Author Topic: Official Sales Thread (Read 3164844 times)

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #4025 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:10:27 PM »

Sega has said multiple times that they are happy with MadWorld's sales so far. I don't know why they'd lie about that, but it's hard to believe they'd be happy with these numbers.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #4026 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:12:26 PM »

Quote from: insanolord on April 17, 2009, 06:10:27 PM

Sega has said multiple times that they are happy with MadWorld's sales so far. I don't know why they'd lie about that, but it's hard to believe they'd be happy with these numbers.

Sales trend. My guess is that probably understand how games sell on Wii and so far Madworld is pacing just fine with games like CoD: WaW and others that sold below average in their opening month.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #4027 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:14:40 PM »

They aren't rushing to write the game off as a failure just yet.
There is atleast one more sale coming within the next week (I haven't bought it yet), so they are probably hoping that the game slowly builds up momentum
like Boom Blox & No More Heroes.

Stratos · « **Reply #4028 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:21:52 PM »

I believe Carnival Games also had a slow opening but gained steam to get where it is now.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #4029 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:23:54 PM »

We also have to keep in mind that many people decided to rent Madworld instead of buying it because of the length.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #4030 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:24:31 PM »

I'm probably going to grab Madworld this month.I have enough for a few games this month.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #4031 on:** April 17, 2009, 07:20:10 PM »

GTA:CTW Is already being "written off" by developers.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=79586

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #4032 on:** April 17, 2009, 08:24:37 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on April 17, 2009, 07:20:10 PM

GTA:CTW Is already being "written off" by developers.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=79586

but it doesn't mean it failed yet. give it time.
'm sure it would have seen more immediate success if it tied into a Wii version.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #4033 on:** April 17, 2009, 08:51:49 PM »

I wouldn't call that being written off. It's 2 individual people (not the companies) and one of them says he plans to buy the game.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #4034 on:** April 17, 2009, 08:55:32 PM »

More NPD info stolen from GAF stolen from Wired

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2. POKEMON PLATINUM VERSION NDS NINTENDO OF AMERICA
3. HALO WARS* 360 MICROSOFT
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7. KILLZONE 2 PS3 SONY
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17. PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE CURIOUS VILLAGE NDS NINTENDO OF AMERICA
18. MLB '09: THE SHOW PS2 SONY
19. HALO 3* 360 MICROSOFT
20. LEGO STAR WARS: COMPLETE SAGA WII LUCASARTS

Top 10 Wii:

1. WII FIT NINTENDO OF AMERICA
2. WII PLAY W/ REMOTE NINTENDO OF AMERICA
3. MARIO KART W/WHEEL NINTENDO OF AMERICA
4. LEGO STAR WARS: COMPLETE SAGA LUCASARTS
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7. GUITAR HERO METALLICA ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
8. NEW PLAY CONTROL! MARIO POWER TENNIS NINTENDO OF AMERICA
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Top 10 Xbox 360:

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2. HALO WARS* MICROSOFT
3. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2K9 TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE
4. GUITAR HERO METALLICA ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
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8. TOM CLANCY'S H.A.W.X. UBISOFT
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10. WWE LEGENDS OF WRESTLEMANIA THQ

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2. NARUTO: ULTIMATE NINJA 4 NAMCO BANDAI GAMES OF AMERICA
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4. NBA 2K9 TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE
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7. TOMB RAIDER: UNDERWORLD EIDOS INTERACTIVE
8. GOD OF WAR II SONY
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Top 10 PlayStation 3:

1. RESIDENT EVIL 5* CAPCOM USA
2. MLB '09: THE SHOW SONY
3. KILLZONE 2 SONY
4. STREET FIGHTER IV* CAPCOM USA
5. GUITAR HERO METALLICA ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
6. TOM CLANCY'S H.A.W.X. UBISOFT
7. CALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
8. WWE LEGENDS OF WRESTLEMANIA THQ
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10. NBA 2K9 TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE

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8. MIDNIGHT CLUB: LA REMIX TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE
9. WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2008 THQ
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2. NDS MARIO KART DS NDS NINTENDO OF AMERICA
3. NDS NEW SUPER MARIO BROS NDS NINTENDO OF AMERICA
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6. NDS LEGO STAR WARS: COMPLETE SAGA NDS LUCASARTS
7. NDS PHINEAS AND FERB NDS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
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GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #4035 on:** April 17, 2009, 09:09:48 PM »

Glad to see Professor Layton sticking in there.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #4036 on:** April 18, 2009, 02:57:22 AM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on April 17, 2009, 07:20:10 PM

GTA:CTW Is already being "written off" by developers.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=79586

That's because Rockstar are total noobs when it comes to non-HD platforms.

Michael8983 · « **Reply #4037 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:09:26 AM »

With few exceptions, any time a developer has truly taken the time to put the effort into making a truly great game on either the Wii or DS, it has gone on to become a success in time. Madworld's closest relation on Wii are the No More Heroes titles which also started slow and eventually became quite successful considering their relatively small budget.
As for GTA:CTW. There hasn't really been anything like it on DS before so it's going to take time for handheld gamers to discover it but eventually they will. Didn't GTA3 on PS2 start off slow before eventually becoming the mega-hit we remember it as?

vudu · « **Reply #4038 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:16:44 AM »

1UP has already declared that the poor first-day sales of Deca Sports 2 in Japan is proof of a "Nintendo Crash".

I hate 1UP. How can a site with so many good writers have such poor content?

UncleBob · « **Reply #4039 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:25:28 AM »

Maybe Japan just played the first one?

I KID, I KID...

When will people learn this is a marathon, not a dash for Nintendo games?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #4040 on:** April 18, 2009, 11:03:56 AM »

Quote from: UncleBob on April 18, 2009, 09:25:28 AM

Maybe Japan just played the first one?

I KID, I KID...

When will people learn this is a marathon, not a dash for Nintendo games?

I was gonna make a similar comment. LOL. I hear the first game was garbage, if thats true, why would I want to invest in a second one? If later down the road I find out that the 2nd one was pretty good, maybe I would be inclined to check out the 3rd one.

Sequels usually succeed or fail based on the previous game. If A was good then B will benefit. But if B was bad its usually C that will suffer. Even if C is a better game than A, B has set it up to fail. Its just the way things work.

Michael8983 · « **Reply #4041 on:** April 18, 2009, 11:13:12 AM »

Isn't the Wii getting an exclusive Monster Hunter and Dragon Quest. I think it will be just fine in Japan.
Besides why bother with Deca Sports 2 with Wii Sports Resort coming so soon.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #4042 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:03:30 PM »

That is why I don't read 1UP, they are just trying to attract visitors. First, they went by first day sales (which is not that important). Also, the first Deca Sports started off really slowly too.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #4043 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:17:06 PM »

New Zealand added to PAL Charts

Stratos · « **Reply #4044 on:** April 18, 2009, 06:40:59 PM »

HA! Madworld is #9 on Wii chart. That's saying something.

GTA at #5 for both DS and overall portable charts is also nice to see. I'd love to see one on Wii now since I want a new sandbox game to replace Godfather. I do prefer the Godfather universe to any GTA universe so far but I am having fun with CTW.

Lego Star Wars just won't quit. Lego Indy did break 1 Million and Lego Batman is close too. Those games are pure money on Wii. I'm surprised we haven't seen anything on a new one. They may be saving it for E3. I know there was a Harry Potter rumor but they may save that till the last film dual-ology is released. I do hope the next Lego themed game is a bit more innovative though.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #4045 on:** April 19, 2009, 01:08:48 PM »

Quote

9. SUPER MARIO 64 DS NINTENDO OF AMERICA

Wow... that game has some legs!

Ymeegod · « **Reply #4046 on:** April 19, 2009, 05:33:26 PM »

You really can't call No More Heroes a success--namely it's sales increased because it dropped to $20-10 after the first month. So yeah, people picked it up once it hit the barginbin but alot of games do the same. The only plus to NMH was it was the developemost cost was kept low but Madworld had alot of ads (both TV and mag and that's costly). I think Madworld will still get enough sales to be somewhat profitable to see a sequel. Still sad though, Madworld was freaking great.

Mop it up · « **Reply #4047 on:** April 19, 2009, 05:49:20 PM »

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on April 19, 2009, 01:08:48 PM

Quote
9. SUPER MARIO 64 DS NINTENDO OF AMERICA
Wow... that game has some legs!

No kidding! 14 years later and it is still selling!

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #4048 on:** April 19, 2009, 05:51:44 PM »

Quote from: Mop_it_up on April 19, 2009, 05:49:20 PM

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on April 19, 2009, 01:08:48 PM
Quote
9. SUPER MARIO 64 DS NINTENDO OF AMERICA
Wow... that game has some legs!
No kidding! 14 years later and it is still selling!

Actually it's the DS version, which is still impressive at 4 and a half years.

Mop it up · « **Reply #4049 on:** April 19, 2009, 05:54:44 PM »

It's similar enough to call it the same game.

News:

Poll

Will Nintendo pull off another 30 for 30 in Japan sales this year and, if so, how many times?

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