UGO writes: "The Wii Fit Balance Board is the latest coming addition to the long list of Wii peripherals. While most add-ons have merely modded the existing Wiimote, the Balance Board offers a whole new way of interacting with the console-one that both gamers and developers alike saw as a prime example of the innovation Nintendo continues to provide. Namco jumped at the opportunity to be a frontrunner designing for the new peripheral. So much so, in fact, that their game, We Ski, is launching 6 days prior to the Balance Board itself. Sure that's a little ridiculous, but as we're told, the game works without the board too.
We Ski was most certainly developed for the casual gaming market (in Japan it's being released as Family Ski, so the focus here is pretty obvious). The character creation touts over 200 body types and 180 kinds of gear to equip. The options provided range from the quirky to the mundane, so never fear if the only way you can imagine taking to the slopes involves being dressed as a giant penguin. Mii support is also available, though due to Nintendo's strict rules surrounding the use of Mii characters, they cannot be equipped with the bounty of offerings presented."
Namco Bandai today released their Q1 2010 earnings report. And buried amidst the boring money stuff (net sales are down 15.8%) is something a little more interesting: game sales data.
Listed were the publisher's top five-selling games for the quarter ending June 30, 2009 (as in, only those sold during that three-month period, not lifetime sales). Those expecting Nintendo-like numbers will be disappointed, but those who love Afro Samurai - or just numbers in general - will be thrilled!
Poor Namco. Their best selling game isn't even well reviewed or high in sales. The other 4 are just jokes anyways. Hopefully they shuffle up some good game ideas for this next quarter to keep afloat since I like the Tales of series.
this is what they get for unleashing Ace Combat to a foreign audience and abandoning the outright loyalty of the PS horde; otherwise ruining the track record of an excellent franchise.
where in the world is KK and that fkn Cellius...? >_<
The top ten best-selling games for Namco Bandai during the 2008-2009 fiscal year.Tales of Vesperia for the Xbox 360 is surprisingly not on the list.
thats some really interesting no's 600k gundam 2 in japan alone and 650k for ultimate ninja storm if they patch trophies i would buy it great looking game
FLOP! only in 360fixme.
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6. Naruto Ultimate Ninja: Storm
System(s): Playstation 3
Region(s): Europe, Japan and United States
Total Sales: 640,000 units
I do better with Namco exclusive only for ps3 and more than flops been there in 360fixme.
Wow Naruto UN Storm sold rather well! Is anyone really surprised TOV has not sold well on 360.
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We Ski And Snowboard Ships For Wii As if We Skiing wasn't enough, now We (can) Ski & Snowboard. Hoo-ray! Namco Bandai recently announced that their prime-time snow grinding game is shipping for the Wii, and should be readily available for purchase at local retailers."
