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Do we expect Splatoon to be the next major Nintendo I.P.?
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Wait for real?
Valkerionseven
Member
It actually might be now that I think about it. CoD, BF, and GTA(are we counting this lol?) do well enough there but they seem pretty split between console and PC from what I see... would be cool if it's true.
Yea thanks, looks good to me. Maybe some of those changed their view, but that's gonna be a lot of crow for sure
The Giant
Banned
Alot.
test_account
XP-39C²
That doesnt mean that its automatically a success though. I dont think it was too far fetched to say several of weeks ago that the game might not be a success, when we didnt know how much advertisement it would be. Perhaps not as bad as The Wonderful 101 though.
Really looking forward to see the sales numbers. We get the PAL charts tomorrow (no solid numbers unfortuantely) and first week's numbers for Japan on Wedensday
frankie_baby
Member
That doesnt mean that its automatically a success though. I dont think it was too far fetched to say several of weeks ago that the game might not be a success, when we didnt know how much advertisement it would be. Perhaps not as bad as The Wonderful 101 though.
Really looking forward to see the sales numbers. We get the PAL charts tomorrow (no solid numbers unfortuantely) and first week's numbers for Japan on Wedensday
Wonder if it might just manage to edge a number 1 in the UK tomorrow, should be top 3 at least which would be a fantastic result for Nintendo and we might get some clues to its performance in the blurb
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Woah, really?
Baron von Loathsome
Member
First shipment of the game apparently sold out in Japan.
This game is already practically guaranteed a sequel, and that's based on Japan numbers alone.
What a sequel needs, among other things, is a more comprehensive local multiplayer mode.
That depends on if they can get a sequel ready by the likely release of the NX (around late 2017). More so given that the developers will be busy with DLC for the current game.
The question is if the NX can handle local multiplayer without compromising on the framerate. It would depend on how much of a graphical upgrade the theoretical Splatoon 2 gets compared to the original.
With the marketing push Nintendo have given this game its clear that they want this to be a franchise.
The potential is definitely there. The game plays great and is incredibly addictive.
I am drooling over a next-gen version on Nintendo's next console Personally, I hope they leave the gyro controls in and I am a fan of the gamepad interaction so part of me hopes that remains as well.
Interesting to think what they will do if the gamepad is removed in the next console.
The potential is definitely there. The game plays great and is incredibly addictive.
I am drooling over a next-gen version on Nintendo's next console
Personally, I hope they leave the gyro controls in and I am a fan of the gamepad interaction so part of me hopes that remains as well.Interesting to think what they will do if the gamepad is removed in the next console.
frankie_baby
Member
It's definitely got a good shot at being, anyone know what's the current best seller? Think someone said one of the cod games did about 400k?
They'd have to retool a good chunk of the mechanics to accommodate the lack of a touch screen.With the marketing push Nintendo have given this game its clear that they want this to be a franchise.
The potential is definitely there. The game plays great and is incredibly addictive.
I am drooling over a next-gen version on Nintendo's next console
Interesting to think what they will do if the gamepad is removed in the next console.
twothunder
Member
@Cheesemeister3k
#Splatoon and its #Amiibo are sold out at this store.
https://twitter.com/Cheesemeister3k/status/604990194425552897
@DJmizuhara
@Cheesemeister3k Every store I've been to is sold out!
https://twitter.com/DJmizuhara/status/604990922175180800
Yup. Still having some stock problems apparently
Wow. I guess that is some pretty good news.
Inkredibile!
(couldnt' help myself, sorry)
Seth Enosh
Member
Nintendo seems to have done a great job marketing this to the existing Wii U audience. Both of my "gamer" friends who own a Wii u (but don't play exclusively Nintendo) heard about and picked up this game, neither of them even played the testfire before doing it.
I wonder if this can be a system seller too. I'm guessing Nintendo may keep the Splatoon bundle running all through the holiday this year, it makes sense to do that rather than bundling stuff like xenoblade or Mario maker in the USA.
There were still copies in best buy shelves when I went to pick up the game Saturday, but my copy wasn't the only one behind the counter with the preordered/in store pickup items.
I wonder if this can be a system seller too. I'm guessing Nintendo may keep the Splatoon bundle running all through the holiday this year, it makes sense to do that rather than bundling stuff like xenoblade or Mario maker in the USA.
There were still copies in best buy shelves when I went to pick up the game Saturday, but my copy wasn't the only one behind the counter with the preordered/in store pickup items.
The problem is that it is hard to know if it is a HUGE success or just nintendo being REALLY pessimistic
OK, so went to Best Buy, Target and Gamestop today and... they are sold out of Splatoon. Completely. Both the game and the Wii U bundle; Best Buy had one but I couldn't get it, as they had a pick up later today.
I don't know if it is just Southern Connecticut, but it looks like it is selling well.
I don't know if it is just Southern Connecticut, but it looks like it is selling well.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
It better be the next big ip. It's better than Mariokart and Smash Bros.
This is what I wanted to see when talking about Nintendo creating new ip. It's not some minor league shit like Dillon's Rolling Western or Pushmo. Splatoon is just badass, and deserves to sit at the big boy table with Mariokart and Pikmin.
This is what I wanted to see when talking about Nintendo creating new ip. It's not some minor league shit like Dillon's Rolling Western or Pushmo. Splatoon is just badass, and deserves to sit at the big boy table with Mariokart and Pikmin.
frankie_baby
Member
Well reports suggested a 150k first day shipment and seems there may have been another shipment on Friday
Crimsonclaw111
Member
The commercials have been pretty awesome, amazing 90s cartoon intro vibe.
frankie_baby
Member
Unless it mananages to hit over a million this weekend I doubt they'll say anything and while it'll sell fantastic I think it'll be a couple of weeks at least before it hits that milestone
Aaron Strife
Banned
It's doing really well on Amazon right now (the only thing outselling it are Amiibos and PS gift cards) so I'm curious to see how its U.S. sales are.
Regardless of how it sells, it's clear that Nintendo has a solid I.P. for future games here. The game is insanely fun and addictive, the lore is fleshed out and not related to any other Nintendo universe, the game mechanics are fantastic, and the concept is very flexible and robust (shown in the game by having a multiplayer and single player mode that work very differently, but using the same basic game mechanics).
twothunder
Member
Considering it officially coming out on the 29th.
How many days will Splatoon have in their first NPD listing?
How many days will Splatoon have in their first NPD listing?
3, I believe.
Alex_Mexico
Member
Can someone point me to this wall of shame people mention here? Since its not in the OP I'm not combing through 22 pages
Can someone point me to this wall of shame people mention here? Since its not in the OP I'm not combing through 22 pages
Click on the number of posts besides the thread.
Poimandres
Member
Can someone point me to this wall of shame people mention here? Since its not in the OP I'm not combing through 22 pages
People thinking it would do Wonderful 101 numbers should be laughed at, but the "wall of shame" was way over the top, including pretty much anyone who was somewhat dubious about the games sales potential.
It looks like the game is doing well, but people shouldn't get too carried away with the celebrations because at the end of the day the sales aren't going to be super amazing. Better than most peoples and probably Nintendo's expectations? Probably. Good enough to ensure the future of Splatoon as a franchise? It's looking good. Are these things to celebrate? Definitely. But it's not going to be a big enough shock that people should go into full on finger pointing mode in my opinion.
There was similar stuff in the review thread where someone said something like "these reviews just confirm that Nintendo still makes the best games in the world!" which is sort of hyperbolic when it has a low-80s average, or that short lived thread asking "is Splatoon this generations defining console shooter?". I mean really... reel it in a bit.
But hey, the hype has got to me enough that I'm going to buy it this afternoon!
Nice! Hope to bump into you online. Simply messing around with different weapons/strategies is fun enough.
Can someone point me to this wall of shame people mention here? Since its not in the OP I'm not combing through 22 pages
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=165324192&postcount=944
It's from page 19, as he reposted it later.
That Wont Fit In There
Member
Don't really want to say yet. Like every game we get excited for it within the month of release so hopefully the future updates and DLC makes it so the game continues to stay fun and help the word of mouth. Loving the game so far.
A Link to the Past
Banned
The way I see it, even if Splatoon was a bomb critically and commercially, they'd keep trying.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I'm especially looking at this comment.
About a week ago, my 8 year old niece didn't really know what it was when I told her about it, and today I told her I got it and she said she saw a bunch of commercials and was excited to play it. She played it a couple hours this afternoon and really loved it. She said it's her favorite game now. Her last big game was Garden Warfare.
The real wall of shame is in the past year of Splatoon threads. The "looks like a $20 game" "its going to bomb" posts are sprinkled throughout. Posters would drop a one-liner like that for no reason, especially around the reveal at E3.
I got my copy from walmart on Saturday and it was the last one. That surprised me.
I got my copy from walmart on Saturday and it was the last one. That surprised me.
Nintendo needs to have Splatoon 2 ready for their next platform.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
For the first time ever, I want to buy a damn Amiibo. I assume the Splatoon ones are impossible to find?
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I'm not really familiar with Amiibos. We're the Splatoon ones a limited release that stores are no longer receiving? Or are stores still getting shipments?
Combat Wombat
Banned
I haven't had any trouble finding the individual girl and boy Inkling Amiibos. On the other hand, the three pack which includes the green squid is sold out every where I went.
Sakura
Member
You could probably get one if you order one online.