According to the latest numbers from the Media Create marketing group in Japan, it seems like the same old tune was being played about the top contender in both the software and hardware sales charts. The numbers for the week of May 5 to May 11 revealed that both Nintendo's Mario Kart Wii and Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G are once again the top charting titles in the country. More details about this in our full article after the jump.

We're letting the Nintendo fans that Masahiro Sakurai, the brains behind titled like Super Smash Bros. Brawl, will be holding a talk in Japan later this month. Wondering just what sort of topics Sakurai-san's got brewing? Details are available in the full article.

Sega is porting yet another animated series to the Nintendo DS. This time around, it is Dinosaur King from CW Network. As a videogame title, you will be fighting the evil Z Team in epic dino battles in the world of dinosaurs. For more information, read up the rest of the article after the jump.

The PSP's on a pretty solid sales streak in Japan. It's been selling more than any other platform in the region since it landed on top last March 16. Sales seem to have plateaued a bit, but it's still leading strong. Another thing of note: ever since January, the PSP has already sold more then the Wii. More in the full article.

Only at its third week out in Japan, Mario Kart Wii has already sold more than a million copies and is keeping its lead in the region. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G is keeping a close second. What other games have made their way into Japan's software charts? Find out in the full article!

That man right there is Japan's richest man. After his top three finish last year, Nintendo's Hiroshi Yamauchi has now claimed the top spot among Japan's billionaires - thanks to the success of the Nintendo Wii and DS. More details after the jump.

The PSP is still hot and heavy and in Japan, still being drawn by Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, which refuses to relent in software sales. Check out how the rest of the platforms did in Japan's hardware sales by going to the full article.

In case it's been missing your radar, we'll let you know that Square Enix has released a trailer and new details for Nanashi no Game (or Nameless Game). Unlike your typical Squeenix fare, this offering for the Nintendo DS promises a complete horror story with gameplay akin to Hotel Dusk. Find more details at the full article.

Thanks to strong sales of Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G in Japan, the PSP is still going strong on the hardware charts and is now spending its fifth week on top. How did the other platforms do? Find out in the full article.

We've waited long enough, but it's time to cast away those doubts. It's now official: Square Enix is bringing the Final Fantasy IV remake on the Nintendo DS to Europe with all the new features and voice acting intact. Find details at the full article.