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[Private Hoffman]

I told you guys that Wii Music wouldn't live up to the other Wii* titles.

Doing a lot worse than many folks believed.

 

[kenta]

Wholly surprised that Namaikida is still on the chart for a second week. I really really really hope someone at SCEA decides to greenlight a localization one of these days

 

[Dragona Akehi]

All of a sudden the thread has gotten a little dizzy.

 

[Aselith]

Nice sales for Devil Summoner there. Can't wait to play it. I thought the first one was pretty decent.

 

[HK-47]

Wait 'till the end of the year before pronouncing this one dead. I definitely think it will be less of a phenomenon than Wii Fit, but let's just watch.

Thats why I said we need to watch for a few more weeks >_>

 

[PantherLotus]

Thats why I said we need to watch for a few more weeks >_>

If I were really delusional, I would point to the fact that Wii Music launched a month earlier (October) than either Wii Fit or Wii Sports did (November). Perhaps there's something to that?

 

[viciouskillersquirrel]

08. [NDS] Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (Konami) 19,000

There's something not quite right here. This entry seems to lack somewhat in the justice department...

01. [NDS] Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (Konami) 190,000

There we go!

I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive though

 

[Regulus Tera]

Btw, have you read the description for Girl's Mode? You play as a Clothing Boutique owner and you have to use your charisma and what I assume would be called management skills to make money and expand your shop. Sounds compelling, actually.

Like Aerobiz, without the jets.

Probably will buy it if it ever gets localised. For my little sister, I mean.

>_>

 

[Hcoregamer00]

Probably will buy it if it ever gets localised. For my little sister, I mean.

>_>

Of course, you should "test the game" just to be sure it is appropriate for her age.

 

[DogWelder]

Probably will buy it if it ever gets localised. For my little sister, I mean.

>_>

There are online flash games that do this shit for free.

 

[viciouskillersquirrel]

Of course, you should "test the game" just to be sure it is appropriate for her age.

Absolutely. The hooker boots alone should be cause for concern.

 

[HK-47]

If I were really delusional, I would point to the fact that Wii Music launched a month earlier (October) than either Wii Fit or Wii Sports did (November). Perhaps there's something to that?

And if I said lets wait a few more weeks, I meant lets wait a few more weeks. Stop trying to start something

 

[HK-47]

Absolutely. The hooker boots alone should be cause for concern.

CV OoE says they make awesome games lol

 

[Regulus Tera]

There are online flash games that do this shit for free.

Those flash games don't prepare you to be an entrepreneur.

Of course, you should "test the game" just to be sure it is appropriate for her age.

That's the spirit!

 

[norinrad21]

Btw, have you read the description for Girl's Mode? You play as a Clothing Boutique owner and you have to use your charisma and what I assume would be called management skills to make money and expand your shop. Sounds compelling, actually.

Like Aerobiz, without the jets.

This shit even supports wifi

 

[PantherLotus]

And if I said lets wait a few more weeks, I meant lets wait a few more weeks. Stop trying to start something

huh?

 

[Aselith]

This shit even supports wifi

And it has background music. My loins arise.

 

[Hive]

Absolutely. The hooker boots alone should be cause for concern.

whoa, I didn't notice! Hooker Boots Defense Force assemble!~

Found a trailer here: http://www.cubed3.com/news/10925

 

[donny2112]

Thread needs more top 5 boxarts.

And maybe next week releases.

Speaking of, any word on when Cheesemeister will be able to do the MC threads again?

 

[PantherLotus]

And it has background music. My loins arise.

May your loins enjoy the first several seconds of this video. Nintendo lead the DSi announcement with this game. Didn't even realize that.

edit:

it would help if i actually posted the video, huh?
http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=cSEeqtlyy9E

 

[Regulus Tera]

I told you guys that Wii Music wouldn't live up to the other Wii* titles.

Doing a lot worse than many folks believed.

You got to remember that Fit, Sports and Play were launched right during the holiday season. Music came out a month earlier. We won't know the true success of the game until after New Year.

 

[Nocebo]

I told you guys that Wii Music wouldn't live up to the other Wii* titles.

Doing a lot worse than many folks believed.

Do you think it will sell the similarly in the western market?

 

[HK-47]

Do you think it will sell the similarly in the western market?

All the musings from the retail thread show it not doing so hot, but most of them are coming from game shops. Could be different at the big retailers.

I dont know whether I want it to do bad to see all the Nintendo fanboys scramble for excuses or to see it do good so all the non game haters cry.

Either way, Amirox's reaction should be good

 

[Linkup]

Let me guess, Girls Mode is what Intelligent Systems has been working on since AW DoR? I wonder which studio made it.

 

[Accident]

Nintendo Q2 earnings, i can't create new threads.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2008/081030e.pdf

 

[Private Hoffman]

Do you think it will sell the similarly in the western market?

Similarly in an absolute sense? No, I think it'll do better.

However, in the west I feel the same way about Wii Music as I do in Japan in terms of it not selling nearly as well as other Wii * titles.

It'll do well, and certainly turn a profit. But I don't think it's the next huge thing for them.

 

[-Double_A]

Kind of glad to see Wii Music flop. Hopefully will tell Nintendo to put more resources into more serious games.

 

[Nocebo]

All the musings from the retail thread show it not doing so hot, but most of them are coming from game shops. Could be different at the big retailers.

I dont know whether I want it to do bad to see all the Nintendo fanboys scramble for excuses or to see it do good so all the non game haters cry.

Either way, Amirox's reaction should be good

Yeah, whatever happens there'll be lots of delicious drama. I'd like to see it do good personally. It's a piece of software that is an interestingly different take on music games. I just wish there was more of an educational aspect to it.

Kind of glad to see Wii Music flop. Hopefully will tell Nintendo to put more resources into more serious games.

Seems like a rather ridiculous statement since:
1) it's not really a flop, yet
2) even if it was a flop it doesn't mean nintendo won't continue developing games you don't categorize as "serious"
3) Nintendo are developing several games in parallel including those "serious" games like a new Zelda for wii

Similarly in an absolute sense? No, I think it'll do better.

However, in the west I feel the same way about Wii Music as I do in Japan in terms of it not selling nearly as well as other Wii * titles.

It'll do well, and certainly turn a profit. But I don't think it's the next huge thing for them.

Yeah, I get the feeling the western market is getting more into nintendo's offerings on wii than the japanese are. I'm leaning toward WiiMusic not doing as well as expected either, however I find the fact that WiiMusic wasn't released during a holiday period a compelling point as well. It might see a surge in december.

 

[cvxfreak]

Nintendo Q2 earnings, i can't create new threads.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2008/081030e.pdf

The DS has surpassed the GBA.

84 Million vs 81 Million

 

[Regulus Tera]

The DS has surpassed the GBA.

84 Million vs 81 Million

I guess it went past the NES mark a long time ago. How long until it surpasses the PSX and the PS2?

 

[Blast Processing]

Btw, have you read the description for Girl's Mode? You play as a Clothing Boutique owner and you have to use your charisma and what I assume would be called management skills to make money and expand your shop. Sounds compelling, actually.

Like Aerobiz, without the jets.

Why is the back of the box on the front? What's on the back?

 

[RpgN]

I guess it went past the NES mark a long time ago. How long until it surpasses the PSX and the PS2?

100+ million and 130 million?

I think it will reach this figure eventually, what with the release of DSi soon.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

Wii Music will probably have legs. 1 million might be unachievable, though.

 

[Busaiku]

I guess it went past the NES mark a long time ago. How long until it surpasses the PSX and the PS2?

With the DSi, it seems possible within the next 1.5-2 years.

 

[lo zaffo]

I don't think Wii Music will last until Holiday Season, there are bigger titles like Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit and, to a lesser extend, Animal Crossing Wii on the spot. On Nintendo home consoles only a few title can win the market. And Wii Sport Resort will flop too. I prophetically said it [being not so serious].

P.S. I'm happy for Pokémon Platina and Rhythm Tengou gold.
P.P.S. here in Italy Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit are Holiday Season title.

 

[lupin23rd]

BLAH BLAH BLAH

Like Aerobiz, without the jets.

Sold.

 

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

I nearly had a heart attack when I saw Raidou so low, then phew wait omg that's even better.

On Wii Music, I highly doubt it's done, it'll probably go way lower during November but when holiday season kicks in I'm sure Nintendo will pump it with heavy ad marketing (basically with all the money they didn't spend on development :lol). Otoh, amazon has quickly slashed its price by 31%, maybe jumping the gun too soon imo.

 

[Nuclear Muffin]

Let me guess, Girls Mode is what Intelligent Systems has been working on since AW DoR? I wonder which studio made it.

It's only published by Nintendo, the game was actually developed by syn Sophia.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/azlj/index.html (Check the bottom of the page)

 

[HK-47]

I nearly had a heart attack when I saw Raidou so low, then phew wait omg that's even better.

On Wii Music, I highly doubt it's done, it'll probably go way lower during November but when holiday season kicks in I'm sure Nintendo will pump it with heavy ad marketing (basically with all the money they didn't spend on development :lol). Otoh, amazon has quickly slashed its price by 31%, maybe jumping the gun too soon imo.

Wait amazon slashed Wii Music's price?

 

[FINALFANTASYDOG]

Wait amazon slashed Wii Music's price?

No they didn't. The price has always been around 4,500 Yen at Amazon JP. It's just some marketplace seller decided to be Mr.Tricky and list it at 4000 yen, then charge an extra 480 yen for shipping(listed separately), thus making it appear to be cheaper then it really is.

As for the the fact that the price from amazon.co.jp for wii Music is a 23% discount, only chump chumps who buy games at convience/department/the boonies pay full price for games in Japan.

For example: DISSIDIA FAILURE . Last Remnant Good bye. Animal Crossing loses! 23% PRICE COLLAPSE before the games are even out

 

[RurouniZel]

Absolutely. The hooker boots alone should be cause for concern.

I'm in Japan right now (on vacation), and for the past two weeks I've noticed that those types of boots are in.

Like, every Japanese chick is wearing them.

Just my two cents.

 

[farnham]

I nearly had a heart attack when I saw Raidou so low, then phew wait omg that's even better.

On Wii Music, I highly doubt it's done, it'll probably go way lower during November but when holiday season kicks in I'm sure Nintendo will pump it with heavy ad marketing (basically with all the money they didn't spend on development :lol). Otoh, amazon has quickly slashed its price by 31%, maybe jumping the gun too soon imo.

another uninformed cheapshot on a very solid but underrated product

 

[Nocebo]

I'm in Japan right now (on vacation), and for the past two weeks I've noticed that those types of boots are in.

Like, every Japanese chick is wearing them.

Just my two cents.

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

No they didn't. The price has always been around 4,500 Yen at Amazon JP. It's just some marketplace seller decided to be Mr.Tricky and list it at 4000 yen, then charge an extra 480 yen for shipping(listed separately), thus making it appear to be cheaper then it really is.

As for the the fact that the price from amazon.co.jp for wii Music is a 23% discount, only chump chumps who buy games at convience/department/the boonies pay full price for games in Japan.

For example: DISSIDIA FAILURE . Last Remnant Good bye. Animal Crossing loses! 23% PRICE COLLAPSE before the games are even out

Yes they did. They were selling it themselves with 31% off, now its sold via marketplace sellers. And no, 31% off isn't the common preorder slash they give, its 20% and Wii Music had that but then they lowered it to 31% off.

another uninformed cheapshot on a very solid but underrated product

Might be solid and underrated but it still looks cheap as fuck, which was what I actually said.

 

[RurouniZel]

Pics or it didn't happen

I'll make it a point to take pics tomorrow.

Here's one I did manage to ninja.

 

[farnham]

Might be solid and underrated but it still looks cheap as fuck, which was what I actually said.

How so.. the people that are involved in the product probably get paid a lot more then average programmers in other companies..

 

[asmodeal]

Go yuusha.

 

[RpgN]

I'm in Japan right now (on vacation), and for the past two weeks I've noticed that those types of boots are in.

Like, every Japanese chick is wearing them.

Just my two cents.

They are nice. I wear them a lot. I think it's popular in EU as well.

Wait amazon slashed Wii Music's price?

Oh, oh. That doesn't sound good. To be honest, while Nintendo hyped the hell out of the game, I didn't see/hear a buzz between gamers like Wiifit etc. It might still manage to sell a respectable amount of copies, but it doesn't look like another succes story like the past non-games.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

Sticking the MC values for Wii Music's first two weeks into the trajectory matcher, it looks like most of these hit around 200K.

 

[farnham]

Oh, oh. That doesn't sound good. To be honest, while Nintendo hyped the hell out of the game, I didn't see/hear a buzz between gamers like Wiifit etc. It might still manage to sell a respectable amount of copies, but it doesn't look like another succes story like the past non-games.

People seem to forget that there were many nongames that did not enjoy a lot of success

for example Electro Plancton or that Trivia game for the Wii that was released this year