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Media Create Sales: Week 49, 2014 (Dec 01 - Dec 07)
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The one labeled 'Me'.
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Japan really doesn't come out for Guilty Gear, eh?
No one who seriously followed BB and Guilty Gear could expect this. The surprise is that these sales don't even compare with BB numbers. Apparently nothing has changed regarding Japan and Guilty Gear's sales relationship.
Tempesta di Fuoco
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3DS version was announced like, a year and a half before the Wii U was even released.
Nintendo Made a good decision whenever they decided to use MC number for investors' reports!
Seriously, though, what the hell...and there's still something like...15,000 of difference between the two trarckers, just looking at New 3DS sales?
Seriously, though, what the hell...and there's still something like...15,000 of difference between the two trarckers, just looking at New 3DS sales?
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sörine;142660726 said:
10./02. [PSV] Phantasy Star Nova <RPG> (Sega) {2014.11.27} (¥6.458) - 19.833 / 127.147 (-82%)
Indeed. Bad drop. 200k should be a lock though.
What were the sales for 3DS OG last week on Famitsu? Because Media Create already had tracked a bump in sales.
They used to. XX did good numbers.
Japan really doesn't come out for Guilty Gear, eh?
thisisvlad
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So did Amiibos also release in Japan? (Alongside Smash)
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Will wait for
Maybe losing a lot of classic characters hurt the game's sales. I don't know what else can explain this reaction to what is clearly one of the best looking fighting game sequels ever.
OverturePT
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This is only one day of sales for Smash Bros, right? Not too bad.
Katana_Strikes
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Those WiiU numbers are shocking really. Biggest WiiU release coupled with the bundles and its selling half as well as last year. Not a good sign.
Last week had the same. Famitsu has problem with the tracking of old 3DS models, maybe some discounts are happening at retailers.
RyougaSaotome
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Mm, not really sure this is all that surprising either. Even after GG's release, BB has remained super popular in arcades over here.
At least as of Xrd's arcade release, the BB arcade scene is larger (and seems to skew much younger too).
Hmmm..I don't know. I still think there's room for them in Japan. Just not in the traditional sense. Besides, the toxic nature of the WiiU is a fault here and it doesn't help that it's probably too expensive for many.
I think that's kind of the reality of having a 3DS version released in handheld and mobile land.I was expecting 300,000 for SSB as absolutel minimumnot a bad debut, but quite disappointing for sure
Also, PS4 owners, GGXrd just 3.000 more than The Crew? Really? I know it's on PS3 ad well, but...really?
Pennywise83
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Which also increased a lot this week.
Tempesta di Fuoco
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People are acting like the 3DS version was made to help soften the blow of Wii U and Wii U version bombing, when that wasn't the case at all.
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|Week| 2013 | 2014 |
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| 40 | 122.987 | 122.987 | 22.490 | 22.490 |
| 41 | 213.570 | 336.557 | 261.873 | 284.263 |
| 42 | 154.578 | 491.135 | 113.238 | 397.501 |
| 43 | 109.508 | 600.643 | 96.590 | 494.091 |
| 44 | 88.376 | 689.019 | 69.673 | 563.764 |
| 45 | 81.817 | 770.836 | 79.217 | 642.981 |
| 46 | 70.102 | 840.938 | 65.201 | 708.182 |
| 47 | 84.506 | 925.444 | 88.653 | 796.835 |
| 48 | 108.373 | 1.033.817 | 106.517 | 903.352 |
| 49 | 125.269 | 1.159.086 | 145.420 | 1.048.772 |
| 50 | 181.556 | 1.340.642 | | | -> YW2: SU
| 51 | 232.600 | 1.573.242 | | |
| 52 | 201.703 | 1.774.945 | | |
--------------------------------------------------XX was 86,853 from Famitsu.
Went on to do 147k.
Is this week YW 2.5 release?
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If someone told you we had GGXX sprites for a decade and proceeded to show you Xrd there is no way you'd expect Xrd's sales to be so low. I don't believe it.
Thanks
Yeah, I don't even know what to say. It has to be the characters (or was the arcade release a huge mess?).
Even if the Wii U was a really successful console, Smash 3DS would've outsold Smash Wii U by a wiiide margin.
Nintendo knew that way before they launched the Wii U.
Sammy Samusu
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10./00. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind - Chain <ACT> (Spike Chunsoft) {2014.12.04} (¥5.378) - 19.172 / NEW <20-40%>
Pretty bad sell through, but solid sales.
Fantasy Life Link! ( Level 5 ) { 2013-07-25 } - 18,946 / 67,256
Bravely Default: For the Sequel ( Square Enix ) { 2013-12-05 } - 36,990 / 61,799
Pretty bad sell through, but solid sales.
Fantasy Life Link! ( Level 5 ) { 2013-07-25 } - 18,946 / 67,256
Bravely Default: For the Sequel ( Square Enix ) { 2013-12-05 } - 36,990 / 61,799
Tempesta di Fuoco
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That one on its own seems on track to be the best selling Smash game in the region.
There's no saving a dead WiiU, mate. Good thing there's a 3DS version. It keeps the IP well and truly alive.
I'm confused by your posts.
But in relation to this one, the 3DS wasn't selling well in 2013....or what?
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"Why bother when you have a 3DS?"
Anyone in Japan that spends a lot of time on the train... which is almost everyone.
I wouldn't expect 'better graphics' to be a selling point for a title in Japan.
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Captain Smoker
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52.528 units discrepancy.
lol wtf
If they do drop the price, expect it to happen not long before Golden Week followed with bundles late in the year.
Here is why:
Nintendo will hit their Wii U sales target for the FY by the end of Q1. They don't need to smash it just to reach it. Therefore, they will not drop the price before April;
In Japan, Nintendo has exhausted their bundling efforts for the type of audience they can reach at that price;
During 2014, the 3DS had a large number of high profile releases, a hardware redesign, and a price drop. 2015 will be a weaker year for it;
Nintendo has now released the majority of its best-selling franchises on Wii U (NSMB, Kart, Smash, 3d Mario, Wii Sports/Fit/Party) they're already sitting on shelves. 2015 will be about moving this "evergreen" software;
Although Nintendo has a fantastic lineup during 2015, most of these titles either have limited appeal, or are value-adding for existing hardware owners;
As a side-note, console Zelda and Animal Crossing titles don't really push hardware in Japan, and one or both will likely launch at the very end of 2015.
Golden Week shows very similar sales to Christmas, and a price drop will be just the thing they need to bolster sales and lift the base number of weekly sales (if even slightly) for the remainder of the year.
Another possibility is a hardware redesign (cheaper components and/or no gamepad) at a reduced cost, but I imagine they'll probably just drop the price before they give it a facelift.
Pretty sure I said it wouldn't do as hot at least once in FGW once we knew the full roster.
You can't ignore the fandom side and expect success.