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- The latest game releases in Japan have varied sales performances, with titles like Silent Hill, EA Sports FC 26, and Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian having different debut numbers.
- Established titles such as Mario Kart World, Minecraft, and Donkey Kong Bananza continue to sell well, with significant additions to their total unit sales.
- Console sales in Japan for August show strong performances for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, while Xbox Series X, Series S, and Series X Digital Edition also have steady sales. Notable mentions include the Nintendo Switch 2 and the PlayStation 4.
- The latest data provides insights into the software and hardware market in Japan, offering valuable information for businesses operating in the region.
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Latest Sales Data Reveals Insights into Japanese Market’s Software and Hardware
The latest sales data provides insights into both the software and hardware markets.
Recent game releases and established titles show varied performance. Silent Hill debuted on September 25, selling 57,475 units. EA Sports FC 26 launched the following day, September 26, with 11,327 units. Also on September 26, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian began its sales run with 10,425 units, subsequently adding another 9,802 units. The 9 R.I.P. Sequel opened on September 25, selling 10,037 units. For established titles, Mario Kart World added 35,027 copies as of June 5, bringing its total sales to 1,801,323 units. Minecraft sold an additional 5,061 units by June 21, reaching a total of 4,012,680 units. Donkey Kong Bananza saw an increase of 9,055 units as of July 17, for a cumulative total of 327,496 units.
Console Sales Performance in Japan (August) – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox Update
Hardware sales figures show console performance. The Nintendo Switch 2 recorded 44,150 units, bringing its total to 2,109,622 units. The Nintendo Switch OLED sold 14,187 units, for an overall total of 9,200,581 units. PlayStation 5 sales reached 11,597 units this week, bringing its total to 5,797,893 units. The Nintendo Switch Lite sold 6,369 units, for a total of 6,675,041 units. The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition saw 3,228 units sold this week, bringing its total to 1,007,265 units. The standard Nintendo Switch model added 2,554 units, reaching a total of 20,152,804 units. PlayStation 5 Pro sales were 2,086 units, for a total of 251,777 units. In the Xbox lineup, the Series X sold 253 units this week, bringing its total to 322,616 units. The Xbox Series S sold 98 units, with a total of 339,599 units. The Xbox Series X Digital Edition added 90 units, tallying 21,673 units. Lastly, the PlayStation 4 recorded 21 units sold this week, for a lifetime total of 7,929,938 units.
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| Official Name | Silent Hill: Origins |
| Brief Summary | Silent Hill: Origins takes place several years before the events of the first game. Travis Grady, a trucker who suffers from visions that are somehow familiar to him, is running late for a delivery one night. He decides to make up for lost time by taking a detour through Silent Hill on his way to Brahms. On the outskirts of Silent Hill, a cloaked figure darts into the road in front of him. Travis slams on the brakes and exits his truck to check on their condition, without know where he is putting himself.
Silent Hill: Origins is the fifth installment in the Silent Hill survival horror series, and a prequel to the original game. As in the previous entries, the player move back and forth between nightmare and real versions of the town, gathering items used to solve puzzles and open up new areas. Monsters of various types provide obstacles and, in series tradition, are mostly disturbingly twisted versions of humanity. The main character can fight with his bare fists or use melee weapons. Unlike previous games in the series, melee weapons break after a time. There are also one-shot items that can be thrown and several guns. There is no HUD, but the edge of the screen turns red when the protagonist is near death. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable |
| Released | November 6, 2007 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 18 |
| Languages | English, Polish |
| Genre | Climax LA |
| Genre | Konami Digital Entertainment |
| Ratings | 77/100 (119 reviews) |
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