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Media Create Sales: Week 2, 2015 (Jan 05 - Jan 11)
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Pennywise83
Banned
Cool, so 3DS will have a packed Aprile: Bravely Second, Xenoblade, Girls Mode, also Puzzle & Dragons, right?
Is that from the Style Boutique/Style Savvy series or something else?
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
Seriously, H1 line-up of 3DS titles seems solid; especially from Ninty.
Don't know how I feel about Pokemon Candy Crush; they should of just expanded on the TCG front with in-app purchases and created a new game like Magic does.
Sammy Samusu
Member
No, you are right, it's the same series.
Thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=971390
Nice. Hope it gets localized.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
You are right. Playstation has always been centred around third party support especially nowadays in Japan.
Sony's first party has gotten stronger in the West and the PS4 will help that but in Japan their first party presences has only declined. We have yet to see SCEJ's turnaround (lots of rumours for now) :/
A little off-topic, but
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sizap1jvoI8
What's the game they talk about starting at 13:30? A bit more infos on that?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sizap1jvoI8
What's the game they talk about starting at 13:30? A bit more infos on that?
So guys, can we expect Shin Uchi catching ORAS and MH4G in a couple of weeks?
Correct. It's called Yakuman Houou and is cross play/buy among Wii U and 3DS (similar to the new Mario vs. DK game). It can be played for free once per day or you can buy a 6 month ticket for 1000 yen. Pays for both platforms if they have the same NNID.
Pennywise83
Banned
It's the same gameplay of Pokémon Link Battle, which was released last year on the eShop.
small44
Member
Yes it's true that in West first party sony games are stronger but 3rd party games still the main factor of Playstation success no sony first party games can boost ps4 more then Fifa,Destiny,Call of duty games
Nintendo is starting to get the cross-buy policy now, isn't it?
Yeah, to be clear I was taking about the monetization approach, not the literal gameplay.
Nope, it was the redesign effect that went into 2014. The price cut was on february 2013 in Japan.
They'll help PS4 but by how much really? I just don't feel like it's a sure thing here with PS4, not based on the known 2015 line up (whoch is mostly available on more popular platforms).
And no one's saying anything about Nintendo 1st party being bigger drivers than Sony 1st party. That's so obvious it's not even worth mentioning. It's worth noting though that Nintendo 1st party drove more system sales than PS 3rd party last gen though, in less time too. Both with Wii/PS3 and the early goings of DS/PSP.
metalslimer
Member
So the major titles for Wii U 1H are Mario Party, Splatoon, and Xenoblade. About what I expected except I didn't think X would be out so soon
3DS will should be able to remain flat at least for the 1H, although I wouldn't be surprised if it was down.
3DS will should be able to remain flat at least for the 1H, although I wouldn't be surprised if it was down.
Pennywise83
Banned
And Kirby.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
Same.
Like I mentioned, I feel the Pokemon Company should of just expanded on the TCG front with in-app purchases and created a new game app (mobile, 3DS & Wii U) like Magic does.
Not their smartest decision.
I think they're looking at the profit that P&D and Candy Crush bring in and want some of that.
Not that Hearthstone and Magic aren't profitable, but they're not nearly as profitable.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
True, but their limiting their business ventures remaining on the 3DS front, should be expanded to mobile & Wii U.
Especially on the TCG front, their app is limited to mobile-only and just recently started in-app purchases; there is an audience for that as well on 3DS & Wii U.
It just seems reactionary more than anything, but hey I'm not in charge of TPC
Bruno MB
Member
Code:
Week Xbox Xbox 360 Xbox One
01 123.929 / 123.929 62.135 / 62.135 23.562 / 23.562
02 37.147 / 161.076 12.320 / 74.455 3.574 / 27.136
03 10.930 / 172.006 10.035 / 84.490 1.536 / 28.672
04 7.924 / 179.930 10.035 / 94.525 1.739 / 30.411
05 5.005 / 184.935 8.655 / 103.180 1.444 / 31.855
06 5.157 / 190.092 4.620 / 107.800 918 / 32.773
07 3.188 / 193.280 2.762 / 110.562 698 / 33.470
08 2.532 / 195.812 2.095 / 112.657 1.177 / 34.648
09 3.286 / 199.098 2.022 / 114.679 1.264 / 35.912
10 4.219 / 203.317 1.463 / 116.142 824 / 36.736
11 4.219 / 207.536 1.212 / 117.354 2.469 / 39.205
12 1.872 / 209.408 1.082 / 118.436 1.182 / 40.387
13 834 / 210.242 1.020 / 119.456 1.175 / 41.562
14 6.447 / 216.689 1.035 / 120.491 904 / 42.466
15 5.912 / 222.601 1.181 / 121.672 916 / 43.382
16 2.836 / 225.437 1.550 / 123.222 1.761 / 45.143
17 4.359 / 229.796 2.636 / 125.858 815 / 45.958
18 3.358 / 233.154 1.752 / 127.610 853 / 46.811
19 3.218 / 236.372 1.780 / 129.390 637 / 47.448
20 3.111 / 239.483 2.852 / 132.242Number of weeks it took Xbox to drop below 637 units - 81 weeks.
Number of weeks it took Xbox 360 to drop below 637 units - 347 weeks.
small44
Member
sörine;147399845 said:
People who have a ps3 they will buy those games on ps3 but people who want to upgrade they will buy a ps4 with those games not a ps3.
If Nintendo first party wasn't able to help wii u that much no way Sony first party will do big effect on Playstation console sales.
Pennywise83
Banned
True, but their limiting their business ventures remaining on the 3DS front, should be expanded to mobile & Wii U.
Especially on the TCG front, their app is limited to mobile-only and just recently started in-app purchases; there is an audience for that as well on 3DS & Wii U.
It just seems reactionary more than anything, but hey I'm not in charge of TPC
It seems pretty clear that Nintendo is just experimenting different business models; it already has some F2P titles, such as Steel Diver: Sub Wars, Rusty's Real Deal and that arcade sticker app for Japanese 3DS, and everyone has a different payment model.
small44
Member
So it's not crazy to think that XB1 won't even reach XB life time sales
Bruno MB
Member
It's 99,9% safe to say that Xbox One will never catch Xbox lifetime sales.
From my cursory understanding this one seems like a more natural f2p model, which will probably work better for them.
Pennywise83
Banned
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai Deluxe - May 28th in Japan.
Well, I think that the good examples of these visual novels would be Danganronpa or Steins; gate. I believe that at least Senran Kagura, Digimon and God Eater 2 burst + minor games will help to sell system and I hope that more games will be announced for this year. But perhaps I'm being little too optimistic, or maybe not.
vicissitudes
Banned
It's not crazy to think that XB1 won't ever reach XB first week sales.
small44
Member
Danganronpa was launched with the slim psv and Steins; gate with the price cut i think so their is 0 proof that those games boost Vita,Digimon is not that big i don't think it will boost vita too as for God eater 2 brust it's an re-release majority of god eater fans has already a vita so only system sellers i see this year for Vita is the Saga games but will this 1 game be able to make vita selling over 1 million i doubt it
god damn wii u. what a drop. I wonder if PS4 will stay above it on a consistent basis from now on.
When's the next time wii u hardware numbers will increase significantly? None of the upcoming games look like system sellers... I get the feeling everyone who wanted a wii u already bought one when Kart and/or Smash dropped.
When's the next time wii u hardware numbers will increase significantly? None of the upcoming games look like system sellers... I get the feeling everyone who wanted a wii u already bought one when Kart and/or Smash dropped.
My theory that Nintendo is trying to incorporate mobile-elements in their handhelds along with offering solid titles, is definitely panning out. The new Candy Crush Pokemon is another show of it, where they'll offer titles akin to what drives mobile on their handhelds as an attempt to tempt that market.
I think its a good idea but I'd also think they need to make themselves more exposed on mobile to get said users on their hardware down the road.
Never. We're on slow boil mode now. Unless Splatoon does something or Kirby magically starts moving hardware.
I think its a good idea but I'd also think they need to make themselves more exposed on mobile to get said users on their hardware down the road.
Never. We're on slow boil mode now. Unless Splatoon does something or Kirby magically starts moving hardware.
Afaik DQ10 ver.3 will be released some day. I doubt if that really helps though.
For Japan there's literally nothing left to provide a Smash/Kart-like bump. Maybe if DQXI is multiplat, there's a chance it could hit Wii U and increase sales marginally.
In the west, I kind of expect Zelda to give the Wii U a decent bump (at least by Wii U standards.)
A pokemon console game, while obviously not a saviour by any means, could also see a reasonable bump in both Japan and the west.
On the plus side there seem to be a string of smaller releases this year for the U. Not expecting big numbers, and a definite fall from last year, but sub-3k will probably be avoided...maybe.
As small44 has pointed out, those games won't move many systems because they mostly sell to the same audience that already has a Vita or intends to buy it anyway, and would amount to the "regular" weekly sales. None of the games already announced would contribute to any considerable bump.
However, it is still early to see a better picture of how the systems will perform on "normal" conditions. Even so, if the "normal" conditions aren't good for Vita, the only thing I can see that could shake things up considerably is a price drop.
the PS4 will be above it from now on. That's pretty much expected. Early debates were by how much and how fast it would pass.
Mario maker and MP10 are the games with the best potential to cause a bump.
It won't be much though.
What the Wii u would need are not bumps, but enough interest to stay above 6-7k for the year.
Won't reach even Xbox 360 FW, for sure.
I think the thing about Nintendo's F2P experiments is that they acclimating 3DS owners to the F2P concept and in this case in particular the go to model for mobile games. This could be a good vote of confidence for mobile developers.
It's Nintendo effectively saying: "We're not only okay with that business model, we are actively supporting it!".
It's Nintendo effectively saying: "We're not only okay with that business model, we are actively supporting it!".
Never did understand why so many retailers allocate so much space to Xbox systems given their dismal sales over there.
I could only surmise that it is a requirement for being able to carry other popular Microsoft products
In any other country there would be a layer of dust on the Xbox area and it would have been shut in a dark corner somewhere in the store if it was a requirement to keep it, but the Japanese are meticulous.
Yokai mania is just crazy there, it almost seems like every primary school kid is into it
I have a feeling Microsoft paid for the space, and it probably wasn't cheap.
These numbers for Pokemon lack Double Pack SKU.
MasterSheen
Member
3DS up YoY, 2015 year of 3DS
ZSaberLink
Media Create Maven
So any thoughts on the release schedule for the 3DS/Wii U in JP now?
Wii U:
1/22 - Kirby Rainbow Curse
1/22 - Lego Marvel Superheroes
3/5 - Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Tipping Stars
3/12 - Mario Party 10
4/2 - Rodea Sky Soldier
4/2 - Lego Batman 3
4/29 - Xenoblade X
4/30 - Dragon Quest X v3
May - Splatoon
(That's what we know now right)?
Plus digitally we have Mario v. DK - 3/19 and
Yakuman Houou - 2/18
3DS new stuff
Fire Emblem If - Summer
Girls Mode 3 (forgot the date)
Rhythm Heaven - 2015
and I think some titles like Etrian Mystery Dungeon (?) & Hatsune Miku (5/26) got a release date.
Wii U:
1/22 - Kirby Rainbow Curse
1/22 - Lego Marvel Superheroes
3/5 - Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Tipping Stars
3/12 - Mario Party 10
4/2 - Rodea Sky Soldier
4/2 - Lego Batman 3
4/29 - Xenoblade X
4/30 - Dragon Quest X v3
May - Splatoon
(That's what we know now right)?
Plus digitally we have Mario v. DK - 3/19 and
Yakuman Houou - 2/18
3DS new stuff
Fire Emblem If - Summer
Girls Mode 3 (forgot the date)
Rhythm Heaven - 2015
and I think some titles like Etrian Mystery Dungeon (?) & Hatsune Miku (5/26) got a release date.