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Media Create Sales: Week 8, 2014 (Feb 17 - Feb 23)
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My problem with this is Nintendo has almost exhausted all of the big hitter games for Japan (DQ, PazuDora, Mario games), hell they even made MH drop the PS systems and move to their platform. Add to that some new, uprising IPs (Yokai, etc.) and the base sales still continues to fall.
And Donkey Kong is still bombing hard. Nintendo should be in full panic mode or preparation of something new now. Which might lead to cheaper consoles (Yay?).
And Donkey Kong is still bombing hard. Nintendo should be in full panic mode or preparation of something new now. Which might lead to cheaper consoles (Yay?).
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03./00. [PS4] Yakuza: Ishin! <ADV> (Sega) {2014.02.22} (¥8.600) - 73.086 / NEW <60-80%>
07./00. [PS4] Battlefield 4 <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) - 26.878 / NEW <60-80%>
08./00. [PS4] Killzone: Shadow Fall <ACT> (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.02.22} (¥7.245) - 25.978 / NEW <60-80%>
11./00. [PS4] Dynasty Warriors 8 with Xtreme Legends <ACT> (Koei Tecmo) {2014.02.22} (¥8.190) - 13.576 / NEW <60-80%>
12./00. [PS4] Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag <ACT> (Ubisoft) {2014.02.22} (¥8.820) - 12.885 / NEW <60-80%>
14./00. [PS4] Call of Duty: Ghosts - Dubbed Edition <ACT> (Square Enix) {2014.02.22} (¥7.980) - 11.775 / NEW <40-60%>
16./00. [PS4] Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition <ADV> (Square Enix) {2014.02.22} (¥4.800) - 10.576 / NEW <60-80%>
17./00. [PS4] FIFA 14 <SPT> (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) - 9.780 / NEW <60-80%>
23./00. [PS4] Need for Speed: ​​Rivals <RCE> (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) - 6.224 / NEW <60-80%>
You took the LTD numbers for the comparison, not fair 
It was just months after the earthquake too, after the game getting delayed once.
Fair enough on the PS4, I suppose, though I'm definitely way more worried than you seem to be.
As for 3DS, I just don't think it's selling poorly. The system is obviously on decline, but the reasons why are obvious, and the decline isn't as bad as it could be. That's not to say Nintendo should do nothing. In fact, they should be doing a lot more. That said, I think the 3DS is less concerning than some believe, though again, they show that Nintendo needs to become more proactive in seeking out content, and also ready the 2DS for Japan.
As for 3DS, I just don't think it's selling poorly. The system is obviously on decline, but the reasons why are obvious, and the decline isn't as bad as it could be. That's not to say Nintendo should do nothing. In fact, they should be doing a lot more. That said, I think the 3DS is less concerning than some believe, though again, they show that Nintendo needs to become more proactive in seeking out content, and also ready the 2DS for Japan.
I mentioned this in a previous thread, but I doubt zombies had anything to do with it. The reality seems to be that the modern day setting and characters are the biggest selling point for the series. Seeing the same "characters" playing different characters in a period setting seems to be less appealing to the same audience. If it was samurai zombies, it would probably have sold much less too.
Yup. Let's see how it does during March. IMO April and May should be better than last year. June onward anything could happen.
Well, I think it could end March a little behind, but 2014 will be better overall than last year. They've started the year with a much better position and I wouldn't be surprised if Sony cuts the price of the 2000 model next fall.
Well, I think it could end March a little behind, but 2014 will be better overall than last year. They've started the year with a much better position and I wouldn't be surprised if Sony cuts the price of the 2000 model next fall.
Lol at the Knack jokes. While those are great numbers for the PS4, the attach rate worries me. Next few weeks will be interesting.
Nice hold for Vita, although its raw sales are not too high. Still, it's a somewhat respectable number considering it got no important releases and no Vita games charted.
3DS keeps going down. I wonder where it'll stop.
Nice hold for Vita, although its raw sales are not too high. Still, it's a somewhat respectable number considering it got no important releases and no Vita games charted.
3DS keeps going down. I wonder where it'll stop.
My fear is that the 3DS is starting to reach saturation point in Japan, and the time of weekly figures over 100k is long gone.
There's no big games on the horizon, no new model. They need to sort this. Reveal a new game...say Pokémon x Monster Hunter (both 3DS and Wii U), with a 3DSi release. Have a Pokémon x Monster Hunter special 3DSi on the same day. Job done. Japan goes crazy. Nintendo prints money.
A man can dream.
There's no big games on the horizon, no new model. They need to sort this. Reveal a new game...say Pokémon x Monster Hunter (both 3DS and Wii U), with a 3DSi release. Have a Pokémon x Monster Hunter special 3DSi on the same day. Job done. Japan goes crazy. Nintendo prints money.
A man can dream.
Fantastic numbers for the PS4 and Knack! It's not that far from SM3DW.
3DS is doing ok, they need to release a new handheld next year
Vita is doing not so good, better than last year, should be up 1 million in sales this year when the heavy hitters come out.
Wii U is doing bad, Nintendo needs to drop the price and bundle Mario Kart 8 with it
3DS is doing ok, they need to release a new handheld next year
Vita is doing not so good, better than last year, should be up 1 million in sales this year when the heavy hitters come out.
Wii U is doing bad, Nintendo needs to drop the price and bundle Mario Kart 8 with it
[PSP] Kuroko's Basketball: Kiseki no Game - 36.844 / 78.587
[3DS] Kuroko's Basketball: Miracle Victory - 43.087
3DS at its limit, tragic.
Nindroid better be on the way.
[3DS] Kuroko's Basketball: Miracle Victory - 43.087
3DS at its limit, tragic.
Nindroid better be on the way.
Late Edit cause slow Internet: Oh I see, that should put Nintendo on the edge more. Somehow, I don't like companies who are out on the edge for a long time. They seem to milk their franchises hard (Capcpom with MH, SE with FF, Sony Pics with Spidey) and tend to shy away from creative risky projects. Looks like we will be seeing Mario and friends on a few more games now just to increase sales. Quite speculative opinion of mine but that's what I'm seeing in the markets.
They'll present their QOL product this year, release it next year and then look into the results - and think about if a new traditional dedicated handheld is necessary
That's my take on the situation. Sure, they probably have dozens of prototypes and experimented with a lot of things, but who knows how that new product will play out and how its success or failure might change Nintendo
That's my take on the situation. Sure, they probably have dozens of prototypes and experimented with a lot of things, but who knows how that new product will play out and how its success or failure might change Nintendo
I hope it is. I hope Nintendo realizes they can't even allow the Wii U to just limp along on life support either. Looking forward to DKCR: TF's numbers outside of Japan as well. I want Nintendo terrified on all fronts.
So even if they can't save the Wii U (not possible I feel as that ship has sailed) or stop the slide of the 3DS that they are forced to make sure they don't allow this to happen again. Even if that means forcing them to change their corporate culture. Their fall needs to be felt significantly and be complete on all fronts for that to even have a hope of taking place.
I will not be surprised if we see sub 7K or even 6K numbers soon. There is nothing for the system until the very, very end of May. Even then that depends on what has been added to Mario Kart.
So even if they can't save the Wii U (not possible I feel as that ship has sailed) or stop the slide of the 3DS that they are forced to make sure they don't allow this to happen again. Even if that means forcing them to change their corporate culture. Their fall needs to be felt significantly and be complete on all fronts for that to even have a hope of taking place.
I will not be surprised if we see sub 7K or even 6K numbers soon. There is nothing for the system until the very, very end of May. Even then that depends on what has been added to Mario Kart.