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[Yazan]

Nagoshi love the sun :lol

Ibra!!!!!

 

[sprsk]

Nagoshi love the sun :lol

Yes he does. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok6wp5JNG4Q

 

[GhostSeed]

 

[cvxfreak]

So how is Yakuza Kenzan related to the rest of the series?

 

[Acosta]

Nagoshi is the king (and loves Whiskey, which shows excellent taste). Now I hope Sega comes to their senses and find a way to localize Yakuza.

 

[Tailzo]

So how is Yakuza Kenzan related to the rest of the series?

wikipedia:

Ryū ga Gotoku Kenzan! (龍が如く 見参&#65281 is a spin-off in the Ryū ga Gotoku video game series known as Yakuza in the western market. The game was developed and published by Sega for PlayStation 3[2]. It was first unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show 2007[3] and first released in 2008.

Because it is the third installment in the Yakuza series it was often referred by the media (and confused with) Yakuza 3, which is Yakuza 2s actual sequel released one year after Kenzan!. This spin-off episode is not set in modern day Tokyo as the original saga does, but rather in Kyoto during the Edo period, in 1605.

Sega, just release Kenzan in the west already, please!!

 

[Il Comodino]

Yes he does. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok6wp5JNG4Q

OMG :lol

 

[cvxfreak]

wikipedia:

Yeah, I understood that part... I'm just curious if we play as the main series' ancestors or something.

 

[RpgN]

Yeah, I understood that part... I'm just curious if we play as the main series' ancestors or something.

It's like the same actors/characters in a new setting.

Has Demon's Souls been 4 or 5 weeks in the top 20? It's probably close to 90k with MC charts.

 

[Defuser]

Nagoshi is like the nice version of Itagaki.

 

[RpgN]

Famitsu Sales: 02/23 - 03/01
01. [PS3] Ryu ga Gotoku 3 (Sega) - 357,000 / NEW

Yay! Good good. MC is tracking it higher, now show me those legs!

02. [PSP] Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid (Koei) - 227,000 / NEW

Looking good!

10. [360] Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope (Square Enix) - 20,000 / 186,000

Expected, though I hoped for 300k LTD looks like it won't reach that. 200k plus is good for an xbox 360 game. Blue Dragoon is the best selling game so far, right?

14. [PSP] Kiniro no Corda 2 f (Koei) - 16,000 / NEW

Yes!! I remember the first one not charting, glad to see those kind of games selling more than before now.

18. [NDS] Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (Square Enix) - 10,000 / 181,000

200k within reach, hang in there!

19. [PSP] Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (Konami) - 10,000 / 187,000

Another 200k contender, is that good for a PES game on the psp?

24. [PS3] Street Fighter IV (Capcom) - 8,200 / 111,000

It's still alive!

25. [360] Way of the Samurai 3 (Spike) - 7,900 / NEW

Quite no where near how much the ps3 version sold, but I guess because it's a late port and all.

27. [PSP] Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 (Bandai Namco) - 7,200 / 296,000

So close to 300K!

 

[Spiegel]

According to Famitsu numbers, Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid has had the 7th best first week for a psp game

1. Monster Hunter Portable 2G - 823k
2. Monster Hunter Portable 2 - 746k
3. Dissidia: Final Fantasy - 503k
4. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - 470k
5. Phantasy Star Portable - 329k
6. Gundam Vs Gundam - 240k
7. Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid - 227k
8. Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - 210k
9. Metal Gear Solid: Portable OPS - 194k

Not bad for a spinoff

 

[Ashour]

According to Famitsu numbers, Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid has had the 7th best first week for a psp game

1. Monster Hunter Portable 2G - 823k
2. Monster Hunter Portable 2 - 746k
3. Dissidia: Final Fantasy - 503k
4. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - 470k
5. Phantasy Star Portable - 329k
6. Gundam Vs Gundam - 240k
7. Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid - 227k
8. Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - 210k
9. Metal Gear Solid: Portable OPS - 194k

Not bad for a spinoff

Thanks, I was looking for a list of top 10 1st week sales on the PSP.

 

[timetokill]

Wow, SF4 dropped like a rock. Glad to see Mario RPG 3 is doing well though... would love to see the demographic numbers on that. Last I heard the ads were nearly all females playing the game, right?

 

[AniHawk]

I think North America will save SF4 like it saved NMH. Unfortunately, it's on the wrong systems to have any sort of legs, so it's not going to last long.

 

[Moor-Angol]

Not bad for a spinoff

I think when a game is planned for PSP features instead of a merely PS2 port, with currently huge userbase in Japan, it can sell well.
I also expect good numbers for Sengoku Basara PSP.

 

[Moor-Angol]

Taiko Wii is up to 424K. It's on track to be the best selling Taiko, if its legs hold out.

the first Taiko on PS2 is around 740k, i don't think Taiko Wii can't sell so well... probably it will match the second title, around 580k

 

[Spiegel]

Thanks, I was looking for a list of top 10 1st week sales on the PSP.

I wasn't sure about nº 10 and that's why I didn't list it but I think it's Final Fantasy Tactics with 170k copies sold

I think when a game is planned for PSP features instead of a merely PS2 port, with currently huge userbase in Japan, it can sell well.
I also expect good numbers for Sengoku Basara PSP.

Yep, it seems pretty obvious. we'll have to wait and see if publishers also think that way.

I'm not so sure about Sengoku Basara, it's a 2vs2 fighting game so I don't expect huge numbers

 

[frankie_baby]

the first Taiko on PS2 is around 740k, i don't think Taiko Wii can't sell so well... probably it will match the second title, around 580k

i'm thinking if it has a bump for golden week it has a shot at being the biggest 3rd party game so far this gen

 

[Fafalada]

I wasn't sure about nº 10 and that's why I didn't list it but I think it's Final Fantasy Tactics with 170k copies sold

Wouldn't that make the entire top ten spinoffs and/or late ports? I wonder if this is typical of handhelds in general (with exception of DS I guess).

 

[Johann]

isn't one of them a tranny though?

Think of it as Monty Hall.

I remember when he got a a Japanese adult film actress to promote Yakuza 2. It was surprisingly classier in comparison to that.

 

[Grimmy]

According to Famitsu numbers, Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid has had the 7th best first week for a psp game

1. Monster Hunter Portable 2G - 823k
2. Monster Hunter Portable 2 - 746k
3. Dissidia: Final Fantasy - 503k
4. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - 470k
5. Phantasy Star Portable - 329k
6. Gundam Vs Gundam - 240k
7. Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid - 227k
8. Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - 210k
9. Metal Gear Solid: Portable OPS - 194k

Not bad for a spinoff

Interesting how nearly all games in that list are relatively new ie. released in the last 1.5 years.

 

[schuelma]

the first Taiko on PS2 is around 740k, i don't think Taiko Wii can't sell so well... probably it will match the second title, around 580k

Yeah but if you look at the weekly sales on Josh's site, it displayed long long legs. And Taiko Wii has started stronger and is so far displaying similiar legs.

Oh and to the other poster asking about beating DQ:Swords- that is an absolute lock. It will do it by the middle of April.

 

[schuelma]

Wii was 16.9k last week so its a 5-6k increase

No, its probably more like a 1k increase- that 22K number is Famitsu. The leaked MC number is 18K.

And btw that number makes a hell of a lot more sense than 12K. :lol :lol

Nintendo is still in bad shape, but at the very least numbers have stabilized a bit.

 

[neojubei]

It depends. I'm sure MS more than made up that difference in money hats. Plus developing on the PS3 would have raised dev costs considerably and pushed the game back even further.

Plus sales in America would more than likely be higher on 360 compared to PS3.

What are the SO4 sales in America?

 

[botticus]

Yeah but if you look at the weekly sales on Josh's site, it displayed long long legs. And Taiko Wii has started stronger and is so far displaying similiar legs.

Oh and to the other poster asking about beating DQ:Swords- that is an absolute lock. It will do it by the middle of April.

By comparison, the first DS Taiko hasn't passed 10k in a week since 12/31/07, when it broke 300k, and it is currently over 500k. Taiko Wii has been hitting a pretty consistent 60k a month with no signs of slowing.

Once (if?) it starts to trend below 10k weekly, we might have a better idea of its heading.

 

[frankie_baby]

Yeah but if you look at the weekly sales on Josh's site, it displayed long long legs. And Taiko Wii has started stronger and is so far displaying similiar legs.

Oh and to the other poster asking about beating DQ:Swords- that is an absolute lock. It will do it by the middle of April.

will it beat MGS4 though, thats the more interesting battle

 

[Stumpokapow]

What are the SO4 sales in America?

clearly not available yet since the game came out last week?

 

[Captain Smoker]

Upcoming releases.

03/09 - 03/15/2009


NDS:
03/12 700-Banjin no Atama o Yokusuru: Chou Keisan DS - 13000-Mon + Image Keisan
03/12 Annie no Atelier: Sera Shima no Renkijutsushi
03/12 Annie no Atelier: Sera Shima no Renkijutsushi (Premium Box)
03/12 Boku to Sim no Machi Party
03/12 Contra: Dual Spirits (Konami the Best)
03/12 Habu Yoshiharu Shougi de Kitaeru: Ketsudanryoku DS
03/12 Rittai Picross
03/12 Simple DS Series Vol. 43: The Host Shiyouze! DX Knight King
03/12 Survival Kids: Chiisana Shima no Ookina Himitsu!? (Konami the Best)
03/12 Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 1st Love Plus


PSP:
03/12 Ever17: The Out of Infinity Premium Edition
03/12 Ever17: The Out of Infinity Premium Edition (Limited Edition)
03/12 Need for Speed ProStreet (EA Best Hits)
03/12 Never7: The End of Infinity
03/12 Never7: The End of Infinity (Limited Edition)
03/12 Resistance: Houfuku no Koku
03/12 Shinki Gensou: SSII Unlimited Side (IF Collection)
03/12 Vulcanus (CH Selection)


PS3:
03/12 Army of Two (EA Best Hits)
03/12 Musou Orochi Z
03/12 Need for Speed ProStreet (EA Best Hits)
03/12 Resistance 2 (w/Dual Shock 3 - Black)
03/12 Resistance 2 (w/Dual Shock 3 - Ceramic White)
03/12 Resistance 2 (w/Dual Shock 3 - Satin Silver)
03/12 Skate (EA Best Hits)


Wii:
03/12 MySims Party
03/12 Phantom Brave Wii
03/12 Sonic and the Black Knight
03/12 We Cheer


PS2:
03/12 Galaxy Angel II: Eigou Kaiki no Koku
03/12 Galaxy Angel II: Eigou Kaiki no Koku (Complete Set)
03/12 Galaxy Angel II: Eigou Kaiki no Koku (DX Pack)
03/12 Need for Speed ProStreet (EA:SY! 1980)


X360:
03/12 Idolmaster: Live for You! (Platinum Collection)
03/12 Idolmaster: Twins

 

[frankie_baby]

Upcoming releases.

big list of probable bombas there

 

[Captain Smoker]

big list of bombas there

fixed.

 

[jj984jj]

big list of probable bombas there

So I wasn't the only person thinking that. :lol

 

[frankie_baby]

fixed.

i was just trying to give myself a get out clause

 

[Jaruru]

no hw numbers yet?

what happened to the Famitsu hw #? that was a significant bump for the Wii. some claims from out last thread don't apply anymore then

Yakuza doing surprisingly well

SFIV ... evaporated???

 

[Segata Sanshiro]

PIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[Y2Kev]

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOONNNNIIIIICCCCC and the bla

Meh I can't even pretend

 

[ccbfan]

According to Famitsu numbers, Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid has had the 7th best first week for a psp game

1. Monster Hunter Portable 2G - 823k
2. Monster Hunter Portable 2 - 746k
3. Dissidia: Final Fantasy - 503k
4. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - 470k
5. Phantasy Star Portable - 329k
6. Gundam Vs Gundam - 240k
7. Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid - 227k
8. Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - 210k
9. Metal Gear Solid: Portable OPS - 194k

Not bad for a spinoff

PSP is like the king of Spin-offs/ports/Expansion

1. Monster Hunter Portable 2G - 823k (port expansion)
2. Monster Hunter Portable 2 - 746k (port)
3. Dissidia: Final Fantasy - 503k (Spin-off)
4. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - 470k (Spin-off)
5. Phantasy Star Portable - 329k (Port)
6. Gundam Vs Gundam - 240k (no clue)
7. Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid - 227k(spin-off)
8. Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - 210k(spin-off)
9. Metal Gear Solid: Portable OPS - 194k(spin-off)

I wonder what system has the most ports that outsold the original.

 

[schuelma]

no hw numbers yet?

what happened to the Famitsu hw #? that was a significant bump for the Wii. some claims from out last thread don't apply anymore then

We got somewhat reliable leaked hardware numbers last night..I think Wii was at 18K.

 

[Spiegel]

Interesting how nearly all games in that list are relatively new ie. released in the last 1.5 years.

Yeah

1. 03/2008 Monster Hunter Portable 2G - 823k
2. 02/2007 Monster Hunter Portable 2 - 746k
3. 12/2008 Dissidia: Final Fantasy - 503k
4. 09/2007 Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - 470k
5. 07/2008 Phantasy Star Portable - 329k
6. 11/2008 Gundam Vs Gundam - 240k
7. 02/2009 Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid - 227k
8. 01/2009 Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - 210k
9. 12/2006 Metal Gear Solid: Portable OPS - 194k
10. 05/2007 Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions - 170k

KH:BBS, Parasite Eve 3? and the next Gundam should enter in the Top Ten this year.

6. Gundam Vs Gundam - 240k (no clue)

Gundam Vs Gundam is a port of an arcade game

 

[Jaruru]

We got somewhat reliable leaked hardware numbers last night..I think Wii was at 18K.

someone posted the "leaked" number as Wii - 12000 earlier in the previous week thread. 18k was another "leaked #"

 

[markatisu]

No, its probably more like a 1k increase- that 22K number is Famitsu. The leaked MC number is 18K.

And btw that number makes a hell of a lot more sense than 12K. :lol :lol

Nintendo is still in bad shape, but at the very least numbers have stabilized a bit.

Well they have been in bad shape, but we had figured last week that the stable area for them with no games was 18-20k

The fact it increased at least 1k is far better than decreasing, especially given all the RIP Nintendo posts in the last thread

 

[gantz85]

Aren't RE5 first-day numbers due out today?

 

[schuelma]

someone posted the "leaked" number as Wii - 12000 earlier in the previous week thread. 18k was another "leaked #"

The second leaked number is from a site that has been pretty reliable. The first one, not so much. And given that Famitsu sales at 22K, I find it a lot more likely that the first leak missed a digit.

 

[schuelma]

Aren't RE5 first-day numbers due out today?

sometime tomorrow morning usually

 

[spwolf]

Well they have been in bad shape, but we had figured last week that the stable area for them with no games was 18-20k

The fact it increased at least 1k is far better than decreasing, especially given all the RIP Nintendo posts in the last thread

how things change quickly, eh?

Spoiler

in this carzy internet alternate reality universe

for example, hello everyone, my name is spwolf... how are you guys doing?

Spoiler

segata what about that beer?

 

[PantherLotus]

I'm beginning to believe in the PS3 in Japan.

 

[schuelma]

I'm beginning to believe in the PS3 in Japan.

Why?

 

[Defuser]

I'm beginning to believe in the PS3 in Japan.

Sarcastic post right? There's no games worth noting after April,it's gonna revert back to 10k > sales

 

[Segata Sanshiro]

how things change quickly, eh?

Spoiler

in this carzy internet alternate reality universe

for example, hello everyone, my name is spwolf... how are you guys doing?

Spoiler

segata what about that beer?

We've still got a couple of years before we can call that bet, sp. I'm nowhere near as confident as I was at the time, but the Wii is pulling massive months in EU and NA, so hey, who knows.

 

[Shadow780]

I'm beginning to believe in the PS3 in Japan.

What are they offering after Bio5, FF13 demo, and Orochi Z?