass style. Full Story

Posted Jun 6, 2011 4:51 am GMT

Nintendogs + Cats sells 1.7 million, Pokemon Black & White top 11.5 million

Nintendo reveals Super Mario Galaxy 2 has moved 6.36 million; Donkey Kong Country Returns reaches nearly 5 million, Super Mario All-Stars hits 2.2 million. Full Story

Posted Apr 26, 2011 8:04 pm GMT

White Knight Chronicles II sallies to US this summer

D3Publisher secures rights to bring Level-5's JRPG to North American PS3s later this year; sequel includes full original game. Full Story

Posted Apr 7, 2011 9:19 pm GMT

Big in Japan: Final Fantasy IV Collection

Square Enix remake for Sony's handheld tops 100,000 sold as 3DS and PSP hardware race goes down to the wire. Full Story

Posted Apr 1, 2011 11:48 pm GMT

Big in Japan March 14-20: Dynasty Warriors 7

Koei's action game continues selling as top 10 software sales cut in half, hardware sales down roughly 30 percent in first full week after devastating earthquake. Full Story

Posted Mar 25, 2011 8:07 pm GMT

Big in Japan March 7-13: Dynasty Warriors 7

Koei Tecmo beat-'em-up cruises to first-place finish on Japanese sales charts; 3DS tops hardware list for third straight week as Professor Layton, Nintendogs + Cats retain positions. Full Story

Posted Mar 19, 2011 12:37 am GMT

Dragon Quest IX sales top 5.3 million

Square Enix announces new worldwide sales milestone for DS title through December; publisher pledges 100 million yen to earthquake relief. Full Story

Posted Mar 18, 2011 12:46 am GMT

Heavy Rain, Mass Effect 2 win big at BAFTAs

Heavy Rain proves a critical favourite, picking up three British Academy awards; Mass Effect 2 wins the Best Game prize; Peter Molyneux awarded the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement. Full Story

Posted Mar 17, 2011 12:13 am GMT

Big in Japan Feb. 28 - March 6: Final Fantasy Dissidia

Square Enix's PSP fighting game sequel cruises to top spot on sales charts, 3DS retains hold atop hardware sales chart with more than 200,000 units sold in second week. Full Story

Posted Mar 11, 2011 8:13 pm GMT

Big in Japan Feb. 21-27: 3DS sells 375,000

Games for Nintendo's latest portable claim half of top 10 software chart, but PSP Phantasy Star and Gundam games take top spots. Full Story

Posted Mar 4, 2011 6:22 pm GMT

Red Dead Redemption lassos Game Developers Choice Awards

GDC 2011: Rockstar San Diego's Western triumphs at Game Developers Conference's annual ceremony; Mass Effect 2, Limbo, Minecraft, also honored; full video inside. Full Story

Posted Mar 3, 2011 4:35 am GMT

3DS launches in Japan

Nintendo fans in Tokyo endure the frigid cold to pick up the new glasses-free 3D handheld. Full Story

Posted Feb 26, 2011 8:19 am GMT

Professor Layton series ships 11.5 million

Combined sales of four DS puzzle-fests hit major milestone, reports developer Level-5; launch of first 3DS title to be marked with live webcast. Full Story

Posted Feb 17, 2011 11:11 pm GMT

Donkey Kong Country Returns sells 4.2 million

Nintendo's iconic gorilla sets chest-thumping sales pace as Super Mario Galaxy 2 sales top 6 million through December; Pokemon Black/White top DS chart. Full Story

Posted Jan 31, 2011 6:46 pm GMT

Big in Japan Jan. 17-23: Kingdom Hearts PSP Final Mix

Rerelease of last year's Birth by Sleep with international version's extras tops the chart with ease; Monster Hunter Portable 3, Donkey Kong Country Returns take second, third again. Full Story

Posted Jan 29, 2011 1:21 am GMT

Big in Japan January 3-9: Monster Hunter Portable 3

Capcom's critter-killing beat-'em-up easily retains top software slot with 133,500 sales, but PSP loses hold on hardware crown. Full Story

Posted Jan 14, 2011 11:41 pm GMT

Limbo nabs seven GDC Award noms

Playdead's IGF winner joined by Red Dead Redemption, Mass Effect 2 as top contenders at Game Developers Choice ceremony; indie frontrunner Minecraft up for three. Full Story

Posted Jan 12, 2011 8:16 pm GMT

3DS sports 3- to 5-hour battery life for 3D games

Nintendo uses 2011 World Event to show off new portable and give specifications; system will last five to eight hours for DS games; all figures based on brightness of screen. Full Story

Posted Jan 10, 2011 5:31 pm GMT

Japanese 3DS launch games confirmed

Eight titles to be released alongside new handheld for its February 26 debut on home soil; game prices to range from 4,800 yen ($57) to 6,090 yen ($73); full Japanese 3DS schedule inside. Full Story

Posted Jan 8, 2011 10:57 am GMT

Big in Japan Dec. 27-Jan. 2: Monster Hunter Portable 3

Capcom's PSP beat-'em-up maintains chart-leading position during uneventful cusp week; PSP sells nearly 100,000. Full Story

Posted Jan 7, 2011 7:40 pm GMT

Big in Japan December 6-12: Monster Hunter Portable 3

Capcom's PSP action game retains top spot as Studio Ghibli-Level Five collaboration Ninokuni, Donkey Kong Country Returns spar for second. Full Story

Posted Dec 17, 2010 7:56 pm GMT

Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright 3DS detailed

Mystery solvers piecing together puzzles in "surreal medieval town"; Capcom franchise sells 3.9 million, Level-5 detective series hits 9.5 million. Full Story

Posted Oct 20, 2010 6:32 pm GMT

Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney coming to 3DS

Level 5 teams up with Capcom for new crossover title; will be penned by Ace Attorney director Shu Takumi. Full Story

Posted Oct 19, 2010 3:27 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out October 18-22: Fallout: New Vegas

The apocalypse has never been so glamorous. Full Story

Posted Oct 18, 2010 7:43 am GMT

Nintendo tabs 10 titles for 3DS launch window

Spring 2011 software lineup in Japan features Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pilotwings, Super Street Fighter IV; Mega Man Legends 3 Project and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D revealed. Full Story

Posted Sep 29, 2010 10:37 pm GMT

Record attendance for 2010 Tokyo Game Show

More than 200,000 people swarmed the sweaty halls of Makuhari Messe in Japan last week, a new record for the CESA-organised event. Full Story

Posted Sep 23, 2010 5:08 am GMT

Capcom, Level-5 teaming up - Report

Keiji Inafune apparently confirms the Dead Rising 2 publisher is collaborating with studio on an undisclosed project; Professor Layton franchise sales hit 9.5 million units. Full Story

Posted Sep 22, 2010 9:12 pm GMT

Big in Japan Sept. 6-12: One Piece: Gigant Battle

Namco Bandai's four-player brawler leads relatively uneventful week, as PSP tops hardware with 30,000 units sold. Full Story

Posted Sep 17, 2010 11:53 pm GMT

Shippin' Out Sept. 12-18: Halo: Reach, PlayStation Move

Release schedule ramps up in a big way with Bungie's final installment in sci-fi shooter series, motion-sensing PS3 add-on, Professor Layton, Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, and much more. Full Story

Posted Sep 13, 2010 2:10 pm GMT

Big in Japan Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Metroid: Other M

Team Ninja's take on Samus finishes third in debut week, behind Capcom's latest PSP Monster Hunter and Wii Party; Modern Warfare 2 budget release cracks top 10. Full Story

Posted Sep 10, 2010 9:28 pm GMT

Big in Japan: Monster Hunter spin-off MonHun Nikki

Capcom game dedicated to feline helpers sells a quarter million in chart-topping debut, doubles PSP sales week-over-week. Full Story

Posted Sep 4, 2010 12:52 am GMT

Big in Japan August 9-15: Wii Party, Sengoku Basara

Nintendo minigame collection and Capcom historical action game hold sway as no new releases crack the Japanese top 10. Full Story

Posted Aug 20, 2010 7:20 pm GMT

Kirby's Epic Yarn, Donkey Kong Country Returns, GoldenEye 007 dated

Nintendo dates upcoming Wii and DS titles as pink puffball's latest lands October 17, Donkey Kong Returns November 17, Bond sneaks out November 16, and Wii Party debuts October 3. Full Story

Posted Aug 17, 2010 8:59 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out August 16-20: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

The deadly duo is paroled for a retail release down under this week. Full Story

Posted Aug 16, 2010 7:38 am GMT

ChartSpot: July 2010

NCAA Football 10 leads NPD's mostly surprise-free top 20 sales chart; Just Dance, New Super Mario Bros. DS continue sales run. Full Story

Posted Aug 13, 2010 6:46 pm GMT

Xbox 360 tops charts as US game sales drop 1% in July - NPD

Microsoft's console beats Wii and DS during virtually flat month; NCAA Football 11, Crackdown 2, Super Mario Galaxy 2 head up software top 10. Full Story

Posted Aug 12, 2010 11:58 pm GMT

Big in Japan July 19-25: Wii Party, Fate/Extra

Nintendo's minigame collection continues rocking the Japanese sales charts weeks after release, PSP action RPG enjoys strong debut. Full Story

Posted Jul 31, 2010 12:42 am GMT

Big in Japan July 5-11: Wii Party, White Knight Chronicles 2

Nintendo's latest minigame collection tops the charts in debut week, with Level Five's action RPG close behind; Crackdown 2 debuts in seventh place. Full Story

Posted Jul 16, 2010 10:51 pm GMT

Next Professor Layton doffs hat Sept. 12

Acclaimed puzzle series returns to US DSs with Unwound Future; was previously scheduled for Sept. 20. Full Story

Posted Jul 14, 2010 5:04 pm GMT

Shippin' Out July 11-17: NCAA Football 11, Dragon Quest IX

Slow week at retail highlighted by EA Sports' annualized college football sim, first Dragon Quest game specifically made for DS, DeathSpank for Xbox Live Arcade/PlayStation Network. Full Story

Posted Jul 12, 2010 5:20 pm GMT

Big in Japan June 28 - July 4: Inazuma Eleven 3

New releases take the top three spots as DS role-playing game from Level 5 dominates sales charts, followed by latest DS Taiko no Tatsujin and BlazBlue: Continuum Shift for PS3. Full Story

Posted Jul 9, 2010 11:37 pm GMT

White Knight Chronicles questing on PSP in Japan

PS3 franchise heads to Sony's portable in all-new storyline set in Level 5's JRPG universe; due overseas in 2011. Full Story

Posted Jun 30, 2010 8:27 pm GMT

Studio Ghibli's Ninokuni coming to PS3 - Report

Delayed Nintendo DS game also coming to PlayStation 3, developed by Level 5 in association with Japanese animation house. Full Story

Posted Jun 24, 2010 12:09 am GMT

Level 5 opening Santa Monica shop

Developer of Professor Layton series, Dragon Quest IX set to open US branch of operations in September, expansion to Europe set for next year. Full Story

Posted Jun 2, 2010 10:33 pm GMT

Dragon Quest IX lands in West in July

Square Enix's Sentinels of the Starry Skies confirmed to launch for DS July 11 in North America, July 23 in Europe. Full Story

Posted May 19, 2010 6:34 pm GMT

Final Fantasy sells 5.5 million, Arkham Asylum commits 3.24 million

Square Enix financial report reveals record numbers; Japanese publisher posts profit of ¥9.51 billion ($102.7 million); Dragon Quest IX sells 4.26 million. Full Story

Posted May 19, 2010 12:28 am GMT

Big in Japan Mar. 15-21: Yakuza 4

Next chapter in Sega's organized crime epic posts big numbers during first week of release, pushes PlayStation 3 to top of the hardware charts. Full Story

Posted Mar 26, 2010 11:36 pm GMT

Big in Japan Mar. 8-14: Pokemon Ranger returns

Nintendo's creature-battler reprises its finish atop Media Create's weekly sales chart, as trio of new PSP releases lift Sony's handheld. Full Story

Posted Mar 19, 2010 8:00 pm GMT

Big in Japan Mar. 1-7: Pokemon Ranger: Hikari no Kiseki

Nintendo's creature-capture RPG tops software charts but fails to lift DS above PSP's hardware-leading weekly performance. Full Story

Posted Mar 12, 2010 9:38 pm GMT

Nintendo narrows Euro launches for Mario and Metroid

Super Mario Galaxy 2 arrives June 11, Metroid: Other M gets a Q3 release window, Sin and Punishment coming a month ahead of the US. Full Story

Posted Feb 26, 2010 5:21 pm GMT

Dragon Quest IX hits US this summer

Nintendo of America set to publish Square Enix's blockbuster Japanese DS role-playing game in the Americas with Sentinels of the Starry Skies subtitle. Full Story

Posted Feb 24, 2010 9:02 pm GMT

Super Mario Galaxy 2 debuts May 23, Metroid: Other M due June 27

Nintendo's release-date-laden Q1 Media Summit reveals portly plumber's next outing; Sin and Punishment June 7; Picross 3D May 3; Monster Hunter Tri April 20. Full Story

Posted Feb 24, 2010 4:06 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out February 22-26: Heavy Rain

Quantic Dream's emotional thriller makes its debut alongside Napoleon: Total War and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat. Full Story

Posted Feb 22, 2010 5:38 am GMT

Square Enix nine-month profits jump 48%

Publisher rides Final Fantasy XIII's Japanese launch, Eidos acquisition to ballooning net income of $87 million on $1.51 billion revenues. Full Story

Posted Feb 9, 2010 7:42 pm GMT

Shippin' Out Jan. 31-Feb. 6: Star Trek Online, White Knight Chronicles

High-sci-fi MMORPG and high-fantasy JPRG join S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat expansion and Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff add-on during light release week. Full Story

Posted Jan 31, 2010 3:53 pm GMT

Big in Japan Jan. 18-24: Valkyria Chronicles 2

Sega's PSP-exclusive turn-based strategy sequel sells nearly 100,000 in first week but can't outpace the super-selling New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Full Story

Posted Jan 29, 2010 11:33 pm GMT

Big in Japan Jan. 11-17: PSP, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep

Square Enix crossover action RPG and Sony portable enjoy second week atop charts...as PSP Go finishes dead last in hardware rankings. Full Story

Posted Jan 22, 2010 9:06 pm GMT

Big in Japan Jan. 4-10: Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

Square Enix's latest keyblade quest sells nearly 450,000, pushing PSP to top of hardware chart. Full Story

Posted Jan 15, 2010 11:01 pm GMT

Big in Japan Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: New Super Mario, Zelda DS, FFXIII

Iconic plumber's latest outing sells 268K; Wii and DS dominate software charts, combining for eight of top 10 best-sellers. Full Story

Posted Jan 8, 2010 7:54 pm GMT

Japan game sales slip 6.9% in 2009

Enterbrain reports region's software, hardware revenue sank to $5.91 billion; Nintendo DS, Dragon Quest IX led charts. Full Story

Posted Jan 5, 2010 10:58 pm GMT

Big in Japan Nov. 30-Dec. 6: New Super Mario Bros.

Nintendo's mushroom-munching plumber sells nearly 1 million in one week as Wii sells 106K to lead hardware. Full Story

Posted Dec 12, 2009 1:02 am GMT

Big in Japan Nov. 16-22: DSi XL

Nintendo's supersize handheld sells 100,000 in two days; Left 4 Dead, Taiko Drum Master best-selling new games on a mostly familiar top 10 list. Full Story

Posted Dec 4, 2009 11:36 pm GMT

White Knight Chronicles heading West Feb. 2

International Edition of Sony and Level-5's PS3-exclusive JRPG heading to North America in time for Valentine's Day with expanded content. Full Story

Posted Dec 4, 2009 11:29 pm GMT

Big in Japan Nov. 9-15: J-League Pro Soccer Club

Sega dethrones Winning Eleven with its own footie sim for the PSP; Sony's portable, PS3 nearly tie at top of hardware chart. Full Story

Posted Nov 20, 2009 11:12 pm GMT

Big in Japan Nov. 2-8: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010

Latest installment in Konami's Winning Eleven series dominates a sales chart crammed with older releases. Full Story

Posted Nov 13, 2009 11:48 pm GMT

Big in Japan Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Bayonetta, Tekken 6

PlatinumGames' latest action effort grabs the gold while Namco Bandai's King of Iron Fist tournament earns bronze; new Final Fantasy Gaiden for DS takes second. Full Story

Posted Nov 6, 2009 8:07 pm GMT

Square Enix sales jump 33.2%, profits fall 55.7%

Publisher takes in $998 million as Dragon Quest IX sells 4 million, Batman Arkham Asylum 2.63 million, Kingdom Hearts 385/2 1.22 million. Full Story

Posted Nov 5, 2009 8:23 pm GMT

International game sales down 6% over Q3

Aggregated chart data shows US, UK, and Japanese markets all shrinking; Dragon Quest IX, Wii Sports Resort, Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver, Madden NFL, and Halo 3: ODST top sellers. Full Story

Posted Nov 5, 2009 7:22 pm GMT

Wii Sports Resort sells 6.97 million, Wii Sports tops 50 million

Nintendo's latest minigame compilation debuts to nearly septuple-platinum sales. Full Story

Posted Oct 31, 2009 1:28 am GMT

Big in Japan Oct. 19-25: Pokemon, Wii Fit Plus repeat

Tomodachi Collection for DS takes third to complete Nintendo chart-topping trifecta; Rune Factory, Forza 3, FIFA 10 make their debuts. Full Story

Posted Oct 31, 2009 12:29 am GMT

Square Enix lowers fiscal-year expectations

Publisher scales back profit projections by ¥5 billion, cites expenses related to Eidos acquisition, severance payments. Full Story

Posted Oct 30, 2009 1:39 am GMT

Big in Japan Oct. 12-18: Pokemon-mania epidemic, PS3 wins again

Nintendo's latest DS RPG continues strong sales run in island nation, as Uncharted 2 debuts in fifth; Sony console edges out Wii hardware sales. Full Story

Posted Oct 23, 2009 8:39 pm GMT

ChartSpot: September 2009

Aion, Champions Online debut atop NPD's monthly PC rankings, while Kingdom Hearts 358/2, Scribblenauts, and NHL 10 and in bottom half of top 20; [UPDATE] Need for Speed Shift moves under 293K on PS3/360. Full Story

Posted Oct 21, 2009 1:42 am GMT

Big in Japan Oct. 5-11: Pokemon HeartGold, SoulSilver

Nintendo's one-two punch takes top spot in a sales week with few big new releases; latest DS Shin Megami Tensei debuts at third spot. Full Story

Posted Oct 16, 2009 6:51 pm GMT

Big in Japan Sept. 28-Oct.4: Wii Fit Plus, Gran Turismo PSP win

Nintendo's revamped version of Balance Board pack-in sells over 300,000 in week where new releases claim six of top 10 spots. Full Story

Posted Oct 9, 2009 7:55 pm GMT

Big in Japan: Halo 3: ODST cracks top 10, PS3 wins Sept.

Xbox 360 makes rare appearance on weekly chart otherwise dominated by Tomodachi Collection, Pokemon, and Tales of Vesperia; Sony's slim console prevailed last month. Full Story

Posted Oct 3, 2009 12:20 am GMT

Japanese game sales slide 10.5% during March-Sept.

Enterbrain reports $2.66 billion of game sales in first half of fiscal year, Dragon Quest IX, Pokemon lead Nintendo-platform-only software top 5. Full Story

Posted Oct 1, 2009 10:51 pm GMT

Final Fantasy XIII to sell 6 million - Square Enix

CEO Yoichi Wada predicts huge sales of JRPG, China expansion will help publisher's profits double in 3-5 years; DQIX ships 4 million. Full Story

Posted Sep 30, 2009 12:58 am GMT

MGS4, Mario Kart Wii honored at Japan Game Awards

TGS 2009: Konami's action adventure, Nintendo's racer deemed top titles of last year by the CESA; Peace Walker, FFXIII, Assassin's Creed II among best up-and-comers. Full Story

Posted Sep 29, 2009 12:36 am GMT

AU Shippin' Out September 21-25: Halo 3: ODST

Shock Troopers hit the ground with the launch of the latest Halo franchise instalment. Full Story

Posted Sep 21, 2009 7:33 am GMT

Big in Japan: Sept. 7-13: Pokemon catches 1.4 million

Nintendo's HeartGold, SoulSilver open to platinum sales as Sony's PS3 Slim sees significant sales drop-off in second week. Full Story

Posted Sep 18, 2009 7:57 pm GMT

ChartSpot: August 2009

Madden, Wii Sports Resort, Batman stand atop console top 20, while the Sims and World of Warcraft duke it out for PC supremacy...again. Full Story

Posted Sep 14, 2009 9:43 pm GMT

Big in Japan: Aug. 31-Sept. 5: PS3 Slim sells 151,000

Sony posts strong weekly sales numbers following 120GB console's launch, Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 leads software with 178,000 units. Full Story

Posted Sep 11, 2009 8:26 pm GMT

Shippin' Out Aug. 23-29: Arkham Asylum, Dissidia

Eidos' comic-book action-adventure game committed to X360, PS3; Square Enix's Final Fantasy 3D fighter hits PSP, with Professor Layton rolling onto DS and Metroid Prime Trilogy for Wii. Full Story

Posted Aug 24, 2009 12:21 am GMT

Big in Japan: Xbox 360 outsells PS3

Microsoft scores a rare win on Sony's home turf; Dragon Quest IX back on top of charts in a light week of new releases. Full Story

Posted Aug 21, 2009 10:08 pm GMT

Big in Japan: Gundam Wars storm PS2, Wii

Superdeformed strategy game takes top spot from Monster Hunter Tri, Dragon Quest IX; new Tingle game for DS lands in ninth place. Full Story

Posted Aug 15, 2009 12:13 am GMT

Square Enix Q1 earnings slip, DQIX ships 3.5M

Japanese publisher reports 1.2 dip in April-June revenues, as losses rocket to $17 million following purchase of Tomb Raider house. Full Story

Posted Aug 10, 2009 7:48 pm GMT

Big in Japan July 27-Aug. 3: Monster Hunter Tri-umphs

Capcom's Nintendo exclusive action-RPG dethrones Dragon Quest IX, sparks a jump in Wii hardware sales; Gears of War 2 debuts in sixth place. Full Story

Posted Aug 7, 2009 7:00 pm GMT

Big in Japan: New Katamari, Chibi-Robo crack top 10

Dragon Quest IX easily retains the top spot for third straight week as Wii Sports Resort, latest Monster Hunter PSP continue strong Full Story

Posted Jul 31, 2009 7:56 pm GMT

Big in Japan: Dragon Quest IX goes triple platinum

Square Enix DS role-playing game approaches 3 million mark in second week as Konami's latest baseball game Pro Yakuu Spirits 6 comes out swinging. Full Story

Posted Jul 24, 2009 10:01 pm GMT

Big in Japan: Dragon Quest IX dominates charts

Square Enix RPG tops 2.3 million, pushes DSi sales to double previous week's total; Wii Sports Resort also hangs tough. Full Story

Posted Jul 18, 2009 1:03 am GMT

Dragon Quest IX opens to 2.3M in Japan - Report

Square Enix's heavily anticipated RPG for DS secures multiplatinum milestone in island nation within 48 hours. Full Story

Posted Jul 13, 2009 6:01 pm GMT

Big in Japan June 29-July 5: Wii Sports Resort orders another mai tai

Nintendo's minigame compilation again tops Media Create's weekly chart, selling 155,000; DSi's 46,855 tops hardware. Full Story

Posted Jul 9, 2009 6:35 pm GMT

Big in Japan June 8-14: Infinite Space

Platinum Games' DS strategy game debuts atop the charts as games for Nintendo's systems take 15 of top 20 spots. Full Story

Posted Jun 19, 2009 6:57 pm GMT

Big in Japan June 1-7: Kingdom Hearts DS reigns

358/2 Days sells over 100,000 in first full week of release; latest Ace Attorney, Dynasty Warriors games take second, third spots. Full Story

Posted Jun 12, 2009 7:08 pm GMT

45.7 million Wii Sports, 22.9 million Wii Plays sold

Nintendo reveals new stats for 27 first-party platinum sellers; Nintendogs hits 22.2 million, New Super Mario Bros. 18.4 million, Wii Fit 18.2 million, Mario Kart Wii 15.4 million. Full Story

Posted May 8, 2009 8:36 pm GMT

Square Enix TMs Dragon Quest Wars

Publisher files name application with United States Patent and Trademark Office for potential new game in long-running franchise. Full Story

Posted Apr 30, 2009 12:55 am GMT

Square Enix closes on Eidos, Final Fantasy sells 85 million

RPG-heavy Japanese company completes its acquisition of UK publisher; sales breakdowns also reveal Dragon Quest sells 47M, Tomb Raider 30M. Full Story

Posted Apr 23, 2009 8:01 pm GMT

Shippin' Out March 15-21: GTA: Chinatown Wars, Resistance Retribution

Big-name DS and PSP installments face off alongside Pro Evolution Soccer 2009, Ready 2 Rumble Revolution, and Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure. Full Story

Posted Mar 15, 2009 8:00 pm GMT

Square Enix financials falter on DQIX delay

Fresh off acquisition talks, Japanese publisher slashes full-year revenue projections 17 percent, profits 62.5 percent on postponed launch of DS game. Full Story

Posted Feb 12, 2009 6:51 pm GMT

Call of Duty 4 tops BAFTA nominees

Modern Warfare nets seven nods in extended Brit game awards; GTAIV, Fable II, Little Big Planet. Full Story

Posted Feb 11, 2009 1:06 am GMT

Little Big Planet tops AIAS noms

Sony Europe's sandbox platformer receives 10 nods for 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, to be handed out Feb. 19 at the DICE Summit in Vegas. Full Story

Posted Jan 23, 2009 11:09 pm GMT

GTAIV, Media Molecule top Spike's VGAs

Rockstar's acclaimed action adventure scores network's Game of the Year; Little Big Planet developer named Studio of the Year. Full Story

Posted Dec 15, 2008 7:28 pm GMT

Wii embarking on Dragon Quest X

Square Enix's other popular RPG franchise penciled in for Nintendo's console; DQIX for DS dated in Japan for March 28. Full Story

Posted Dec 10, 2008 6:30 pm GMT

Level 5 taps Studio Ghibli for DS game

Animation house behind Spirited Away collaborates with Professor Leyton developer on upcoming project. Full Story

Posted Sep 24, 2008 11:24 pm GMT

PSN embarks on Quest for Booty

Ratchet's latest excursion arrives on PS3 online store along with Jeanne D'Arc for PSP, Hot Shots Golf Kratos, demos for Force Unleashed, Head Coach, and Last Guy. Full Story

Posted Aug 22, 2008 11:21 pm GMT

White Knight due before April '09, MGS4 sells 3M in two weeks

Sony confirms Level 5's anticipated fantasy RPG to launch this fiscal year; Solid Snake's final adventure hits massive milestone; PSP-to-PS3 gaming Remote Play expanding. Full Story

Posted Jun 26, 2008 9:51 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out April 7-April 11: Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Test your puzzle-solving abilities with this intriguing DS title. Full Story

Posted Apr 7, 2008 7:12 am GMT

Shippin' Out February 11-15: Lost Odyssey, Professor Layton

Japanese RPG and puzzle-mystery games lead a wave of new releases including Wipeout Pulse for PSP, 360 Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. Full Story

Posted Feb 12, 2008 12:06 am GMT

BioShock throws D.I.C.E. award nominations

2K's submerged shooter soaks up 12 Interactive Achievement Award nods; Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Orange Box also honored; trophies to be handed out February 7. Full Story

Posted Jan 17, 2008 7:35 pm GMT

Reggie: DS to get full downloadable games

The Nintendo of America president reveals his plan to offer games for download onto the handheld. Full Story

Posted Jan 2, 2008 4:00 pm GMT

Japan Charts Nov. 26-Dec. 2: Wii Fit debuts in second place

Nintendo's physical-training sim sells 261,000 but is beaten out by Professor Layton and Pandora's Box, which sold 294,000. Full Story

Posted Dec 6, 2007 11:43 pm GMT

TGS '07: Level 5's DS demos draw throng

Free cartridges entice huge crowds to check out the second Professor Layton game and a DS soccer RPG. Full Story

Posted Sep 23, 2007 12:20 am GMT

TGS '07: Japan's game(s) of the year announced

Joint award given at the Japan Game Awards 2007 as the winners are announced in a ceremony at the Makuhari Messe convention centre. Full Story

Posted Sep 21, 2007 2:14 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out September 17-September 21: Super Paper Mario and Heavenly Sword

Super Paper Mario makes its way down under. Full Story

Posted Sep 17, 2007 8:59 am GMT

Shippin' Out August 20-24: BioShock, Brain Age 2

2K's creepy underwater FPS dives into retail alongside Nintendo's mind-expanding puzzle game; Space Giraffe XBLA-bound, Super Metroid headed for Wii VC. Full Story

Posted Aug 20, 2007 8:09 pm GMT

Comic-Con 07: SCEA Booth Report

Karaoke, upcoming PS3 games draw a crowd at SCEA's Comic-Con 2007 booth. Full Story

Posted Jul 31, 2007 12:13 am GMT

Square Enix CEO: 360, PS3 too complex

Talking up the DS and Wii, Yoichi Wada believes that the two next-gen consoles are 'over-engineered' and 'mismatched' to gamers' needs. Full Story

Posted Jun 12, 2007 4:35 pm GMT

Square Enix Party 2007: Day 2

The party rolls on and winds down as the role-playing game publisher's latest fan festival draws to a close. Full Story

Posted May 13, 2007 8:44 pm GMT

Top 21 Japanese games all Nintendo

Mario Factory proves completely dominant on the latest sales charts from Media Create. Full Story

Posted May 12, 2007 7:36 pm GMT

Shippin' Out January 29-February 2: Rogue Galaxy, Vanguard

Eidos' WWII RTS Battlestations: Midway hits PCs, 360s, Sonic rolls onto PS3, and FUUUUZION FRENNNNNZY! Full Story

Posted Jan 31, 2007 1:05 am GMT

Dragon Quest IX exclusive to DS

[UPDATE] Square Enix announces next installment of series will be strictly portable on Nintendo's handheld; game is subtitled Guard of the Starry Night. Full Story

Posted Dec 13, 2006 8:20 pm GMT

Level 5 travels to Wonder Town

PS3 "White Knight" developer working on its first game for the DS, a puzzle-fantasy-adventure hybrid. Full Story

Posted Oct 11, 2006 8:11 pm GMT

TGS 06: "White Knight" comes to PS3

Developer of Dark Cloud and Rogue Galaxy unveils next project with first story details and gameplay footage. Full Story

Posted Sep 22, 2006 5:46 pm GMT

TGS 06: Gaiden, Shirokishi lead new PS3 game charge

[UPDATE] Sony reveals quintet of next-gen titles at TGS--Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Sega Golfclub, flOw, Wangan Midnight, and Shirokishi; Resistance, Lair, and Heavenly Sword to use motion-sensitive controller; Monster Kingdom retitled. Full Story

Posted Sep 22, 2006 5:20 am GMT

Next Dragon Quest confirmed?

Series composer Koichi Sugiyama indirectly reveals the existence of Dragon Quest IX. Full Story

Posted Aug 19, 2006 12:50 am GMT

Retail Radar: PSP goes over the Rainbow Six Vegas, gets Rocky 6

Online sites suggest delays, details, release dates, and the first Xbox 360 game to carry a suggested retail price under $20. Full Story

Posted Aug 15, 2006 1:53 am GMT

Edinburgh goes interactive

Edinburgh Interactive Entertainment Festival returns this month; public game screenings and industry conferences confirmed. Full Story

Posted Aug 7, 2006 5:50 pm GMT

Kingdom Hearts II, FFXII propel Square profits

Publisher's earnings for its 2005 fiscal year jump 14 percent to 17.1 billion yen ($151 million) from last year's 14.9 billion yen ($132 million). Full Story

Posted May 24, 2006 11:40 pm GMT

Edge announces Award nominees

Eight games that have shown innovation in the past year are up for the Edge Award; winner will be announced in Edinburgh in August. Full Story

Posted May 18, 2006 2:22 pm GMT

E3 06: Sony's PlayStation 2, PSP E3 Lineup

Sony Computer Entertainment America announces first-party games to be shown next week in LA. Full Story

Posted May 5, 2006 2:48 pm GMT

Level 5 making new RPG

Studio president Akihiro Hino reveals that a project for "cult gamers" is on the way. Full Story

Posted Mar 13, 2006 7:19 pm GMT

Square Enix profits sinks, forecast unchanged

Dragon Quest VIII publisher reports a 67.7 percent year-on-year earnings decline, but retains outlook for fiscal year. Full Story

Posted Jan 31, 2006 5:01 pm GMT

Four million Dragon Quest VIIIs shipped

Shipments in North America raise latest DQ sequel to new milestone as more spin-offs appear to be in the works. Full Story

Posted Jan 30, 2006 6:59 pm GMT

Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest coming to PS3 and 360?

Square Enix is considering releasing the next installments in its popular RPG series on both Sony's and Microsoft's next-gen consoles. Full Story

Posted Nov 16, 2005 4:36 am GMT

Dragon Quest VIII commences in US

Square Enix's other hugely popular Japanese role-playing series gets another crack at the American market. Full Story

Posted Nov 15, 2005 7:11 pm GMT

Dragon Quest VIII, Final Fantasy demo have date with America

Journey of the Cursed King will be released in US next month; playable FFXII sampling included. Full Story

Posted Sep 22, 2005 11:11 pm GMT

Rogue Galaxy enters Web space

Official site for Level 5's PlayStation 2 role-player opens; features a lengthy game trailer, character bios, and screens. Full Story

Posted Aug 5, 2005 10:48 pm GMT

Level 5 reveals Rogue Galaxy details

Dragon Quest VIII development studio dishes out details on its upcoming RPG for the holiday season. Full Story

Posted Aug 4, 2005 1:15 am GMT

PlayStation Meeting 2005: New games, latest stats

More than 91 million consoles and 863 million games have been sold worldwide, with more exciting games on the way. Full Story

Posted Jul 23, 2005 12:18 am GMT

Square Enix rakes in record profit

Dragon Quest VIII, Final Fantasy XI, and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories boost the RPG publisher's bottom line for fiscal year 2005. Full Story

Posted May 24, 2005 11:18 pm GMT

Square Enix president sees online as key to growth

Youichi Wada hopes to drive revenues with stand-alone games, then shift to online games as main source of income. Full Story

Posted Mar 5, 2005 2:27 am GMT

Square Enix's "Quest" pays off

Tokyo-based game publisher reports 22 percent earnings jump; Dragon Quest VIII, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories are top sellers. Full Story

Posted Jan 31, 2005 11:23 pm GMT

Next Dragon Quest will continue 3D design

Designers say the follow-up to Dragon Quest VIII will stick with the game's anime-esque graphics. Full Story

Posted Jan 11, 2005 8:21 pm GMT

Dragon Quest VIII coming to America

Square Enix confirms it will once again try to parlay the Japanese popularity of its role-playing game into American success. Full Story

Posted Jan 11, 2005 4:14 am GMT

Spot On: Dragon Quest VIII fever hits Japan

A years-long phenomenon continues as crowds gather to buy the latest installment in Square Enix's RPG series. Full Story

Posted Nov 30, 2004 2:26 am GMT

Monster taming confirmed for Dragon Quest VIII

Players can pit monsters against enemy monsters in upcoming RPG. Full Story

Posted Sep 27, 2004 5:02 pm GMT

Dragon Quest VIII coming out in November

The highly anticipated RPG is hitting store shelves in Japan on November 27. Full Story

Posted Sep 14, 2004 11:56 pm GMT

Dragon Quest VIII playable at Tokyo Game Show

The latest chapter in Square Enix's long-running RPG series will be playable for the first time at the upcoming show. Full Story

Posted Sep 13, 2004 10:19 pm GMT

Dragon Quest VIII composer hints at holiday release

During a Tokyo concert, Kouichi Sugiyama says the eighth game in the popular series will be out "this year." Full Story

Posted Aug 11, 2004 8:48 pm GMT

Dragon Quest VIII shipping this Winter in Japan

Square Enix will be releasing its anticipated RPG game at the end of the year Full Story

Posted Jun 17, 2004 6:40 pm GMT

True Fantasy Live Online gets the axe

Microsoft Japan and Level 5 halt development of their massively multiplayer online role-playing game for the Xbox. Full Story

Posted Jun 3, 2004 6:38 am GMT

True Fantasy Live Online offline until winter

Microsoft delays the Japanese launch of its MMORPG, citing the game's "incomplete state." Full Story

Posted Mar 2, 2004 7:02 pm GMT

Dragon Quest V to include Dragon Warrior VIII trailer

PlayStation 2 port of Dragon Quest V will include disc of the 2005 DQ sequel. Full Story

Posted Jan 26, 2004 8:35 pm GMT

Xbox Next takes off a few inches

Microsoft Japan hints at new console's size and launch date. Full Story

Posted Jan 9, 2004 8:48 pm GMT

Dragon Quest VIII details revealed

Square Enix reveals some new information on the latest game in the long-running RPG series. Full Story

Posted Jul 17, 2003 7:33 pm GMT

True Fantasy Live Online confirmed for US

Microsoft Game Studios announces that Level 5's massively multiplayer online RPG for the Xbox will get a North American release. Full Story

Posted May 9, 2003 5:47 pm GMT

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