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Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: akdaman1 on June 29, 2003, 04:58:13 PM: Do think it will sell

i heard it did around 25 000 in its first day which is good for a game in genre
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: egman on June 30, 2003, 05:01:20 AM: I'm not sure how it will do. It really depends on how far Nintendo and Capcom are willing to go in terms of marketing. If the game is just dumped in the market without much fanfare like of lot Nintendo games up to this point, it will probably sell at a moderately. Word of mouth would be it's only fuel. While word of mouth had a big influence in past generations, games that had to rely on it this generation have for the most part have sold from fair to poor. Actually, GTA3 maybe the only thing I've seen this generation that has defied that reality.

I'm hoping that Joe gets the star treament though. Impressions so far have painted it as an exceptional title. On top of that, it has an appealing, hip style that can certainly be tapped into for the pop culture appeal. It also helps that comic books and super heroes are cool again. They are so many good things going for the game, and so many ways in which the game can be promoted on, it will be a shame if it meets the same fate as other great titles this gen that had no hype or fanfare surrounding them.

There is hope though. Nintendo's has started doing some agressive advertising lately for games that are far off in the furture--an unsual act from Nintendo. I'm hoping it's sign that they are getting serious about marketing, which can only bode well for something as cool as Joe.
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Nintendo Gamecube on June 30, 2003, 11:06:23 AM: Advetising is not the only thng. Quality advertising is another thing they need to focus on. Some Mario and Animal Crossing commericals have almost made me puke out of disgust.

Another must is not to make Joe look like another kiddie game. They really need to show some of the kick-ass action that happens.
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Gamefreak on June 30, 2003, 10:25:21 PM: I don't think you understood the Animal Crossing commercials....but alas, some people just don't get it...
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Mario on June 30, 2003, 11:25:23 PM: Its hanging on the the number four spot in the Japan daily charts with super glue. It should sell pretty decently if it keeps this up.
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Fish on July 01, 2003, 12:26:50 AM: Where you can see japans daily charts Mario?
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: PIAC on July 01, 2003, 01:06:27 AM: well this game has a confirmed 1 sale in australia (not number 1, 1 unit ) this game is probably one of my most anticipated games out of all the big names coming up
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Hostile Creation on July 01, 2003, 07:38:06 AM: Those Animal Crossing commercials were cool. Funny.
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: alvinaloy on July 01, 2003, 07:41:41 AM: I'll definitely be getting this game! Just found out that something new can be unlocked... Hope I'm not breaking any rules by showing this link... It might be a ***SPOILER*** so don't click on it if you don't want to know.

"Click here!!!"

Sorry, the above links points to some Chinese gaming forums... But guess the pictures in it can tell the story.
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Big_Pimp on July 01, 2003, 08:52:59 PM: And to think that EGM named it as one of the year's top 5 sleeper hits, cross your fingers and toes until it comes out for good luck and hope it sells well.

Possible SPOILER!!!

Thanks for the link alvinaloy, now we know there's a second playable character: Stylish Alastor, he looks like a samurai.
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Mingesium on July 01, 2003, 11:00:43 PM: Quote
Originally posted by: Fish
Where you can see japans daily charts Mario?

click here
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Mario on July 02, 2003, 08:44:22 PM: http://www.excite.co.jp/world/url/?wb_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.capcom.co.jp%2Fvj%2F&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2

Viewtiful Joe has sold out in Japan.
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: alvinaloy on July 03, 2003, 12:18:16 AM: For those who thought the English sounded funny, it's because the original page is actually in Japanese. But Excite page converts the contents to English (as best as it could anyway).

Anyway, another possible ***SPOILER*** on another unlockable character. Again, it's from those Chinese forums.
Click here
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: CHEN on July 03, 2003, 02:27:39 PM: Pink is it's main theme, it has to sell good in Japan! i don't know about the US though, they don't like pink very much.
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: MysticGohan on July 04, 2003, 09:02:10 AM: It's not so much Pink as it is Purple
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Oldskool on July 04, 2003, 02:05:50 PM: I was not intrested in this game at first, but now I've heard a lot of praise freom the people here who played the demo, so I'llcheck it out!
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: rpglover on July 04, 2003, 04:37:39 PM: the reviews from japan are very good for viewtiful joe- i think famitsu gave the game a 34 for its gold mark
reviewers are praising the game for its originality and throwback appeal to the games of the 2d era
i have been anticipating this game for a very long time and i cant wait to see it
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: VariantX on July 04, 2003, 11:12:12 PM: Quote
Originally posted by: Big_Pimp
And to think that EGM named it as one of the year's top 5 sleeper hits, cross your fingers and toes until it comes out for good luck and hope it sells well.

Possible SPOILER!!!

Thanks for the link alvinaloy, now we know there's a second playable character: Stylish Alastor, he looks like a samurai.

Cool, they named him after one of dante's swords.
Title: Viewtiful Joe
Post by: Mario on July 06, 2003, 09:53:03 PM: Viewtiful Joe looks like a really good game, which is always a good thing. I havent heard one single negative comment about it, and i cant wait to see what all the fuss is about. 2D gaming needs to make a comeback and Viewtiful Joe is certainly a step in the right direction.