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[gofreak]

LBP took a bigger fall than it should :| Fallout 3 and Fable 2 took a big falls aswell.

I hope LBP can climb back a little running up to Xmas. Get those ads out Sony.

edit - also, was BK out in week 46? It didn't hit top 40? o_0

 

[Die Squirrel Die]

lol at COD5 outselling COD4 by 2x....

It's not that suprising. CoD4 did well out of the gate but only became a mega-hit because it had decent legs. The next CoD after it was always going to benefit more because of that, particularly as very few people are likely aware of the IW vs. Treyarch thing. I'd wager though that it slips faster and further than CoD4 did over time.

 

[Koshiro]

03 (__) NDS Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)

How did this happen? Not that I don't approve, but HOW? Did they run a massive ad campaign that I missed?

 

[gofreak]

How did this happen? Not that I don't approve, but HOW? Did they run a massive ad campaign that I missed?

There've been loads of ads for it. I scarcely watch TV and I've seen the ad for it numerous times. Prior to the ads I also didn't know that the professor layton series was brain training in disguise. (At least the marketing seems to be knowingly aimed at brain trainers who might want to migrate to a story-driven series of puzzles and such).

 

[Dabanton]

How did this happen? Not that I don't approve, but HOW? Did they run a massive ad campaign that I missed?

Very big over in the UK very good TV adverts as well playing up the puzzling element.
Nintendo just do the most simple adverts and they always work.

Showing people playing games and an explanation of said game it's not that hard.

 

[KongRudi]

Norway - week 47 2008 (http://www.vg.no/spill/topp20konsoll.hbs):

1. Gears of War 2
Genre: Action
Platform: 360
Age: 18
Developer: Epic Games
Publisher: Microsoft
Number of weeks on list: 1

2. FIFA 09
Genre: Sports
Platform: PS3 360 Wii PS2 PC PSP DS
Age: 3
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Number of weeks on list: 6
Space last week: 1

3. Little Big Planet
Genre: Platform
Platform: PS3
Age: 7
Developer: Media Molecule
Publisher: Sony
Number of weeks on list: 1

4. Fallout 3
Genre: Role playing
Platform: PC PS3 360
Age: 18
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Number of weeks on list: 2
Space last week: 2

5. Far Cry 2
Genre: Adventure
Platform: PC PS3 360
Age: 16
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Number of weeks on list: 3
Space last week: 4

6. Lego Batman: The Video Game
Genre: Action / adventure
Platform: PS3 360 Wii PS2 PC DS PSP
Age: 7
Developer: Traveler's Tales
Publisher: Warner Brothers Interactive
Number of weeks on list: 4
Space last week: 7

7. Saints Row 2
Genre: Action
Platform: PC PS3 360
Age: 18
Developer: Volition Inc.
Publisher: THQ
Number of weeks on list: 4
Space last week: 5


8. Quantum of Solace: The Game
Genre: Action
Platform: PS3 360 Wii PC PS2 DS
Age: 16
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Number of weeks on list: 2
Space last week: 8

9. Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant
Genre: Action / platform
Platform: 360 Wii PS2 PSP DS
Age: 7
Developer: Radical Entertainment
Publisher: Activision
Number of weeks on list: 2
Space last week: 10

10. Fable 2
Genre: Role playing
Platform: Xbox 360
Age: 16
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Microsoft
Number of weeks on list: 3
Space last week: 3

11. Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Genre: Bilspill
Platform: PS3 360
Age: 12
Developer: Rockstar San Diego
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Number of weeks on list: 2
Space last week: 6

12. Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock
Genre: Rhythm
Platform: PS2 PS3 360 Wii
Age: 12
Developer: Never Soft Interactive
Publisher: Activision
Number of weeks on list: 51
Space last week: 12

13. Guitar Hero: Aero Smith
Genre: Rhythm
Platform: PS3 360 Wii PS2
Age: 12
Developer: Never Soft
Publisher: Activision
Number of weeks on list: 20
Space last week: 17

14. Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Genre: Sports
Platform: PC PS3 360
Age: 3
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Number of weeks on list: 4
Space last week: 9

15. Mario Kart Wii
Genre: Bilspill
Platform: Wii
Age: 3
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Number of weeks on list: 31
Space last week: 18

16. Grand Theft Auto IV
Genre: Action
Platform: PS3 360
Age: 18
Developer: Rockstar North
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Number of weeks on list: 28
Space last week: 14

17. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Genre: Action
Platform: PC PS3 360 PS2 Wii DS PSP
Age: 16
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: LucasArts
Number of weeks on list: 8
Space last week: 13

18. Wii Fit
Genre: Fitness
Platform: Wii
Age: 3
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Number of weeks on list: 27
Space last week: 11

19. Tom Clancy's EndWar
Genre: Strategy
Platform: PS3 360
Age: 16
Developer: Ubisoft Shanghai
Publisher: Ubisoft
Number of weeks on list: 1

20. Buzz: Quiz TV
Genre: Quiz
Platform: PS3
Age: 12
Developer: Relentless Software
Publisher: Sony
Number of weeks on list: 19
Space last week: 19

 

[Luckyman]

Anyone saying Wii COD will be anywhere near the other versions just had a wake up call.. :lol

Did not even chart.

 

[GarthVaderUK]

LBP took a bigger fall than it should :| Fallout 3 and Fable 2 took a big falls aswell.

I hope LBP can climb back a little running up to Xmas. Get those ads out Sony.

edit - also, was BK out in week 46? It didn't hit top 40? o_0

Yeah, no sign of BK, I'm starting to feel a bit sad for Rare now - here's hoping their next projects fare a little better.

I don't think it was a huge drop for LBP, about what I expected for its 2nd week in the charts - it's done decently. I think we'll see a similar situation over in the US next NPD.

 

[Dabanton]

LBP took a bigger fall than it should :| Fallout 3 and Fable 2 took a big falls aswell.

I hope LBP can climb back a little running up to Xmas. Get those ads out Sony.

edit - also, was BK out in week 46? It didn't hit top 40? o_0

I don't think we'll see it climb again.

A real shame about B&K MS should be ashamed of themselves releasing it a week after Gears 2 was very silly.

 

[Dabanton]

Yeah, no sign of BK, I'm starting to feel a bit sad for Rare now - here's hoping their next projects fare a little better.

It must surely be time for another PD game.

Seeing what Rare have learned since the first game in terms of 360 tech the next game should be phenomenal.

They need a big hit and some advertising support.

 

[GarthVaderUK]

I don't think we'll see it climb again.

A real shame about B&K MS should be ashamed of themselves releasing it a week after Gears 2 was very silly.

Yeah, BK surely would have been far better off avoiding the end of year madness altogether. I reckon it would've garnered a lot more attention if it were released in the summer.

 

[Psychotext]

Yeah, no sign of BK, I'm starting to feel a bit sad for Rare now - here's hoping their next projects fare a little better.

15th in the 360 charts. Bombed as expected. =/

 

[Die Squirrel Die]

Surely there must be a shakeup coming at Rare. AFAIK they're a pretty large company, but how can they sustain themselves for so long without any decent sellers?

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Not surprised by Nuts & Bolts and Mirror's Edge, platformers sent to die.

The combined launch week sales of the XB360, PS3 and PC versions of the latest instalment have outsold those for ‘Call of Duty 4’ by more than 2 to 1.

I said this last year about COD4's UK launch relative to the original Gears of War (and was still shocked when it actually happened), but if these numbers hold up across the pond, we could see WaW at 3.5-4 million in November NPD. :lol

 

[Psychotext]

Surely there must be a shakeup coming at Rare. AFAIK they're a pretty large company, but how can they sustain themselves for so long without any decent sellers?

Probably. Their saving grace is that they're peerless when it comes to knowing the 360 hardware inside out.

 

[FrankT]

Not surprised by Nuts & Bolts and Mirror's Edge, platformers sent to die.



I said this last year about COD4's UK launch relative to the original Gears of War (and was still shocked when it actually happened), but if these numbers hold up across the pond, we could see WaW at 3.5-4 million in November NPD. :lol

Yea, definitely not going to see that happen.

As far as Rare goes who know. I mean PDZ was a million or close to it and VP is certainly over a million. I mean it charted this week, heh. Perhaps BK will have some legs. They have had a pretty good hand in the NXE as well. But yea they could use a Fable II break out hit this gen.

 

[Die Squirrel Die]

Ad watch: Just saw the 2nd PSP advert I've seen today. Tag line is 'Your whole world in your hands', the music is a sort of indie-whiteboy-funk version of, you guessed it He's Got the Whole World in his Hands. Has a Loco Roco bit in the montage.

 

[Majmun]

Ouch @ Banjo 3.

I also expected Mirror's Edge to do better.

I still hope EA will finish the trilogy.

 

[SupahBlah]

How did this happen? Not that I don't approve, but HOW? Did they run a massive ad campaign that I missed?

Massive campaign, even my mum asked me about that new puzzle game for the DS.

(she likes brain training etc)

 

[Dabanton]

Ouch @ Banjo 3.

I also expected Mirror's Edge to do better.

I still hope EA will finish the trilogy.

I suspect they'll wedge the engine onto a FPS.

 

[test_account]

Somebody was doing Xbox 360 console/game bundles this week (Woolies I think?) and one of the games was Kung Fu Panda, so if anyone was wondering why that's up again, now you know.

The same goes for Lego Indiana Jones, unless there is another bundle or if we are thinking about the same Xbox 360 console + 2 games bundle Atleast i saw a commercial in the mail today that there was a Xbox 360 bundle that included Kung Fu Panda and Lego Indiana Jones

 

[Verve]

other bundle news: if you see motorstorm pacific rift climbing the german charts, it will most likely be the mediamarkt bundle (PS3 + Motorstorm + Hancock for €399)... although I don't think this will do too much as we've had better deals recently.

 

[SupahBlah]

I suspect they'll wedge the engine onto a FPS.

They did a third person shooter with it, its called Gears of War.

I love Mirror's Edge, I'm not surprised to see it chart so low. A first person platform game isn't going to appeal to everyone and a new IP too. It needed an ad campaign like Assassin's Creed really.

 

[Dabanton]

They did a third person shooter with it, its called Gears of War.

I love Mirror's Edge, I'm not surprised to see it chart so low. A first person platform game isn't going to appeal to everyone and a new IP too. It needed an ad campaign like Assassin's Creed really.

Yeah the Assassins Creed ad's are a masterclass in getting people onboard and hyped. The actual game was sub par. But the ad's were brilliant.

And for a new I.P that most dangerous of things, it was a success.

They did, its called Unreal Tournament 3.

I liked this one better. I meant the whole control and ability to jump around rather realistically.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Surely there must be a shakeup coming at Rare. AFAIK they're a pretty large company, but how can they sustain themselves for so long without any decent sellers?

By building the entire Avatar infrastructure?

 

[SupahBlah]

I liked this one better i meant the whole control and ability to jump around rather realistically.

Well I was trying to think what used the Unreal Engine, I put UT3 down but its shit. :lol

Plus I felt it was harsh response.

 

[FF_VIII]

Not surprised by WAW selling so well. Couldn;t get it anywhere here.

 

[Psychotext]

I think you'll probably see LBP jump a few places in the UK charts next week. A few retailers discounted it sub £30 and one is selling for ~£25 (I forget the exact amount).

 

[BLaZiN PRopHeT]

Surely there must be a shakeup coming at Rare. AFAIK they're a pretty large company, but how can they sustain themselves for so long without any decent sellers?

havent most of the games they released this gen been million sellers?

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

havent most of the games they released this gen been million sellers?

They made a second VP. It's must've done okay.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Yea, definitely not going to see that happen.

2 million 360
1 million PS3
500k PC

isn't outside of the realm of possibility.

GTA4 did 2.8 mil in a few days, Halo 3 did 3.3 million in about 10 days, WaW is launching to a bigger userbase on the back of a sequel that sold better in the long run than either H3 or GTA4 and has more than 3 weeks of reportable sales, including Black Friday, for its launch month.

 

[Frillen]

I think we'll see a similar situation over in the US next NPD.

If it does the same as in the UK it won't chart in the November NPD. Not even in the top 20.

 

[FrankT]

2 million 360
1 million PS3
500k PC

isn't outside of the realm of possibility.

GTA4 did 2.8 mil in a few days, Halo 3 did 3.3 million in about 10 days, WaW is launching to a bigger userbase on the back of a sequel that sold better in the long run than either H3 or GTA4 and has more than 3 weeks of reportable sales, including Black Friday, for its launch month.

I gotcha, for some reason I was thinking on 360 itself. But yea could be possible. I've been watching the 360 mygamercard figures and it is probably not quite 1 million yet based on limited date. Not sure if it is performing as well week 1 here as the UK however.

 

[BLaZiN PRopHeT]

They made a second VP. It's must've done okay.

according to rare the first one sold a million

 

[flipping_heck]

How did this happen? Not that I don't approve, but HOW? Did they run a massive ad campaign that I missed?

Note to the wise, Layton actually outsold Gears 2 on one of the days that week.

My musings for that game has been fantastic, we are sold out on the game (we had cases full of them as well), definetely surprising but looking at the campaign and stuff, Nintendo did themselves proud.

 

[nli10]

Wii Music should increase for it's 2nd week of sales in line with the other Wii___ titles in the UK - if not then it's in trouble.

Layton is selling out in casual stores here so will do well up to Xmas I think. Does mean that it'll be Xmas 2010 before we get the final game though!!

Rayman Rabbids 3 sold terribly and is about 35 in the Wii only chart - I guess full price is no longer acceptable for mini game packs even if they do look much cooler than the typical fare and suport the Wii board.

Wonder if COD Wii is actually any good - anyone tried it?

It's great that mario kart is sticking to the other less critically aclaimed Wii titles. If only there was a good way to add Mario Galaxy to people's lists - bundled Nunchuck maybe?

 

[woobit]

according to rare the first one sold a million

Kameo 0.68 m
Viva Pinata 1.56 m
Viva Pinata TP 0.19 m
Perfect Dark Z 1.44 m

 

[mckmas8808]

I gotcha, for some reason I was thinking on 360 itself. But yea could be possible. I've been watching the 360 mygamercard figures and it is probably not quite 1 million yet based on limited date. Not sure if it is performing as well week 1 here as the UK however.

How much has GTA IV sold worldwide since release?

 

[mr_bishiuk]

What amazes me is that MS have yet to start showing Gears TV ads, Gears 1 had a tonne of them?!! Are they purposely trying to aim at casuals partly by avoiding Hardcore games that might scare them off?

 

[f@luS]

COD:WAW greater than Warcraft who would have thunk it. Miracles do happen?

a so-so fps doing better than the best mmorpg? hmmm.
I never though it would go past gear 2 like that

 

[Accident]

I gotcha, for some reason I was thinking on 360 itself. But yea could be possible. I've been watching the 360 mygamercard figures and it is probably not quite 1 million yet based on limited date. Not sure if it is performing as well week 1 here as the UK however.

980k users on the in-game leaderboards for multiplayer.

 

[mr_bishiuk]

a so-so fps doing better than the best mmorpg? hmmm.
I never though it would go past gear 2 like that

A testiment how front loaded sales are

 

[FrankT]

980k users on the in-game leaderboards for multiplayer.

Combined users world wide no doubt it is at 1 million already. I couldn't say where November NPD will come in at, but if I had to guess 1.5 million or so for the version. Well, I don't know at this rate maybe not quite that high.

 

[spwolf]

Wii Music should increase for it's 2nd week of sales in line with the other Wii___ titles in the UK - if not then it's in trouble.

where is the logic behind that? Other Wii ____ titles were #1 on the charts so they had tight supply... Wii Music isnt anywhere close to it, anywhere in the world :lol

 

[pswii60]

So, Rare didn't make BK a platformer because "platformers don't sell very well these days". So instead they make a game that doesn't sell. At all.

What amazes me is that MS have yet to start showing Gears TV ads, Gears 1 had a tonne of them?!! Are they purposely trying to aim at casuals partly by avoiding Hardcore games that might scare them off?

They're really pushing Gears 2 at the cinema. Seems Fallout 3 is the game getting all the TV ads though. And every DS and Wii game imaginable.

 

[mr_bishiuk]

So, Rare didn't make BK a platformer because "platformers don't sell very well these days". So instead they make a game that doesn't sell. At all..

MS need to be stronger with them and tell them what to make imo,

They're really pushing Gears 2 at the cinema. Seems Fallout 3 is the game getting all the TV ads though. And every DS and Wii game imaginable.

Maybe they dont want to upset Bethesda what with Fallout coming out inbetween Fable and Gears?

 

[AndresON777]

Well the Irish have great taste

 

[Dabanton]

So, Rare didn't make BK a platformer because "platformers don't sell very well these days". So instead they make a game that doesn't sell. At all.

They should have held it back until next year.

I can't believe that they would release the game this time of year in a schedule already crowded by other games.

Even December would have been a better bet the Gears 2 hype would have died down a bit and people would have been wanting to try something a little different.

 

[HK-47]

Wii Music should increase for it's 2nd week of sales in line with the other Wii___ titles in the UK - if not then it's in trouble.

Layton is selling out in casual stores here so will do well up to Xmas I think. Does mean that it'll be Xmas 2010 before we get the final game though!!

Rayman Rabbids 3 sold terribly and is about 35 in the Wii only chart - I guess full price is no longer acceptable for mini game packs even if they do look much cooler than the typical fare and suport the Wii board.

Wonder if COD Wii is actually any good - anyone tried it?

It's great that mario kart is sticking to the other less critically aclaimed Wii titles. If only there was a good way to add Mario Galaxy to people's lists - bundled Nunchuck maybe?

That would do it. Or a Wiimote/Nunchuk bundle

 

[HK-47]

where is the logic behind that? Other Wii ____ titles were #1 on the charts so they had tight supply... Wii Music isnt anywhere close to it, anywhere in the world :lol

Word of mouth picks up. Its happen for a lot of titles that didnt even chart.