Ni no Kuni is ultimately a game-and-book, rather than just a DS game. The Magic Master book that comes with it is indispensible.

Part 2 of our Ni no Kuni playtest series delves into exploration and combat.

There’s just something heartwarming about a boy going up against what is probably the evilest being in the world in order to save his mother’s soul.

Ni no Kuni can definitely be classified as a hit, according to Level 5 CEO, Akihiro Hino.

Catherine and Marvel vs. Capcom 3 collide in a battle of heroes and hellish nightmares.

This week’s top-20 gives us a better idea of what to expect from some of the games on the chart.

Level 5 and Studio Ghibli’s RPG is about halfway through its first shipment, and is seeing slashed prices in Japan.

Due to the holidays, we’re left (for now) with a Famitsu and Enterbrain top-ten chart, with The 3rd Birthday debuting at #6.

The holiday season sees the top-20 chart dominated by Nintendo titles, and Monster Hunter Portable 3rd raging on in first place, while Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 makes its debut.

Japanese sales tracking firm, Media-Create, believe interest in Ni no Kuni is high amongst women in their 20s.

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd maintains its strong lead, while Level 5 release Ni no Kuni to a modest start. Meanwhile, Nintendo games see their traditional holiday bump while Shiren 5 jumps in the mix, too.

Level 5′s initial shipment of Ni no Kuni: The Jet Black Sorcerer on Nintendo DS is a very respectable 600,000 units.

Every copy of Ni no Kuni: The Sorcerer of Darkness comes with a giant tome that teaches players stylus spells for the Nintendo DS game.

CESA, short for Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association, announced the winners of the annual Japan Game Awards, future category.