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Media Create Sales: Week 3, 2014 (Jan 13 - Jan 19)

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metalslimer

Member
[PS3] Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost (25 days) - 350k
[WIU] Wii Fit U (23 days) - 85k
[3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (18 days) - 692k
[WIU] Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (11 days) - 140k
[PS3] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 190k
[PS4] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 105k
[PS4] Hardware (2 days) - 365k
 
L

L~A

Member
Road said:
Did Japan give up on soccer or something?

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Yo-kai Watch outperforming everything except Layton:

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Yeah, bad numbers for soccer games... and damn, that drop for Inazuma Eleven is real bad. No idea GO Galaxy underperformed like that.

But pretty good news for Youkai Watch, I hope Level-5 won't get greedy. Makes me wonder what that mysterious game mentionned in the CoroCoro magazine actually is.

By the way, has Spike-Chunsoft finally sent some new copies for Attack on Titan or what?
 
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Gianni Merryman

Member
May I take the opportunity to ask where I can find December's results?
I have cked three differetn threads - week 52, 53 and 1, but there dozens of pages and I must have missed it.

Prediction League February, 2014

[PS3] Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost (25 days) - 410.000
[WIU] Wii Fit U (23 days) - 110.000
[3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (18 days) - 1.200.000
[WIU] Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (11 days) - 180.000
[PS3] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 190,000
[PS4] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 100.000
[PS4] Hardware (2 days) - 240.000
 
P

Psycho_Mantis

Banned
Gianni Merryman said:
May I take the opportunity to ask where I can find December's results?
I have cked three differetn threads - week 52, 53 and 1, but there dozens of pages and I must have missed it.

Prediction League February, 2014

[PS3] Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost (25 days) - 210.000
[WIU] Wii Fit U (23 days) - 110.000
[3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (18 days) - 1.200.000
[WIU] Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (11 days) - 150.000
[PS3] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 190,000
[PS4] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 100.000
[PS4] Hardware (2 days) - 240.000
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Wut?

Extreme's first weeks sales will be larger than that lol.
 
G

Gianni Merryman

Member
Psycho_Mantis said:
Wut?

Extreme's first weeks sales will be larger than that lol.
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There's a bunch of different Gundam games and I admit I'm not savvy about which are the good ones, so to be honest I just wrote down a number quickly not to let the field blank :p I gather you're right though, I'll edit it, thanks for the tip ;)
 
O

Orgen

Member
Prediction League February, 2014

[PS3] Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost (25 days) - 397.000
[WIU] Wii Fit U (23 days) - 120.000
[3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (18 days) - 739.000
[WIU] Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (11 days) - 174.000
[PS3] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 148.000
[PS4] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 63.000
[PS4] Hardware (2 days) - 296.000
 
C

cafemomo

Member
[PS3] Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost (25 days) - 400.000
[WIU] Wii Fit U (23 days) - 90.000
[3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (18 days) - 750.000
[WIU] Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (11 days) - 125.000
[PS3] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 150.000
[PS4] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 50.000
[PS4] Hardware (2 days) - 450.000
 
M

mankoto

Member
Rixa said:
Erm what did I just watch?
Dem boobs everywhere.
Yeah, this game is never coming to west.
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I think it's already out in English. But if it isn't, they've already gone through alpha testing and have put up an official site. So I don't see why they wouldn't bring it to western PS4s at this rate
 
H

hiska-kun

Member
L~A said:
By the way, has Spike-Chunsoft finally sent some new copies for Attack on Titan or what?
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Yeah, in the beginning of the week they sent new copies in every shop i visited. Tomorrow i'll check if it's sold out again, or finally they meet demand.
 
G

Glass Rebel

Member
hiska-kun said:
First day sellthrough:

[PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 - 40% (drop from last entry)
[PS3] Dragon Ball Battle of Z - 40%
[PSV] Dragon Ball Battle of Z - 50%
[PS3] [360] Saints Row IV - 80%
[PSV] Uta gumi 575 - 30%
[3DS] Karous - reaching the front of the door (¿?)
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smh Japan
 
A

astrogamer

Member
[PS3] Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost (25 days) - 350k
[WIU] Wii Fit U (23 days) - 75k
[3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (18 days) - 700k
[WIU] Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (11 days) - 170k
[PS3] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 145k
[PS4] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 70k
[PS4] Hardware (2 days) - 425k
 
B

bakman21

Neo Member
Prediction League February, 2014

Predict how much these titles will sell in the month (from Jan 27 to Feb 23):


[PS3] Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost (25 days) - 295k
[WIU] Wii Fit U (23 days) - 120k
[3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (18 days) - 675k
[WIU] Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (11 days) - 200k
[PS3] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 165k
[PS4] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 115k
[PS4] Hardware (2 days) - 365k
 
C

Chris1964

Sales-Age Genius
21./27. [PS3] Battlefield 4 <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2013.11.07} (¥7.665)
22./25. [3DS] Aikatsu! Futari no My Princess <SLG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.480)
23./29. [3DS] Disney Magic World # <ETC> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.08.01} (¥5.480)
24./28. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land # <ACT> (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} (¥4.800)
25./23. [PSV] God Eater 2 # <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.14} (¥5.980)
26./00. [PSP] Chou no Doku: Hana no Kusari - Taishou Tsuyakoi Ibun <ADV> (Prototype) {2014.01.16} (¥5.880)
27./24. [WIU] Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version! # <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.480)
28./47. [3DS] Kuma Tomo <ETC> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.06.20} (¥4.980)
29./32. [PS3] Call of Duty: Ghosts - Dubbed Edition <ACT> (Square Enix) {2013.12.12} (¥7.980)
30./30. [PSP] God Eater 2 <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.14} (¥5.980)
31./26. [PS3] Drakengard 3 <RPG> (Square Enix) {2013.12.19} (¥7.980)
32./31. [PS3] Nobunaga's Ambition: Creativity # <SLG> (Koei Tecmo) {2013.12.12} (¥9.240)
33./35. [3DS] Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon <ACT> (Nintendo) {2013.03.20} (¥4.800)
34./40. [3DS] Bravely Default: For the Sequel <RPG> (Square Enix) {2013.12.05} (¥4.990)
35./38. [3DS] Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 # <ACT> (Sega) {2013.11.28} (¥6.279)
36./34. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited World Red # <ADV> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.980)
37./22. [PSV] Final Fantasy X HD Remaster <RPG> (Square Enix) {2013.12.26} (¥3.990)
38./37. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.07.12} (¥5.040)
39./33. [3DS] Run For Money Tousouchuu: Shijou Saikyou no Hunter-Tachi Kara Nigekire! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.07.05} (¥5.040)
40./44. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014 <SPT> (Konami) {2013.11.14} (¥3.980)
41./00. [PS3] Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition <RPG> (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2014.01.16} (¥5.000)
42./49. [PSV] Gekijouban Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram # <RPG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.12.19} (¥5.980)
43./42. [PS3] Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag <ACT> (Ubisoft) {2013.11.28} (¥7.770)
44./43. [PS3] Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII <RPG> (Square Enix) {2013.11.21} (¥7.770)
45./45. [WIU] Wii Party U <ETC> (Nintendo) {2013.10.31} (¥4.935)
46./39. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team # <RPG> (Nintendo) {2013.07.18} (¥4.800)
47./46. [3DS] Hoppechan: Tsukutte! Asonde! Punipuni Town!! <ETC> (Nippon Columbia) {2013.07.25} (¥5.040)
48./41. [3DS] Daigasso! Band Brothers P <ACT> (Nintendo) {2013.11.14} (¥4.800)
49./12. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind <ACT> (Spike Chunsoft) {2013.12.05} (¥6.090)
50./00. [PS3] Short Peace: Tsukigime Ranko no Ichiban Nagai Hi <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.01.16} (¥6.980)

Top 50

3DS - 26
PS3 - 13
PSV - 5
PSP - 3
WIU - 3

SOFTWARE
Code: 
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|System | This Week  | Last Week  | Last Year  |     YTD    |  Last YTD  |
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|  ALL  |    574.000 |    811.000 |    752.000 |  2.920.000 |  3.160.000 |
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D

DaBoss

Member
Yes I realize Saints Row would become somewhat more popular due to the increase for GTA, but 80% first-day sell-through is still really good.
 
N

Nirolak

Mrgrgr
Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light is now the 3rd highest grossing app on the JP App Store.

I don't know how much it is making, but historically P&D has gotten in the $3-4 million a day range up in spot #1.

Goli said:
So, it's been a day since this came out and it's already the third top grossing app in the Japanese app store:
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Been playing a bit more and I still really like it.

Also, the Line Slime game KiTA linked to is really fun, I actually started playing the iOS version the other day and it's probably one of the best arcade-like games on iOS I've played.
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W

watershed

Banned
Nirolak said:
Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light is now the 3rd highest grossing app on the JP App Store.

I don't know how much it is making, but historically P&D has gotten in the $3-4 million a day range up in spot #1.
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Welp, if not DQXI now we at least know where other future DQ games will go.
 
M

Magicpaint

Member
Yeah without raw numbers it's hard to say how well it is faring, but the signs look positive. I actually wonder how DQM2 remake will do. I have a feeling it'll not do as well as Terry's Wonderland 3D simply because I thought that over-performed for a remake.
 
M

Mpl90

Two copies sold? That's not a bomb guys, stop trolling!!!
Nirolak said:
Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light is now the 3rd highest grossing app on the JP App Store.

I don't know how much it is making, but historically P&D has gotten in the $3-4 million a day range up in spot #1.
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Interested in seeing how it'll continue.

However, right now, "traditional" DQ games will be on consoles, said Horii. Smartphones will be for ports + simpler experiences.
 
N

Nirolak

Mrgrgr
Mpl90 said:
Interested in seeing how it'll continue.

However, right now, "traditional" DQ games will be on consoles, said Horii. Smartphones will be for ports + simpler experiences.
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I think this game is a good argument for designing smartphone games for smartphones instead of porting them.

If it's still high up in a month will be the main test, but still.
 
H

hiska-kun

Member
[PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 # <ACT> (Capcom) (¥6.990)
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[PS3] [360] [PSV] Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z <FTG> (Bandai Namco Games) (¥7.480) (¥6.480)
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[PS3] [360] Saints Row IV: Ultra Super Ultimate Deluxe Edition <ACT> (Spike Chunsoft) (¥5.980)
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R

Road

Member
Gianni Merryman said:
May I take the opportunity to ask where I can find December's results?
I have cked three differetn threads - week 52, 53 and 1, but there dozens of pages and I must have missed it.
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If you know the user who posts the results, it is easier to search in his post history...

Gianni Merryman said:
There's a bunch of different Gundam games and I admit I'm not savvy about which are the good ones, so to be honest I just wrote down a number quickly not to let the field blank :p I gather you're right though, I'll edit it, thanks for the tip ;)
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A little help for others like you:

Sales in the same amount of weeks for the prediction:

[PS3] Gundam Extreme VS. - 432k

[3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters - 673k

[WII] Donkey Kong Returns - 331k
[3DS] Donkey Kong Returns 3D - 131k

[WII] Wii Party U - 147k

[PS3] Yakuza Kenzan - 220k
[PSP] Kurohyou Yakuza - 183k

Note: first week for Yakuza Ishin will be only 2 days, instead of the more common 4 days.

And next-gen hardware launches (all 2 days):

3DS - 371k
Vita - 321k
Wii U - 309k

Gianni Merryman said:
Yeah, after I posted I searched into your post history but apparently you could not make it so far; sorry if I sounded a little pushy, but I have been looking forward to those results, if anything because I feel I have done not too bad this time around :D
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No problem with asking, especially when I really should have already posted them...
 
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Gianni Merryman

Member
Road said:
If you know the user who posts the results, it is easier to search in his post history...
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Yeah, after I posted I searched into your post history but apparently you could not make it so far; sorry if I sounded a little pushy, but I have been looking forward to those results, if anything because I feel I have done not too bad this time around :D
 
S

Shengar

Member
Nirolak said:
I think this game is a good argument for designing smartphone games for smartphones instead of porting them.

If it's still high up in a month will be the main test, but still.
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Well the worst is that they can design DQ XI from the get go as mobile game, but for now let us hope that they continue with this business model.
 
Baki

Baki

Member
[PS3] Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost (25 days) - 410k
[WIU] Wii Fit U (23 days) - 55k
[3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (18 days) - 650k
[WIU] Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (11 days) - 115k
[PS3] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 220k
[PS4] Yakuza Ishin (2 days) - 95k
[PS4] Hardware (2 days) - 335k
 
Bruno MB

Bruno MB

Member
squall23 said:
Hey, Chris, do you see this having the same legs as Run for the Money or is this raise just a 1 time thing?
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I read that on January 5, 2014 they aired a new episode of Run For Money Tousouchuu, that might be an explanation for its strong post-holiday performance.

Code: 
October 2013

[3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.10.17} - 62.444 / NEW

November 2013

[3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.10.17} - 40.533  / 102.977 (-35%)

December 2013

[3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.10.17} - 91.941 / 194.918 (+127%)

January 2014

[3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.10.17} - 75.291 / 270.209 (-18%)

Comparison, week 14:

[3DS] Tousouchuu: Shijou Saikyou no Hunter-Tachi Kara Nigekire! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.07.05} - 18.750 / 183.836
[3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.10.17} - 18.242 / 270.209
 
C

Chris1964

Sales-Age Genius
new releases

{2014.01.30}

[3DS] Toushin Toshi <RPG> (Image Epoch) (¥6.279)

[PSV] Disgaea 4 Return <SLG> (Nippon Ichi Software) (¥6.729)
[PSV] Amagami (EBKore+) <SLG> (Kadokawa Games) (¥5.040)
[PSV] Rozen Maiden: Wechseln Sie Welt ab # <ADV> (5pb.) (¥7.140)
[PSV] Rozen Maiden: Wechseln Sie Welt ab [Limited Edition] <ADV> (5pb.) (¥9.240)

[PSP] Arabians Doubt # <ADV> (QuinRose) (¥6.300)
[PSP] Arabians Doubt [Deluxe Edition] <ADV> (QuinRose) (¥8.925)
[PSP] Arabians Lost & Arabians Doubt: Twin Pack <ADV> (QuinRose) (¥9.240)
[PSP] Shinobi, Koutsutsu # <ADV> (Idea Factory) (¥6.090)
[PSP] Shinobi, Koutsutsu [Limited Edition] <ADV> (Idea Factory) (¥8.190)
[PSP] Suzunone Seven! Portable <ADV> (Alchemist) (¥6.090)
[PSP] Fate/Extra CCC (PSP the Best) <RPG> (Marvelous AQL) (¥2.980)

[PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost # <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) (¥7.980)
[PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost [Premium G Sound Edition] <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) (¥10.980)
[PS3] Diablo III <RPG> (Square Enix) (¥7.980)
[PS3] Rozen Maiden: Wechseln Sie Welt ab # <ADV> (5pb.) (¥7.140)
[PS3] Rozen Maiden: Wechseln Sie Welt ab [Limited Edition] <ADV> (5pb.) (¥9.240)
[PS3] Sniper Elite V2 (Ubi the Best) <ACT> (Ubisoft) (¥2.940)

{2014.02.01}

[WIU] Wii Fit U # <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥0)
[WIU] Wii Fit U [Fit Meter Red] <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥2.485)
[WIU] Wii Fit U [Fit Meter Black] <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥2.485)
[WIU] Wii Fit U [Fit Meter Set] <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥5.985)
[WIU] Wii Fit U [Wii Balance Board + Fit Meter Set] <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥9.975)
 
S

Shurayuki

Member
squall23 said:
Hey, Chris, do you see this having the same legs as Run for the Money or is this raise just a 1 time thing?
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Bruno MB said:
I read that on January 5, 2014 they aired a new episode of Run For Money Tousouchuu, that might be an explanation for its strong post-holiday performance.
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Sorry late, but yes they aired new episodes of Run - and Battle for Money on 01.05 and 01.12 respectively, so the raise is from that.
No new dates for the next episodes announced yet.

Run for Money is still the main show so I don't really expect Battle for Money to do as well.
 
A

Aquamarine

Member
Chris1964 said:
new releases

{2014.01.30}

[3DS] Toushin Toshi <RPG> (Image Epoch) (¥6.279)

[PSV] Disgaea 4 Return <SLG> (Nippon Ichi Software) (¥6.729)
[PSV] Amagami (EBKore+) <SLG> (Kadokawa Games) (¥5.040)
[PSV] Rozen Maiden: Wechseln Sie Welt ab # <ADV> (5pb.) (¥7.140)
[PSV] Rozen Maiden: Wechseln Sie Welt ab [Limited Edition] <ADV> (5pb.) (¥9.240)

[PSP] Arabians Doubt # <ADV> (QuinRose) (¥6.300)
[PSP] Arabians Doubt [Deluxe Edition] <ADV> (QuinRose) (¥8.925)
[PSP] Arabians Lost & Arabians Doubt: Twin Pack <ADV> (QuinRose) (¥9.240)
[PSP] Shinobi, Koutsutsu # <ADV> (Idea Factory) (¥6.090)
[PSP] Shinobi, Koutsutsu [Limited Edition] <ADV> (Idea Factory) (¥8.190)
[PSP] Suzunone Seven! Portable <ADV> (Alchemist) (¥6.090)
[PSP] Fate/Extra CCC (PSP the Best) <RPG> (Marvelous AQL) (¥2.980)

[PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost # <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) (¥7.980)
[PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost [Premium G Sound Edition] <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) (¥10.980)
[PS3] Diablo III <RPG> (Square Enix) (¥7.980)
[PS3] Rozen Maiden: Wechseln Sie Welt ab # <ADV> (5pb.) (¥7.140)
[PS3] Rozen Maiden: Wechseln Sie Welt ab [Limited Edition] <ADV> (5pb.) (¥9.240)
[PS3] Sniper Elite V2 (Ubi the Best) <ACT> (Ubisoft) (¥2.940)

{2014.02.01}

[WIU] Wii Fit U # <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥0)
[WIU] Wii Fit U [Fit Meter Red] <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥2.485)
[WIU] Wii Fit U [Fit Meter Black] <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥2.485)
[WIU] Wii Fit U [Fit Meter Set] <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥5.985)
[WIU] Wii Fit U [Wii Balance Board + Fit Meter Set] <HOB> (Nintendo) (¥9.975)
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The Wii U's first release in 2014 is upon us. Too bad Wii Fit U has already been sold in Japan through the Family Bundle that's been in stores for three months now / on the Nintendo eShop, so its impact as standalone software might be minimal.

Upcoming Retail Lineup (list taken from Famitsu + Dengeki, Bolded is third-party):

February 5th:
Monster Huntier Frontier G: Memorial Package
Capcom ACT
¥6,090

February 6th:
Puyo Puyo Tetris
SEGA PZG
¥5,229

February 13th:
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Nintendo ACT
¥5,985

Spring 2014:
Mario Kart 8
Nintendo RCG
Undecided

Spring 2014 / Undecided:
Watch_Dogs
Ubisoft ACT
Undecided

Summer 2014:
Hyrule Warriors
Tecmo Koei Games ACT
Undecided

2014:
Smash Bros. for Wii U
Nintendo ACT
Undecided

2014:
Bayonetta 2
Nintendo ACT
Undecided

2014:
Monolith Soft's "X"
Nintendo

Undecided:
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem
Nintendo

Undecided:
The Legend of Zelda for Wii U
Nintendo

Undecided:
Yoshi Yarn
Nintendo

I hope we'll see more third-party retail titles announced soon, because the upcoming non-Nintendo schedule looks barren.
 
O

Opiate

Member
Alrus said:
Can't find the number anymore, so I'm not so certain anymore, but I was pretty sure I read KH was Squeenix's most successful game in NA for the PS2 era or something like that.
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As I recall, this is a primary reason Nomura's statue inside SE continued to rise; he seemed to have the magical touch to attract the Western audience that so many Japanese game designers seem to lack.

Of course, that ability seems to have evaporated, but at the time his global appeal seemed vital.
 
D

Die Squirrel Die

Member
Opiate said:
As I recall, this is a primary reason Nomura's statue inside SE continued to rise; he seemed to have the magical touch to attract the Western audience that so many Japanese game designers seem to lack.

Of course, that ability seems to have evaporated, but at the time his global appeal seemed vital.
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Unless I'm mistaking your point for something else, I would say that arguably his work post-KH2 being relegated to handhelds has probably had a big impact on its western visibility.

Frankly it's the most bizarre part of it taking SE this many years (with more still pending for a new entry) to get KH back onto console, given how much the west was a factor in the brand's success, compared to FF.
 
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