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[DarkLordMalik]

On Dark Souls II: the first game did 620,000 copies in NA in a little over a month.

What's the tracking period for this month's NPD? If Creamsugar's "2:<350k" referred to Dark Souls, that puts it a bit behind the first game on a week for week basis.

People probably waiting for that superior PC version

and inevitable next gen *no downgrade* version.

 

[shinra-bansho]

Dark Souls 2 roughly flat with Dark Souls. Not bad, considering the decline other franchises have seen.

On Dark Souls II: the first game did 620,000 copies in NA in a little over a month.

What's the tracking period for this month's NPD? If Creamsugar's "2:<350k" referred to Dark Souls, that puts it a bit behind the first game on a week for week basis.

Shipments.

 

[Cess007]

I think previous Souls game also sold better on PS3 and the split was probably larger.

Oh didn't know that. I thought DS1 sold better on 360 in USA due a bigger install base.

 

[2345425]

Hey guys, what did I miss?

Mod Warz is on
edit: lol that was an interesting typo

 

[NoctisVsStar]

I assure you it's possible to fit considerably more than 18 games on a memory card

for rich people maybe

 

[antitrop]

If there is a Titanfall 2.

Titanfall barely made it.

"It takes a strong man to deny what's right in front of him. And if the truth is undeniable, you create your own."

 

[Ken Masters]

Why is anyone honestly surprised? We hardcore gamers give casual waaaaaay less credit then they deserve, they can do a quick google search and see which platform is getting the better versions and which is more powerful, they're not sheep to marketing. 360 had better multiplat versions of games 95% of time, casual fans knew that

 

[N.Domixis]

Welp

You can scratch quantum break, sunset overdrive, tier two countris, Halo 2 HD, and halo tv series off, they will not do anything.

 

[FrankT]

So a whole of 60K for the month. This fall is going to be very interesting come price drop time. A bit surprising on that Titanfall Infamous split. Though the gap in the US can't be all that much taking account what we have seen so far.

I passed on Dark Souls 2 for 360. A pass on the game of last gen for me in hopes it will come to X1. Not looking back once as I always do.

 

[Duxxy3]

Game of Mods. this thread is glorious lol

When you play the game of mods, you win or you die.

 

[BlazingDarkness]

I think previous Souls game also sold better on PS3 and the split was probably larger.

Could you put this down to Sony's shift to PS4 having impeached on PS3 software reach? If everyone's busy buying up the new shiny then I'd guess releases for PS3 might suffer.

 

[Rebel Leader]

I'm happy that it seems Rocksteady will do fine by making a bold move to go next gen only. We are moving over quick.

 

[AgentOtaku]

It's over, period. Microsoft lost their last ace, and that's the end of their Xbox One hopes and dreams.

It's not hyperbole, it's not fanboy drivel. It is LITERALLY it for Xbox One. Microsoft has nothing left, nothing they can reveal tomorrow would fix the hole now created. There is no reason left for any one, hardcore or casual, to substantively invest in a Xbox One. Except if they want to play Titanfall. Which will also come to PS4 at some point.

Sony took the last reason away that anyone would NEED to own a Xbox One over a PS4 (except TV SPORTS KINECT LOL GAMING), and the cavalcade of tiny titles that will be nice but won't stir up any sales is not going to salvage the bloated, overdesigned behemoth that was Xbox One.

There may be some hardcore gamer's that stick around. Some did it for Gamecube. But the last bell tolled. Maybe next decade.

The age of Microsoft is done.

lol, love it

 

[Kysen]

poor DS2.



:,(

Missed the next gen boat and sales suffered because of it. Look at the gz spread. If Japan doesn't transition quickly all their ps3 releases will see huge declines westward.

 

[Y2Kev]

Dark Souls 2 roughly flat with Dark Souls. Not bad, considering the decline other franchises have seen.

Actually really good I think, Alt. Considering the hardcore migration to next-gen, means people either stuck around to play this game in particular or there was real organic growth to replace the flops. Seems good.

 

[FootballFan]

Mumei and Y2Kev

You have my sword.

I FootballFan pledge allegiance to you and your cause.

May the seven have mercy on us.

 

[Uno Venova]

why is dlna not here

 

[creamsugar]

Comedy Central < 440k, 360 ~ 55%

 

[Principate]

Everyone's getting a chalkboard this gen!

 

[Eusis]

not if it was a timed exclusive, money talks man, and MS has the funds to do so.

Back when Microsoft was really aggressive with beating Sony all they got was a timed DLC exclusive. That's the most I can see happening again unless someone's being stupid or a fucker.

Well, there was the console preference for development, but the PS3 was legendary for being hard to develop for so that's probably not something you needed MONEY for, and would be a lame advantage here.

 

[FTF]

I think we need to start doing good chalk boards...like "what will continue the PS4's winning". And then instead of crossing out each item they get a check mark.

 

[2345425]

Kev must deliver us from the tyranny of Steve

 

[evolution]

I was expecting titanfall to do mgs4 bundle type numbers. I was mistaken. I think ps3 was the same price then too.

 

[Loudninja]

Comedy Central < 440k, 360 ~ 55%

Nice.

 

[A_Gorilla]

Everyone's getting a chalkboard this gen!

Except for the PS4 ironically (did the Vita ever get one?)

 

[Nightengale]

When you play the game of mods, you win or you banned.

Fixed for truth.

 

[IAmRandom31]

Anyone find it odd that software sales were down 28% year over year with Titanfall, Infamous, Dark Souls 2, Metal Gear, plants vs zombies, etc releasing?

 

[eddfromtheriver]

I love that my post from then is a meme now

Which one may i ask?

 

[Steve Youngblood]

But... but.. he has a Kanji avatar Nothing can compete with that!

You know who else had a Kanji avatar? Hitler.

 

[Linkhero1]

Comedy Central < 440k, 360 ~ 55%

South Park.

I thought it would do a bit more.

 

[Cess007]

Comedy Central < 440k, 360 ~ 55%

Good. That game totally deserves good sales.

You know who else had a Kanji avatar? Hitler.

Fuking lol!!

 

[AppleMIX]

Comedy Central < 440k, 360 ~ 55%

Hope Ubisoft wants a sequel.

 

[MaximumSpider]

Comedy Central < 440k, 360 ~ 55%

Comedy....Central?
EDIT: Oh, South Park

 

[bob page]

I am actually quite shocked the PS4 outsold the XB1 given Titanfall.

Definitely not a good sign for the Microsoft gaming division.

 

[hawk2025]

Gearbox, take a close look at these software numbers.


A very close look.

 

[Usobuko]

Man, feels sorry for Dark Soul II.

 

[TheSeks]

You know who else had a Kanji avatar? Hitler.

...You think this is funny, but given P4's character arc for Kanji it really isn't.

Now go ban yourself for being offensive, Steve.

 

[2345425]

You know who else had a Kanji avatar? Hitler.

Everything I know is a lie.

 

[NeededSleep]

Comedy Central < 440k, 360 ~ 55%

thanks for taking your time to post these Creamsugar

This game brought a lot of joy and tear jerking laughter in my house. I guess these are pretty good sales for a first game.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

Comedy Central < 440k, 360 ~ 55%

That pretty damn good. I am really happy to see these figures. Hopefully a sequel can be greenlit.

 

[Jarmel]

Comedy Central < 440k, 360 ~ 55%

So I guess we know that Titanfall did break a million. Either that or they came awfully close.

 

[Gator86]

You can scratch quantum break, sunset overdrive, and halo tv series off, they will not do anything.

I assume they're on there to take up space. No sane person should think those will even move the needle. Halo TV series? Good lord, that is desperation.

 

[FrankT]

Anyone find it odd that software sales were down 28% year over year with Titanfall, Infamous, Dark Souls 2, Metal Gear, plants vs zombies, etc releasing?

No, last gen is dead. It will be a very long time before growth in this industry. Software wise.

 

[BlazingDarkness]

Man, feels sorry for Dark Soul II.

They should release it for PS4.

 

[A_Gorilla]

Hope Ubisoft wants a sequel.

Dude its Ubisoft, they'll make 5 minimum.

 

[Y2Kev]

Oh look, Steve dragging out his racism and anti-semitism and lookism and weightism again. You should see the things he says about the OTHER persona characters.

 

[orochi91]

You know who else had a Kanji avatar? Hitler.

This war just got dark.

 

[Principate]

I was expecting titanfall to do mgs4 bundle type numbers. I was mistaken. I think ps3 was the same price then too.

Eh didn't it do that. It surely sold around a million in US at least this month since it sold twice that of Infamous and that's ahead of DSII which was 350k.In regards to XB1 itself you'd be correct.

 

[Ken Masters]

Man, feels sorry for Dark Soul II.

The drop off is going to be brutal, they should have delayed the game 6+ months and just put it on new consoles

 

[Tobor]

Gearbox, take a close look at these software numbers.


A very close look.

I'm still baffled by their decision to last gen the pre-sequel. It's a dumb move.