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Over 10 million copies of Yo-Kai Watch have been shipped worldwide

"The foundation is the best quality game that kids can play on a game platform. At the same time, we made sure to include features and functionality that adults can enjoy as well."

Chris Kerr, News Editor

December 2, 2015

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Over 10 million copies of Level-5's handheld RPG,Yo-Kai Watch, have been shipped worldwide, the company has revealed. 

That figure includes both physical and digital sales on the Nintendo 3DS. 

While it might've only just made its bow in the U.S., Yo-kai Watch is already a huge hit in Japan, where it recently became a giant killer by beating Pokémon on the way to becoming the country's best-selling game of 2014. 

In a recent interview with VentureBeat, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino offered his own take on the game's success.

"The foundation is the best quality game that kids can play on a game platform. At the same time, we made sure to include features and functionality that adults can enjoy as well," said Hino.

"When you combine those two elements, Yo-Kai Watch is something that not just kids, but the whole family can enjoy together."

Want to know more about Yo-Kai Watch? Gamasutra's Christian Nutt has written "Inside the world of Yo-Kai Watch" -- an analysis of the game.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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