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Media Create Sales: Week 21, 2012 (May 21 - May 27)
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let's not start this again
Wait till you see next week's 3DS increase compared to Vita's entire month
Also, no game, Vita in June will be a bit more healthy fortunately. Then it's wait till the end of august for Miku >.>
I think it's a rare case of the famous virus. The no games virus.
outunderthestars
Banned
Sorry. I removed the comment so we can stay on topic.
Great news for Dragon's Dogma. What boosted this popularity? Good advertising? The fact that Japan waited a game like this for a long time?
And great for Fire Emblem too. The original character design is very appealing (I liked it, and apparently almost 400k liked it too?) and the DLC character illustrations were done by quite well-known guest artists. So good for them.
And great for Fire Emblem too. The original character design is very appealing (I liked it, and apparently almost 400k liked it too?) and the DLC character illustrations were done by quite well-known guest artists. So good for them.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Whether you like the DLC designs or not, it was a smart decision to bring in well known artists working in manga/anime/games. Opened the game up to attracting fans of their particular work.
Having played the game extensively, I can tell you it's fantastic. I've never played an FE game before either.
Positive word of mouth goes a long way, and it helps when the game is genuinely great.
Franchise rebirth?
Having played the game extensively, I can tell you it's fantastic. I've never played an FE game before either.
Positive word of mouth goes a long way, and it helps when the game is genuinely great.
Franchise rebirth?
bigtroyjon
Member
PSP(2011 YTD)= 983,378
PSP+PSV(2012)=663,864(-32.5%)
Looking ahead to Week 22, PSP did 30,217 in 2011.
3DS+DS(2011 YTD)=1,482,163
3DS+DS(2012 YTD)=1,814,289(+22.4%)
Looking ahead to week 22, 3DS+DS did 38,134 in 2011.
All handhelds(2011 YTD)=2,465,541
All handhelds(2012 YTD)=2,478,153
PSP+PSV(2012)=663,864(-32.5%)
Looking ahead to Week 22, PSP did 30,217 in 2011.
3DS+DS(2011 YTD)=1,482,163
3DS+DS(2012 YTD)=1,814,289(+22.4%)
Looking ahead to week 22, 3DS+DS did 38,134 in 2011.
All handhelds(2011 YTD)=2,465,541
All handhelds(2012 YTD)=2,478,153
I'd love to hear any retailer reports on DQM Terry's Wonderland. From the previous thread:
MasterSheen
Member
Impressive DD opening and FE legs. 3D land only a few ten thousand units from being the best selling 3D Mario platformer in Japan, also impressive.
This is also the third week in a row that Vita went up. Undoomed?
This is also the third week in a row that Vita went up. Undoomed?
Slowly but surely, it creeps back up to the 10k mark. Getting the fireworks ready!
Prediction time:
Will 3DS surpass PS3 before Vita reaches 1 mil LTD?
Why the hell does PSP have more games coming than 3DS and Vita combined?
I'm not even a fan of Micaiah and even I seriously hate that redesign. Yuck. :\
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
I laughed.
~if~ the new artwork or the "pandering" is a big reason why Kakusei sold that much, do you guys want to trade it for the old artwork if it means Kakusei sold way less?
The old artwork is glorious, I admit, but if the new artwork means Kakusei can sell more and more and more than I say, keep it!
chickdigger802
Banned
The Idolm@ster: Gravure For You! Vol. 8
I assume you take pictures of anime younglings in lingerie and swimwear?
Wait vol 8, there were 7 previous ones?
I assume you take pictures of anime younglings in lingerie and swimwear?
Wait vol 8, there were 7 previous ones?
The Idolm@ster: Gravure For You! Vol. 8
I assume you take pictures of anime younglings in lingerie and swimwear?
Wait vol 8, there were 7 previous ones?
10k yen a piece. ROI must be amazing for Namco.
creid
Member
Because it has about
SpaceDrake
Member
Boob window and skintight outfit, mostly. The real complaint is that Micaiah had far more sensible outfits in her own game:
http://fireemblem.wikia.com/wiki/File:Micaiah.jpeg
So it was really just completely unnecessary.
You know, I have been wondering just how much a factor getting B'z to do the main theme for the game has been in Japan. (For those unaware, B'z is a gigtanticly popular musical act in Japan - on the scale of, like, U2 here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B'z ) I imagine it didn't hurt, at least.
Haha, if only...
Femmeworth
Banned
Sales do not justify the means, and they can be garnered without resorting to such means.
What sucks is that the DLC designs for the men are just fine, it's the women. :\ Actually, so far it's just Micaiah's that really sucks.
Congratulations to Kandinsky for winning by units`, and to lunchwithyuzo, by percentage!
As usual, a winner is banned. =P
DD and P2EP defying GAF expectations.
Code:
BY UNITS BY PERCENTAGE
1 102,893 Kandinsky 1 143.0% lunchwithyuzo
2 118,893 cw_sasuke 2 144.4% Kandinsky
3 124,603 Chris1964 3 150.0% Chris1964
4 130,893 lunchwithyuzo 4 152.7% matmanx1
5 161,885 matmanx1 5 154.9% Yeshua
6 189,325 donny2112 6 160.9% cw_sasuke
7 189,740 Road 7 172.3% Road
8 191,035 electroplankton 8 178.3% Kenka
9 200,893 Yeshua 9 182.6% Orgen
10 203,893 Orgen 10 183.8% electroplankton
11 206,893 MasterSheen 11 189.8% roddur
12 213,893 Nekki 12 193.7% Gianni Merryman
13 231,893 roddur 13 196.8% MasterSheen
14 232,035 Kenka 14 199.4% Nekki
15 270,035 Gianni Merryman 15 202.3% donny2112
16 280,893 The_lascar 16 252.3% The_lascar
M-Create donny211 Chris196 electrop lunchwit Orgen matmanx1 Gianni M Yeshua Kenka cw_sasuk Nekki Kandinsk roddur Road MasterSh The_lascar
[PS3] Dragon's Dogma 302,040 200000 234567 175000 222222 183000 205556 130000 150000 157000 257000 200000 284000 170000 166666 180000 150000
[PSP] Persona 2: Eternal Punishment 29,431 75000 56789 65000 66666 71000 74369 45000 50000 94000 69000 85000 87000 90000 66666 75000 65000
[3DS] Mario Tennis Open 101,645 100000 123456 110000 111111 144000 121147 180000 120000 112000 118000 143000 112000 130000 99999 115000 180000
[PSP] My Little Sister Can't Be thi 59,929 100000 67890 80000 55555 59000 60890 64000 50000 72000 42000 45000 43000 49000 44444 34000 45000
DIFFERENCE
[PS3] Dragon's Dogma 0 -102040 -67473 -127040 -79818 -119040 -96484 -172040 -152040 -145040 -45040 -102040 -18040 -132040 -135374 -122040 -152040
[PSP] Persona 2: Eternal Punishment 0 45569 27358 35569 37235 41569 44938 15569 20569 64569 39569 55569 57569 60569 37235 45569 35569
[3DS] Mario Tennis Open 0 -1645 21811 8355 9466 42355 19502 78355 18355 10355 16355 41355 10355 28355 -1646 13355 78355
[PSP] My Little Sister Can't Be thi 0 40071 7961 20071 -4374 -929 961 4071 -9929 12071 -17929 -14929 -16929 -10929 -15485 -25929 -14929
STATISTICS
M-Create AVERAGE MIN MAX OVER UNDER CLOSEST BY
[PS3] Dragon's Dogma 302,040 191,563 130,000 284,000 0% 100% 284,000 Kandinsky
[PSP] Persona 2: Eternal Punishment 29,431 70,968 45,000 94,000 100% 0% 45,000 Gianni Merryman
[3DS] Mario Tennis Open 101,645 126,232 99,999 180,000 88% 13% 100,000 donny2112
[PSP] My Little Sister Can't Be thi 59,929 56,986 34,000 100,000 38% 63% 59,000 OrgenAs usual, a winner is banned. =P
DD and P2EP defying GAF expectations.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Sure, but it helps. As has been proven.
I think, when it comes down to it, those who like Fire Emblem will buy it irrespective of art, while those who appreciate this particular brand of art will also buy in. Typically for this industry, decisions aren't usually made to please existing fans; rather, they will attempt to test the limits of what fans are willing to accept, in order to widen the audience.
chris should apologize
That certainly is badass.
Anyway IIRC Samurai & Dragons is a free to play game, so that number might mean nothing. Still an F2P game with a player cap of 700k is kinda low.
chickdigger802
Banned
RyougaSaotome
Member
To be fair, compared to some BD releases here this is actually a steal.
The anime alone they'd charge anywhere from 6k to 8k for, so with the additional game/expansion you get the 10k.
They're playing it smart by packaging the anime with the G4U... things. Even if I have no interest and will never buy one.
I don't think I've seen anyone argue that the new artwork is the sole factor behind FE's resurgence and strong legs. That's never been my analysis of the situation, at least. I attribute it to a multitude of factors. Including the new and diversified art.
That's a slippery slope. How much of what you like are you willing to give up in favor of increased sales, and to what end?
I think most gaffers along with myself, don't care how unpopular or niche a game might be if they enjoy it. I doubt many would trade parts of a game they enjoy in order for that game to have a more mainstream appeal.
I would primarily attribute it to Nintendo treating it and pushing it like a major title with the genre and style also being compatible with the region, but that first half is by far the most important.
MikeE21286
Member
Holy Dragons Dogma.
Was not expecting that.
Was not expecting that.
Obviously there's a limit. In FE: A's case, though, they aren't even near the threshold of a scenario where they're compromising elements of the game's quality and integrity in order achieve those sales.
It's just the modernization (and multifariousness) of the art that a vocal minority (from what I'm seeing) aren't taking too well to.
Yeah, you won't hear any arguments about that from my side. It's definitely played a major part in FE: A's success.
creid
Member
Huh? For a publicly owned company, don't sales/profits justify any (legal) means?
Femmeworth
Banned
The quality of the artwork is certainly better, but I disagree on the designs.
Tell me about it. I can't be the only one to think that the previous designs were rather lacking in any personality or vibrancy (not that I necessarily disliked them, mind you).
Not all the designs maybe, but I feel on average its a step up. Not that it was a high bar to begin with, because the last few entries had really bad art. The main characters look pretty solid here, especially the cover art, which is something FE hasn't had for a while. I think stuff like that helps to push the point that this was a serious new entry and not just a cheap remake.
Femmeworth
Banned
You're just saying that because they weren't overtly sexualized.
I can understand someone not liking the old artwork, though.The cover art is quite nice.
_Alkaline_
Member
I find your ideas intriguing and wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
On another note, wow @ Dragon's Dogma. Terrific numbers.
You're just saying that because they weren't overtly sexualized.
Are you saying that FE: A has lost the charm of previous FEs? If so, I couldn't possibly disagree more.
But anyways, I'm done derailing the thread. Sorry, folks.
I can't imagine DLC for titles like TLoZ or Mario (not to say there couldn't be any), but for games like Pokemon or Mario Kart, for example, definitely.
bgassassin
Member
Something like Ura Zelda will be easier to pull off as DLC.
