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The Hidden Sales Success Of Xbox Live Arcade

Kotaku AU

Downloadable games aren’t included in the official Aussie Charts as tracked by sales data experts GfK. But what if they were? You might be surprised.


September 3, 2009

Aussie Charts: So. Much. Sport.

Kotaku AU

It appears to be the week of sports games, with a mix of actual sports, pseudo-sports, and Nazi-zombie-shooting sports. All up, it looks like a lot of gamers are moving about and breaking a sweat.


September 1, 2009
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Wii Games Are Getting Better

Like last generation’s dominant console, the PS2, the Wii has come in for a bit of criticism over the amount of shovelware available for the system. But are things really as bad as they seem?


August 27, 2009

Aussie Charts: Hello Nazi Zombies!

Kotaku AU

Two Aussie Charts in one week? Yes, consider our minds blown as well.


August 26, 2009
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Aussie Charts: Cricket Beats Some Yank Sport

Kotaku AU

The “tenth” edition of John Madden’s NFL football game made it into the all formats top ten last week. Yes, I’m serious.


August 15, 2009
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DSi Reclaims #1 Spot In Japan, Hi-Def Console Sales Still Low

Last week’s strong showing by the Wii doesn’t repeat this week, as the Nintendo DSi rightfully reclaims its seat at the top of the Japanese hardware sales chart. Things quickly get ugly in the bottom half.


August 13, 2009
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Aussie Charts: Cricket Game Batting At #4

Kotaku AU

It appears we like, but don’t love, cricket.


August 7, 2009
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Aussie Charts: You Love Watersports

Kotaku AU

Wii Sports Resort stays on top, but did any PS3 or Xbox 360 games manage to crack the top ten?


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Monster Hunter Slays Dragon Quest IX In Japanese Sales Chart

Who can end Dragon Quest IX‘s chart topping run in Japan? As expected, it’s Monster Hunter 3, the Wii sequel to the bestselling slay and loot series that has seen monstrous success on the PSP.


July 31, 2009
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DSi Sales Cool In Japan, DS Lite & PSP Sales Up

The Nintendo DSi is in no danger of losing its first place position in Japan, thanks to ongoing strong sales of Dragon Quest IX in the country. But it lost a little steam this past week.