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After Sony said that the stock issues are resolved, PS5 sales skyrocketed in Japan

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The PS5’s performance in Japan was notable for a time, but after claiming to have fixed the system’s supply problems, the console has recently taken off. To be clear, it is not even up for discussion. It is still a million miles away from the vastly superior Nintendo Switch. However, it’s doing a helluva lot better, and that’s worth mentioning.

Over 70,000 new-generation consoles were sold to consumers by the PlayStation manufacturer between December 12 and December 18, which is a commendable amount. Sony is still well behind Nintendo in terms of sales of Switch units (about 170,000 were sold), so this is not the complete butt-stomping we’ve grown accustomed to.

Software sales appear to be increasing as well. For instance, with 54,522 units sold, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, the week’s major new release, had the best sales performance on the PS5. The PS4 edition sold 53,481 units, while the Switch port managed 48,527 sales, making all three versions of the game successful, in our opinion.

Sony recently stated that it has fixed the PS5’s stock concerns and will boost supplies to its home country of Japan. Numbers clearly reflect this, and it’s encouraging to see the platform owner recently experiencing a little bit more success in its own market. Let’s hope it can continue to provide these figures in the future.

Software Sales

  1. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet (The Pokemon Company, 11/18/22) – 260,784 (3,963,266)
  2. [NSW] Splatoon 3 (Nintendo, 09/09/22) – 68,927 (3,566,641)
  3. [PS5] Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (Square Enix, 12/13/22) – 54,522 (New)
  4. [PS4] Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (Square Enix, 12/13/22) – 53,481 (New)
  5. [NSW] Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (Square Enix, 12/13/22) – 48,527 (New)
  6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports (Nintendo, 04/29/22) – 33,006 (843,257)
  7. [NSW] Dragon Quest Treasures (Square Enix, 12/09/22) – 31,656 (175,306)
  8. [NSW] Minecraft (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 23,343 (2,922,071)
  9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 22,740 (4,972,488)
  10. [NSW] Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Nintendo, 09/09/22) – 15,060 (46,173)
  11. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo, 12/07/18) – 12,598 (5,043,043)
  12. [PS5] Horizon Forbidden West (SIE, 02/18/22) – 12,092 (130,031)
  13. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (Bandai Namco, 09/22/22) – 11,522 (95,086)
  14. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars (Nintendo, 10/29/21) – 11,231 (1,092,131)
  15. [NSW] Ishu Saikyou Ou Zukan: Battle Colosseum (Nippon Columbia, 12/15/22) – 11,201 (New)
  16. [NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo, 03/25/22) – 11,124 (949,632)
  17. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo, 03/20/20) – 10,142 (7,377,389)
  18. [NSW] Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits (Bandai Namco, 10/27/22) – 9,485 (64,150)
  19. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! (Konami, 11/19/20) – 9,348 (2,762,507)
  20. [NSW] FIFA 23 Legacy Edition (EA, 09/30/22) – 8,011 (50,742)
  21. [PS5] Gran Turismo 7 (SIE, 03/04/22) – 7,864 (206,233)
  22. [NSW] Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Nintendo, 02/12/21) – 4,724 (1,099,254)
  23. [NSW] Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Offline (Square Enix, 09/15/22) – 4,463 (245,782)
  24. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo, 06/05/20) – 4,425 (1,046,047)
  25. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo, 10/18/19) – 4,250 (3,312,038)
  26. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 3,941 (2,107,932)
  27. [NSW] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (Bandai Namco, 03/26/20) – 3,853 (181,216)
  28. [NSW] Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Special Price (SEGA, 11/17/22) – 3,561 (13,233)
  29. [NSW] Sonic Frontiers (SEGA, 11/08/22) – 3,940 (45,761)
  30. [NSW] Super Mario Maker 2 (Nintendo, 06/28/19) – 3,372 (1,258,486)

Hardware Sales

  1. Switch OLED Model – 97,909 (3,488,037)
  2. PS5 – 64,420 (2,000,593)
  3. Switch – 47,125 (19,005,911)
  4. Switch Lite – 28,049 (5,066,543)
  5. PS5 Digital Edition – 6,076 (307,977)
  6. PS4 – 3,161 (7,838,883)
  7. Xbox Series S – 875 (225,206)
  8. New 2DS LL (including 2DS) – 48 (1,189,473)
  9. Xbox Series X – 35 (172,080)

 

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Rest assured, the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade, will be available in its original, uncensored form across all regions

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Fear not; for those worried about potential censorship issues with the PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade, set to release on April 26th, Sony has got you covered. ShiftUp, the developer, proudly assures players that the game will maintain its uncensored content across all regions, including Japan.

We have to admit, we didn’t anticipate this as a potential issue or a potential selling point. The main character, Eve, and her revealing costumes have been heavily showcased in the game’s pre-release marketing. Nevertheless, it is pleasing to witness ShiftUp’s evident enthusiasm as their vision prepares to reach the hands of a vast number of players.

Regarding Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro believes it surpasses NieR: Automata, and we were pleased to learn that the game will be considerate of your PS5 storage capacity. The demo is now available for you to try, and it has nearly doubled the daily active users of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This is quite impressive, especially considering it is the game’s first console showing.

Will you be there to experience Stellar Blade on its release day? It’s certainly a relief to witness the game remaining uncensored until the last moment. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Sony is reportedly engaged in discussions to form a partnership for a potential bid on Paramount

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There hasn’t been much buzz lately about any new acquisitions in the world of video game intellectual property. According to a recent report, Sony is currently engaged in discussions with a well-funded partner to potentially acquire the renowned film studio Paramount, along with all the exciting possibilities that come with such a merger.

As reported in the New York Times (thanks, ResetEra), Sony Picture Entertainment is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, as per two sources familiar with the matter. In the past, Apollo had made an offer to acquire Paramount for a minimum of $26 billion, but their bid was ultimately turned down.

The terms of the joint bid are currently under discussion, and there is a chance that the two parties may decide against making a formal offer. Unnamed sources have revealed that Paramount is currently in exclusive discussions with Skydance, preventing any official offer from being made at this time. Investor opposition to the recent deal that Skydance brought seems to have been significant.

The potential impact of such an acquisition is immense. First and foremost, it would introduce adaptations of Sonic and Halo into the expanding media empire of the PlayStation platform holder. Following the announcement, Paramount’s stock experienced a significant 11% surge in after-hours trading.

What are your thoughts on the news? Is there a possibility of Sony acquiring Paramount? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Fallout Season 2 has been confirmed as the show continues to captivate audiences, making it one of Amazon’s most-watched series

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Amazon has just made the exciting announcement that a second season of the highly acclaimed Fallout TV adaptation is in the works. Fans can look forward to another thrilling installment of the series, which will be exclusively available on the Amazon Prime streaming service. Confirmation has arrived regarding the second batch of episodes for the series, following the acquisition of $25 million in Californian tax credits.

In just four days after its release, Fallout has already captivated audiences, quickly becoming one of Amazon Prime’s most-watched TV shows of all time. It has garnered immense popularity, rivaling even the acclaimed season of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.

The Fallout TV show has caused a massive surge in sales for the newer games, resulting in a staggering 7,500% increase in purchases of Fallout 4 in Europe. Fallout 76, Fallout 3, and Fallout: New Vegas were also among the top 10 best-selling games across the continent last week. Next week, the highly anticipated PS5 version of Fallout 4 will be released, offering players an enhanced visual experience with new graphical modes. Additionally, players can look forward to exciting new content from the Creation Club.

Considering the potential for character development and narrative arcs, it would be intriguing to see where season two takes Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul. Without revealing any spoilers, it’s exciting to speculate on the possible directions their stories could go. We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.

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