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[Petrae]

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Now THAT was laughable.

 

[TheNatural]

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Seriously? Vita must be bombing at all time disappointing numbers to pull that kind of bullshit out. They aren't even bothering with the hidden territory lumping anymore.

 

[Effect]

I think you're right. Bigger launch, but since then, I believe it has slipped behind Black Ops. Did the series finally peak?

Might have to wait until Black Ops 2 to really see. If that does and holds better then it could just be the MW brand and not CoD in general.

 

[Kinvara]

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Dat momentum.

 

[gondwana]

As expected Sony said jack shit LOL

alternative: "we got nothing"

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Released on one more platform and having more days to sell. Dragon Age 2 also sold more the first month too, but didn't sustain and fell behind the original Dragon Age in overall sales.

What's that one additional platform? I don't recall seeing it on Wii.

 

[Kagari]

I wonder how much FF13-2 did in its second month, haha.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

02. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (360, PS3)** Capcom USA - 582K

Are you kidding me ._.

 

[SykoTech]

Nice to see SSX up there. I was a little worried that it bombed. Now I have hope that we won't have to wait 2 generations for a proper follow up.

RE: ORC sold 582k units

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/04/12/mass-effect-3-leads-march-game-sales.aspx

Yep, and it completely dusted Revelations as expected. Because regardless of quality, it's actually on the platforms where the RE audience is.

RE6 is gonna sell tons.

 

[jman2050]

Now THAT was laughable.

So how disastrous are we talking here?

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Of course the Vita has "strong digital downloads"... what with nobody but Sony ever having those numbers.

 

[Vamphuntr]

RE ORC

Capcom is salivating at the possibility to outsource another franchise.

Very good for ME though!

 

[criesofthepast]

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This basically translates to a big fat fail for vita hardware.

Such a shame this handheld not getting the support is deserves.

 

[Oni Link 666]

"shooter capabilities" LOL

 

[TheOddOne]

I wonder how much FF13-2 did in its second month, haha.

Bahahhahahahahhaha.

Ohh god, this NPD is so awesome in a bad way.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

“Nearly two months after hitting the North American market, the PS Vita ecosystem continues to grow with impressive hardware, software, and peripherals sales among big-box retailers, smaller retail shops and digital. We are seeing strong digital downloads across the board, including full digital-only purchases and extremely high conversion rates for digital demos to full game purchases with titles such as Unit 13, which showcases PS Vita's unique 3G and shooter capabilities. We look forward to furthering the PS Vita momentum with upcoming blockbuster titles like Mortal Kombat and Resistance: Burning Skies, and apps including Skype.”
-- Dan Race, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at SCEA

Did anyone expect anything else form Sony?

LOL

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

What's that one additional platform? I don't recall seeing it on Wii.

Playstation 3

 

[Celine]

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So we won't get VITA number :-\

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Nice to see SSX up there. I was a little worried that it bombed. Now I have hope that we won't have to wait 2 generations for a proper follow up.

1) The problem is that it didn't bomb.
2) We're still waiting for a proper followup.

 

[Surface of Me]

What's that one additional platform? I don't recall seeing it on Wii.

PS3, the the quote was only talking about ME2's initial launch, which didn't have PS3.

 

[BlazingDarkness]

“Nearly two months after hitting the North American market, the PS Vita ecosystem continues to grow with impressive hardware, software, and peripherals sales among big-box retailers, smaller retail shops and digital. We are seeing strong digital downloads across the board, including full digital-only purchases and extremely high conversion rates for digital demos to full game purchases with titles such as Unit 13, which showcases PS Vita's unique 3G and shooter capabilities. We look forward to furthering the PS Vita momentum with upcoming blockbuster titles like Mortal Kombat and Resistance: Burning Skies, and apps including Skype.”
-- Dan Race, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at SCEA

Did anyone expect anything else form Sony?

LOL

That's what PR is.
They ain't going to admit it sold terribly.

 

[bigtroyjon]

Of course the Vita has "strong digital downloads"... what with nobody but Sony ever having those numbers.

Don't forget the demo conversion rates!

 

[WickedLaharl]

I wonder if silent hill and ninja gaiden as franchises are dead now. NG at least should be allowed to pass on with what little dignity it has left...

 

[Hiltz]

360 and PS3 owners have no shame as long as its an FPS game. Now Capcom is going to want to do a sequel to Operation Raccoon City.

It's good to hear that 3DS owners didn't pass up on Kid Icarus. Hopefully ,the actual sales are impressive. I think it has sold over 200k copies in Japan so far.

 

[Frillen]

Oh Sony... you really do say it best when you say nothing at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuJrEBtmM1Q

 

[wrog]

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City at #2. That can't be true... Good to see SSX on the list.

 

[DefectiveReject]

Yeah the erm.... Vita thing has ....erm.... really strong digital sales.... seriously it does.... and no you can't have the numbers.... but they are strong

Basically

 

[RPGamer92]

Capcom: Where's your God now "BBB"?

 

[D_prOdigy]

I hope the people who laughed down their noses at RE:R's lack of sales are happy now.

 

[SafeinSound]

Can't believe ORC sold that much...jesus.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

PS3, the the quote was only talking about ME2's initial launch, which didn't have PS3.

Oh, I see now. It was released later on PS3. Forgot it wasn't multiplatform at the jump.

 

[GhaleonEB]

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Sony PR statements continue to entertain.

 

[Chris1964]

That's what PR is.
They ain't going to admit it sold terribly.

Who cares. We'll get the numbers in 2 weeks the latest.

 

[jman2050]

Basically

10 people downloaded our demos and 7 of them bought the game! Huge demo conversion rate!

 

[Puppet Shadow]

Ecosystem momentum. Vita saved!

Come on Nintendo, spill and the goods, we promise not to do the math.

 

[Kandinsky]

I wonder just how badly Revelaitons did on its second month hmm.

 

[JordanLMiller]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuJrEBtmM1Q

This is great NPD thread reading music.

 

[Hero]

It will be very interesting to see if ME3 even charts at all for April. I think the whole fiasco with the ending will really hurt the legs of that game.

Great to hear Kid Icarus is doing well, would love to see numbers for it. Mario Party 9 seemed do to pretty okay too, huh?

 

[Mpl90]

Dat Sony PR.
Come on, Nintendo. Release yours attempt, now!

 

[Curufinwe]

ORC charting and moving those numbers means RE6 is going to sell like seventy trillion copies in October.

2 million plus since it will have almost the whole month.

 

[Gadfly]

So how disastrous are we talking here?

3%

 

[Mrbob]

That Sony PR was awesome. Vita must be heavily tanking.

What's that one additional platform? I don't recall seeing it on Wii.

PS3 version of ME2 didn't come out until a year after the 360/PC release.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Damn, I thought ORC would flop.

 

[Carl]

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Called it

 

[BurntPork]

So we won't get VITA number :-\

Not unless Nintendo gets cocky and pulls a market share percent.

I wonder why PS3 wasn't mentioned, though? Also, the fact that Nintendo is taking so long has me worried.

 

[Vamphuntr]

Rest in peace classic Resident Evil.

 

[JordanLMiller]

Called it

Everyone called it.

 

[fabricated backlash]

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That's a running gag right? Is this really the official statement?

 

[SykoTech]

1) The problem is that it didn't bomb.

I don't see how that's a problem. Regardless of your opinion of the game, SSX performing well will at least keep the IP alive and have games in the future that could be towards your liking.

It bombing probably would have just killed SSX altogether.

 

[Gartooth]

“Nearly two months after hitting the North American market, the PS Vita ecosystem continues to grow with impressive hardware, software, and peripherals sales among big-box retailers, smaller retail shops and digital. We are seeing strong digital downloads across the board, including full digital-only purchases and extremely high conversion rates for digital demos to full game purchases with titles such as Unit 13, which showcases PS Vita's unique 3G and shooter capabilities. We look forward to furthering the PS Vita momentum with upcoming blockbuster titles like Mortal Kombat and Resistance: Burning Skies, and apps including Skype.”
-- Dan Race, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at SCEA

Did anyone expect anything else form Sony?

LOL

"We sell lots of games and hope to sell more games in the future".

I'm going to take a guess and say that this is Sony admitting that Vita was a failure this month.