Boy. What a year 2011 was. Nintendo was lacking. Sony was hit with a DDOS this year. Microsoft was being Microsoft. And then there's SOPA. Although Nintendo, Sony and EA have withdrawn support, the ESA still has its ring in the hat for SOPA
Also, rumor has it that one of the most twisted games of STeam: Binding of Isaac, will be released on the 3DS next year if approved by Nintendo. Judging by the content, I would be surprised if they did. I would also beware of the good old Christians should they see this game
Also, rumor has it that, though it was dismissed, Shigeru Miyamoto may be retiring. If he does, we will surely miss him as he will spend his last days as a caretaker at Disneyland.
Finally, with a new Nintendo system comes a new Smash Bros game. Rumor has it that Krystal, K. Rool, Girahim and Saki Amamiya will be playable in this game. Will they? Can they? Will the furries draw towards Krystal like Bronies to Pinkie Pie?
See you in 2012 where more chaos will come out, Vita hits North America and the Wii U finally comes to light.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
NPD November 2011: Earlier than thou edition
Because it is Christmas, I am gonna do the NPD earlier than usual. Now, I was gonna bring up a post about Shigeru Miyamoto's retirement, but I had lost the edge to do so.
Oh BTW, 3DS Ambassadors. If you haven't done so, 10 GBA games are up for download. They are(In no particular order)
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Mario vs Donkey Kong
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Wario Ware: Mega Microgames
Metroid Fusion
Kirby and the Amazing Mirror
Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones
Wario Land 4
F Zero: Maximum Velocity
The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap
Now, let's get the NPD out of the way. How did each system do in November?
360 - 1.7 Million (+24%)
PS3 - ~900K (+70%)
WII - 860k (-32%)
3DS - 795k
NDS - 350k (-77%)
Make no mistake about it. The 360 was the clear winner here. Perhaps it were the number of Kinects that went out. The PS3 is barely above the Wii with the 3DS and the classic DS right behind it. SPeaking of which, the 3DS is doing better than last month.
Now what about the software? Well only one stood above the rest. And that software is...
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (360, PS3, WII, PC)** Activision Blizzard 8.99 million (Less than 100K on Wii, even less on PC Retail)
2. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (360, PS3, PC)** Bethesda Softworks - 2.8 million
3. Battlefield 3 (360, PS3, PC)** Electronic Arts
4. Assassin's Creed: Revelations (360, PS3, PC) Ubisoft - ~1.26 million
5. Just Dance 3 (Wii, 360) Ubisoft
6. Madden NFL 12 (360, PS3, Wii, PSP, PS2)** Electronic Arts
7. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (PS3)** Sony - 700k
8. Saints Row: The Third (360, PS3, PC)** THQ
9. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (WII) ** Nintendo
10. Batman: Arkham City (360, PS3, PC)** Warner Bros. Interactive
That's right. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare topped the charts at number 1, beating out Skyrim and Battlefield 3. No matter how hard you try, you can't seem to top Activision's realistic shooter. Assassin's Creed: Revelations is at number 4 with Just Dance 3 at Number 5. Madden is still up there at 6 with Uncharted 3 at 7 and Saint's Row the third at 8. Meanwhile, the new Zelda game debuts at number 9, which gives it a long way to go. Rounding out the top 10: Batman: Arkham City.
Is December 2011 my last month for NPD recordings? Is this the end of the line for me? Or will 2012 paint a new path for me? Stay tuned
Works cited
NeoGAF
Oh BTW, 3DS Ambassadors. If you haven't done so, 10 GBA games are up for download. They are(In no particular order)
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Mario vs Donkey Kong
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Wario Ware: Mega Microgames
Metroid Fusion
Kirby and the Amazing Mirror
Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones
Wario Land 4
F Zero: Maximum Velocity
The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap
Now, let's get the NPD out of the way. How did each system do in November?
360 - 1.7 Million (+24%)
PS3 - ~900K (+70%)
WII - 860k (-32%)
3DS - 795k
NDS - 350k (-77%)
Make no mistake about it. The 360 was the clear winner here. Perhaps it were the number of Kinects that went out. The PS3 is barely above the Wii with the 3DS and the classic DS right behind it. SPeaking of which, the 3DS is doing better than last month.
Now what about the software? Well only one stood above the rest. And that software is...
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (360, PS3, WII, PC)** Activision Blizzard 8.99 million (Less than 100K on Wii, even less on PC Retail)
2. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (360, PS3, PC)** Bethesda Softworks - 2.8 million
3. Battlefield 3 (360, PS3, PC)** Electronic Arts
4. Assassin's Creed: Revelations (360, PS3, PC) Ubisoft - ~1.26 million
5. Just Dance 3 (Wii, 360) Ubisoft
6. Madden NFL 12 (360, PS3, Wii, PSP, PS2)** Electronic Arts
7. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (PS3)** Sony - 700k
8. Saints Row: The Third (360, PS3, PC)** THQ
9. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (WII) ** Nintendo
10. Batman: Arkham City (360, PS3, PC)** Warner Bros. Interactive
That's right. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare topped the charts at number 1, beating out Skyrim and Battlefield 3. No matter how hard you try, you can't seem to top Activision's realistic shooter. Assassin's Creed: Revelations is at number 4 with Just Dance 3 at Number 5. Madden is still up there at 6 with Uncharted 3 at 7 and Saint's Row the third at 8. Meanwhile, the new Zelda game debuts at number 9, which gives it a long way to go. Rounding out the top 10: Batman: Arkham City.
Is December 2011 my last month for NPD recordings? Is this the end of the line for me? Or will 2012 paint a new path for me? Stay tuned
Works cited
NeoGAF
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Put the SOPA on a ROPA
Folks, this week, the House of Representatives is set to vote on SOPA: The Stop Internet Piracy Act. It seems to punish thousands of sites for the crime of one site. Should it pass, kiss Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, etc goodbye.
SOPA is a bill that would empower law enforcement to shut down any site that hosts pirated content. Under current law, the sites only have to remove the offending content. Opponents, whose activism went viral with the catchy phrase “Don’t break the Internet,” argue that the bill could kill some of the most popular sites on the Web. Google has been one of the most outspoken critics of the bill. In an interview with The Hill, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said the bill would “criminalize linking and the fundamental structure of the Internet itself.”
On Tuesday, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.) introduced a manager’s amendment that addresses some but not all of these concerns, The Post’s Hayley Tsukayama writes: “The proposed changes include: clarifying that the bill is aimed at foreign Web sites, nixing language that would have required redirection from rogue sites, clarifying that service providers don’t need to block subdomains and narrowing the definitions of some key terms in the bill to focus on bad actors.”
Still, the “Geek Lobby,” as they’ve been called, are wary of the impact that SOPA will have on the Internet’s freedom — and the impact it could have on their jobs. That’s why they’re posting their photos, names and job titles on I Work For the Internet, a visual petition designed to put a face to the people that SOPA could harm. Contributors have expected titles — systems administrator, entrepreneur, software engineer — and some uncommon ones, like “digital performer,” theoretical physicist, and musician (SOPA could have a big impact on artists).
So now you're thinking "What can I do other that sitting on my ass and worry?" Well folks, here's your answer. Go to American Censorship so you can contact your representative and tell him to oppose the SOPA bill.
We will resume our normal talking about Shigeru Miyamoto's retirement later this week.
Works Cited: Washington Post
SOPA is a bill that would empower law enforcement to shut down any site that hosts pirated content. Under current law, the sites only have to remove the offending content. Opponents, whose activism went viral with the catchy phrase “Don’t break the Internet,” argue that the bill could kill some of the most popular sites on the Web. Google has been one of the most outspoken critics of the bill. In an interview with The Hill, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said the bill would “criminalize linking and the fundamental structure of the Internet itself.”
On Tuesday, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.) introduced a manager’s amendment that addresses some but not all of these concerns, The Post’s Hayley Tsukayama writes: “The proposed changes include: clarifying that the bill is aimed at foreign Web sites, nixing language that would have required redirection from rogue sites, clarifying that service providers don’t need to block subdomains and narrowing the definitions of some key terms in the bill to focus on bad actors.”
Still, the “Geek Lobby,” as they’ve been called, are wary of the impact that SOPA will have on the Internet’s freedom — and the impact it could have on their jobs. That’s why they’re posting their photos, names and job titles on I Work For the Internet, a visual petition designed to put a face to the people that SOPA could harm. Contributors have expected titles — systems administrator, entrepreneur, software engineer — and some uncommon ones, like “digital performer,” theoretical physicist, and musician (SOPA could have a big impact on artists).
So now you're thinking "What can I do other that sitting on my ass and worry?" Well folks, here's your answer. Go to American Censorship so you can contact your representative and tell him to oppose the SOPA bill.
We will resume our normal talking about Shigeru Miyamoto's retirement later this week.
Works Cited: Washington Post
Sunday, December 4, 2011
NPD October 2011: Xenoblade is coming baby
Before we get down to October's NPD, I wanna get this out of the way. For those of you who anticipated Xenoblade to come to North America, guess what, IT'S COMING!
Nintendo of America finally did it! After earlier rumors and teasing, it has finally been announced that the looooong awaited roleplaying game, Xenoblade, will be coming to North American Wiis in April 2012. It'll go by its European name, Xenoblade Chronicles.
That's right folks. Like a Rainfall that happened while we least expect it, Xenoblade will be coming next year to North America. Mark your calendar Wii owners. April is the due date.
With that out of the way, here comes the NPD of October.
However, we're going do things different. Instead of Hardware first, then software, we're reversing it. So...
1. Battlefield 3 (360, PS3, PC)** Electronic Arts - almost 2 million
2. Batman: Arkham City (360, PS3)** Warner Bros. Interactive - 1.5 million
3. NBA 2K12 (360, PS3, PSP, Wii, PS2, PC) Take Two Interactive
4. Rage (360, PS3, PC) Bethesda Softworks - 550k
5. Just Dance 3 (Wii, 360) Ubisoft
6. Dark Souls (PS3, 360)** Namco Bandai Games
7. Madden NFL 12 (360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP)** Electronic Arts
8. Forza Motorsport 4 (360)** Microsoft
9. Gears of War 3 (360)** Microsoft
10. FIFA Soccer 12 (360, PS3, Wii, PSP, PS2, 3DS) Electronic Arts
11. Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (not in order 3DS, Wii, 360, PS3, PC) Activision
Not to be one to capitalize on opportunity, EA dominates on the top with Battlefield 3. Batman's 2nd 360/PS3 title from Rocksteady rocks on at number 2 with NBA 2K12 at number 3 and Rage at number 4. 360 and Wii owners are dancing to Just Dance 3 at 5 with Dark Souls hanging on at 6. At number 7, Madden NFL 2012. Rounding out the Top 10, Forza Motorsport 4, Gears of War 3 and Fifa Soccer 12. Interestingly, an 11th place confirms the new Skylanders game. Normally we don't do 11th, but this is an exception.
Now let's get down to Hardware
360 - 393k (+14.9%)
3DS - >250k
WII - <250k (<+7.75%)
PS3 - 240k~250k (estimated from Microsoft, Nintendo and NPD PR) (-4.0% - 0.0%)
NDS - <180k (>-47.4%)
The 360 is still at top with the 3DS right behind. The Wii also did decently against the PS3 with the oldskool DS falling behind. And what happened to the PSP? Did it strike out? Will the Vita give Sony the handheld power, or does Nintendo have a trap card up its sleeve.
I'll be posting the NPD November numbers earlier than usual since it is Christmas time. In the meantime, enjoy this little clip for you Skyrim fans.
Works Cited:
Destructoid
NeoGAF
Nintendo of America finally did it! After earlier rumors and teasing, it has finally been announced that the looooong awaited roleplaying game, Xenoblade, will be coming to North American Wiis in April 2012. It'll go by its European name, Xenoblade Chronicles.
That's right folks. Like a Rainfall that happened while we least expect it, Xenoblade will be coming next year to North America. Mark your calendar Wii owners. April is the due date.
With that out of the way, here comes the NPD of October.
However, we're going do things different. Instead of Hardware first, then software, we're reversing it. So...
1. Battlefield 3 (360, PS3, PC)** Electronic Arts - almost 2 million
2. Batman: Arkham City (360, PS3)** Warner Bros. Interactive - 1.5 million
3. NBA 2K12 (360, PS3, PSP, Wii, PS2, PC) Take Two Interactive
4. Rage (360, PS3, PC) Bethesda Softworks - 550k
5. Just Dance 3 (Wii, 360) Ubisoft
6. Dark Souls (PS3, 360)** Namco Bandai Games
7. Madden NFL 12 (360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP)** Electronic Arts
8. Forza Motorsport 4 (360)** Microsoft
9. Gears of War 3 (360)** Microsoft
10. FIFA Soccer 12 (360, PS3, Wii, PSP, PS2, 3DS) Electronic Arts
11. Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (not in order 3DS, Wii, 360, PS3, PC) Activision
Not to be one to capitalize on opportunity, EA dominates on the top with Battlefield 3. Batman's 2nd 360/PS3 title from Rocksteady rocks on at number 2 with NBA 2K12 at number 3 and Rage at number 4. 360 and Wii owners are dancing to Just Dance 3 at 5 with Dark Souls hanging on at 6. At number 7, Madden NFL 2012. Rounding out the Top 10, Forza Motorsport 4, Gears of War 3 and Fifa Soccer 12. Interestingly, an 11th place confirms the new Skylanders game. Normally we don't do 11th, but this is an exception.
Now let's get down to Hardware
360 - 393k (+14.9%)
3DS - >250k
WII - <250k (<+7.75%)
PS3 - 240k~250k (estimated from Microsoft, Nintendo and NPD PR) (-4.0% - 0.0%)
NDS - <180k (>-47.4%)
The 360 is still at top with the 3DS right behind. The Wii also did decently against the PS3 with the oldskool DS falling behind. And what happened to the PSP? Did it strike out? Will the Vita give Sony the handheld power, or does Nintendo have a trap card up its sleeve.
I'll be posting the NPD November numbers earlier than usual since it is Christmas time. In the meantime, enjoy this little clip for you Skyrim fans.
Works Cited:
Destructoid
NeoGAF
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