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Titanfall sells nearly 1M in the US during first 3 weeks.
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Aquamarine
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EA only mentioned NPD figures (physical retail sold to consumers in the USA)...that 925K figure I assume is for XB1 + PC, or USA NPD and Canada NPD.
We already had the following NPD figures leaked:
865K no bundles for Xbox One
1.1 million Xbox One with bundles
7 out of every 10 Xbox One consoles sold in March were Titanfall bundles
We already had the following NPD figures leaked:
865K no bundles for Xbox One
1.1 million Xbox One with bundles
7 out of every 10 Xbox One consoles sold in March were Titanfall bundles
Aquamarine
Member
We don't get it leaked, but I assume EA is subscribed to Canadian NPD numbers.
NPD tracks USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in partnership with GfK.
Nocturno999
Member
Sounds bad, considering the expectations.
Aquamarine
Member
The fact that EA didn't have a prepared statement for total Titanfall sales is telling that it's below initial expectations.
That NPD figure was only given when EA was asked about it.
StealthGoblin
Banned
Probably. Though the rate the bundle price was dropping in the UK, it was almost possible to get one free with a bowl of Frosties.
Makes me wonder what April's sales will be like. Wonder if its really really top heavy.
Chobel
Member
Around 300K according to Bruno calculations.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Less than a million seems pretty awful for such a hugely marketed and hyped new IP FROM THE CREATORS OF CALL OF DUTY OMG.
Four_Chamber
Member
That's really strong as a new IP, congrats to Respawn and EA
People have crazy expectations- yeah it was hyped but these sales are very good.
People have crazy expectations- yeah it was hyped but these sales are very good.
Mysterious
Banned
For only US (and Canada?), for a new IP and on a platform that has sold ~4-5M LTD? This is great.
LyleLanley
Banned
Regardless of the marketing and hype I think that's pretty good for a new IP.
Clarkus Darkus
Member
Considering the massive push it got here in UK i still wasnt tempted, Ahh well suppose they are good but not overwhlemingly good numbers.
I have said it before, they need to find an agreement with Valve to forgo the 30% cut and put their games on both Steam and Origin. I'm sure Gabe could find a way so things work out for both parties. EA doesn't understand how powerful the Steam Market and trading is.
SJRB
Gold Member
It's less than a million with Xbox One and PC sales combined.
Includes PC as well.
Aquamarine
Member
Never mind.
AHA-Lambda
Member
It's really telling that EA have not mentioned sales figures for Titanfall at all in the call.
It can't have met expectations.
It can't have met expectations.
MDSLKTR
Member
I bet it's not even close to the money lost by Microsoft on the bundles
Have you SEEN the sales figures!
Ricerocket
Member
It's definitely under performing for them as they don't even talk or brag about the TF numbers until asked.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
the next big thing is
somewhere else
So, which one?
My take?
EA made out like bandits
Respawn did pretty well and now has a solid new IP with name recognition
MS did not get their money's worth out of it considering the hype, and how they needed it to preform and drive console sales (assuming thing weren't going to be much, much, much worse sans Titanfall)
EA made out like bandits
Respawn did pretty well and now has a solid new IP with name recognition
MS did not get their money's worth out of it considering the hype, and how they needed it to preform and drive console sales (assuming thing weren't going to be much, much, much worse sans Titanfall)
TheMan
Member
i would agree. titanfall didn't set the world on fire as MS was betting, and I don't forsee the dlc helping much. at least the foundation for a quality franchise has been laid.
Well PC physical copies. We don't know how it did digitally.
let's not forget that it's a multiplayer only new IP on a new system. in perspective, it did good. wouldn't be surprised if it didn't do as well as EA hoped, though.
Didn't meet expectations? False enthusiasm. Energize the base. Release PS4 version for the sequel, and maybe you'll get 2 million sold within the first month.
Either way, Zampella must be happy. Modest budget to produce, EA published, Microsoft money hat to advertise- at the end of the day; Respawn wins.
Either way, Zampella must be happy. Modest budget to produce, EA published, Microsoft money hat to advertise- at the end of the day; Respawn wins.
ShinobiFist
Banned
That's actually "okay" The hype this game was getting and being available on two platforms day one and the 360 later, I expected more quite honestly.
Impeccable
Member
It's a pretty solid number for a new IP but I'm not sure how it would measure up to expectations considering the push it received.
Seems like a false equivalency. Install base, bundles, and all...
That isn't *that* impressive, is it? Kind of a bummer. I don't really like what EA did here regarding exclusivity, and I'm bummed that it's not selling great on PC because I loved the PC beta, but I was hoping it'd do well enough for Respawn. Looks like it did well enough for sequels, though.
EDIT: Misread. That's pretty good overall, then.
EDIT: Misread. That's pretty good overall, then.
RealityPales
Member
Those seem like great numbers. Am I missing something?