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Media Create Sales: Sep 7-13, 2009
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viciouskillersquirrel said:
Actually, Sapphire sold more than Ruby despite being "second".
I guess sapphires are more valuable than rubies in the market or something?
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AniHawk said:
Kinda surprised you went for the Water/Dragon Pokémon instead of the Steel/Dragon Pokémon, if that's the case.
the thoroughbred
Member
I really think, the home console market in Japan has crashed. I can't see any third party making serious money out if it, especially with the HD twins.
Nintendo might've stood a chance, but they need to keep up momentum. I really think they should've bundled in Wiisports. Or they should do it now. Actually screw Wiisports, go straight to WSR. Bundle that into the price, along with 2 remotes with Motion+. The only way they can get the party started is to entice people with free multiple controllers and a party game. I bet if they put all that in, they would still be pulling in a profit. What is the price in Japan for a Wii anyway.
Nintendo might've stood a chance, but they need to keep up momentum. I really think they should've bundled in Wiisports. Or they should do it now. Actually screw Wiisports, go straight to WSR. Bundle that into the price, along with 2 remotes with Motion+. The only way they can get the party started is to entice people with free multiple controllers and a party game. I bet if they put all that in, they would still be pulling in a profit. What is the price in Japan for a Wii anyway.
the thoroughbred
Member
I've never bought nor played a Pokemon game. Are they actually good games? I'd love to give it a try, if I could only figure out a way of never sleeping.
the thoroughbred said:
They may not be great, but they are addicting as hell. The battle system hasn't changed much since 1995, and that really sucks. The main game has had different features added, but nothing revolutionary from entry to entry. HeartGold/SoulSilver will probably be the best one on the market for a newcomer since they should have everything the originals had plus the newest features. I haven't read up on the game at all though, so I'm not sure about that.
pseudocaesar
Member
Gravijah said:
Yeh but then my Charizard just does a shitty ass normal attack like cut or tackle and kills it anyway.
Cygnus X-1
Member
DSi still selling very well. PS3 falling quite fast, but it depends of how high it will stabilise. PSP and Wii are in trouble. PSP because it has not the same amout of games that come out regularly. Wii because Monster Hunter 3 hadn't the effect Nintendo hoped.
I don't think that lower the price would fix the problem. Things would probably be better for a short time, but then the Wii will return back to the problem. And in the process, Nintendo would gain 50$ less for console. Instead, I would keep making new colors and new packs. A New Super Mario Bros. Wii pack would be a nice possibility.
I don't think that lower the price would fix the problem. Things would probably be better for a short time, but then the Wii will return back to the problem. And in the process, Nintendo would gain 50$ less for console. Instead, I would keep making new colors and new packs. A New Super Mario Bros. Wii pack would be a nice possibility.
DangerousDave
Member
mbnmac said:
Well, you'll have to admit that Pokemon is probably the "saga" that evolves less. Half of the iterations are remakes of previous versions, with no changes in the gameplay and very few changes in the maps.
Edit: It's not a complain, Pokemon games are more related to collect than other games, so even minimum changes offer a very different experience. But it's simply not fair to compare it with games that, even if they look similar, are done by scratch in level design.
the strategy evolves with each new generation of pokemon games. i guess that's what makes people return.
also, there's always new kids exposed to the series.
the hardcore audience keeps returning and the casual audience keeps being renewed. that's a recipe for a sucessful long-term series.
also, there's always new kids exposed to the series.
the hardcore audience keeps returning and the casual audience keeps being renewed. that's a recipe for a sucessful long-term series.
Yeah fair enough, I often wish some of the things could be made better, some of the stuff is soo dragged out when it's not needed and some of the best/most fun pokemon to catch and use, especially to beat the elite 4 require so much grinding with the exp share it does get tedious
Brofist
Member
The fanbase keeps changing. The typical fans grow out of it and new fans take their place.KTallguy said:Nothing wrong with it, I'm just surprised at the staying power of the brand. The gameplay has basically stagnated... but people enjoy it so I have no intention of telling people what they can and cannot enjoy.
Cygnus X-1
Member
KTallguy said:
We could say the same thing for many dudes that keep buying shooters that are look the same, but with some more light effects and weapons every time the # sequel comes out.
As long it is not boring and it can keep the player play, it means it's a very good game. Pokémon is all of that.
oldie-newbie
Member
Opiate said:
Concerning PS3, we have to remember that the weekly sales dropped off during July and August due to rumors of the PS3 slim introduction and some shortages. With average weekly sales around 10-11k before, we can affirm without risk that around 30k can be deduced of the 150k of PS3 slim sales, as they should have been sold during July and August. So the drop off from last week seems less massive for me...
There were shortages? Anyway the only real benefit of price cuts is increased sales of software so whether the slim is a success or not will be shown in the software charts. I really miss those graphs by the rock guy that show software from consoles and handhelds side by side.oldie-newbie said:
cvxfreak said:Yay for Soul Silver.
I still think MH3 will sell 1 Million, but DQIX won't make it to 5M. The big differences each week between MC and Famitsu for MH3 is very amusing, though.
Unless it gets an unexpectedly large NY bump, I would expect something around 4.3 million.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
I wonder who would win, Defenders of the Starry Sky or the 7 Warriors of the Sky?
Sounds like a good match up to me!
Sounds like a good match up to me!
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
lol, Pokemon Team is never gonna break out of Nintendo's basements, for sure
WrenchNinja
Member
Fuck yeah, Lugia. Silver version will always be the superior version. Eat it Goldies! Beat it just like it did 10 years ago.
test_account
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Is there a big price difference between the DS Lite and the DSi? I am a bit surprised that the DS Lite still sells pretty good even with the DSi being released quite a while ago.schuelma said:
Congratulations to Tomodachi Collection for reaching 1M copies sold indeed!Jaruru said:HOLY POKEMON !!!
edit: congrats Tomodachi Collection for 1M
That is a really nice sales preformance i must say.Hehe, nice oneShizzlee said:Goddam at pokemon.
I think that the DS has 28 million sellers in Japan now.topramen said:
pseudocaesar
Member
markatisu said:
Hell yeah I turn 21 next month and am getting a DS and Heart Gold. I loved playing Gold back on my GBC when I was a wee tacker.
Segata Sanshiro
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Not for lack of the adults trying by any means, but yeah, just about every kid with a DS will be playing Pokemon for the next long while.7Th said:
slaughterking
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That's probably because they ship 50% of each. D:jett said: