Q2 in Japan was very strong (Splatoon 2), I don't know if they can average 58k this year.
I also think that it is difficult to match or even surpass Q2 numbers in Japan. But there is a small chance if a well received Yokai Watch 4 releases in Q2.
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I also think that it is difficult to match or even surpass Q2 numbers in Japan. But there is a small chance if a well received Yokai Watch 4 releases in Q2.
YW4 is releasing in Q3 (FY) at the earliest, most probably in December.
I agree that I will not be easy to match last year's Q2 with Splatoon launch but we'll see .
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary International out on October 25th (PS4 / Switch / XB1).
https://www.4gamer.net/games/404/G040452/20180713015/
https://www.4gamer.net/games/404/G040452/20180713015/
They're adding the 12 JP roms to the 12 western roms (13 roms on Switch) for it, but only the 4 previous western online roms with online play will be online.
Good to hear if true. I'm going all in and say Switch will jump to 70k as a result of all this new games, not so new games, pre-orders and heavy promo all around. Could be very wrong of course, not an expert at all :P
That'll be great for Captain Todd and Octopath. 100k+ and 50k+ possible?
70k seems high, but I'd be surprised if the Switch dips under 50k/week any more for the rest of the year.
70k...
It'll be good but I think we are being a bit optimistic here. I was thinking 60k max
It's also coming out on PC. Also only PS4 and Switch will be getting a physical release.
Yes I know, 60k would be more realistic (if last week it could maintain 50k with no new games I think it will not be hard reaching 60k this week), but I am in the mood for a surprise and I feel that it has a lot of things in it's favour this week. I would not be dissapointed with 60k though.
Well, that was pretty obvious, only Europe (and Okami / Ace Attorney in NA too) gets the shaft when it comes to physical releases with Capcom :P
Looks like retail copies comes with the ALL ABOUT Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Reprint Edition book (originally came with Hyper Street Fighter II Anniversary Edition on PS2). Pretty neat bonus!
60k and even 70k are certainly possibilities, don't get me wrong. But based on past examples, I don't really think we will see that big of a bump.
Mario Tennis week was around 48k with a game that sold 120k FW. Then, when Kirby Star Allies launched with 222k, HW was 54k. Now if we are being optimistic, we could see 100k Octopath Traveller and 45k Captain Toad - around 145k new software sales. It being two games may add a bit of an edge in drawing two separate audiences in, and all the preorder hype on the 13th may increase sales, but I don't think it's likely to do that much more than 55k realistically.
Sure, if we are looking at past numbers and considering the games that launched during those weeks your prediction makes much more sense. But I feel Nintendo has been building up these July 13th date for quite some time now, and just released their summer commercial, big in-store promotions, and so on, so that's why I see the possibility of this week being bigger than any other even if the games launching aren't that big. I'll stick to my optimistic 70k prediction, we'll see what happens next Wednesday!
I don't know about the lawyers, but this does sound like something has been settled? Either way this will probably use traditional controls and will be good for local co-op.
Ok, now that's rich. After getting its butt sued by Nintendo, Colopl has apparently announced a game for... the Switch.
https://gamestalk.net/post-99848/
If you're going to ninja me, at least do it properly xD
https://gamestalk.net/post-99848/
If you're going to ninja me, at least do it properly xD
Question for people in the known. I broke my vita and want to order a new one from Amazon Japan because they ship to the UK. Will there be deals on Amazon Prime Day? Currently around £140 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B071HW653Z
Awesome if it pans out. OT is so good, I do hope it sells massively, both WW and in Japan. I want that sequel.
Hoping that MC will put out a report on the preorders for Pokémon LGPE and maybe also for SSBULT. I'm curious about the extent of upfront demand for both.
Lmao that's a turn in this whole situation I honestly did not expect.Ok, now that's rich. After getting its butt sued by Nintendo, Colopl has apparently announced a game for... the Switch.
https://gamestalk.net/post-99848/
If you're going to ninja me, at least do it properly xD
Next, Colopl to develop the next Nintendo phone game.
Well, if it's like Amazon, they should have new copies tomorrow. Doubt Squeenix went unprepared ahead of an extended week-end.
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I am feeling lucky, next time we see Persona Q2 it's gonna be for Switch.
Likely over 100k.
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Any signs of early word of mouth?@Chris1964
It'll be interesting if it'll have better legs than most RPGs.
Looks pretty cool. Obviously, it's a cgi teaser trailer, but I really like the looks of it. What type of game is it? Jrpg?
and the end result. a new game for the switch in 2020. well that's something.
Lol, may as well make a lawsuit into an opportunity huh?Remember: #任天堂を許すな
Thanks. It at least sounds to be up my alley.
In traditional Japanese culture the flying whale signifies that Link's Awakening is the best game.
Really wonder what the guy(s) that launched this hashtag (and saw it backfire) feel about today's announcement :P
Did y'all not learn your lesson from the Mario Tennis Aces, Minecraft, and Ys VIIi week?
fair enough, I applaud you for actually backing up your prediction logically, even if I disagree. I would really love to see 70k though. And yes, we will see :)
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That game actually looks kinda interesting, but it's very strange to hear a 2020 announcement for switch lol. Then again, 2020 is less than a year and a half away, weird as that sounds
I always get worried when I hear a release date (in this case a release year) that is more than or almost 2 years away. Makes me think that it could get delayed. Hopefully not.
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Why wouldn't they, it's a new IP. But shipments should be over 100k at the end of the week.
Bravely Default on 3DS sold 140k in its first week, I'd be very surprised if they didn't get at least that many copies of OT on the shelves for week one.
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Retailers order copies according to preorders for most titles. There isn't any point going for a huge initial shipment intead of wait seeing how the first wave of sales goes being ordering more. Square is prepared either way.
They have already big stacks with bombs this year and Gundam was just 3 weeks ago, no need for another risk.
They have already big stacks with bombs this year and Gundam was just 3 weeks ago, no need for another risk.
How strong do you guys think the legs of Toad and Octopath will be? I think Toad will be an evergreen and have a great Christmas in my opinion. Octopath will have legs longer than the usual RPG. What about you.