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[ArchedThunder]

Dragon Quest VIII results clearly show how mobile audience is (still) not that receptive to console games on mobile platforms with premium prices. In more than one month, it probably sold what a DQVIII for 3DS would have sold in...half day one? And (currently) good, if not great results for DQM show how this audience is far more receptive for free to play titles. It seems free to play is (by, by, by far) the main way to release games on iOS / Android, certainly not console-like games. Even titles like Agito and next Chaos Ring are free to play

..Could I dare to say mobile audience was more receptive for console-like experiences in the past? I remember how EA released Dead Space and Mass Effect games over there, but now they're not there anymore.

5 bucks says they release DQVIII on Nintendo's next handheld and it sells well.

 

[RPGamer92]

Jesus at the Dragon Quest iOS prices. Isn't the point of releasing on iOS to sell for lower cost and use a f2p system? What were you thinking Square...

 

[RalchAC]

Vita's in the exact same boat as 3DS. Everything big this year is a sequel to something already on the system or in an already saturated genre on the system. There's not really anything to drive userbase up out of the norm and I don't see the system really increasing sales YOY overall.

Last year there were some cross-platform games like Toukiden and God Eater 2. Those games going exclusive (if they do) will move some system from the old PSP users.

But yes, the Vita main problem is that most big exclusive titles are hunting games. They're going to saturate the market if they continue that way. Diversifying their output with more games like OMDB2 and Gravity Rush 2 (not saying they're going to sell a lot, but they'll give people more choice) should be their main concern right now.

 

[Nirolak]

I want to cry.

Well this is an actual game, so raking in $1 million or more a day is actually a notably positive trend relative to the age of Rage of Bahamut and Dragon Collection.

Dragon Quest VIII results clearly show how mobile audience is (still) not that receptive to console games on mobile platforms with premium prices. In more than one month, it probably sold what a DQVIII for 3DS would have sold in...half day one? And (currently) good, if not great results for DQM show how this audience is far more receptive for free to play titles. It seems free to play is (by, by, by far) the main way to release games on iOS / Android, certainly not console-like games. Even titles like Agito and next Chaos Ring are free to play

..Could I dare to say mobile audience was more receptive for console-like experiences in the past? I remember how EA released Dead Space and Mass Effect games over there, but now they're not there anymore.

To an extent, but some of that was publishers actually just not realizing the issue yet.

Like IIRC neither of those games sold well which is why EA is just releasing f2p games instead with the exception of Chillingo where small time revenue is still big money for their indie partners.

The studio that made both of those games now focuses on f2p games like Real Racing 3 and The Sims FreePlay which are big deal revenue drivers for EA.

 

[Mpl90]

In both MH4G threads, I joked about this, but I was half-serious: I feel we'll see MH4G HD, yes, but not on Wii U. Or, at least, not just on Wii U. Yeah, I think it could be a launch title for next Nintendo handheld, if it releases in Fall 2015 in Japan.

Certainly, next year we won't see MH5, and currently Capcom is releasing a major MH project per year. Yep, I think MH3G HD Version on Wii U was (at least in theory) the 2012's MH major project. Given the current Wii U status, MH4G HD being a Wii U exclusive sounds like something that would see its sales severly limited, so I think this is a possibility.

Your opinions on the matter?

 

[ArchedThunder]

In both MH4G threads, I joked about this, but I was half-serious: I feel we'll see MH4G HD, yes, but not on Wii U. Or, at least, not just on Wii U. Yeah, I think it could be a launch title for next Nintendo handheld, if it releases in Fall 2015 in Japan.

Certainly, next year we won't see MH5, and currently Capcom is releasing a major MH project per year. Yep, I think MH3G HD Version on Wii U was (at least in theory) the 2012's MH major project. Given the current Wii U status, MH4G HD being a Wii U exclusive sounds like something that would see its sales severly limited, so I think this is a possibility.

Your opinions on the matter?

If it added even more content on top of 4G it would be a pretty good launch title.

 

[Nirolak]

On the note of traditional game publishers and mobile, Level 5 is having some success on Android, but I don't see them anywhere on the iOS chart:

In both MH4G threads, I joked about this, but I was half-serious: I feel we'll see MH4G HD, yes, but not on Wii U. Or, at least, not just on Wii U. Yeah, I think it could be a launch title for next Nintendo handheld, if it releases in Fall 2015 in Japan.

Certainly, next year we won't see MH5, and currently Capcom is releasing a major MH project per year. Yep, I think MH3G HD Version on Wii U was (at least in theory) the 2012's MH major project. Given the current Wii U status, MH4G HD being a Wii U exclusive sounds like something that would see its sales severly limited, so I think this is a possibility.

Your opinions on the matter?

At this point I'm not sure they see the Wii U market as a notable money maker, so I do think if they're going to do an HD version, they would like a different platform. If the handheld is out by then, it certainly is an option for an enhanced edition.

 

[ArcaneFreeze]

In both MH4G threads, I joked about this, but I was half-serious: I feel we'll see MH4G HD, yes, but not on Wii U. Or, at least, not just on Wii U. Yeah, I think it could be a launch title for next Nintendo handheld, if it releases in Fall 2015 in Japan.

Certainly, next year we won't see MH5, and currently Capcom is releasing a major MH project per year. Yep, I think MH3G HD Version on Wii U was (at least in theory) the 2012's MH major project. Given the current Wii U status, MH4G HD being a Wii U exclusive sounds like something that would see its sales severly limited, so I think this is a possibility.

Your opinions on the matter?

If they release a WiiU Version it'll probably be financially backed by Nintendo. So it shouldn't be too much of a worry for them. In terms of major releases I think next year is the year we finally see a crossover Monster Hunter *Cough MH x Pokemon Cough*

 

[sörine]

Last year there were some cross-platform games like Toukiden and God Eater 2. Those games going exclusive (if they do) will move some system from the old PSP users.

But yes, the Vita main problem is that most big exclusive titles are hunting games. They're going to saturate the market if they continue that way. Diversifying their output with more games like OMDB2 and Gravity Rush 2 (not saying they're going to sell a lot, but they'll give people more choice) should be their main concern right now.

Those games already sold more on Vita and particular attention was given towards upgrading and promoting the Vita versions. I think the PSP transition has already begun to the degree it can without Monster Hunter and big Square Enix games. Most of the PSP fanbase isn't coming back without that.

In both MH4G threads, I joked about this, but I was half-serious: I feel we'll see MH4G HD, yes, but not on Wii U. Or, at least, not just on Wii U. Yeah, I think it could be a launch title for next Nintendo handheld, if it releases in Fall 2015 in Japan.

Certainly, next year we won't see MH5, and currently Capcom is releasing a major MH project per year. Yep, I think MH3G HD Version on Wii U was (at least in theory) the 2012's MH major project. Given the current Wii U status, MH4G HD being a Wii U exclusive sounds like something that would see its sales severly limited, so I think this is a possibility.

Your opinions on the matter?

This makes sense. I could also see a cross-gen MH5 in 2016 similar to what we saw with Toukiden and God Eater 2.

 

[RalchAC]

At this point I'm not sure they see the Wii U market as a notable money maker, so I do think if they're going to do an HD version, they would like a different platform. If the handheld is out by then, it certainly is an option for an enhanced edition.

If they're going to do a homeconsole version (which objective will probably be trying to seek new audiences in the West) they should release it on the PS4. It'd be healthy enough in Japan (even if it have a bad first year) to move some units in Japan. And the userbase will be big enough in the West, where the IP has more room for growing, to gather some interest. It could be multiplatform, (any combination of PS4, X1 and WiiU could be posible) but I think we have not seen MH releasing on multiple platforms in the same day.

If they release a WiiU Version it'll probably be financially backed by Nintendo. So it shouldn't be too much of a worry for them. In terms of major releases I think next year is the year we finally see a crossover Monster Hunter *Cough MH x Pokemon Cough*

What about Puzzles and Pokemon? I think that game will be a nice cross-over / spin-off. Pokemon already has collecting, battles, dungeons (kinda) and elements. They'll just need to use that bejeweled mechanic from P&D and they could release a pretty solid game using X&Y assets.

 

[ArchedThunder]

If they're going to do a homeconsole version (which objective will probably be trying to seek new audiences in the West) they should release it on the PS4. It'd be healthy enough in Japan (even if it have a bad first year) to move some units in Japan. And the userbase will be big enough in the West, where the IP has more room for growing, to gather some interest. It could be multiplatform, (any combination of PS4, X1 and WiiU could be posible) but I think we have not seen MH releasing on multiple platforms in the same day.

I don't think any mainline Monster Hunter games are going to be released on non Nintendo platforms any time soon.

 

[Takao]

Oh right thanks. Well they do have GR2 to slot in somewhere though I doubt that's gonna be any bigger than 130k LTD.

I was thinking of a third party game. Maybe a Vita Yakuza game?

 

[sörine]

If they're going to do a homeconsole version (which objective will probably be trying to seek new audiences in the West) they should release it on the PS4. It'd be healthy enough in Japan (even if it have a bad first year) to move some units in Japan. And the userbase will be big enough in the West, where the IP has more room for growing, to gather some interest. It could be multiplatform, (any combination of PS4, X1 and WiiU could be posible) but I think we have not seen MH releasing on multiple platforms in the same day.

The issue is crossplatform play and data transferring That's why previous HD Versions were on their hahdhelds' sister consoles (PSP/PS3, 3DS/Wii U) and why 3DS/PS4 wouldn't work.

It probably has to be on a Nintendo platform basically. Unless they decide to wholly separate the HD Version from the handheld original this time.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

Last year there were some cross-platform games like Toukiden and God Eater 2. Those games going exclusive (if they do) will move some system from the old PSP users.

I don't see Toukiden or God Eater going Vita exclusive, which is why I think GE2 Burst could be a 3DS game.

Vita is good at one thing: multiplatform releases. The moment publishers drop PS3 or PSP, supporting Vita becomes a question.

Toukiden PSP: 153k
GE2 PSP: 209k

(from Aquamarine's Dengeki archive)

 

[Hero of Legend]

In both MH4G threads, I joked about this, but I was half-serious: I feel we'll see MH4G HD, yes, but not on Wii U. Or, at least, not just on Wii U. Yeah, I think it could be a launch title for next Nintendo handheld, if it releases in Fall 2015 in Japan.

Certainly, next year we won't see MH5, and currently Capcom is releasing a major MH project per year. Yep, I think MH3G HD Version on Wii U was (at least in theory) the 2012's MH major project. Given the current Wii U status, MH4G HD being a Wii U exclusive sounds like something that would see its sales severly limited, so I think this is a possibility.

Your opinions on the matter?

MH4G HD on Wii U and the 3DS' successor. I like the way you think.

 

[Pie and Beans]

Genre competitors don't seem to do too well on the 3DS when the main brand is right there.

Wonder if Bandai Namco would consider a God Eater 2 HD Ultimate or whatever on PS3 at the same time to offset the fading PSP market.

 

[Oregano]

Genre competitors don't seem to do too well on the 3DS when the main brand is right there.

Wonder if Bandai Namco would consider a God Eater 2 HD Ultimate or whatever on PS3 at the same time to offset the fading PSP market.

Really, I am not sure we have seen an indication of that. Do you have any examples?

I imagine you'll point out Gaist Crusher but that game had much bigger problems.

 

[Otakumegane]

Genre competitors don't seem to do too well on the 3DS when the main brand is right there.

Wonder if Bandai Namco would consider a God Eater 2 HD Ultimate or whatever on PS3 at the same time to offset the fading PSP market.

Don't platforms with the "main brand" have the most clones on the platform.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

I hope Capcom finally decides to put MH4 Hd Ultimate G string version on PS4 or even 3. MH3rd did really well and they just left that base presumably due to Nintendo money hats but still. I mean those WiiU sales maybe a MP release?

It truly is weird how all the MH clones are on the Vita and the 3DS is almost barren with them despite having the MH fan base lol. Like what happened there?

 

[Pie and Beans]

Really, I am not sure we have seen an indication of that. Do you have any examples?

I imagine you'll point out Gaist Crusher but that game had much bigger problems.

Don't platforms with the "main brand" have the most clones on the platform.

Gaist is definitely the most chilling example, but I also think One Piece Unlimited Red World didn't perform as well as I would have expected it to (which is pretty odd considering its brand) and I think games like Toukiden, Soul Sacrifice, and God Eater just benefit from this vacuum of power left behind on the Vita. They dont have an all consuming Sony first party to butt heads with, nor the legit Monster Hunter as the obvious sales choice.

Vita's death round the world is on Sony wests ambivalence, but Sony Japan certainly did good making it the off-brand home of hunting games and split PS3/PSV anime stuff.

 

[Celine]

Don't platforms with the "main brand" have the most clones on the platform.

He is specifically talking about MH clones.
It seems to me that what happened is that Nintendo bribed the genre king while Sony countered by investing in the rest in an attempt to grow the genre on Vita.

 

[sörine]

Genre competitors don't seem to do too well on the 3DS when the main brand is right there.

Wonder if Bandai Namco would consider a God Eater 2 HD Ultimate or whatever on PS3 at the same time to offset the fading PSP market.

We haven't had many real genre competitors on 3DS. Just two anime tie-ins which did seemingly well and one kids project that bombed.

If Monster Hunter only managed 400k on PS3 imagine how much less God Eater would sell.

 

[Pie and Beans]

We haven't had many real genre competitors on 3DS. Just two anime tie-ins which did seemingly well and one kids project that bombed.

If Monster Hunter only managed 400k on PS3 imagine how much less God Eater would sell.

The 100k-150k or so from a budget market that they may be looking to retain once/if PSP stops being a viable platform entirely perhaps. Seems like an easier development route to go PSV/PS3/(and PS4 perhaps in the starvation periods!) than the pretty incompatible PSV+3DS root. Although round of applause for Capcoms bizarre 3DS and PS3 pairing(s)!

 

[Oregano]

Gaist is definitely the most chilling example, but I also think One Piece Unlimited Red World didn't perform as well as I would have expected it to (which is pretty odd considering its brand) and I think games like Toukiden, Soul Sacrifice, and God Eater just benefit from this vacuum of power left behind on the Vita. They dont have an all consuming Sony first party to butt heads with, nor the legit Monster Hunter as the obvious sales choice.

Vita's death round the world is on Sony wests ambivalence, but Sony Japan certainly did good making it the off-brand home of hunting games and split PS3/PSV anime stuff.

One Piece is still going. It's got better legs than God Eater for sure. Soul Sacrifice didn't do particularily well either. We haven't seen how a legit Hunting Action game would do on 3DS. Other genres like Monster collecting RPGs and Life Sims definitely haven't been hurt on the 3DS by the presence of Nintendo first party or genre kings.

 

[sörine]

The 100k or so from a budget market that they may be looking to retain once/if PSP stops being a viable platform entirely perhaps. Seems like an easier development route to go PSV/PS3/(and PS4 perhaps in the starvation periods!) than the pretty incompatible PSV+3DS root. Although round of applause for Capcoms bizarre 3DS and PS3 pairing(s)!

I think the argument is if Vita can't sustain steady sales on it's own without another platform to help out then why not simply move to a new platform entirely?

I don't necessairily agree with that sentiment though. I think a Toukiden 2 or a GE3 could do well enough Vita only at this point to keep things going. There's likely more growth opportunity on 3DS but these specific companies are already building fanbases where they are so switching tracks now seems more questionable. They're never hitting PSP numbers again this way probably but they can still do well enough.

 

[Spiegel]

One Piece is still going. It's got better legs than God Eater for sure. Soul Sacrifice didn't do particularily well either. We haven't seen how a legit Hunting Action game would do on 3DS. Other genres like Monster collecting RPGs and Life Sims definitely haven't been hurt on the 3DS by the presence of Nintendo first party or genre kings.

25./23. [PSV] God Eater 2 # <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.14} (¥5.980)
30./30. [PSP] God Eater 2 <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.14} (¥5.980)
36./34. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited World Red # <ADV> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.980)

 

[Pie and Beans]

Monster collecting RPGs

I'm not really aware of many new ones of those outside of Youkai Watch which I dont think did too well but lol Level 5. Unless you're going to use Puzzle&Dragons or Dragon Quest as your examples in which case it gets a rolled up newspaper bonk.

 

[Oregano]

25./23. [PSV] God Eater 2 # <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.14} (¥5.980)
30./30. [PSP] God Eater 2 <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.14} (¥5.980)
36./34. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited World Red # <ADV> (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.980)

Superior tracker has One Piece higher and it debuted a lot lower so its' legs are better.

 

[Aquamarine]

Superior tracker has One Piece higher and it debuted a lot lower so its' legs are better.

Kadokawa Corporation (Famitsu + Dengeki) > Media Create Co., Ltd.

 

[pieatorium]

Superior tracker has One Piece higher and it debuted a lot lower so its' legs are better.

there are 2 skus of GE

 

[BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO]

I don't see Toukiden or God Eater going Vita exclusive, which is why I think GE2 Burst could be a 3DS game.

Vita is good at one thing: multiplatform releases. The moment publishers drop PS3 or PSP, supporting Vita becomes a question.

Toukiden PSP: 153k
GE2 PSP: 209k

(from Aquamarine's Dengeki archive)

Those PSP owners could upgrade to a Vita, especially Vita gets another price drop this year. Hell, they could even come up with a solution to import the PSP saves to the Vita version.

 

[Oregano]

I'm not really aware of many new ones of those outside of Youkai Watch which I dont think did too well but lol Level 5. Unless you're going to use Puzzle&Dragons as your example in which case it gets a rolled up newspaper bonk.

Why do they have to be new? God Eater 2 isn't new. Youkai Watch has done really well too.

 

[Mario007]

I was thinking of a third party game. Maybe a Vita Yakuza game?

I'm not sure if there will be another notable big third party game for 2014 that's exclusive to Vita in Japan. This is simply because I don't see a Japanese centered event this year where it could be announced early in the year so that it would realese for holidays. Having said that if SE decides to do a quick HD port of Type-0 for ps3 and vita due to FF X HD's numbers I could see that releasing this year.

 

[Takao]

I'm not sure if there will be another notable big third party game for 2014 that's exclusive to Vita in Japan. This is simply because I don't see a Japanese centered event this year where it could be announced early in the year so that it would realese for holidays. Having said that if SE decides to do a quick HD port of Type-0 for ps3 and vita due to FF X HD's numbers I could see that releasing this year.

You don't really need an event to announce a game. Yakuza isn't Monster Hunter, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, or Final Fantasy.

 

[ohbabyitsken]

Superior tracker has One Piece higher and it debuted a lot lower so its' legs are better.

Superior? I thought they all had similar sample sizes.

 

[Aquamarine]

[B][U]Comgnet Software Sales Rankings: Week 4, 2014 (Jan 20 - Jan 26)[/U][/B]

[b]1. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 – 347pt[/b]
2. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 123pt
3. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 91pt
4. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind – 80pt
[b]5. [PS3] Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z – 75pt[/b]
[b]6. [PS3] Saints Row IV: Ultra Super Ultimate Deluxe Edition – 65pt[/b]
7. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z – 46pt
[b]8. [PSV] Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z – 41pt[/b]
9. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – 31pt
10. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life – 31pt
[b]11. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 (Hyakka Ryouran Tamatebako Box) – 28pt[/b]
12. [3DS] Pokémon X – 24pt
[b]13. [PSV] Uta Kumi 575 – 22pt[/b]
14. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 – 22pt
15. [3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle! – 21pt
16. [PS3] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster – 18pt
17. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V – 17pt
18. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World – 14pt
19. [PSV] God Eater 2 – 12pt
[b]20. [PSP] La Corda d'Oro 3: Another Sky feat. Jinnan – 10pt[/b]
[B]* New releases are in bold
* 1 pt = 1 sale
3DS - 9
PS3 - 6
PSV - 3
WIU - 1
PSP - 1[/B]

No Tsutaya yet, but I'll post it when it releases.

 

[Pie and Beans]

Why do they have to be new? God Eater 2 isn't new. Youkai Watch has done really well too.

I'm interested to see where Youkai's legs take it, certainly. The Anime has obviously massively helped (I remember the same effect with Valkyria Chronicles), but... I have 0 faith in Level-5 maintaining an IP in any logical fashion. Thats another story though.

Anyway, we've strayed pretty far. I just think God Eater, Toukiden, Soul Sacrifice, and upcoming Freedom Wars benefit from being on a system that just simply doesnt have Monster Hunter as an option. Not even sure how easy it would be to just plop across PSP versions to 3DS versions since not many people have done that at all. God Eater on PS3 interests me as an angle because thats certainly what the VitaTV was kinda pushing as its launch title which makes things even more confusing. To release a PS3 version is sort of admitting VitaTV is a ghost, but then thats the reality anyway.

 

[Mario007]

You don't really need an event to announce a game. Yakuza isn't Monster Hunter, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, or Final Fantasy.

Hmm I suppose you're right. Have they ever released two Yakuza games in the same year?

 

[DaBoss]

No Tsutaya yet, but I'll post it when it releases.

Did Pokemon Y completely drop from the list or do they combine it with Pokemon X?

 

[StreetsAhead]

[B][U]Comgnet Software Sales Rankings: Week 4, 2014 (Jan 20 - Jan 26)[/U][/B]
2. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 123pt

The Anime works!

Now, if only Nintendo would fund a Fossil Fighters anime...At least there's that comic in Corocoro for a while.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

[B][U]Comgnet Software Sales Rankings: Week 4, 2014 (Jan 20 - Jan 26)[/U][/B]

[b]1. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 – 347pt[/b]
2. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 123pt
3. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 91pt
4. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind – 80pt
[b]5. [PS3] Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z – 75pt[/b]
[b]6. [PS3] Saints Row IV: Ultra Super Ultimate Deluxe Edition – 65pt[/b]
7. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z – 46pt
[b]8. [PSV] Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z – 41pt[/b]
9. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – 31pt
10. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life – 31pt
[b]11. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 (Hyakka Ryouran Tamatebako Box) – 28pt[/b]
12. [3DS] Pokémon X – 24pt
[b]13. [PSV] Uta Kumi 575 – 22pt[/b]
14. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 – 22pt
15. [3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle! – 21pt
16. [PS3] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster – 18pt
17. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V – 17pt
18. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World – 14pt
19. [PSV] God Eater 2 – 12pt
[b]20. [PSP] La Corda d'Oro 3: Another Sky feat. Jinnan – 10pt[/b]
[B]* New releases are in bold
* 1 pt = 1 sale
3DS - 9
PS3 - 6
PSV - 3
WIU - 1
PSP - 1[/B]

No Tsutaya yet, but I'll post it when it releases.

I think SB did well. 200k+ opening up there with the best selling entry SB3 iirc.

Also YW climbed really quickly.

LoZ legs make me sad. Japan why.....

 

[Oregano]

there are 2 skus of GE

That is true. I concede that sales may be higer for God Eater 2 when you take both versions into account.

Superior? I thought they all had similar sample sizes.

It is (mostly) a joke. Famitsu has its fans though.

I'm interested to see where Youkai's legs take it, certainly. The Anime has obviously massively helped (I remember the same effect with Valkyria Chronicles), but... I have 0 faith in Level-5 maintaining an IP in any logical fashion. Thats another story though.

Anyway, we've strayed pretty far. I just think God Eater, Toukiden, Soul Sacrifice, and upcoming Freedom Wars benefit from being on a system that just simply doesnt have Monster Hunter as an option. Not even sure how easy it would be to just plop across PSP versions to 3DS versions since not many people have done that at all. God Eater on PS3 interests me as an angle because thats certainly what the VitaTV was kinda pushing as its launch title which makes things even more confusing. To release a PS3 version is sort of admitting VitaTV is a ghost, but then thats the reality anyway.

The anime has only just started, the game was already a success. It will likely just extend the game's already impressive legs.

Well oddly Namco Bandai is one of the few publishers who have done PSP->3DS advanced ports with One Piece and Digimon so there is precedence.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Well oddly Namco Bandai is one of the few publishers who have done PSP->3DS advanced ports with One Piece and Digimon so there is precedence.

And Level-5 with LBX 1 & 2.

Shocked this wasn't more common.

 

[Takao]

Hmm I suppose you're right. Have they ever released two Yakuza games in the same year?

March 2010 - Yakuza 4 (PS3)
September 2010 - Yakuza: Black Panther (PSP)

March 2012 - Yakuza: Black Panther 2 (PSP)
December 2012 - Yakuza 5 (PS3)

Both PSP games were announced in Famitsu.

 

[ohbabyitsken]

It is (mostly) a joke. Famitsu has its fans though.

Ah. Well 2 out of 3 put GE2 higher so if I had to bet I would place my money on GE2 selling more 2 weeks ago. Maybe one of the store chains tracked by Famitsu had a discount on OP resulting in a misrepresentation of national sales? Who knows. There can be plenty of reasons for differences in tracking.

 

[Mario007]

March 2010 - Yakuza 4 (PS3)
September 2010 - Yakuza: Black Panther (PSP)

March 2012 - Yakuza: Black Panther 2 (PSP)
December 2012 - Yakuza 5 (PS3)

Both PSP games were announced in Famitsu.

Cool so there is precedent for it. Would be a nice game for the holidays.

 

[Aquamarine]

Did Pokemon Y completely drop from the list or do they combine it with Pokemon X?

Comgnet, Tsutaya, and Dengeki all count each Pokemon SKU as a separate ranking.

Media Create and Famitsu combine them.

 

[Takao]

Cool so there is precedent for it. Would be a nice game for the holidays.

The only reason I bring up Yakuza as a possibility is because it seems they've ported over the game's engine to Vita. The Yakuza Ishinn companion app looks to be a surprisingly thorough. As well, Nagoshi has previously shown interest in bringing the series to Vita.

 

[DaBoss]

Comgnet, Tsutaya, and Dengeki all count each Pokemon SKU as a separate ranking.

Media Create and Famitsu combine them.

OK, thanks for the info, just wanted to confirm that before the following.

The people of Japan have spoken, X is the superior version.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Attack on Titan sure got a boost, surely it's now back in stock.