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NPD Sales Results For December 2010 [Up5: Some Kinect/Move Data]
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jonnybryce
Member
Wow at Gran Turismo.
FUCKING FUCK at Epic Mickey. Breaking all kinds of gaming stereotypes with it's platforming/non-Nintendo/Wii game self.
FUCKING FUCK at Epic Mickey. Breaking all kinds of gaming stereotypes with it's platforming/non-Nintendo/Wii game self.
apana said:
We'll have to wait until Jan-March to see its legs. If it pops up in the top 10 again in January, it will probably pass Twilight Princess. It will take massive legs to beat Galaxy.
So far we know - 1.7 to 1.9 million in the US. 700k in Japan. It charted pretty good in Europe I think, but not amazing. Although I think it's out of the top 40 in the UK due to stock issues now?
I'd say passing 5 million is a very good bet, who knows how far it can go after that. Either way, it's a massive success and another reboot done right by Nintendo.
wonderkins
Member
There are more than a few games I enjoy on the PS3 and am looking forward to quite a few releasing in 2011. Love the PSN releases. Especially love those artsy-fartsy games Sony's keen on publishing.
So, in the interest of all gaming enthusiasts, which kind and motivated MS exec would be willing to take one for the team and head the PlayStation program at Sony? Anyone? ANYONE? Bueller? The only thing I can offer is thanks 'cause lord knows if Sony could pay you. Maybe a few (million) copies of GT5? Don't worry, the 360'll be ok. Think of it as helping your geriatric neighbor cross the street. Better yet, help them find the street.
Do it for Naughty Dog, do it for thatgamecompany, do it for Team Ico, etc., do it for the children.
Please.
So, in the interest of all gaming enthusiasts, which kind and motivated MS exec would be willing to take one for the team and head the PlayStation program at Sony? Anyone? ANYONE? Bueller? The only thing I can offer is thanks 'cause lord knows if Sony could pay you. Maybe a few (million) copies of GT5? Don't worry, the 360'll be ok. Think of it as helping your geriatric neighbor cross the street. Better yet, help them find the street.
Do it for Naughty Dog, do it for thatgamecompany, do it for Team Ico, etc., do it for the children.
Please.
boiled goose
good with gravy
Effect said:
Holy crap.
Gift cards drive software. It is almost like choosing the game u want in your bundle.
TunaLover said:
Honestly I'm hoping this finally gives Nintendo the impetus to expand Retro so they can make more than one game at a time. One new IP team, one franchise team. Rotate people around the two teams so they don't get frustrated and leave. If I was running Nintendo that's what I would do.
It's going to happen though : (
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
antipode said:
Disney fans have been waiting on a good character game for a long time that wasn't just a kiddie or edutainment product. This one featured an interesting look, a big(er) budget, and Warren Spector was at the helm. All the Disney blogs had articles about it. Sure, they game may not have turned out very well, but sadly it's the best Disney character game to come along in many years, and there was pent up demand for something decent.
Wild, wild question:
Is there any way Wii could pull in 10 million in 2011? I know this is ... unlikely :lol ... but stranger things have happened.
Or should I rephrase the question... say the Wii was to defy expectations and pull in 10 million units this year... just exactly what do you think will have done the trick?
Is there any way Wii could pull in 10 million in 2011? I know this is ... unlikely :lol ... but stranger things have happened.
Or should I rephrase the question... say the Wii was to defy expectations and pull in 10 million units this year... just exactly what do you think will have done the trick?
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Maybe they can develop Epic Mickey 2 in America or a country other than China.
About hardware:
Nintendo: numbers were like they told people they would, great but considerably down from last year.
Microsoft: great month but huge missed opportunity, if there will be shortages in Jan/Feb too just because of 1.8/1.9m in Dec then they have massively understimated their growth opportunities.
Sony: PS3 was saved for Dec thanks to good promotions but the holyday season has been disappointing for SCEA and GT5 sales in Japan/Usa just hurt.
Nintendo: numbers were like they told people they would, great but considerably down from last year.
Microsoft: great month but huge missed opportunity, if there will be shortages in Jan/Feb too just because of 1.8/1.9m in Dec then they have massively understimated their growth opportunities.
Sony: PS3 was saved for Dec thanks to good promotions but the holyday season has been disappointing for SCEA and GT5 sales in Japan/Usa just hurt.
Huevos de Oro
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$99 price tag.BowieZ said:
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
Soooooo seeing as how retro reboots are all the rage, can we please get some Metroid and Zelda games in the vein of NSMBW and DKCR?
_Alkaline_
Member
BowieZ said:
As of now, they only have Skyward Sword next year. No chance.
Saint Gregory
Member
Um, isn't there a new Kingdom Hearts game out like every year?Dr. Zoidberg said:
boiled goose
good with gravy
apana said:
fixed for ya.
It could have honestly gone either way. I am honestly surprised it has sold so much. I thought it would break 1M lifetime WW for sure, but 1M in the US alone in one month is crazy. negative impressions definitely kept me from buying it.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
apana said:
it's been in development for awhile actually
Good to see NFS is up there!!
It totally deserves great(er) sales!!
And I was expecting GT5 to be in there somewhere too... So, as far as I can see, last holiday season was pretty much a disaster for Sony. :|
Hopefully for them, the heavy hitters of 2011 will take them back to the right track.
It totally deserves great(er) sales!!And I was expecting GT5 to be in there somewhere too... So, as far as I can see, last holiday season was pretty much a disaster for Sony. :|
Hopefully for them, the heavy hitters of 2011 will take them back to the right track.
Saint Gregory said:
Yea, but every game after the first one has focused more and more on the original characters and less on the Disney aspect. BBS attempted to fix that somewhat (yay for Cinderella world!), but the main plot itself had very little to do with Disney. Epic Mickey was all Disney, all the time, with an emphasis on stuff that only the fans would get (old cartoons, tons of theme park stuff).
_Alkaline_
Member
Effect said:
True, but 10M is a huge effort and nothing short of NSMBW2 would get them there.
Little Green Yoda
Member
Wii RelaxBowieZ said:
BELIEVE
GarthVaderUK
Banned
Congrats Rare and Harmonix
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
Saint Gregory said:
I guess, but IMO those are Square-type games with Disney characters, not really Disney-based platformers like Ducktales or Castle of Illusion. Based on the indifference of the blogs I visit, it's not what they are looking for, and personally I don't blame them. I'm a huge Disney nut and just could not get into any of the KH games, personally. I think KH appeals mainly to people who are already Square/Japanese game fans.
_Alkaline_
Member
Jtyettis said:
The two best Kinect games sell a million each? Terrific news.
Saint Gregory
Member
MYE said:
My mistake, I haven't been keeping up with the series since the first couple of games. I still think the success of Epic Mickey has more to with the fact that people were actually aware it existed because of the marketing and less to do with pent up demand for a pure Disney game though.DarkPanda said:
plagiarize
Banned
so my prediction that Dance Central and Kinect Sports would chart was wrong. no, i'm not going to pretend that i was talking about individual SKUs. i was wrong.
my prediction that they'd be million sellers was right. so, not so bad.
my prediction that they'd be million sellers was right. so, not so bad.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Hell yes! Donkey Kong Country Returns is selling like hot cakes! FANTASTIC!
lordfroakie
Member
Epic Darkwing Duck: Now with a polished level 1
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
I thinking a little more LttP and a little less LoZ, plus some old fashioned Nintendo Magic.AniHawk said: