Whatever'sComfortable
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The original sold 10.9 million (including lots of double dipping)
I think 7 million is a reasonable prediction if you include PC sales.
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Official FF7 Remake Trailer breaks 7 million views on YouTube in less than a week
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The original sold 10.9 million (including lots of double dipping)
I think 7 million is a reasonable prediction if you include PC sales.
The Sum of Zero
Member
8 million views, that's impressive. Of course we know it will climb much higher.
RevolverRoden
Member
Just because its not announced during a drought doesn't mean it wont release during a drought :^)
AgentLampshade
Member
I still giggle at it every time I open it. It's actually happening!
crimzonflame
Member
I still dont understand what the guys is talking about in the trailer.
Whatever'sComfortable
Banned
Maybe if it brings in a new crowd, in it's lifetime FF7 has sold 10.9 million (including lots of re-releases).
Also if I recall correctly it's also one of the most returned games ever, I still think around 7 million seems right and that would be impressive if it's a console exclusive.
All you needed to know was "THEY ARE BACCCCCK"
sixteen-bit
Member
Nothing official, but I think it would be safe to assume PC at least.
I don't think they'd put them out at the same time as to not cannibalize their sales, and XII isn't a system seller
He is talking to the remake begging long term FF fans and not about the game.
Sooo many people will only get gibberish out of it lol
8 million on the PlayStation upload
550k on the Square Enix Japan upload - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0zBmW00MX0
370k on the Square Enix NA upload - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1OvupaRYCM
Closing in on just about 9 million now.
550k on the Square Enix Japan upload - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0zBmW00MX0
370k on the Square Enix NA upload - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1OvupaRYCM
Closing in on just about 9 million now.
Impeccable
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I would guess only PC.
The reunion is at hand...
FF7 is still quite a ways off so I wouldn't be surprised if we hear about a XII HD come TGS or PSX to help fill the gaps between the other games releases.
Holygriever
Banned
Like, AGAIN?
Woody Invincible
Banned
I never pay full price for games, but I will certainly be preordering this on Steam day 1.
I feel that this is one of the biggest releases in the history of gaming. Even people who didn't play the game, or were too young to remember the release back in 1997, know of it. It has that kind of aura and history.
There will be a lot of new players who want to know what the hype is about. So yes, I believe that the game will sell gangbusters.
There will be a lot of new players who want to know what the hype is about. So yes, I believe that the game will sell gangbusters.
Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
And to think that just a few weeks ago there was a thread where people argued that nobody cared about FF7 anymore and a potential remake wouldn't perform well.
20th anniversary Holiday 2017 release...believe.
bigbaldwolf86
Banned
I think it's talking to us as gamers. The promise has been made that the remake is happening.
The reunion could bring joy or fear probably refers to people happy about the remake and those that fear/worry about how it will be done.
LegendofDragoonLives
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FF7 will be the best selling FF game presuming it turns out to be a great game. Lets not kid ourselves.
SerTapTap
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I would be really, really surprised if it goes anywhere but PS4 and PC. It's not like Wii U would be a target anyway and if it's first on playstation I can only assume they bought out the ability to publish on Xbone for good considering Xbone's poor performance with Type 0/Japanese in general.
The Mad Draklor
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It should exceed 10 million view somewhere next week 
In my dreams it would be Uematsu.
Cloud Strife
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First bit he is talking about how the game was amazing, and people wanted a remake. "Wishful thinking" that we would see the game again.
Then:
The reunion-the game
May bring joy-people will like it
May bring fear-people scared it will suck/not live up to the original
Embrace whatever it brings, for they are coming back-WHO FUCKING CARES IT'S FF7
I sincerely hope this improves the console situation in Japan.
It might sound silly to place hopes on a single game, but if any single game could do it, this (+XV/KH3) really is the one.
The thirst absolutely is real, I'm seeing people who've never played a Final Fantasy title before getting on the hype train.
Was it ever confirmed the marketing campaign for FF7 OG was $100 million, or was it just the number tossed around?
FF7 OG was absolutely core to Playstation becoming a household name, many don't realise just how huge the campaign for FF7 was back in it's day, there was nothing of it's kind before, how fitting it would be if the remake would bring back the Japanese console market in a similar way.
It's just insane how important this game was/is.
It might sound silly to place hopes on a single game, but if any single game could do it, this (+XV/KH3) really is the one.
The thirst absolutely is real, I'm seeing people who've never played a Final Fantasy title before getting on the hype train.
Was it ever confirmed the marketing campaign for FF7 OG was $100 million, or was it just the number tossed around?
FF7 OG was absolutely core to Playstation becoming a household name, many don't realise just how huge the campaign for FF7 was back in it's day, there was nothing of it's kind before, how fitting it would be if the remake would bring back the Japanese console market in a similar way.
It's just insane how important this game was/is.
LiquidMetal14
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Imagine if this is a catalyst like the OG FFVII was back in '97 (for the US).
Does anyone think there's a chance this could happen? Has he said anything about possibly working with SE again?
It's not impossible, right?
He wasn't done much there recently besides 14, if they couldn't get him who would be your choice?
RedAssedApe
Banned
yeah it was pretty clear once you realized they were showing midgar
The Last One
Member
The marketing campaign for this game will be huge.
igordennis
Member
I dont know how is this really news worthy, the Fallout 4 trailer reached 13 million in like 4 days
ShadowKingpin
Member
If this succeeds and brings in a new era of JRPG's alongside remakes of VI, VIII & IX, I welcome the hype.
Shimomura. Her version of One-Winged Angel is fine.
Hell, they could just use the Advent Children OST and call it a day like they did in this trailer.
It was pretty straightforward.
"The reunion at hand may bring joy, it may bring fear, but let us embrace whatever it brings"
This is basically Nomura and his crew saying "Look, we know you're worried it may not live up to the original, but here is your remake, no matter how it may turn out, it's coming."
edit: I see I'm beaten.
Ishimoto.