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[FateBreaker]

Dragon's Dogma is still doing quite well. Good to hear. Hopefully it does well in the US, too.

 

[donny2112]

The fact that it's not selling well outside of the holiday season.

May 2011 had is selling 97K in the U.S. It will most likely be up YOY in May this time around. It's not selling well, definitely, but it should be selling better than it did last year in the U.S., at this time. That's something. *shrugs*

 

[SlipperySlope]

So the 3DS sold 13.39 times better than Vita. Wow.

 

[saichi]

Dragon's Dogma is showing strong second week hold. It has a chance to reach 500K which is far better than I originally expected (350-400K).

Level 5 have lost their midas touch.

First that debacle called Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch and this year their two new IP's have performed really bad. In fact Girls RPG: Cinderella Life and Guild01 are practically on par with their Professor Tago's Mind Exercises series.

On one hand, I like Level 5's effort to try new IPs and find the next big thing. On the other hand, they have failed to achieve that goal so far. I would say Nino Kuni was the closest sure fire hit they would have but somehow they botched it. Right now only Danbōru Senki is a decent success.

Looking at planned future releases, Time Travellers and Gundam AGE are not likely to become breakout hits. Fantasy life is promising but also not likely. The only wild card would be Youkai Watch since we still don't know much about it.

 

[BD1]

If FE isn't announced tonight at the E3 show, I will be very sad. The success in Japan is phenomenal.

 

[RurouniZel]

Why would it if Mario Land and Mario Kart couldnt?

NSMB historically has much better legs than 3D Mario. Kart games have good legs as well though, so I dunno.

 

[electroplankton]

Dragon's Dogma is showing strong second week hold. It has a chance to reach 500K which is far better than I originally expected (350-400K).



On one hand, I like Level 5's effort to try new IPs and find the next big thing. On the other hand, they have failed to achieve that goal so far. I would say Nino Kuni was the closest sure fire hit they would have but somehow they botched it. Right now only Danbōru Senki is a decent success.

Looking at planned future releases, Time Travellers and Gundam AGE are not likely to become breakout hits. Fantasy life is promising but also not likely. The only wild card would be Youkai Watch since we still don't know much about it.

Fantasy Life has some potential... Knowing Level-5, though, it will be released the same day of Animal Crossing.

 

[Boss Doggie]

I hope this doesn't reflect the sales of Ace Attorney x Layton. =/

 

[BassForever]

I hope this doesn't reflect the sales of Ace Attorney x Layton. =/

Layton 5 did around 300k in Japan IIRC, with the cross over appeal/push it'll probably do at least that well, maybe 400k lifetime.

3DS sales will probably stay high with Pokemon B&W2 coming out end of the month.

 

[GuardianE]

Dragon's Dogma seems to be doing pretty well.

 

[saichi]

Layton 5 did around 300k in Japan IIRC, with the cross over appeal/push it'll probably do at least that well, maybe 400k lifetime.

3DS sales will probably stay high with Pokemon B&W2 coming out end of the month.

I thought Layton 5 did a little more than that like in 350K-400K range.

 

[Chris1964]

New releases {2012.06.14}

[3DS] Gon: BakuBakuBakuBaku Adventure <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) (¥5.040)
[3DS] Heavy Fire: Afghanistan - The Chosen Few 3D <ACT> (Hamster) (¥4.980)

[PSV] Persona 4: Golden <RPG> (Atlus) (¥7.329)
[PSV] Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz <ACT> (Sega) (¥5.040)

[NDS] Maru Goukaku: Shikaku Dasshu! Special Takken Shiken <EDU> (Media-5) (¥5.800)

[PSP] Akiba's Trip Plus <ADV> (Acquire) (¥3.990)
[PSP] World Neverland: Naruru Oukoku Monogatari <SLG> (Althi) (¥3.990)
[PSP] Bakudan Handan # <ADV> (Idea Factory) (¥6.090)
[PSP] Bakudan Handan [Limited Edition] <ADV> (Idea Factory) (¥8.190)
[PSP] FIFA 12 (EA Best Hits) <SPT> (Electronic Arts) (¥2.940)

[PS3] Lollipop Chainsaw # <ACT> (Kadokawa Games) (¥7.980)
[PS3] Lollipop Chainsaw [Premium Edition] <ACT> (Kadokawa Games) (¥7.980)
[PS3] Sorcery <RPG> (Sony Computer Entertainment) (¥3.980)
[PS3] Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 (CH Selection) <RPG> (Compile Heart) (¥3.990)
[PS3] FIFA 12 (EA Best Hits) <SPT> (Electronic Arts) (¥3.654)

[360] Lollipop Chainsaw # <ACT> (Kadokawa Games) (¥7.980)
[360] Lollipop Chainsaw [Premium Edition] <ACT> (Kadokawa Games) (¥7.980)
[360] Root Double: Before Crime After Days # <ADV> (Yeti) (¥7.140)
[360] Root Double: Before Crime After Days [Limited Edition] <ADV> (Yeti) (¥9.240)
[360] Eschatos (Wonder Price) <STG> (Qute) (¥2.940)
[360] Akai Katana (Cave the Best) <STG> (Cave) (¥2.940)

 

[dacuk]

if only Japan could get that Assassin's Creed spin-off Vita bundle this fall...

Yeah, because AC sells millions in Japan...

 

[Chris1964]

Clearly Sony's stellar backing of the Vita at E3 is responsible for it's huge jump in sales.

I mean, who wouldn't be excited for a 30-second clip of Vita's version of AC3 and a screenshot of the logo for Call of Duty?

Clearly Japanese have invented time machine if they knew from last week what Sony would show at E3.

 

[MasterSheen]

Glad Fire Emblem reached the 400k mark. Onwards to 500k!

 

[Culex]

It's time for my large graph! (sorry low res peeps)

Vita's increase of under 900 units is promising, if not statistical noise. Next week's numbers are what really matter!

3DS sales DOUBLED from the previous week! For a remake, the Dragon Quest name still means business.

 

[linko9]

Almost missed this in all the E3 hustle and bustle. Great opening as expected for DQM, a remake of one of my favorite games ever. I wish it would get localized

 

[FoneBone]

Almost missed this in all the E3 hustle and bustle. Great opening as expected for DQM, a remake of one of my favorite games ever. I wish it would get localized

I really don't think there's much reason to doubt that it'll make it here.

 

[nordique]

I wonder if P4 will sell well enough to claim #1 next week, or if DQ will still maintain that lead


I expect DQ to have strong legs. Seems like a game hardcore DQ fans (older fans from the original version) really will love, and word of mouth to the more casual DQ gamers or new kids with 3DS's might feed into

 

[transience]

I really hope DQM comes out here. that was my #1 hope for e3 (a DQM localization announcement)

 

[Alrus]

I really hope DQM comes out here. that was my #1 hope for e3 (a DQM localization announcement)

We won't get news of a localization this year, if it's coming, we'll probably hear about it next e3 (just like DQM:J2)

I wonder if P4 will sell well enough to claim #1 next week, or if DQ will still maintain that lead

I expect DQ to have strong legs. Seems like a game hardcore DQ fans (older fans from the original version) really will love, and word of mouth to the more casual DQ gamers or new kids with 3DS's might feed into

Well if the game has the same kind of legs as DQM:J2 it should have a second week around 150-200k (unless it has shortages issues) so I don't think P4G will be able to beat it. But who knows...

 

[LOCK]

Great week for SE and Nintendo.

And Capcom since DD didn't plummet.

 

[I Stalk Alone]

360 might accidentally creep up on wii one of these days

I would say around november when the WiiU launches xbox 360 will probably start to also fade away a bit just like the ps3. I wouldn't be suprised in a 25% drop in sales for PS3 and XBOX 360 and Wii across the board once the Wii U is released in October/November but in perspective it might only end up being around 10,000 units across the board per week though.

 

[rouken]

never doubt DQ, wonder what it'll do in p4 week.

 

[Anth0ny]

holy shit DQ
holy shit 3DS

good shit Fire Emblem. 400k+

 

[bigtroyjon]

PSP(2011 YTD)= 1,013,595
PSP+PSV(2012)=681,962(-32.7%)

Looking ahead to Week 23, PSP did 26,750 in 2011.

3DS+DS(2011 YTD)=1,520,297
3DS+DS(2012 YTD)=1,916,408(+26.1%)

Looking ahead to week 23, 3DS+DS did 35,310 in 2011.

All handhelds(2011 YTD)=2,533,892
All handhelds(2012 YTD)=2,598,370

 

[Ratrat]

Been out of the loop, but is this the actual release date for the crystal white vita?
june 28th.

 

[Road]

^Yes.

Famitsu May, 2012 Market Value (YoY)
(2012-04-30~2012-05-27)

http://news.finance.yahoo.co.jp/detail/20120601-00512602-mosf-stocks

Software: 13.01 billion yen (+40.0%)
Hardware: 7.23 billion yen (-2.9%)

Total: 20.24 billion yen (+20.9%)


Software Top 10:

http://www.famitsu.com/news/201206/05015713.html

01 [PS3] Dragon's Dogma (Capcom) {2012-05-24} - 302,590 / 302,590
02 [WII] Mario Party 9 (Nintendo) {2012-04-26} - 223,874 / 387,505
03 [3DS] Mario Tennis Open (Nintendo) {2012-05-24} - 124,377 / 124,377
04 [PS3] Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (Capcom) {2012-04-26} - 76,123 / 321,762
05 [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening (Nintendo) {2012-04-19} - 75,065 / 401,992
06 [PSP] Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai Portable ga Tsuzuku Wake ga Nai (Bandai Namco) {2012-05-17} - 61,681 / 61,681
07 [3DS] Monster Hunter Tri G (Capcom) {2011-12-10} - 55,133 / 1,443,897
08 [PSP] Uta no Prince-Sama Debut (Broccoli) {2012-05-24} - 51,415 / 51,415
09 [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo) {2011-11-03} - 50,958 / 1,606,245
10 [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011-12-01} - 49,726 / 1,721,935

April, 2012

 

[DGRE]

3D Land is on trajectory to overtake MK7. It is going to take awhile, but if nothing changes, it will happen.

I don't think anyone could have predicted that a year ago.

 

[Salvadora]

3D Land is on trajectory to overtake MK7. It is going to take awhile, but if nothing changes, it will happen.

I don't think anyone could have predicted that a year ago.

Its much more of a unique 3DS experience than MK, That must be why.

 

[donny2112]

Its much more of a unique 3DS experience than MK, That must be why.

Or that's it's bundled with some of the hardware.

 

[LOCK]

Or that's it's bundled with some of the hardware.

Bazinga

 

[Gianni Merryman]

3D Land is on trajectory to overtake MK7. It is going to take awhile, but if nothing changes, it will happen.

I don't think anyone could have predicted that a year ago.

I'm not sure SM3DL will eventually catch up MK7, anyway they're very close indeed one to each other, whereas quite everyone was expecting MK7 to outsell the other one, so either one underperformed or the other one did much better than anticipated, or both.

Since I am at it, I take the opportunity to remark as MH3G, despite selling slightly less, is apparently making a bigger revenue than SM3DLand, as it's sold at 1.000 yen more.

 

[Yamauchi]

Not a bad week all-around for the Japanese market. Good for DQM, 3DS, Dragon's Dogma, and Fire Emblem. Next week should see a good bump for the Vita with Persona coming out.

 

[Salvadora]

Bazinga

I don't think you can discount that first reason.

 

[LOCK]

I don't think you can discount that first reason.

I was just being funny...

 

[donny2112]

So Zelda 4 Swords has been downloaded over 1 million times. Think that may just be from the eShop, but not sure.

 

[AdventureRacing]

So Zelda 4 Swords has been downloaded over 1 million times. Think that may just be from the eShop, but not sure.

So can i have my new 2D zelda now? Preferably not in the style of SS or PH.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

I said wow.

I said "OWW". Didn't NOTHING do well under that darkening sky of DQ. Poor Matsuno.

 

[zroid]

So can i have my new 2D zelda now? Preferably not in the style of SS or PH.

a free game does not interest indicate

 

[Diddy Kong]

Dat DQ.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Damn right, Dairy Queen Monsters it is.

 

[Plinko]

Clearly Japanese have invented time machine if they knew from last week what Sony would show at E3.

It was a joke. Lighten up. I love my Vita.

 

[Dash Kappei]

Someone put the Vita out of its misery.

Don't worry she's unconscious, not suffering anymore

 

[Dash Kappei]

So Zelda 4 Swords has been downloaded over 1 million times. Think that may just be from the eShop, but not sure.

In NA alone actually. Probably at the bare minimum double that for ww. But it was free, so yeah...

 

[tiku]

Well if the game has the same kind of legs as DQM:J2 it should have a second week around 150-200k (unless it has shortages issues) so I don't think P4G will be able to beat it. But who knows...

P4 will debut at DQM:J2's third week, i think.

 

[Chris1964]

Famitsu Sales: Week 22, 2012 (May 21 - May 27)

01./00. [PS3] Dragons Dogma <ACT> (Capcom) {2012.05.24} (¥7.990) - 302.590 / NEW
02./00. [3DS] Mario Tennis Open <SPT> (Nintendo) {2012.05.24} (¥4.800) - 124.377 / NEW
03./00. [PSP] Uta no Prince-Sama: Debut # <ACT> (Broccoli) {2012.05.24} (¥6.090) - 51.415 / NEW
04./00. [360] Dragons Dogma <ACT> (Capcom) {2012.05.24} (¥7.990) - 18.925 / NEW
05./03. [WII] Mario Party 9 <ETC> (Nintendo) {2012.04.26} (¥5.800) - 18.416 / 387.505 (-26%)
06./00. [PS3] The Idolmaster: Gravure For You! Vol.8 <ETC> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.05.24} (¥9.980) - 13.576 / NEW
07./00. [PSP] Jyuzaengi: Engetsu Sangokuden # <ADV> (Idea Factory) {2012.05.24} (¥6.090) - 12.742 / NEW
08./05. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G # <ACT> (Capcom) {2011.12.10} (¥5.800) - 10.312 / 1.443.897 (-10%)
09./06. [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening <SLG> (Nintendo) {2012.04.19} (¥4.800) - 9.540 / 401.992 (-15%)
10./00. [PS3] Steins;Gate: Double Pack <ADV> (5pb.) {2012.05.24} (¥14.000) - 9.500 / NEW
11./08. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land # <ACT> (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} (¥4.800) - 9.121 / 1.606.245 (-5%)
12./00. [3DS] G1 Grand Prix <SLG> (Genki) {2012.05.24} (¥6.080) - 9.005 / NEW
13./07. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 <RCE> (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) - 8.783 / 1.721.935 (-9%)
14./00. [360] Monster Hunter Frontier Online: Forward .4 Premium Package # <ACT> (Capcom) {2012.05.23} (¥6.090) - 8.270 / NEW
15./01. [PSP] My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute Portable Can't Be Continuing # <ADV> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.05.17} (¥6.280) - 6.264 / 61.681 (-89%)
16./00. [PSV] Samurai & Dragons <SLG> (Sega) {2012.05.24} (¥3.990) - 5.731 / NEW
17./00. [PSP] Elminage Gothic: Ulm Zakir to Yami no Gishiki <RPG> (Starfish SD) {2012.05.24} (¥6.090) - 5.428 / NEW
18./00. [360] Mushihimesama # <STG> (Cave) {2012.05.24} (¥7.140) - 5.371 / NEW
19./02. [PSP] Persona 2: Eternal Punishment <RPG> (Atlus) {2012.05.17} (¥6.279) - 5.330 / 33.542 (-81%)
20./00. [PS3] Steins;Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling <ADV> (5pb.) {2012.05.24} (¥6.090) - 4.855 / NEW
21./00. [3DS] Minna no Ennichi <ETC> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.05.24} (¥3.990) - 4.638 / NEW
22./10. [3DS] Kid Icarus: Uprising <ACT> (Nintendo) {2012.03.22} (¥5.800) - 4.575 / 295.238 (-24%)
23./13. [WII] Wii Sports Resort # <SPT> (Nintendo) {2009.06.25} (¥4.800) - 4.563 / 2.888.621 (+8%)
24./12. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games <SPT> (Nintendo) {2012.03.01} (¥4.800) - 4.396 / 175.124 (-9%)
25./09. [PS3] Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City <ACT> (Capcom) {2012.04.26} (¥6.990) - 3.432 / 321.762 (-49%)
26./16. [WII] Wii Party # <ETC> (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} (¥4.800) - 3.297 / 2.280.411 (-4%)
27./00. [PS3] Steins;Gate <ADV> (5pb.) {2012.05.24} (¥7.140) - 3.287 / NEW
28./17. [3DS] Harvest Moon: A New Beginning <SLG> (Marvelous AQL) {2012.02.23} (¥5.040) - 3.192 / 185.856 (-7%)
29./18. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP the Best) <ACT> (Capcom) {2011.09.22} (¥2.990) - 2.725 / 255.548 (-16%)
30./22. [WII] Mario Kart Wii <RCE> (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} (¥5.800) - 2.576 / 3.510.485 (+2%)

Top 30

3DS - 10
PS3 - 6
PSP - 6
WII - 4
360 - 3
PSV - 1

SOFTWARE

------------------------------------------------
|System | This Week  | Last Week  | Last Year  |
------------------------------------------------
|  PS3  |      44,2% |      14,4% |      19,5% |
|  3DS  |      26,0% |      23,5% |      20,6% |
|  PSP  |      15,2% |      37,6% |      23,0% |
|  WII  |       6,0% |      14,6% |      14,1% |
|  360  |       4,3% |       1,4% |       3,5% |
|  NDS  |       2,6% |       6,0% |      18,8% |
|  PSV  |       1,6% |       2,4% |       0,0% |
|  OTH  |       0,1% |       0,2% |       0,1% |
------------------------------------------------

HARDWARE

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|System | This Week  | Last Week  | Last Year  |     YTD    |  Last YTD  |     LTD     |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|  3DS  |     51.804 |     41.712 |     25.096 |  1.933.271 |  1.033.333 |   6.069.010 |
|  PS3  |     16.256 |     13.800 |     15.842 |    634.263 |    559.811 |   8.051.411 |
| PSP # |     11.813 |     11.570 |     34.253 |    458.600 |    969.245 |  18.695.708 |
|  WII  |      6.486 |      5.958 |      7.552 |    242.389 |    382.901 |  12.410.132 |
|  PSV  |      6.089 |      5.879 |            |    291.231 |            |     694.025 |
|  360  |      2.493 |        835 |      1.751 |     27.404 |     61.252 |   1.548.142 |
|  PS2  |        387 |        449 |      1.094 |     11.868 |     30.301 |  21.966.159 |
| NDS # |        362 |        368 |      6.389 |     18.664 |    586.498 |  32.854.166 |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|  ALL  |     95.690 |     80.571 |     91.977 |  3.617.690 |  3.623.341 | 102.288.753 |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|  DSi  |        362 |        368 |      6.069 |     18.664 |    562.346 |   8.263.862 |
|  PSP  |     11.813 |     11.570 |     34.009 |    458.600 |    950.664 |  18.535.133 |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

[Kenka]

I hope P4 can open at 60k+. But of course, it's only a re-release.

Harvest Moon is a beast.

 

[MattyGrovesOrMe]

Famitsu Sales: Week 22, 2012 (May 21 - May 27)

30./20. [WII] Just Dance Wii <ACT> (Nintendo) {2011.10.13} (¥5.800) - 2.576 / 3.510.485 (-3%)

That total looks a bit out of whack. Some mix up with Mario Kart Wii?

 

[Alrus]

P4 will debut at DQM:J2's third week, i think.

Oh you're right.