It's always this with Nintendo. They should have Miiverse communities up for these games when they do reveals for them.
I should be complaining about a release date for Bayonetta 2 on its Miiverse community by now. :<
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Media Create Sales: Week 33, 2013 (Aug 12 - Aug 18)
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It's always this with Nintendo. They should have Miiverse communities up for these games when they do reveals for them.
I should be complaining about a release date for Bayonetta 2 on its Miiverse community by now. :<
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
Based on art direction alone the game does seem targeted towards younger players who don't have theirown smartphone.
Predictions, September 2013
[3DS] Monster Hunter 4 (16 days) - 2250K
[PS3] JoJo's All Star Battle (32 days) - 525K
[PS3] Final Fantasy XIV ARR (34 days) - 105K
[PS3+360] Lost Planet 3 (32 days) - 90K
[PS3+PSV] Sen no Kiseki (4 days) - 100K
[WIU] Zelda Wind Waker HD (4 days) - 125K
[3DS] Little Battlers eXperience Wars (4 days) - 45K
[3DS] Hardware (35 days) - 600K
[3DS] Monster Hunter 4 (16 days) - 2250K
[PS3] JoJo's All Star Battle (32 days) - 525K
[PS3] Final Fantasy XIV ARR (34 days) - 105K
[PS3+360] Lost Planet 3 (32 days) - 90K
[PS3+PSV] Sen no Kiseki (4 days) - 100K
[WIU] Zelda Wind Waker HD (4 days) - 125K
[3DS] Little Battlers eXperience Wars (4 days) - 45K
[3DS] Hardware (35 days) - 600K
Missed this.
People were saying the same thing about Layton vs Ace Attorney. We all know how it turned out.
People were saying the same thing about Layton vs Ace Attorney. We all know how it turned out.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
[3DS] Monster Hunter 4 (16 days) - 2300000
[PS3] JoJo's All Star Battle (32 days) - 555555
[PS3] Final Fantasy XIV ARR (34 days) - 123321
[PS3+360] Lost Planet 3 (32 days) - 75000
[PS3+PSV] Sen no Kiseki (4 days) - 99999
[WIU] Zelda Wind Waker HD (4 days) - 101101
[3DS] Little Battlers eXperience Wars (4 days) - 35353
[3DS] Hardware (35 days) - 450000
[PS3] JoJo's All Star Battle (32 days) - 555555
[PS3] Final Fantasy XIV ARR (34 days) - 123321
[PS3+360] Lost Planet 3 (32 days) - 75000
[PS3+PSV] Sen no Kiseki (4 days) - 99999
[WIU] Zelda Wind Waker HD (4 days) - 101101
[3DS] Little Battlers eXperience Wars (4 days) - 35353
[3DS] Hardware (35 days) - 450000
what? Layton VS AA sold 279,633k, if Garaph is correct.
considering how Layton6 sold more or less the same, and how AA5 just surpassed the 320k, people still believe that the crossover wasn't a success?
Glass Rebel
Member
In a different thread I posted a list of current Nintendo studios, partners and their respective projects. The full list is there but for this here I thought it'd be more interesting to look at the studios with no known current project.
edit: added releasedates of notable previous projects
edit: added releasedates of notable previous projects
metalslimer
Member
After ead 4 released nsmb2, nsmbu, and pikmin 3 it will be a long time before we get anything else. Also what was the last game those affiliates made
At least for next level and alpha dream they wont gave games for at least 2 years. So when you start looking at what they could conceivably announce for next year the list is smaller
At least for next level and alpha dream they wont gave games for at least 2 years. So when you start looking at what they could conceivably announce for next year the list is smaller
Coldnoodle
Member
Glass Rebel
Member
I added the release dates for projects that could have significantly slowed down development of "more important" games (i.e. I left out the DSi Ware release of Zelda Four Swords EAD Tokyo 1 did).
You're right though, of all EAD studios it's possible that only EAD 2 has an unannounced game ready for 2014. I have no idea how big Tokyo Group. 1 is since they haven't done any bigger projects since Super Mario Galaxy 1 in 2007 if Wikipedia is to be believed. HAL is also an unknown factor since we don't know if they are involved in Smash Bros. development.
The biggest problem is that many of these companies aren't big enough for retail HD games. I think someone found out that Human Head (Rune, Prey) was working with Nintendo (Metroid Prime 4?) but that would be irrelevant for Japan.
Nintendo doesn't attend TGS. I'll be surprised if there are any significant third-party Wii U announcements there either.
They usually do some sort of pre-TGS early September event though. Assuming they have one I would think a full X unveil is possible, plus the big 3rd party guns they have been holding back (and by big guns I mean Taiko Wii U and nothing else).
It's it more common for them to do a post-TGS thing in October instead these days? I don't think there's ever been a specific timing that's specifically tied to TGS. It just takes place in the third quarter.
It sold like 300,000 LTD didn't it? I mean that's not amazing by any means, and maybe slightly disappointing, but certainly nothing to be snuffed at.
Today is a Tuesday. Not a Wednesday.
Glass Rebel
Member
Ignore this, I'm wrong
edit: Wiki actually has a nice list of all Directs
I could definitely be wrong, but I'm almost positive the event is usually in September.
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
It's varied over the years. I think it's taken place in October in more recent years but I don't really remember.
In what world is near 300k LTD an unsuccessful venture?
Yeah could be.
Predictions, September 2013
[3DS] Monster Hunter 4 (16 days) - 2.140.000
[PS3] JoJo's All Star Battle (32 days) 635.000
[PS3] Final Fantasy XIV ARR (34 days) 156.000
[PS3+360] Lost Planet 3 (32 days) 68.000
[PS3+PSV] Sen no Kiseki (4 days) - 94.000
[WIU] Zelda Wind Waker HD (4 days) 75.000
[3DS] Little Battlers eXperience Wars (4 days) 69.000
[3DS] Hardware (35 days) - 545.000
[3DS] Monster Hunter 4 (16 days) - 2.140.000
[PS3] JoJo's All Star Battle (32 days) 635.000
[PS3] Final Fantasy XIV ARR (34 days) 156.000
[PS3+360] Lost Planet 3 (32 days) 68.000
[PS3+PSV] Sen no Kiseki (4 days) - 94.000
[WIU] Zelda Wind Waker HD (4 days) 75.000
[3DS] Little Battlers eXperience Wars (4 days) 69.000
[3DS] Hardware (35 days) - 545.000
You have to wait till tomorrow 9am EDT.
Magicpaint
Member
I wonder what kind of sales WW HD needs to put up to be considered good? 250k LTD? Surely OoT 3D's LTD is out of reach for obvious reasons.
Spieler Eins
Member
Yes. And sometimes it didnt happen at all. The thing was pretty inconsistent through the gen, its no safe bet. Also it sounds like they wanna wait for most of this years titles to release before announcing what comes next
Thanks. I'll try not to get too off-topic, I needed 100% to finish my degree with the top grade and basically had to write the best ever critique of Wittgenstein. I feel I achieved that but unfortunately I don't believe any Famitsu reviewers will be marking my paper. That grade is probably akin to completing Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts on one play through.We'll have to wait for the next direct to be absolutely certain but I can't decide if Mario Party skipping 2013 is a good idea or not. On one hand, the 3DS has Monster Hunter, Pokémon and to a lesser extent Zelda and Puzzle & Dragons pushing sales for the rest of the year. On the other hand, they already have Smash Bros. and Mario Golf lined up for next year. It might eat into their sales which will be especially problematic for Mario Golf.
Good luck, btw
I'm intrigued by Mario Party as I suspect even if finished that Iwata may release it in 2014 which to me is a huge mistake as it's the sort of game that excels with holiday sales.
Be good to look at Disney Magic Castle numbers tomorrow. Extremely impressed by its numbers thus far. And Kuma Tomo! The merchandise hits next month so I guess it'll break the 50k barrier!
Coldnoodle
Member
Nintendo fall conferences:
2008: Oct. 2
2009: Oct. 8
2010: Sept. 28 (3DS launch conference)
2011: Sept. 13 (3DS focused conference where Monster Hunter 4 got announced)
2012: Sept. 13 (Wii U focused Direct for JP, and Wii U press conference for NA)
2013: ?
Edit: No 2009 conference.
2008: Oct. 2
2009: Oct. 8
2010: Sept. 28 (3DS launch conference)
2011: Sept. 13 (3DS focused conference where Monster Hunter 4 got announced)
2012: Sept. 13 (Wii U focused Direct for JP, and Wii U press conference for NA)
2013: ?
Edit: No 2009 conference.
Sammy Samusu
Member
2011 was fucking epic and 2012 was amazing, Nintendo Fall Conference is the real E3 for Nintendrones.
I have high expectations for this year's presentation!
Glass Rebel
Member
Well, you shouldn't try to get your grades the same way pubs do with Famitsu either way
I definitely don't remember how long this was but they also had a fairly big ND in October.
2013: Friday 13th!
September
Hero of Legend
Member
All correct except 2009; they didn't have one. :'(
2007 was October 10th, the mighty day MH3 was unveiled to the world!
2008's highlights were DSi, Samurai Warriors 3, and Tales of Graces (was kept secret until Dec).
2010 was the uber 3DS blowout, that's when we saw Bomberman 3DS for the first time... :'( As well as BlazBlue, Tales of the Abyss, etc.
2011 in addition also showed MH3G, Mario Tennis Open, Bravely Default, Fire Emblem Awakening, Culdcept, etc.
Last years was MH3G HD, Bayo 2, Black Ops II, Tecmo Koei's line-up, etc.
So purdy neat stuff, as Sammy said, this IS E3 for Nintendo fans!
Can't wait for this year's!Coldnoodle
Member
All correct except 2009; they didn't have one. :'(
2007 was October 10th, the mighty day MH3 was unveiled to the world!
2008's highlights were DSi, Samurai Warriors 3, and Tales of Graces (was kept secret until Dec).
2010 was the uber 3DS blowout, that's when we saw Bomberman 3DS for the first time... :'( As well as BlazBlue, Tales of the Abyss, etc.
2011 in addition also showed MH3G, Mario Tennis Open, Bravely Default, Fire Emblem Awakening, Culdcept, etc.
Last years was MH3G HD, Bayo 2, Black Ops II, Tecmo Koei's line-up, etc.
So purdy neat stuff, as Sammy said, this IS E3 for Nintendo fans!
Hmm, you're right.
2008 also had Punch Out!
Brainiac 8
Member
Yup, I expect we'll get some more info in September, hopefully of new stuff for next year.
Hero of Legend
Member
How can I forget:
Punch-Out
Sin & Punishment 2
Endless Ocean 2
FlingSmash
Let's Tap
Zangeki no REGINLEIV
Sonic & the Black Knight
Cosmic Walker :'(
plank
Member
A game that sold barely 300k, has yet to sell the initial shipment and retailers can't get rid of the remaining stock even with huge price cuts is a failure.
metalslimer
Member
I dont know about complete failure but I cant believe people are trying to spin it as a success. It was a huge underperformer and if anyone haf said those numbers 1.5 years ago it would have seemed very low
metalslimer
Member
Damn....didnt realize it was that bad
Well, at least with Layton vs AA, the general production values should fall within the same scope as a new Layton or AA game, so it'll still be profitable. With SMT x FE I think there's a huge unknown because the WiiU is a far more powerful platform than the DS or 3DS, which is where the SMT and FE games have been on in the last few years. Furthermore, it seems the FE developers have said that a WiiU Fire Emblem game would need to sell 700k to justify development.
That certainly complicates how we look at it. But it's still way too early, given how we know practically nothing about the game.
That certainly complicates how we look at it. But it's still way too early, given how we know practically nothing about the game.
metalslimer
Member
Lol at 700k it will be lucky to reach 4
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I think it'll sell at least 9, maybe 10 copies.
Also I'd imagine if Nintendo was doing something Wii U related for a direct they might want to get ahead of 9/9 this year. Or maybe not since Sony will most likely fall flat on their face.
I think the issue with that game (Layton vs. Wright) was they announced it pretty much at the 3DS launch and it was missing in action for a while. 2 years or so in fact. I've always had the suspicion that when you do that people generally get fed up and get a fix elsewhere. People were hyped for that game at launch and it eventually just came and passed by without even a sign of hoopla or excitement. I think both series have been a success but are exhausted. You can see that by both the sales with the latest instalments and how Level5 and Capcom treat each brand today.
Am I wrong? It still sold alright.
Am I wrong? It still sold alright.
Glass Rebel
Member
Watch SMT x FE quietly being canned or moved to 3DS. Nobody will notice.
I'll be at Nintendo's front door, pitchfork in hand.
I think a lot of the points make sense expect for the first one about it being announced too early. I think for specific ideas like this one, it doesn't matter. Where would people go to get a "fix" elsewhere with regards to this title? If what interested them about the title was the fact that its a Layton and Ace Attorney crossover, there isn't any other game which can deliver that experience. If they want to play a Layton game or an Ace Attorney game, there also weren't any other options. The most recent Layton and Ace Attorney games only came out after the crossover was finally released.