Not really... there are at least 3 new ones on the market right now, and Wii Party is a bundled game this year.
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Media Create Sales: Week 49, 2011 (Dec 05 - Dec 11)
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Not really... there are at least 3 new ones on the market right now, and Wii Party is a bundled game this year.
To be fair, it's not 2012 yet.
perfectchaos007
Member
Sonic is dead in Japan? Is he at least more relevant than Alan or Crash Bandicoot?
JoshuaJSlone
Member
DS and Wii definitely haven't been the top WE machines, but the 3DS launch game seems to have done better than "hide me!"
Who?
Also, I think at their peaks Crash was bigger than Sonic ever was. I've only been really following Media Create sales since like 2007 or so, and don't recall ever seeing a Sonic title over 50k.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
First few GCN/GBA releases did decent, then he ran off a cliff.
The four lines that sold anything in recent years are the Olympic games.
The four lines that sold anything in recent years are the Olympic games.
perfectchaos007
Member
I meant the blue slime guy off of Dragon quest. I read nintendo power back in the day so I thought his name was Alan haha
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Just noticed it as well. lol
AMoreHumbleSquare
Banned
LTTP discussion?
We saw this trend with Twilight Princess! Japan is just tired of the main series if it's not an innovative HH spin-off! It's current sales aren't that compelling within Europe either. The series remains today as a mostly American beloved series where the series always sells what it deserves and that puts a warm feeling in my heart.
Aonuma/Miyamoto must be heartbroken (again!) that the series can no longer get the love it deserves in the homeland.
If I may, I will try and 'graph-age' the series sales back to the original; US vs. Japan to see this transition...
We saw this trend with Twilight Princess! Japan is just tired of the main series if it's not an innovative HH spin-off! It's current sales aren't that compelling within Europe either. The series remains today as a mostly American beloved series where the series always sells what it deserves and that puts a warm feeling in my heart.
Aonuma/Miyamoto must be heartbroken (again!) that the series can no longer get the love it deserves in the homeland.
If I may, I will try and 'graph-age' the series sales back to the original; US vs. Japan to see this transition...
AMoreHumbleSquare
Banned
SOnic was never that big in Japan even the original Mega Drive titles which were million sellers each in the States were far from overseas. I wouldn't be surprised if Sonic Adventure (original DC) is their highest selling title.
Crash 2 and 3 were million sellers in Japan.
Vita's backwards compatibility with digital psp titles (and eventual ps1 titles) is most assuredly helping me with my purchase decision. In Japan I think it's a little different though (could be wrong here and correct me if needs be) as digital adoption is less prevalent.
I love the fact that I can play Peacewalker on the Vita with twin thumbsticks. Or MonHun. Or Phantasy Star Portable 2. And I think Dissidia is going to look pretty sexy on that screen. So while all of the above is great for me I don't know that it's going to help much in Japan.
I still think the Vita could top the PSP's first year sales if the games continue to get released at a decent rate. And that leaves me to wonder what, if anything, Sony has in the way of announcements for the Vita as we head into 2012 that is Japan centric.
I could see stuff like Unit 13 or Dust 514 (didn't they say they were doing a Vita version?) taking off elsewhere but I don't see Japan taking a shine to either one of them.
I love the fact that I can play Peacewalker on the Vita with twin thumbsticks. Or MonHun. Or Phantasy Star Portable 2. And I think Dissidia is going to look pretty sexy on that screen. So while all of the above is great for me I don't know that it's going to help much in Japan.
I still think the Vita could top the PSP's first year sales if the games continue to get released at a decent rate. And that leaves me to wonder what, if anything, Sony has in the way of announcements for the Vita as we head into 2012 that is Japan centric.
I could see stuff like Unit 13 or Dust 514 (didn't they say they were doing a Vita version?) taking off elsewhere but I don't see Japan taking a shine to either one of them.
mugurumakensei
Member
lol who would've thunk it
Where's the 3D?
sorry but had to do this, 3DS post Xmas games:
01/12/12
Ace Combat 3D: Cross Rumble
Shinrei Camera: Tsuiteru Techou
01/19/12
Labyrinth no Kanata
01/26/12
BioHazard: Revelations
02/14/12
New Love Plus
02/16/12
Tekken 3D Prime Edition
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Kyoukugen Dasshutsu ADV: Zennin Shiboudesu
02/23/12
Bokujou Monogatari: Hajimari no Daichi
02/28/12
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure
03/08/12
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai
TBA 03/12
Dynasty Warriors VS
damn what a lineup for the 1st Q, also not including Nintendo lineup!!
01/12/12
Ace Combat 3D: Cross Rumble
Shinrei Camera: Tsuiteru Techou
01/19/12
Labyrinth no Kanata
01/26/12
BioHazard: Revelations
02/14/12
New Love Plus
02/16/12
Tekken 3D Prime Edition
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Kyoukugen Dasshutsu ADV: Zennin Shiboudesu
02/23/12
Bokujou Monogatari: Hajimari no Daichi
02/28/12
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure
03/08/12
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai
TBA 03/12
Dynasty Warriors VS
damn what a lineup for the 1st Q, also not including Nintendo lineup!!
AceBandage
Banned
I want Beyond the Labyrinth so much.
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
Why?
I want Beyond the Labyrinth so much.
Same. That game looks so interesting but I'm prepared for it not to come over.
A whole bunch of bombas in that list, not to mention likely C-tier or worse quality games. This is why list threads are silly. 3DS doesn't need people defending it with shovelware titles to justify that, yes 3DS is doing great and will continue to do fantastic like its predecessor in 2012.
AMoreHumbleSquare
Banned
We saw this trend with Twilight Princess! Japan is just tired of the main series if it's not an innovative HH spin-off! It's current sales aren't that compelling within Europe either. The series remains today as a mostly American beloved series where the series always sells what it deserves and that puts a warm feeling in my heart.
Aonuma/Miyamoto must be heartbroken (again!) that the series can no longer get the love it deserves in the homeland.
If I may, I will try and 'graph-age' the series sales back to the original; US vs. Japan to see this transition...
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This needed some updating =)
Aonuma/Miyamoto must be heartbroken (again!) that the series can no longer get the love it deserves in the homeland.
If I may, I will try and 'graph-age' the series sales back to the original; US vs. Japan to see this transition...
This needed some updating =)
I agree that's a great lineup. Personally I am getting:
- Ace Combat
- Bio Hazard Revelations
- Labyrinth
- Threatrhythm Final Fantasy
- Hatsune Miku
- Metal Gear Solid 3
Damn Minish Cap sold like crap for a handheld zelda.
The only bombs I see are Rhythm Thief, and that Fatal Frame spin-off (do we know anything about that game? I don't think there's even been a trailer...).
Hatsune Miku and RE:R will do mighty fine, Dynasty Warriors will do okay-ish at worst, and Love Plus will probably sell quite well.
I don't know about Labyrinth or Tekken, they might do okay they might do meh. MGS 3D will probably end up doing better than MGS HD despite being a janky mess.
The 999 sequel and Harvest Moon are rather niche so it's obvious they'll do lower number, but I doubt they'll be outright bombs.
The only bombs I see are Rhythm Thief, and that Fatal Frame spin-off (do we know anything about that game? I don't think there's even been a trailer...).
Hatsune Miku and RE:R will do mighty fine, Dynasty Warriors will do okay-ish at worst, and Love Plus will probably sell quite well.
I don't know about Labyrinth or Tekken, they might do okay they might do meh. MGS 3D will probably end up doing better than MGS HD despite being a janky mess.
The 999 sequel and Harvest Moon are rather niche so it's obvious they'll do lower number, but I doubt they'll be outright bombs.
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gaf and their gimmicks
This is beautiful
Shikamaru Ninja
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Has there ever been a good cumulative Nintendo japan sales chart? Covering all their big and moderate successes?
I think it is going to be important to see how long it will take Nintendo to release a successful original in-house game for the 3DS. The DS had Brain-Age, English Training, Nintendogs, and Tomodachi Collection all become million sellers.
I think it is going to be important to see how long it will take Nintendo to release a successful original in-house game for the 3DS. The DS had Brain-Age, English Training, Nintendogs, and Tomodachi Collection all become million sellers.
Wow, aren't you sweet. On a quest, I see?
RE:R will sell more than anything else on that list.
i think Threatrhythm have a good chance to become a big seller.
Have you seen that game? full price for that? it deserves to bomb IMO.
Wanna bet? I'm sure Love+ can manage to sell 200k+ LTD
NeonZ
Member
It's pretty much a completely new Dynasty Warriors game, but one heavily reusing assets from a past main game, in this case, DW 6. It's very similar to SW Chronicles (which used assets from SW3) in that sense. It's not just a new version of DW 6 with additions, but it's clearly a cheaper product than a new main entry. SW Chronicles barely reached 100k in the end, I think. DW Vs will be released to a larger userbase though so it could do better.
thestopsign
Member
Have you seen that game? full price for that? it deserves to bomb IMO.
Wanna bet? I'm sure Love+ can manage to sell 200k+ LTD
Wanna bet? I'm sure Resident Evil: Revelations will sell 350k+ LTD
Miku~
Can I get in on this bet?
Wanna bet? I'm sure Love+ can manage to sell 200k+ LTD
Can I get in on this bet?
Did Elite Beat Agents and the Ouendan games deserve to bomb? Besides, Theatrhythm seems to be full of fan-service, unlockables and stuff. Hopefully it'll sell loads so that the West can taste it too.
AMoreHumbleSquare
Banned
Japan million sellers lists for Nintendo are not hard to come by...
Wanna bet? I'm sure Love+ can manage to sell 200k+ LTD
should never underestimate Miku
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gaf and their gimmicks
Anyone has the Dragona approved version?
I don't remember Ouendan 2 bombing, did it?
perfectchaos007
Member
Love Plus releases on Valentines day? Looks like I finally have some Valentines day plans!
*forever alone*
*forever alone*
Ridleyscott
Banned
PuzZelda Bombathon.... Hahahahahahahahah! I love it. The boycott is working! How long until Aonuma "retires"? Hahahaha. I won't be happy until he is fired. He has no business making video games. Zelda: Shizzleward Sword.
This will be the Zelda game to end the almost two decades of suck. No more OoT! Ding-dong that shit is dead, open your eyes, get out of bed!
This will be the Zelda game to end the almost two decades of suck. No more OoT! Ding-dong that shit is dead, open your eyes, get out of bed!
Rush2thestart
Member
Tracking better than TP