Posts Tagged ‘Famitsu’

Skyrim Becomes First Western Game To Receive Famitsu’s Perfect Score
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Since The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim released, the game has enjoyed a scorching reception from fans and critics alike, including a perfect score from PSLS. Famitsu has become the latest member of gaming media to give this great gem a perfect 40/40 score. Even though Skyrim joins a list that already contained 16 games that [...]

Famitsu’s Most Wanted: FF Type-0 Gets Pre-launch Love
Saturday, October 29th, 2011

While the top five spots in Japanese game mag Famitsu‘s periodic Most Wanted feature haven’t shifted around much lately, they’re certainly about to, as its number one game has just shipped to retailers across the country. The votes, of course, were sent in before that.

Famitsu’s Vita FAQ Answers Burning Questions
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Japanese magazine Famitsu has a Vita inspired FAQ in its latest issue that answers some big questions many of you might have.

Famitsu Lifts the Lid on Some PlayStation Vita Titles
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

With Sony’s Tokyo Game Shower Presser taking place minutes from now, details are streaming in from the latest issue of Famitsu, revealing a whole bunch of upcoming PlayStation Vita games, from old favorites like Ninja Gaiden Sigma to new titles such as Armies of Hell.

Japanese Gamers and Developers Comment on PlayStation Vita
Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Japanese magazine Famitsu recently announced the results of a PS Vita survey sent to both gamers and game industry professionals.

Disaster Impact on Game Industry Small, Temporary
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Sales losses estimated by Enterbrain while Heath describes the value of games in our lives.

Famitsu’s Most Wanted Still Seats Xillia No. 1
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Tales of Xillia still ranks in at the top of the heap in Famitsu’s Most Wanted, as it holds off Japan’s most popular franchise yet again.

Xillia Strengthens Lead in Famitsu’s Most Wanted Countdown
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Upon last count, Tales of Xillia had only a slight lead over Dragon Quest X for the top spot on Famitsu’s reader poll of the most wanted games. We’re talking like 13 votes was the only thing between the two, some serious Bush-versus-Gore, Florida, 2000 business. Now, however, the gap has gone the other direction [...]

Yakuza: Of the End Gets Huge Boost in Famitsu’s Most Wanted
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

After several high-profile games were canned or delayed indefinitely due to the Tohoku Earthquake, the people have apparently spoken up for one of them. Their voice seems to say that, despite its apocalyptic themes, they’re ready for Yakuza: Of the End.  After being absent from the last countdown, it comes into this one at a [...]

Sony Still Owning Famitsu’s Most Wanted List
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Famitsu’s newest reader poll isn’t drastically different from the last one, with PS3-exclusive Tales of Xillia still riding high and other expected games also weighing in. Dark Souls now makes its first appearance on this list at number 13, and it will likely be inching upward as it gets a little closer to release time. [...]

Way of the Samurai 4 Disembowels 360 and Becomes PS3 Exclusive
Friday, October 29th, 2010

Way of the Samurai 4 has been in development for quite a while now. Popular Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu has the action-adventure game featured in its latest issue and although it was previously known as an Xbox 360 title, the magazine lists it as a PlayStation 3 exclusive.

God of War: Ghost of Many Hats
Sunday, October 17th, 2010

God of War: Ghost of Sparta releases in just a few weeks. While we now know all the pre-order goodies that will come with the game’s North American release, a special limited edition is now available for pre-order in Japan, and includes some unique items.

Famitsu Boss Believes 2010 Will be PSP’s Biggest Year
Monday, October 11th, 2010

Sony’s PlayStation Portable is nearing its 6th birthday in Japan. Despite the aging handheld nearing the end of its lifecycle, it very well could be on track to have its best year ever.

PS3 Outselling 360 4-to-1 in Japan
Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Yesterday’s conference held by Sony on the opening day of TGS had many statistics and numbers thrown our way. One thing that may have flown past many people in that flurry of info is just how obviously the Japanese prefer consoles made in Japan, and we’ve got the raw numbers for you after the break.