MK definitely should be a launch period title, or at the very latest the first big game near the anniversary mark like it was on the 3DS.
MK8 sales: 1,200,000 x $60 = $72,000,000
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Promotion: 1,200,000 x $60 -$72,000,000
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Digital promotion: 1,200,000 x $6 = -$7,200,000
Nintendo bank account = -$7,200,000
Who will feed Miyamoto's children?
Eh you're right, it wasn't ww numbers. Still though, I wouldn't expect that large numbers from it in other regions, maybe 300-500k or something. But this is going off topic anyway.Yeah, I'm basing it on this EA never did release ww numbers, did they?
I honestly don't think it would have helped much. The Wii u already had NSMB U. Being a launch title would have simply stunted it and likely have been a worse quality game regardless.
Wii U simply has much bigger problems than that.
The promotion games are all $40 anyway. So that's $72,000,000 - $48,000,000 - $7,200,000 (assuming every purchase was by a wii deluxe owner who redeemed or will redeem their codes) = $16,800,000.
Not to mention that I never had any intention of buying NSMBU lolyour not accounting for the fact that you need a deluxe to get the promotion, and many people have basics which dont get it.
thaqt plus as people said the free game is a $40 one not $60 so thats also off
MK8 sales: 1,200,000 x $60 = $72,000,000
-
Promotion: 1,200,000 x $60 -$72,000,000
-
Digital promotion: 1,200,000 x $6 = -$7,200,000
Nintendo bank account = -$7,200,000
Who will feed Miyamoto's children?
The promotion games are all $40 anyway. So that's $72,000,000 - $48,000,000 - $7,200,000 (assuming every purchase was by a wii deluxe owner who redeemed or will redeem their codes) = $16,800,000.
I honestly don't think it would have helped much. The Wii u already had NSMB U. Being a launch title would have simply stunted it and likely have been a worse quality game regardless.
Wii U simply has much bigger problems than that.
MK8 sales: 1,200,000 x $60 = $72,000,000
-
Promotion: 1,200,000 x $60 -$72,000,000
-
Digital promotion: 1,200,000 x $6 = -$7,200,000
Nintendo bank account = -$7,200,000
Who will feed Miyamoto's children?
Haha, they doubled down on this. Unbelievable.
Well deserved
You should read the article and look at the pie chart before making that claim
If Mario Kart's trend continues and Nintendo sells Mario Kart 8 to 20.37 percent of its existing 6.17 million user base, sales of the game would reach 1.26 million. If Nintendo's console predictions are correct, and assuming the average of 20.37 percent remains, Mario Kart 8 sales would reach 1.99 million units by the end of March 2015.
MK8 sales: 1,200,000 x $60 = $72,000,000
-
Promotion: 1,200,000 x $60 -$72,000,000
-
Digital promotion: 1,200,000 x $6 = -$7,200,000
Nintendo bank account = -$7,200,000
Who will feed Miyamoto's children?
they're never gonna reach polygon's 1.26 million estimate are they
People buy systems for MK games. I was working in a gamestore at the time DD was released and hundreds of gcns moved that year because of it that wouldn't have otherwise. 3DS sales also spiked tremendously with MK7 and the Wii went right back into complete sell out status for a few extra months after MK Wii came out. They work. It's a true bonafide system seller.
Hell just a month ago I was in a Gamestop shooting shit with an old friend of mine when someone came in and picked up a brand new copy of MK Wii.
If only the Wii U had a share system these GIFs wouldn't be so fucking ugly.
"Despite the game's rapid sales, Mario Kart 8 is still likely to be one of the worst-selling titles in the franchise's history. For a complete breakdown, check out our analysis piece on Mario Kart."
It goes beyond all nintendo fans liking Mario Kart or not. It speaks to the amount of games for the Wii u. Even people that own Wii u's and dont like mario kart may feel tempted to buy it and have reasons to take it out for a spin.
That is why I think the attach rate will be over 60%, accounting for the people that just wont buy it.
If only the Wii U had a share system these GIFs wouldn't be so fucking ugly.
Congrats to Nintendo, great game from what I played at a friends
Nice to see the Nintendo fans have something positive for a change
Did you guys see this shit? From the new Polygon article:
Are they serious?
Again people buy systems for NSMB.
The PS4 line-up is far worse by now (yes Wii U had a year head start) but nonetheless a hyped game like Infamous sold only 1.3 million till today.
At first I chuckled expecting Iwata as usual...and then.
Dat twist. I love you.
Again people buy systems for NSMB. And they did (likely biggest contributor to Wii U sales). Having both would simply canalise both with not a massive bump, since they're both launch games. There would be barely anything to look forward to and the systems future may have been bleaker.
Did you guys see this shit? From the new Polygon article:
Are they serious?
Again, I'm not talking strictly sales here- I am talking perception of the system as something worth upgrading to. I think just unveiling MK8 prior to launch and releasing it even in summer 2013 would have bettered the initial perception of the machine.
Well deserved and I got fucking Pikmin 3, could not ask for more?
Been playing MK8 and the graphics, how it handles and the fun factor are all amazing!!
Just played a little bit of Pikmin 3 and that game oozes with atmosphere, looks like a very solid game, thanks MK8!!
pikmin bros4lyfeYou went with Pikmin too? Good man.
I'm afraid it's over now, guys.
Did you guys see this shit? From the new Polygon article:
Are they serious?
MK8 sales: 1,200,000 x $60 = $72,000,000
-
Promotion: 1,200,000 x $60 -$72,000,000
-
Digital promotion: 1,200,000 x $6 = -$7,200,000
Nintendo bank account = -$7,200,000
Who will feed Miyamoto's children?
I understand this was kind of a joke post but