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[Seda]

If only 8 games sold over 100k, then that means Infamous 2 probably didn't, did it?

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo

It sold over 300k last month iirc.

EDIT: 369.2K

 

[Jomjom]

If 360 sold 277K units... does that make PS3 sales abysmal? The bomba of all bombas?

Also: Steam and DD services to the rescue. This retail numbers are beyond pathetic.

PS3 usually sells about half, so I would expect PS3 numbers to be around 100k-140k.

 

[AceBandage]

So Mario, any comments on jumping to iPhone?

iPhone? Is that a PC game?

 

[Zero-Crescent]

I thought Catherine sold 200k?

Most cases, when "sales" numbers come out that quickly, they're almost always referring to the number shipped instead of the sell-through number.

 

[TheOddOne]

So Mario, any comments on jumping to iPhone?

IT HAS TO HAPPEN, THE SHAREHOLDERS ARE RESTLESS.

 

[MrPink93485]

Wait Infamous 2 came out last month as well?

Came out in June. But it probably dropped like a rock then in July along with several other games.

 

[gogogow]

Before people start to wonder, Catherine had 5 days of sales in the NPD July.

Atlus said it sold 200k in it's first week. Part in July, part in August.

 

[Luckyman]

DS is killing the 3DS with MARIO. Epic

 

[Version 3.0]

Why the fuck does no one else even try to make games with NSMB-like longevity? Activision could probably do it with COD if they didn't release a new one every year.

Probably because they'd rather sell this year's game to the same 20 million people than do nothing but hope it can squeak its way to 25 million. From a consumer's standpoint, I'm frustrated with both models and think there must be a happy medium in there somewhere.

 

[Truespeed]

Taking the other consoles into account, will maybe mean that one of them didn't cross the 100K mark? Awesome, does someone had that old gif used for the PS3 when it didn't cross the 100K mark?

I may have it. Is it similar to the one that's used when the PS2 beats the 360 in Japan?

 

[AceBandage]

DS is killing the 3DS. Epic

It was $100+ less for the entire month... Duh?

All the DS Mario games also got a GIANT relaunch from Nintendo recently.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

New Vegas back in the charts because of a Steam sale?

Interesting.

 

[Sutton Dagger]

I have had a great July in terms of game purchases, it's just that they are all on Steam

 

[Wario64]

DS is killing the 3DS with MARIO. Epic

What does Epic have to do with anything?

 

[ghst]

i can't believe techland's brave new direction for call of juarez came back to bite them in the ass.

 

[[Nintex]]

DS is killing the 3DS with MARIO. Epic

Nintendo blew it and I think they should've changed plans to launch Wii U fall 2011 and 3DS fall 2012. DS has been outselling the Wii for a while now so I was kinda surprised when they replaced their most succesful system first and let the Wii die a slow and painful death.

i can't believe techland's brave new direction for call of juarez came back to bite them in the ass.

lol forgot about that too, all dat bomba

 

[itxaka]

I may have it. Is it similar to the one that's used when the PS2 beats the 360 in Japan?

Is the guy doing pole vault and failing to cross the bar.

 

[Oxymoron]

New Vegas back in the charts because of a Steam sale?

Interesting.

NPD doesn't track steam. It was an irl sale.

 

[Nirolak]

New Vegas back in the charts because of a Steam sale?

Interesting.

They don't track digital in this chart still, as otherwise the games industry would be up year over year according to their estimates.

It was the $10 Best Buy sale.

 

[bigtroyjon]

August could also be a slow month because EA’s Madden NFL 12 won’t release until Aug. 30 this year.

Hadn't thought about this but that's a huge deal and September should have an abnormally large month as a result.

 

[jvm]

Apparently Humble Indie Bundle #3 really cut into retail sales this month.

 

[Gravijah]

What does Epic have to do with anything?

The proof is in the meat cubes.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

They don't track digital in this chart still, as otherwise the games industry would be up year over year according to their estimates.

It was the $10 Best Buy sale.

Bastards. I thought they started a while ago. Ah well, a guy can dream.

 

[amdnv]

Taking the other consoles into account, will maybe mean that one of them didn't cross the 100K mark?

Last month PS3 and Wii had almost identical numbers. If this month is somewhat similar, that would put them both at around 170K.

 

[TheOddOne]

Game Industry Plummets 26% in Worst Month Since October 2006

Games are increasingly going digital - everyone knows that. In the meantime, the retail sales report for July from NPD painted quite an ugly picture. The industry was down 26% to $707.7 million, as software fell 17% to $336.2 million and hardware dropped 29% to $229 million. Accessories also dipped 8% to $127.8 million.

With the exception of EA Sports' NCAA Football, there weren't many top new releases during a slow summer month. The result was one of the lowest months for the U.S. games business in nearly five years.

“There is no getting around the fact that video game sales in the new physical retail channel suffered its lowest month since October 2006," noted NPD analyst Anita Frazier. "Despite the very rough month, new physical retail sales are down just 4% year-to-date and based on seasonality trends observed over the last 10 years, which have been remarkably stable year-in, year-out, industry sales in this particular channel are poised to land in the flat to -2% range once the total year is completed.”

Frazier also pointed out that digital is indeed helping to make up for lost physical sales. “New physical retail sales of hardware, software and accessories accounted for 69% of the total consumer spend on the industry in Q1. We have measured some remarkable growth in other ways that consumers are acquiring content, including digital sales of full games and add-on content, mobile games, and social network gaming. Growth in these areas, combined with a flat to modest decline in new physical sales should result in 2011 showing growth over 2010," she said.

On the software charts, EA's NCAA Football easily took first place. “NCAA 12 was the best-selling title for the month, realizing a 15% increase in unit sales versus NCAA 11 in July 2010. The increase in sales could have been fueled by ardent football fans who have to wait a little longer to get their hands on Madden this year,” Frazier said.

As for hardware, following months of huge momentum, Xbox 360 finally saw a year-over-year decline. “This was the first month that the Xbox 360 saw a year-over-year decline since December 2009. This is more of a reflection of robust sales last July, which was the biggest month for unit sales of the 360 in 2010 outside the holiday months (November and December). Last year’s sales of the 360 hardware platform were driven by the introduction of the Kinect-ready slim form factor SKU,” Frazier noted.

 

[Fjordson]

Cool to see New Vegas up there. I was one of those sales. $20 on Amazon!

 

[StoppedInTracks]

Where's OoT?

 

[A Human Becoming]

Apparently Humble Indie Bundle #3 really cut into retail sales this month.

Joking remark?

Boring month, but hey it's July after all.

 

[BurntPork]

Zelda's already dead? Yikes!

Game Industry Plummets 26% in Worst Month Since October 2006

in before iOS drones

 

[Anth0ny]

Man, those are some shitty sales. I would love to see 3DS haha.

and LOL at New Super Mario Bros. IT WON'T DIE.

 

[Puppet Shadow]

New Vegas and NSMB on the list? Weird month indeed.

DS is killing the 3DS with MARIO. Epic

I picked up NSMB for the 3DS, not much else to play on it right now.

 

[AnnSwag]

I'm actually happy that Cars 2: The Video Game sold so well because the game is great.

 

[jvm]

For the record:

According to the July NPD, PlayStation peripheral sales increased by 18% year-over-year demonstrating a strong consumer interest in PlayStation Move and the Sharp Shooter. PlayStation will continue this momentum in the fall with the release of Resistance3, the groundbreaking shooter that combines 3D with Move and the Sharp Shooter. Our unmatched line-up of first-party software continues to deliver a gaming experience that can only be found on the PS3.
-- Patrick Seybold, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at SCEA

 

[allan-bh]

Zelda's already dead? Yikes!

3DS sales in july probably are abysmal.

 

[Mpl90]

Where's OoT?

Less than 100k.
But next month,it will rise thanks to the drop,and its rise will depend on hardware numbers.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

How did Bastion do on the live arcade? Enough to crack the top 10?

 

[Seda]

For the record:

That's seriously the whole PR?

 

[Sennorin]

I'm actually happy that Cars 2: The Video Game sold so well because the game is great.

Dito. Wonder if the people in here saying "what a sad top10" actually played the game. If you like Mario Kart, you´ll like Cars 2.

 

[GarthVaderUK]

For the record:

Amazing.

 

[TheOddOne]

For the record:

That was it? Wat.

 

[[Nintex]]

That's seriously the whole PR?

Move and Sharpshooter...!

Seriously they could've just send out a PR saying: "uh we got nothing"

 

[Truespeed]

Is the guy doing pole vault and failing to cross the bar.

There are so many of them.

1
2
3

 

[Version 3.0]

I'm actually happy that Cars 2: The Video Game sold so well because the game is great.

Interesting. I always ignore movie license games unless told otherwise...so thanks for this. Maybe I'll check it out.

 

[Puppet Shadow]

That was it? Wat.

Ya, no YOY stuff? What did the PS3 do last August?

 

[Wario64]

Move and Sharpshooter...!

Seriously they could've just send out a PR saying: "uh we got nothing"

Our sales of the PS3 vertical stand has increased by 40%!

 

[Nirolak]

For the record:

Bwahahahahahaha.

 

[RukusProvider]

hahhaahhaha please tell me that's not the whole statement from Sony PR.

 

[Voltron64]

For the record:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A

 

[Sutton Dagger]

For the record:

LOL!!!!

 

[VALIS]

According to the July NPD, PlayStation peripheral sales increased by 18% year-over-year demonstrating a strong consumer interest in PlayStation Move and the Sharp Shooter. PlayStation will continue this momentum in the fall with the release of Resistance3, the groundbreaking shooter that combines 3D with Move and the Sharp Shooter. Our unmatched line-up of first-party software continues to deliver a gaming experience that can only be found on the PS3.
-- Patrick Seybold, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at SCEA

Our house may be on fire, but have you seen the vegetable garden lately? The tomatoes are looking spectacular!

Spoiler

yes, i know tomatoes are a fruit