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PAL Charts - Week 44, 2015
- Thread starter Bruno MB
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Die Squirrel Die
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Press release is based on the combined charts. The list is the individual charts so multiplatform games will occupy more slots, pushing lower selling games out.
Don't know if they'll get much lower than HMV at the moment, £259.99
£263.50 for Halo 5 and FIFA at Gamestop.ie.
Acquiescence
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I guess they're referring to the other chart where all the platforms are combined for a single game.
wapplew
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i think we will have a new benchmark in PR now.. Number of step taken after the introduction of number of bullets fired and number of kills made.
No need to go that far. Best selling Halo on Xbox one history is cool enough.
Heh, I really wouldn't say that. I mean this is XB1's hallowed franchise and it's got the worst week 1 of all Halo games. Crazy shit.
I'm sure it'll be a good legacy game with sales going into 2016 but those numbers don't match the precedent set by Halo..
It'll get even worse once Black Ops 3 hits shelves.
Succinct Verbosity
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Install base, bungie's last Halo game and the fact that the Halo hype was running high due to the fact the fps genre was the trending genre of the moment.
Die Squirrel Die
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To be fair, FIFA is such a law unto itself that it's probably not worth comparing it to other games.
ShogunDarius
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I see Lego D is slowly falling
Ah ok thanks for the explanation.
wapplew
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150k on Xbox one alone or combine?
MCC was ~600k.
Alone, we had the splits. EDIT: looks like these were earlier than the other ones posted so the 150k will probably be refined, but the splits are close enough
Katana_Strikes
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I agree I can't see any of these becoming staple franchises. And I'm sure QB will be a one off like their 360 title. It's nice they are investing in new IP but none look to be in a position to stand along side Halo/Forza/Gears never mind help to replace them.
Ooof!
Ouch. I think the worse thing is that by selling so close to MCC it suggests Halo has found itself in more of a niche; not really selling to the wider public but a core group who likely have Xbox Ones already and who could yet still be alienated by changes to the franchise.
Not a great place to find your flagship software title.
I took the liberty in updating some of those series stats, Bruno. Did a little digging and found this (Numbers rounded for obfuscation, but more accurate than previous.)
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[Week 11, 2002] HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED (MICROSOFT) NO DATA
[Week 46, 2004] HALO 2 (MICROSOFT) - 260,000
[Week 39, 2007] HALO 3 (MICROSOFT) - 370,000
[Week 09, 2009] HALO WARS (MICROSOFT) - 65,000
[Week 39, 2009] HALO 3: ODST (MICROSOFT) - 212,000
[Week 37, 2010] HALO: REACH (MICROSOFT) - 390,000
[Week 46, 2011] HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED ANNIVERSARY 48,000
[Week 45, 2012] HALO 4 (MICROSOFT) - 336,000
[Week 46, 2014] HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF COLLECTION (MICROSOFT) 96,000
[Week 44, 2015] HALO 5: GUARDIANS (MICROSOFT) - 150,000Psycho_Mantis
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Halo 5 is the worst selling Halo, even below ODST.
I expected a decline but not this severe.
I expected a decline but not this severe.
Maybe that is where the other 150K sells went?
Aceofspades
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It THE MS title, not one of the top.
Shocking numbers really, FPS crowed moved to CoD, Destiny and Battlefield.
Visualante2
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I think 360 being stronger for Minecraft will pay off handsomely for MS later in the gen when the Bone gets a redesign or heavy price drop.
Not to say people haven't made the swap. I just think kids are less likely to do so.
I couldn't say where Halo fans have gone but it seems clear they have lost touch with their core, dedicated audience in the chase of wider appeal. Also coming off MCC I would be hesitant too. Looking forward to next week's numbers.
Not to say people haven't made the swap. I just think kids are less likely to do so.
I couldn't say where Halo fans have gone but it seems clear they have lost touch with their core, dedicated audience in the chase of wider appeal. Also coming off MCC I would be hesitant too. Looking forward to next week's numbers.
LifeBrandRobot
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How closely have Halo games launched with COD games in the past? Cuz they're pretty darn close this year. Not to mention Battlefront in a couple weeks too. I don't think many people are willing to buy 3 FPS games that close together.
thinking if i need to revise down my NPD prediction for October. UK is normally a replica of USA.
Btw if anyone knows if XBO hardware was ahead of PS4 this week or Halo sold to any existing user base only.. May be we will get hardware update tomorrow with MCV telling XBO surpassed 2 million mark
Btw if anyone knows if XBO hardware was ahead of PS4 this week or Halo sold to any existing user base only.. May be we will get hardware update tomorrow with MCV telling XBO surpassed 2 million mark
geordiemp
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Was that just disks though...? In which case Destiny physical + digital would of sold more ?
Every single one did.
Steverulez
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Ryse did good numbers at launch, it's problems were not sales. And regardless of how SO sold its still a big new IP they launched, the criteria wasn't "new IP that sold well".
State of decay sold 2m when they launched it if that helps.
Plenty of games do differently to how people expect, the point was ms are investing in new IP and those games didn't pop up over night. Microsofts point of view should be building these new ips up and sticking with them once they launch.
Also qb = uncharted? I'm lost on that comparison
MS aren't doing console numbers, so it depends if someone else has their hands on the numbers and are allowed to release it.
Looking at how well Watch Dogs did and the small drop for AC, I don't know how it'll shake out because it looks like the PS4 bundles sold damn well.
Dash_Riprock
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Looks like in the war between CoD and Battlefront Halo is getting left in the dust. I'm thinking MS should've delayed Halo 5 until March 2016, when people would be getting tired of BF/CoD and be in the mood for a new FPS.
I don't know, I like helping you guys out but I don't know how often I'll be able to give numbers. I don't want to get anyone in trouble. Being vague may be possible, but I'm not stepping on any toes or pissing off GfK (how likely is it they're aware of this thread?). Your advice is appreciated.
Katana_Strikes
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I think on rough workings, 360 was at the 2m milestone, about 2 and a half years after launch. Where Halo 3 came out just under 2 years after launch so a fair bit under 2m at that point.
The XBone should be approaching 2m, 2 years after launch along with Halo 5. So the XBone install base is slightly larger at this point in time vs 360.
The XBone should be approaching 2m, 2 years after launch along with Halo 5. So the XBone install base is slightly larger at this point in time vs 360.
Succinct Verbosity
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Never thought anout it this way, but it is a good point.
Oh well, considering the state of the platform, and the game I'll request, hopefully it's not pissing off GFK answering my request...Bayonetta 2 LTD numbers, pu-lease
Even if you can't answer for obvious reasons, still glad you're here and giving us numbers as much as you can
Triggerhappytel
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Yeah, holy shit that's poor for it. I would have thought it'd be at least comparable to the lowest-selling instalment in the main series.
Why wouldn't it? It was heavily marketed and got great review scores. Not sure how fans feel about the MP, but the campaign is definitely one of the best in the series.
But there's no point launching in pre-season.
You could look in last weeks chart thread. No Halo 5 in the charts, so this week includes every single Halo bundle and retail copy.
Yes, but unlike Germany, even when street dates are broken, they don't appear in the charts.
Oh well, considering the state of the platform, and the game I'll request, hopefully it's not pissing off GFK answering my request...Bayonetta 2 LTD numbers, pu-lease
Even if you can't answer for obvious reasons, still glad you're here and giving us numbers as much as you can
I'm not sure if you want to know those.
Dash_Riprock
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I know you're joking, but I'm starting to think that's exactly MS' reasoning...
Bruno MB
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Fortunately (in this case) these threads attract a low number of traffic (I don't remember seeing any media outlet reporting on accurately extrapolated sales data from here) and your contribution is very much appreciated, but I would advised you to be a bit more wary even if this means to get less data. Just post what you feel it won't get you in trouble, don't feel pressured by people asking you about how this or that game did.
LiquidSolid
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Yikes at those Halo 5 numbers. I was expecting them to be down due to the smaller install base, lack of buzz and downward trend the series has been on but not to that extent.
Okay well I'll be here every week anyway, I can't imagine I'll be super forthcoming but I can throw hints and teases. In return would be nice to get you guys opinion on certain titles from time to time.
Steverulez
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Games ship when they're done, the only game that I can think of that was delayed to holiday for positioning was Gears 3 and the extra time/polish was great for that game
Primethius
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Yikes, those Halo 5 numbers aren't looking too hot.