Japan’s Best-Selling Video Games of 2011

Mario Kart 7 is number one in more ways than one.

Media Create the video games retail sales tracker has published the best-selling video games in Japan for 2011. I would say that Nintendo software and hardware won 2011 overall.

Its interesting that the Sony PSP Go sold 15,563 units in 2011 while its only managed to sell 175,986 units overall. Compared to the Sony PSP which has sold 2,063,609 units in 2011 and sold 8,553,397 units overall.

Why they even bother making a PSP without a UMD slot? what where they thinking? Did they think there customers wont mind buying the same game twice?

Read more to see the Japan’s top 10 games sold in 2011 and top 10 hardware sales in 2011.

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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Books #07 A Tragedy in Black

This is a little series I am starting where I go through several books from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Number #07 A Tragedy in Black by Unknown.

This book is a folk tale from the time of the Oblivion Crisis. It is found throughout many places in Skyrim.

In Skyrim this book gives the reader one skill level in Enchanting.

Two New Screenshots of XCOM: Enemy Unknown

The US video game magazine Game Informer have released some more screenshots for alien killing simulator XCOM: Enemy Unknown. They all seem to be from the same level so far.

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The Last Of Us Detailed Information, Story, Inspiration, Music and What to Expect

Here’s some interesting stuff about the PlayStation 3 exclusive game The Last of Us. The information is from various sources which I have put together for easy viewing.

The game will feature no Move support and The Last Of Us music will be by Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla.

“With this music we’re trying to get emotion. We’re not going for horror,”

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Three New Screenshots of XCOM: Enemy Unknown

X-COM Enemy Unknown 10 — Futuristic GeoScape.

The US video game magazine Game Informer have released some more screenshots for alien killing simulator XCOM: Enemy Unknown. The game I feel is getting better with more I see of it. Its looking promising and faithful to the original.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Diseases

Heres a quick overview of the various diseases you can get in Skyrim and how to cure them.

Diseases cause some negative effects to your character, usually by lowering attributes or skills. You are continually diseased until you are healed.

Three New Screenshots and Seventeen Concept Artworks of XCOM: Enemy Unknown

X-COM Enemy Unknown Artwork — Planes galore.

The US video game magazine Game Informer have released a video showing some artwork from XCOM: Enemy Unknown. I have taking some screenshots of the art shown in the video to show a quicker look at the various art featured and I have also added the three new XCOM: Enemy Unknown screenshots.

Is it called XCOM: Enemy Unknown or X-COM: Enemy Unknown? All the other games are called X-COM except UFO: Enemy Unknown.

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Video Games to Watch Out For in 2012 Part #5

As it’s a start of a new year, new video games are coming out to look forward to. Over the next few days or so I will be listing nearly thirty games that you should watch out for this year.

Each part will have around six games that you should look out for. In no particular order.

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 Demo is Now Available

A demo of Final Fantasy XIII-2 is now available on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. The free download is 1.29 GB.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is being produced by Square Enix’s 1st Production Department, with help from external developer tri-Ace. It is a direct sequel to the 2009 role-playing game, Final Fantasy XIII.

The UK Best Selling Video Games of 2011

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 2 — Why is Call of Duty always top?

The following show the sales for the various platforms and overall top-selling video games. Unsurprising Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and two EA games are the top three overall selling video games of 2011 with EA’s and Activision Blizzard domination of the industry and the popularity of Call of Duty. However that’s not a good thing.

Digital sales are not counted, although they will be soon.