Triggerhappytel
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EA and Bioware reaping what they've sown.
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PAL Charts - Week 48, 2014
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EA and Bioware reaping what they've sown.
MCV have been reporting huge PS4 sales over XB1 since launch though? Why are you assuming they have an agenda all of sudden?
No agenda as such, it's just not as exciting writing it was a draw I guess.
Mikey Jr.
Member
It's my goty personally.
But there has been such little advertising, and they released it in the absolutely busiest day possible.
I just really hope da does well for bioware. I really hope it does.
geordiemp
Member
Surprised Sony USA did not do the same really
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
What?
I did my part, it's the one game I keep coming back to. Offline it's boring but something about online has me hooked.
Sort of, they pay a royalty to the BDA which Sony is a part of.
Chobel
Member
How is that people upgrading to current-gen a bad thing?
Lol no, Norway has been Sony land since the PSone days.
ShogunDarius
Member
Forza 5 damaged the brand?
jimbobsmells
Member
Agreed it's my goty so far.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
Xbox exclusive advertising isn't hurting the game's sales, FIFA proves that.
It's not the partner, it's how this particular partnership was handled in my opinion.
Basically they didn't care while it was their job to push it.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I'm talking about Dragon Age II being rushed and poor -- wouldn't surprise me if that hurt DA:I.
That money goes to the Blu-ray Disc Association, not just Sony. Apparently there are 18 different companies on the board, so Sony will effectively have a cut of that money.
From the past thread
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/c...ring_black_friday_week_than_ps4_xbox_one.html
Which means that SSB Wii U did between 31,597 and 42,882
Now, we also know that this week's SSB Wii U + SSB 3DS = SSB 3DS x 6.60
Unfortunately, we just have an estimate for SSB Wii U, not for SSB 3DS this week. Thus, this estimate is incomplete
SSB Wii U - between 31,597 and 42,882
SSB 3DS Week 47 - between 4,787 and 6,497 (30th in Week 47)
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/c...ring_black_friday_week_than_ps4_xbox_one.html
Which means that SSB Wii U did between 31,597 and 42,882
Now, we also know that this week's SSB Wii U + SSB 3DS = SSB 3DS x 6.60
Unfortunately, we just have an estimate for SSB Wii U, not for SSB 3DS this week. Thus, this estimate is incomplete
SSB Wii U - between 31,597 and 42,882
SSB 3DS Week 47 - between 4,787 and 6,497 (30th in Week 47)
KillerMan91
Member
Do we have any estimate for Brawl debut numbers back in 2008?
Miles Quaritch
Member
Sunset up 8 to 25 is fantastic. The fact that it's above MCC is just icing on the cake.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
I really thought that SSB would do better. Or at least it would push some Wii U's. It's the biggest release for the console at least until Zelda comes out. Nintendo was smart to hedge their bets with the 3DS version.
Edit: And yeah, if anyone predicted two months ago that Sunset would have better legs than MCC, take a bow.
Edit2: It looks like DA2 is going to fall way short of my leggy prediction. Do new gen console owners just not give a fuck about RPGs? I fear for the Witcher 3, especially if it launches next to Dark Souls 2 remix.
Edit: And yeah, if anyone predicted two months ago that Sunset would have better legs than MCC, take a bow.
Edit2: It looks like DA2 is going to fall way short of my leggy prediction. Do new gen console owners just not give a fuck about RPGs? I fear for the Witcher 3, especially if it launches next to Dark Souls 2 remix.
Bruno MB
Member
Famitsu magazine reported that it sold 79,000 units (90%)
It's launching at an utterly stupid time - it was always going to be a casualty compared to AC, FIFA, CoD and Farcry. There's only so much mind space and shelf space for games and those four will obliterate anything else in their way. Bioware normally release games earlier in the year and they would have been far better off doing that rather than trying to compete for the precious Christmas time slot.
Also, the 'partnership deal' they have with Microsoft appears to have really screwed them over - I haven't seen ANYTHING about this game, anywhere. I've personally convinced a lot of my friends to buy it because it's amazing and they will love it. But they had no clue it was coming out or what it was.
To be honest, EA really need to drop their 'special relationship' with Microsoft. It's costing them sales at this point. Anything would have to be better than what's been done to push the game on the Xbox so far.
Famitsu reported the UK number? Is that normal?
Doesn't seem all that high either. Legs were probably good though.
Captain Smoker
Member
Yeah, they used to publish a monthly Top10 in collaboration with Chart-Track.
Don't know if they're still doing this.
KillerMan91
Member
Oh. That is not too high. Put 3DS and WiiU debut numbers togehter and this new Smash bros probably had pretty similar debut numbers. Too bad it will not have anywhere near the same kind of legs (3DS versions already out of top 40).
Tidux
Member
thats just the opposite whats happening in Sweden
Smash is a lot more niche than MK.
Anyone who expected the title to sell a lot and push HW was delusional.
The_lascar
Member
Tell this to the GameCube.
And because it's more niche it's going to very front-loaded.
A lot of things happened in the past 15 years.
theprodigy
Member
This is Europe though.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I've always held the opinion that MK is a much bigger brand than Smash, at least to me and my circle of gaming friends. I didn't really know squat about SSB before Brawl, and even that was through forums. I still don't know anyone who owns or plays Smash, but fucking everyone knows Mario Kart.
EA wanted this to be their equivalent to The Elder Scrolls, and Skyrim also launched in November and as I recall was the second or third biggest selling game of the year behind COD and possibly Battlefield. The trouble is that Skyrim followed on from Oblivion which also sold incredibly well and got tons of excellent marketing, while Inquisition follows on from Dragon Age II and seemed to have a comparatively weak marketing push.
Interesting if XB1 just edged it and no more. Both consoles had good deals and bundles but there is no doubt MS pushed out more advertising and deals overall (as noted in the article) so while good for them short term it does raise the question can they remain this competitive on price and advertising spend on an ongoing basis?
It's clear that to actually compete the XB1 has to be cheaper deal.
I'd imagine if Sony retain overall lead in UK in first quarter of 2015 they'll happily accept selling in line with XB1 at a higher price point at peak trading.
It's clear that to actually compete the XB1 has to be cheaper deal.
I'd imagine if Sony retain overall lead in UK in first quarter of 2015 they'll happily accept selling in line with XB1 at a higher price point at peak trading.
Still, I thought Smash had a big hardcore following
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
That's a terrible debut for Super Smash honestly; however, many have claimed their orders were postponed (Smash Bros bundles).
Still, the blame lies solely on Nintendo UK for such a terrible launch.
MMaRsu
Banned
They dont want to pick up a Wii U just for that one game?
Because I made that mistake with the Gamecube.
Mistake and Gamecube in the same sentence, ugh
too many caRPG mechanics and 'i win buttons' is my guess.
Or Nintendo didn't have enough copies for black friday at all available in the UK. Amazon etc had shipment issues. It was quite the mess. I wonder how many people it actually affected though.
I think next week we can see a clearer picture how well it has sold.
Also, you couldn't download Brawl to your Wii, you can with the new smash bros, so that makes comparing it a bit tricky. I wouldn't worry.
I think next week we can see a clearer picture how well it has sold.
Also, you couldn't download Brawl to your Wii, you can with the new smash bros, so that makes comparing it a bit tricky. I wouldn't worry.