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Monster Hunter Rings In The New Year Big For PSP

7:40AM January 11, 2011 | Michael McWhertor

Another week, another ridiculous amount of Monster Hunter Portable 3rd served up to Japanese video game fans. Just how many more fans did the monster hunting action adventure managed to lure in this week? More »


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Gran Turismo 5, Monster Hunter Are Very Kind To PlayStation Hardware

2:00PM December 2, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

The release of Gran Turismo 5 in Japan and the build up to Monster Hunter Portable 3rd give the PlayStation family a week to completely dominate overseas. Just how helpful were GT5 and the latest Monster Hunter? More »


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This Is The Monster Hunter Effect On The PSP In Japan

10:00AM November 27, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

The power of red plastic on Wii sales in Japan is nothing compared to the promotional power of the Monster Hunter series. How else can we explain the PlayStation Portable more than doubling its sales this week overseas? More »


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The Wii Is In The Red In Japan’s Hardware Chart

6:40AM November 20, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

All it takes is a little red plastic to spur Wii sales in Japan. The Super Mario Bros 25th anniversary edition of Nintendo’s console went on sale overseas last week, tripling sales of the Wii. More »


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Japan’s Weekly Hardware Battle Does Not End With PSPgo

1:00PM November 13, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

It’s a banner week for the PlayStation Portable in Japan as the PSP enjoys chart topping sales and its smaller, digital download only cousin, the PSPgo, manages to not be in last place for a second week. More »


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PSPgo Price Drops Its Way Out Of Last Place In Japan

10:40AM November 6, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

Sony’s recent slashing of the PSPgo’s price worldwide has had a noticeable effect on sales of the download-only device, at least in Japan. The regularly triple-digit selling PSPgo just had one of its best weeks ever overseas. More »


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PSP Takes A Slice Of Japan’s Pie

12:30PM October 30, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

Sales of Sony’s PlayStation Portable may be way down – just like sales of the Nintendo DS – but the rival handhelds managed to carve out small victories in Japan this week. More »


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PlayStation Holds Its Own Against The Power Of Pokemon

1:00PM October 23, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

While Pokemon Black and White may still be the hottest thing going in Japan right now, with Kirby’s Epic Yarn only slightly cooler, PlayStation hardware is still doing just fine in Japan. More »


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Nintendo DS Still Feeling That Pokemon Bump In Japan

8:40AM October 9, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

Nintendo wins the biggest slice of the pie in this week’s hardware battle in Japan, thanks to still strong sales of Pokemon Black and White. But the PSP wasn’t too far behind, thanks to K-On! More »


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Pokemon Helps Keep The DS (Way) On Top In Japan

6:40AM October 2, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

Another week of outstanding sales for Pokemon Black & White, another week of total Nintendo DS dominance in Japan. More »