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[GhostTrick]

 

[duckroll]

Yeah it seem you're right.

I always forget how big of a beast the PS1 was when it come to sw sales.

The PS1/2 era of sales in Japan is something we will literally never see again. ;_;

 

[PhoenixDawn]

Impressive that FFXIV sold that much. Good for SE that they managed to turn that ship around and put it in the right direction after such a disastrous original launch.

 

[Chris1964]

Vita is dying again.

Don't worry, Killzone is out in a few hours.

 

[Haines]

No pikmiiin

16

Its selling, but for the quality of game, it is a damned shame its not selling more.

 

[Nibel]

Even though im sure lost planet has its 'fanbase' in japan

It seems kinda sad that LP3 (which looks beyond mediocre) has probably sold more in the first week than TW101 will for quite a while.

You should compare the Wii U userbase to the PS3/360 ones

And then think about how much of a niche game TW101 is, so the potential TW101-Wii U userbase gets even smaller

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

Fat lot the Ragnarok Odyssey Ace collab with Puzzle & Dragons did for new player acquisition.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

What's the story about the "heatwave" thing?

It was also really hot to the level of heat wave in Japan last week, and it came out in a holiday weekend where people were not in the streets. Even the Pokémon Centers were fairly empty and that seldom happens.

This has an effect on sales. I'm not saying this to spin but as an explanation. You need to factor in all the factors in order to make a determination.

.

 

[Shikoro]

PS4 is not going to light Japan on fire with it's launch lineup. XBox One definitely will not. 3DS is pretty much the ruler of Japan.

Like I said, dead. I recently looked at a few NPD threads from a few years ago and the numbers for the lamest weeks were head and shoulders above today's weeks with big games. It's a ruin moments before it's being levelled with the ground.

 

[Tizoc]

01./00. [PS3] JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle # <FTG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.08.29} (¥7.980) - 425.718 / NEW

 

[SporeCrawler]

When Wii U per people's expectations underperformed during Pikmin 3 week someone on the boards tried to explain in detail that a heatwave in Japan had people not leave their houses which would have crippled potential sales.

That theory went about as well here as you'd expect.

so its kind of an reverse-easter sales-age meme at this point.

 

[Vinnk]

I see so many similarities between W101 and Captain Rainbow.

 

[SporeCrawler]

You should compare the Wii U userbase to the PS3/360 ones

And then think about how much of a niche game TW101 is, so the potential TW101-Wii U userbase gets even smaller

only hope at this point is that TW101 gets recognized as a gatcha force type game 6 years or so down the road.

 

[DragonSworne]

I'm going to go out on a limb and reaffirm my statement that W101 is actually having a negative impact on sales.

 

[pretty done]

You should compare the Wii U userbase to the PS3/360 ones

And then think about how much of a niche game TW101 is, so the potential TW101-Wii U userbase gets even smaller

But it hasn't even sold 10k yet, that's beyond pathetic.

 

[Shikoro]

I doubt the Xbone plays any influence in Japan. If the PS4 isn't as huge a hit, the the console market is truly dead.

That's what I meant. Not that long now...

Provided you ignore smartphones, that is.

Kill it with fire.

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

04. [PSV] Ragnarok Odyssey (GungHo Online Entertainment, 02/02/12) -33,496
03./00. [PSV] Ragnarok Odyssey Ace <ACT> (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.08.29} (¥4.935) - 31.622 / NEW

Zero growth for the series

 

[Frodo]

If 3DS is going up in expectation for MH4, I can't wait to see how September is going to end.

 

[TechnicPuppet]

Sony aren't blind, they will have something up their sleeve at TGS that can at least help Vita in Japan.

 

[saichi]

Yep TW101 is sure showing those practically assured Nintendo legs.

30K unite!

pikmin is there

think about the number of the tankobons though there are 108.

kenshin has 28 yuyuhakusho has 19 dragonball has 42.

also why is there no conan, touch, doraemon, gorgo13 and oishinbo? all those mangas have tankobonsales over 100 million

maybe they are not counted as Shonen mangas

Don't worry, Killzone is out in a few hours.

wow

Sony aren't blind, they will have something up their sleeve at TGS that can at least help Vita in Japan.

never heard of this before.

But it hasn't even sold 10k yet, that's beyond pathetic.

but it has. Post #25

TW101 sold 3,463 this week, compared to 6,663 last week.

 

[gigantor21]

The PS1/2 era of sales in Japan is something we will literally never see again. ;_;

Did MC and Famitsu track PS1 sales? I'd love to see those numbers.

 

[Asd202]

W101 what a bomba and it did nothing for WiiU sales just wow.

 

[BriBri]

Does anyone know if that Disney game is any good? It's put up some pretty good numbers.

I'm a few hours in. Very choppy graphically but basically a Fantasy Life (Animal Crossing with battles) clone with Disney characters and your Mii. Rather linear and obviously designed for Japanese schoolgirls (and me) but still rather fun with some amazing music, plus your Mii can do an amazing gay-ass glide which is all kinds of win.

Pleased with Hoppechan's numbers. Looking forward to seeing where Starry Sky debuted and where Kuma Tomo is (almost 50k) plus Aikatsu and Run For Money (probably) still selling away.

 

[Fabrik]

But it hasn't even sold 10k yet, that's beyond pathetic.

Look how Killer Is Dead sold on PS3/360 on an installed base 10 times bigger than WiiU.

 

[Ratrat]

04. [PSV] Ragnarok Odyssey (GungHo Online Entertainment, 02/02/12) -33,496
03./00. [PSV] Ragnarok Odyssey Ace <ACT> (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.08.29} (¥4.935) - 31.622 / NEW

Zero growth for the series

It's not a sequel at least. More of a 'complete' version with added content.

 

[SporeCrawler]

30K unite!



maybe they are not counted as Shonen mangas

i coul live with doraemon being more the kids manga but
why is that kameari guy shonen manga and conan or oishinbon is not? and gorgo13 are you kidding me? touch is like the definition of a shonen manga.

 

[Canis lupus]

04. [PSV] Ragnarok Odyssey (GungHo Online Entertainment, 02/02/12) -33,496
03./00. [PSV] Ragnarok Odyssey Ace <ACT> (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.08.29} (¥4.935) - 31.622 / NEW

Zero growth for the series

Its the same game.

 

[FreedomFighter]

MH4 effect with 3DS? I don't know what else would explain that kind of bump with no new software or hardware bundles.

 

[Peff]

i coul live with doraemon being more the kids manga but
why is that kameari guy shonen manga and conan or oishinbon is not? and gorgo13 are you kidding me?

Different magazine. Most of those are Shogakukan's instead of Shonen Jump.

 

[Leezard]

Indeed. Great sales for Jojo.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

24./10. [WIU] The Wonderful 101 <ACT> (Nintendo) {2013.08.24} (¥6.830) - 3.463 / 10.126 <20-40%> (-48%)

Nintendo legs in action

 

[SporeCrawler]

Different magazine. Most of those are Shogakukan's instead of Shonen Jump.

jojo aint shonen jump its ultra jump

 

[Coldnoodle]

Sony aren't blind, they will have something up their sleeve at TGS that can at least help Vita in Japan.

Sony may not be blind, but they do have blinders on.

PS4 AHOY

 

[Peff]

jojo aint shonen jump its ultra jump

Only since early part-7-ish? It started in SJ and continued there for a long while. It's still the same publisher anyway

 

[idlewild_]

jojo aint shonen jump its ultra jump

Used to be in Shonen Jump, so those are either sales of older volumes or anything by Shueisha is being counted.

 

[Mpl90]

What if Vita's lunch is being eaten by...MH4 anticipation for 3DS?

 

[andymcc]

jojo aint shonen jump its ultra jump

Started in Shonen Jump...

Used to be in Shonen Jump, so those are either sales of older volumes or anything by Shueisha is being counted.

is it even counting Steel Ball Run?

 

[Brainiac 8]

Thoughts:

Good on JoJo, very nice debut.

Wonderful 101 dead in Japan.

WiiU continues to slip ever more down. Will anything boost sales in Japan...not sure as of now.

Vita apparently not sustainable or overly popular even after the price cut.

 

[Cha]

Yikes @ that Vita drop. What the hell happened??
Jojo numbers are fantastic!

 

[liger05]

Sony aren't blind, they will have something up their sleeve at TGS that can at least help Vita in Japan.

Heard that before so many times!!!

 

[Sandfox]

I'm guessing that only people who already owned a Vita are interested in the new game and that's not a good sign. Jojo and FF did about what I expected though.

 

[BadWolf]

Vita doing really bad again, wonder if gamescon's indie only showing had anything to do with it.

The FF14 subscription model is too pricey for me to jump in but glad to see it do well.

Jojo doing great but its unfortunate that it doesn't seem like it can be taken seriously as a fighter from what I've heard so far.

Heard that before so many times!!!

Yup, I've not only heard it but said it myself.

No more though.

 

[Lord_Byron28]

Why did 3DS gain so much over last week meanwhile Vita has a nice new release selling and it drops?


Poor Wii U. How much longer can it take?

 

[SporeCrawler]

Only since early part-7-ish? It started in SJ and continued there for a long while. It's still the same publisher anyway

Used to be in Shonen Jump, so those are either sales of older volumes or anything by Shueisha is being counted.

so the chart means nothing as it only shows sales of one publisher. there are several other manga series that sold more from other publishers.

i am not saying that jojo is not popular. i said it was kind of a niche existence that had a strong following over a long long period of time (i mean 108 tankobons. damn thats reaching oishinbo) and had a noticable popularity hike a few month back.

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

It's not a sequel at least. More of a 'complete' version with added content.

Its the same game.

That was kinda the point? Low Vita hardware sales make it more likely that the expansion didnt bring in any new players, just ones who bought vanilla RO, or people who already own a Vita but not the original game, and the similar numbers make it seem more like the former.

I might just be pulling this correlation out my butt though

 

[Canis lupus]

Vita apparently not sustainable or overly popular even after the price cut.

Vita apparently didnot have a new price cut.

Vita doing really bad again, wonder if gamescon's indie only showing had anything to do with it.

Do you really think showing some indie games hurt its sales?

That was kinda the point?

Compilation type of games hardly sell more than the base game.

 

[duckroll]

Did MC and Famitsu track PS1 sales? I'd love to see those numbers.

Famitsu did. Here are the Top50 games on PS1 (first party games bolded):

01. Dragon Quest VII - 3,893,293
02. Final Fantasy VIII - 3,501,588
03. Final Fantasy VII - 3,277,776
04. Final Fantasy IX - 2,707,301
05. Gran Turismo - 2,186,375
06. Resident Evil 2 - 2,154,975
07. Hot Shots Golf - 1,777,895
08. Derby Stallion - 1,737,819
09. Gran Turismo 2 - 1,460,687
10. Resident Evil 3 - 1,383,282
11. Final Fantasy Tactics - 1,270,806
12. Resident Evil - 1,194,779
13. Tekken 3 - 1,186,119
14. Dragon Quest IV - 1,173,671
15. Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon - 1,165,796
16. SaGa Frontier - 1,088,414
17. Tekken 2 - 1,088,069
18. Dance Dance Revolution - 1,023,821
19. Parasite Eve - 994,420
20. Hot Shots Golf 2 - 951,931
21. Densha de Go! - 949,947
22. PaRappa the Rapper - 937,976
23. Beatmania - 923,585
24. Crash Bandicoot 3 - 917,105
25. Crash Bandicoot 2 - 894,355
26. Xenogears - 891,674
27. Derby Stallion 99 - 871,059
28. Xi [sai] - 864,844
29. Dance Dance Revolution 2nd Remix - 862,866
30. Tales of Destiny - 829,618
31. Arc the Lad II - 816,873
32. Doko Demo Issyo - 808,057
33. Ridge Racer - 789,034
34. Simple 1500 Series Vol1 The Mahjong - 787,685
35. R4 Ride Racer Type 4 - 759,527
36. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball '99 - 754,752
37. World Soccer Winning Eleven 3 - 751,205
38. IQ Intelligent Cube - 750,740
39. Monster Farm - 729,063
40. World Soccer Winning Eleven 4 - 721,737
41. Super Robot Wars Alpha - 714,789
42. Legend of Mana - 707,409
43. Metal Gear Solid - 705,736
44. Star Ocean Second Story - 704,318
45. Puyo Puyo 2 - 703,068
46. Chrono Cross - 688,614
47. Dino Crisis - 677,050
48. SaGa Frontier 2 - 675,254
49. Momotaro Dentetsu 7 - 675,187
50. SD Gundam G-Generation - 673,766

 

[Brainiac 8]

Sony aren't blind, they will have something up their sleeve at TGS that can at least help Vita in Japan.

Hahahaha!

How many times have we heard this?

 

[Tizoc]

Famitsu did. Here are the Top50 games on PS1 (first party games bolded):

01. Dragon Quest VII - 3,893,293
02. Final Fantasy VIII - 3,501,588
03. Final Fantasy VII - 3,277,776
04. Final Fantasy IX - 2,707,301
05. Gran Turismo - 2,186,375
06. Resident Evil 2 - 2,154,975
07. Hot Shots Golf - 1,777,895
08. Derby Stallion - 1,737,819
09. Gran Turismo 2 - 1,460,687
10. Resident Evil 3 - 1,383,282
11. Final Fantasy Tactics - 1,270,806
12. Resident Evil - 1,194,779
13. Tekken 3 - 1,186,119
14. Dragon Quest IV - 1,173,671
15. Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon - 1,165,796
16. SaGa Frontier - 1,088,414
17. Tekken 2 - 1,088,069
18. Dance Dance Revolution - 1,023,821
19. Parasite Eve - 994,420
20. Hot Shots Golf 2 - 951,931
21. Densha de Go! - 949,947
22. PaRappa the Rapper - 937,976
23. Beatmania - 923,585
24. Crash Bandicoot 3 - 917,105
25. Crash Bandicoot 2 - 894,355
26. Xenogears - 891,674
27. Derby Stallion 99 - 871,059
28. Xi [sai] - 864,844
29. Dance Dance Revolution 2nd Remix - 862,866
30. Tales of Destiny - 829,618
31. Arc the Lad II - 816,873
32. Doko Demo Issyo - 808,057
33. Ridge Racer - 789,034
34. Simple 1500 Series Vol1 The Mahjong - 787,685
35. R4 Ride Racer Type 4 - 759,527
36. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball '99 - 754,752
37. World Soccer Winning Eleven 3 - 751,205
38. IQ Intelligent Cube - 750,740
39. Monster Farm - 729,063
40. World Soccer Winning Eleven 4 - 721,737
41. Super Robot Wars Alpha - 714,789
42. Legend of Mana - 707,409
43. Metal Gear Solid - 705,736
44. Star Ocean Second Story - 704,318
45. Puyo Puyo 2 - 703,068
46. Chrono Cross - 688,614
47. Dino Crisis - 677,050
48. SaGa Frontier 2 - 675,254
49. Momotaro Dentetsu 7 - 675,187
50. SD Gundam G-Generation - 673,766

What year is this from?

 

[Drencrom]

01./00. [PS3] JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle # <FTG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.08.29} (¥7.980) - 425.718 / NEW