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Bayonetta 2 off to a slow start in Japan [Update: Week 2 sales]
- Thread starter SomewhatGroovy
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Not gonna happen. It's Nintendo's game.
Wow, calm down, I was just asking. So it won't come ever, ok, I can live with that, but you don't have to bombard me like that
Didn't Microsoft say the same thing about Mass Effect though ?
I am not bombarding you. And in the case of Mass Effect, EA simply bought the IP. As such, they had control over it. In the case of Bayonetta 2, I believe Sega gave Nintendo full clearing to fund the game, and I imagine that came with the condition it stays on a Nintendo ecosystem.
That will teach him.
We can make good guesses as to the relative success of titles in extreme situations as these. To blow people off by saying no one can know nothing at all is ridiculous. Yes, having a conversation with Iwata or Kamiya would be better than discussing it here on gaf. But seeing as how we don't have access to them, this will have to do.
mcz117chief
Member
I am just asking what game you are looking forward to, no irony intended.
Ok, I see.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Gee, I'm rather surprised considering how often I hear of Japan having such better taste in videogames. Guess they're too busy playing a FTP smart phone game.
You have the subtlety of a sledgehammer.
That might be way too high. We already know that Nintendo only managed to ship about 50-60k into stores. The sell-through for the weekend was 55%, which is kinda low especially for a core game. If they have difficulty selling out the initial shipment, it is likely that retailers simply won't order more, since the second hand markets will likely be flooded with the title pretty quickly once people finish the game. That's how retail goes in Japan.
That's true but the first one got critical praise almost across the board and the second one is likely going to do the same.
This is not your common above average game.
That would be Devil's Third
Well, to me, critics are just other people with an opinion. And I very rarely consider their opinions when I am making a decision on a game purchase or even seeing a movie.
I've loved many games and movies that weren't "critically praised" and hated many that were. So critics and reviews of any kind mean very little to me.
it is not about teaching. it is about behavior between human beings.
And i say that the 150k are the first full week sales on the west. What do we bet?
20 Pages because Bayonetta 2 sold only 38k first week in Japan.
Where is my Wonderful 101 Sales Thread
15.300 sales are sure
Where is my Wonderful 101 Sales Thread
15.300 sales are sure
Bayonetta 2, of course. I expect to be critically acclaimed and by the demo I played at Gamescom it will be just great. The best action game.
This is hilarious.
Use your brain.
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This is trolling, right?
it plays bad with the Gamepad? never read this anywhere
Where is my Wonderful 101 Sales Thread
W101 sales are not good for this thread, as they put Bayo 2 sales in a totally different light. Just go with the flow.
This is like announcement thread reloaded. There is something about Bayonetta that makes people not think anymore.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Hell no, just like The Wonderful 101, I will be playing this whole thing Off Tv and having no issues with it.
It's a regular controller, just wider.
Child hands, confirmed.
mcz117chief
Member
All right, I get it now. I was just confused because I thought Bayonetta 2 was already released.
So where are the numbers for Infamous 1&2 debuts?
In Japan. In EU and NA will launch on 24th of October.
Actually the digital triggers make it THE controller to play this game.
Not just child hands.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Everything is playable with the Gamepad, but for this, I will definitely be using the Pro. It just feels better.
This is not a kamiya game though.
mcz117chief
Member
How come it didn't get an international release ? You can't even get a digital version ?
You can use the GamePad just like a traditional controller, your hands are just held further apart.
This was not meant as a troll. I could not play Ninja Gaiden 3 for too long with the WiiU tablet controller. It was too cumbersome after a while.
Be honest, don't you think the Pro pad would be much better for this type of action game? Especially after long play sessions.
I meant the original RE remake's sales in Japan made them go more action based in RE4.
The comparison was for a game known for being on other consoles suddenly becoming exclusive to a console with a lower attach rate, and then being surprised it's not selling as well as they thought.
Actually, I find the WiiU pad to be more natural than holding your hands so close together with a smaller controller. It has other issues with button placement that counteract that but the hands being so far apart isn't a problem for me.
Much better? Maybe because of the battery life, but I never had any problem with long gaming sessions with the Gamepad.
abstract alien
Member
I want to laugh at this, but the more I think about it, the more it makes sense.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Conveniently left out of course
Infamous : 17k debut
Infamous 2 : 30k debut
Infamous SS : 40k debut
(all from the same sales tracker)
Hmm, these are quite interesting.
I will be playing with the Pro Controller, mainly because I won't have to worry about getting it charged. The GamePad does have very nice digital triggers though, as mentioned above.
The GamePad face button placement can cause discomfort for some at first I think, but after using it for a little while your hands and your mind will adapt.
When I use it these days I kind of forget that it's got a screen on it - I don't really 'feel' the bigger size anymore, it's not unfamiliar.
airmangataosenai
Member
How the fuck is a game that debuted to sales of roughly 200k just a few years ago "Niche"? It sold over 1 million worldwide....
Starwolf_UK
Member
Nintendo rarely does simultaneous releases for games. These tend to be reserved for Mario Kart, Mario and mainstream Zelda. Pokemon has started being added to this though.
So Bayonetta 2 is down to release schedules and not cramming everything into one month. Japan has Wii U games out in October if I'm not mistaken while America and Europe are only now getting Hyrule Warriors which Japan got in August (releasing too close to this would be the death of Bayonetta) so October release makes more sense there.
Say wasn't the wait for the first Bayonetta between Japan and others a lot longer...
Most of it on the bargain bin.
Edit: and Kotaku have been reading this thread apparently.
And multiple copies per owner. Everyone i know has 2 or more. I got 3 >.<
Air Zombie Meat
Member
Haha, I own 2 copies as well. Both the the ps3 and 360 versions.
To a 80-90 million user base.