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The Last of us 2 Pre-Order hits #1 Across the Web

Is anyone really surprised? Internet backlash is irrelevant to sales, otherwise CoD would sell 19 copies a year.

People preordering games not getting the news about the leak en mass is not how I imagine things work.
As for the data in OP, there is exactly zero clarity on what is going on, if at all.
Some people canceling pre-order is a given, the question is, how many.
 
Not surprising at all tbh, TLOU2 is by far the most anticipated PS4 game of the gen and will going to be an amazing polished and fun experience, regardless of its story.

If the story is really that shitty (I've no idea, I'm not going to spoil me on purpose), MAYBE could have some backlash in the long run or for TLOU3.

Is like if someone leaks that in BOTW2 Link get kidnapped and Zelda have to save him. Sure there would lot of drama, but the game would sell gangbusters anyway.

Are games after all, not movies (where a bad plot usually kill the experience).
 
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Even with the leaks I still expect it will do extremely well.
 
I was going to buy this day one, but all the bad stuff coming out about ND, Druckmann, and the game's story has made me a bit shy of putting money down for it.

Last night I was thinking of skipping it completely, but I think I'm gonna wait and see people's reactions when it comes out, mainly actual TLOU fans. Realistically I'll end up playing it at some point, because I love the original. But I just hope it's not the complete mess that many are suggesting it is.
 
That's great but preorder numbers are merely an indication of how successful the markerting is. AAA games will always sell millions day one. What's impressive is when a game can retain it's value for more than 3 months after release. Almost impossible outside of Nintendo stuff.
 
I think what we should not underestimate is the Overall great Timing of These last first party exclusives. Having Tlou2, Ghost of Tsushima and FF 7 etc. in the last Year of ps4 and within the Transition Phase to PS5 is really a grand finale and an absolute testiment to the impeccable Generation Sony has delivered.

Painting a nice picture for you:

You are basically being accompanied to the Exit after a 3 Star Michelin Menu and someone is opening the door for you and handing you your Jacket saying "See you next time, Sir/Madam".... It is really that incredibly Well timed Content... What Else could you Play These days in Terms of AAA Single Player?
 
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I'm sure it's #1 for most preorders cancelled right now too. I had it preordered for 2 years...operative word had, I cancelled it and ordered Insomniac's Spoder-Men instead, figure I might finally get around to playing it.

You got nothing but your own speculation for that claim.
 
We already answered this question. Why do you keep asking the same question over and over again?

It's funny, too because the be-all end-all of what sold well on here is the NPD findings each month, but NPD doesn't go by unit sales... it's by revenue... and the games above TLOU 2 aren't full priced games.
 
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This dumbass should be a banned source. He deals in speculation, not facts. He's just a YouTuber who reads Era for info and makes vids on it. Unless you think gleaning the Amazon best sellers list makes you a video game sales analyst, of course.

LOL at you thinking that he get his info from Era when it's the other way around he was on Era giving them info
 
It's funny, too because the be-all end-all of what sold well on here is the NPD findings each month, but NPD doesn't go by unit sales... it's by revenue... and the games above TLOU 2 aren't full priced games.


So your saying these are not just statisics of what sells most on amazon?
 
No need to attack no one answered that question at all.

It's #1 among PS4 games.

Last of Us Part II peaked #1 on the overall video games earlier this week, but you shouldn't expect it to stay on top forever since the results are updated hourly. It's just impressive based on what's going on right now. It's also ahead of Assassins Creed, a game that was announced a few days ago.

Doesn't mean sales won't be hurt after the leaks, we're just estimating that it's going to do very well despite what's going on.
 
Not sure why there's a topic about this... Why wouldn't TLOU2 be number one for the PS4 in most countries? It's the most anticipated game of this whole generation.
 
is this really an accomplishment? What is it competing with?
Its competing against a lot of online backlash right now so the fact that major stuff leaked, people are complaining (granted those people are prob the minority) the game is still charting very well for all the "doom and gloom" around the internet with people saying #fucknaughtydog
 
Congrats and not surprising, but I still wonder if those leaks hadn't happen, $ow big it could have been, and since it still hasn't released yet, preorders can still get cancelled.


This dumbass should be a banned source. He deals in speculation, not facts. He's just a YouTuber who reads Era for info and makes vids on it. Unless you think gleaning the Amazon best sellers list makes you a video game sales analyst, of course.

He can wait in line behind VGChartz
 
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Replaying TLOU Remastered and wow, forgot how lovable Ellie is, she has so much spunk and her interacting with Joel's friend is f@# hilarious!
 
What about the best sellers in general? #91 here 👀

what a list...not sure it's a good thing to read too much in amazon top seller
but imo thoses expecting the game to not sell well will cry.
 
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LOL come on did anyone expect the leaks would keep TLOU2 from selling well?

The first game is extremely popular and well liked, the vast majority of people that buy AAA games don't give a crap about gaming forum and twitter outrage, and hype is only going to increase once it starts getting high review scores across the board. Naughty Dog games tend to get high scores anyway (Uncharted 4 has a 93 metascore and it's not even that good), add to that the bonus points it will get from most big outlets for having a woke plot and you are looking at 95+ metascore already.
 
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LoL reminds me of captain marvel and harley movies...where it was sold out and yet in reaility no one actually there in the cinemas. Can't wait to see it forcing it's way to win GOTY award :messenger_tears_of_joy:
 
LoL reminds me of captain marvel and harley movies...where it was sold out and yet in reaility no one actually there in the cinemas. Can't wait to see it forcing it's way to win GOTY award :messenger_tears_of_joy:


Heard some conspiraces in my time but this top them all.....
 
Heard some conspiraces in my time but this top them all.....

It actually had decent backing for it, including actual theater managers reporting that they sold 500 tickets online and no one showed up, lots of reports of half empty or empty theaters during it's huge opening weekend, mostly anecdotes but they built up big and many were from big cities. Then months later someone become a whistleblower spilling the beans on Disney's practices of cooking their books and lying about their profit margins.
 
Totally can relate! I only do special editions for, " Big Event" games. I will admit, the prices are getting out of hand.

Use to do CE also for big releases and I love the statues but yes, prices are getting out of hand. The last I bought was Horizon or Dark Souls 3 I forgot.
 
LOL at you thinking that he get his info from Era when it's the other way around he was on Era giving them info
Yet he left after throwing his toys out of the pram when people continually questioned his credibility because he kept shitposting. Under scrutiny he folded like a deck chair.
 
Most people don't know the shit fest they are in for, once the game comes out you will see a huge backlash and part 3 will suffer in sales. obviously most are expecting a real sequel to the last of us and this ain't it.
 
Most people don't know the shit fest they are in for, once the game comes out you will see a huge backlash and part 3 will suffer in sales. obviously most are expecting a real sequel to the last of us and this ain't it.

Guys, it's another prophet of the future that in no way will admit he's wrong if he turns out wrong.
 
Use to do CE also for big releases and I love the statues but yes, prices are getting out of hand. The last I bought was Horizon or Dark Souls 3 I forgot.
Dude! My cyber punk special edition is going to cost me as much as a PS4! I might just cancel. I'm a part of the problem :(
 
I'm more hype than i was with part 2 thanks to the leaks. I did not really like the action parts in the 1st to begin with but this time, it looks really good.

THANK YOU FOR LEAKING THE GAME. 😂👍👏
 
Yep. I stopped needing validation for things I like/dislike ages ago. I enjoyed all the new Star Wars movies to varying degrees, including Rise of Skywalker. It has flaws for sure, but I'm just looking to shut my brain off and be entertained with movies, shows and games.

I couldn't give a Coronavirus filled shit about artistic merit or critical reception. If something entertained me I'm good. My opinion, and how I come to it, is no more or less valid than anyone else's and I stopped arguing about subjective things online years ago.
And that's how it should be.
 
90% of the people preordering the game now are fans who've played part one and loved it. They're the mainstreamers who don't visit forums and, as of now, can't conceive of the train-wreck headed their way. It's up to many of us to warn them. The game will sell a few million until the wtf-brakes are put on. It will give the soys the illusion of its success.
 
Most people don't know the shit fest they are in for, once the game comes out you will see a huge backlash and part 3 will suffer in sales. obviously most are expecting a real sequel to the last of us and this ain't it.

Agreed. Part 3 will suffer in sales, Trump 2020, and covid-19 vaccinations.
 
Not surprising at all tbh, TLOU2 is by far the most anticipated PS4 game of the gen and will going to be an amazing polished and fun experience, regardless of its story.

If the story is really that shitty (I've no idea, I'm not going to spoil me on purpose), MAYBE could have some backlash in the long run or for TLOU3.

Is like if someone leaks that in BOTW2 Link get kidnapped and Zelda have to save him. Sure there would lot of drama, but the game would sell gangbusters anyway.

Are games after all, not movies (where a bad plot usually kill the experience).
well technically Link got saved by Zelda in BotW ....lmao
 
the game will be banned in several countries .. and it got huge backlash in the internet .. no way this will not affect sales at least a few hundred thousand copys .. just type last of us 2 in youtube "with view count and this week filter " the first 50 videos are all negavie about the game ..
 
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the game will be banned in several countries .. and it got huge backlash on the internit .. no way this will not affect sales at least a few hundred thousand copys .. just type last of us 2 in youtube "with view count and last week filter " the first 50 videos are all negavie about the game ..

Negativity gets more clicks on Youtube, tho.
 
Yet he left after throwing his toys out of the pram when people continually questioned his credibility because he kept shitposting. Under scrutiny he folded like a deck chair.

Yet they still follow him & post everything he say
 
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