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Media Create Sales: Week 35, 2018 (Aug 27 - Sep 02)
- Thread starter Chris1964
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So even a price drop/cheaper bundle doesn't seem likely due to the Pokémon bundle being MSRP, right?
I wanted to see a price drop but I would've settled for a bundle at a discount (current MSRP)
They started doing $30 off retailer exclusive bundles, was hoping that was leading to something.
Still could, don't see the harm in bundling in an older title
Pretty much. Some expected a shadow price drop via the bundle, but that also seemed unlikely imo.
Btw, the Pokémon bundles are $399.99 in North America, no price for Japan but pretty sure it's going to be an equivalent "increase".
I wonder if we should ecpect the first Switch pricedrop during the launch of a new version, probabily in the second half of 2019.
Until that i hope Nintendo gonna do some sweet bundle :P
best of luck
Until that i hope Nintendo gonna do some sweet bundle :P
best of luck
Thanks, so a limited edition like the Monster Hunter one, but a bigger shipment then.
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Vesperia had 2018 at Japanese trailer, for now it's still December.
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Sales show Japan has started to get tired from the continued Nagoshi releases, I would keep my expectations low for the new game.
Too many remakes/remasters
The bew game could get some new life though
I personally think it's way too much, but people seem excited.
Still though, isn't Yakuza 4 supposed to release at the end of the year too? Talk about stuffing the channels.
But will these holiday bundles offer any savings? Or will they be like the Mario Odyssey bundle last year that saved no money?
Pretty sure the only saving you'll get is 3 months worth of Nintendo Online for free.
Good point. I hadn't thought of that. I'm sure some people will fall for that. $5 savings! lol
It was probably planned to be part of it originally, but, like all the other announcements, they said "screw it!" and just went and announced it on their own.
Makes you wonder if Nintendo will even bother with a Direct now. Even The Pokemon Company couldn't be bothered to wait for the Direct!
Price is 37,980¥ in Japan. The same as last year Mario Odyssey bundle.
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/hardware/switch/lineup/index.html
So Super Mario Odyssey was just a regular Switch and a physical copy of SMO & carrying case, while this bundle is Themed Switch/Dock, Pokemon Lets Go, Pokeball & free online for three months.
Main difference was that owners could resale the game after they were done with SMO, I feel Pokemon Lets Go is actually a better value even without being able to sale the game after you finish it. One thing I do wonder is if people not interested in Pokemon Lets Go can sell a download code & pokeball controller?
In Japan, people rarely expect bundles to offer savings.
For instance a can of beer is 248¥, a 6 pack is 1488¥, and if you buy a case of 24, you are luck if it costs 5904¥, which is a savings of 2¥ per can.
Bundles are for shipping convenience only.
It boggles the mind that Japan hasn't applied economies of scale to its retail offerings :p
I don't think God Eater 3 and Judge Judy will drive PS4 2018 holiday season. They would make a better line-up than last year but that wasn't hard as last year's bigger titles were Call of Duty, Earth Defense Force and Yakuza after Gran Turismo bombed.
The SEGA game will sell to Yakuza fanbase plus it's a new IP. It'll do well as it seems quite good but not a hardware drive. God Eater 3 is much less easy to predict. Previous God Eater games on PS4 sold badly but they were multi with PSV and in a pre-World world. Monster Hunter surely brought some new audience but I can't see the game doing more than what was doing with the 2nd entry.
The SEGA game will sell to Yakuza fanbase plus it's a new IP. It'll do well as it seems quite good but not a hardware drive. God Eater 3 is much less easy to predict. Previous God Eater games on PS4 sold badly but they were multi with PSV and in a pre-World world. Monster Hunter surely brought some new audience but I can't see the game doing more than what was doing with the 2nd entry.
They should announce a contest between Hino and Nagoshi to see who could manage to milk his franchises the most lol
The Soul Sacrifice PS Vita bundle was announced at full MSRP, then the Vita got a price cut before the game launched and the price of the bundle was adjusted as well. Sony obviously knew they were gonna drop the price of the Vita but just wanted to announce the bundle before announcing the price drop, so they gave a price they very well knew would change.
The Switch doesn't need a price drop this year though, so the price will most likely stick.
Looks like Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is getting a Splatoon collab. event.
Interesting, thanks!
Huh, interesting you actually get a discount. In NA, it's straight up Switch + Pokémon bundle price ($299.99 + $99.99). And there isn't even a NSO voucher.
Interesting, thanks!
Huh, interesting you actually get a discount. In NA, it's straight up Switch + Pokémon bundle price ($299.99 + $99.99). And there isn't even a NSO voucher.
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Sorry for double-post but... Catherine out on Feb. 14 (not sure if already known?).
With how obsessed publishers are with Q1 on PS4, I guess we can look forward to another 9 months of weekly "wtf @ PS4 sales" and "what's the next big game for PS4?" posts.
With how obsessed publishers are with Q1 on PS4, I guess we can look forward to another 9 months of weekly "wtf @ PS4 sales" and "what's the next big game for PS4?" posts.
Q1 is traditionally big for Sony, but it's becoming more and more extreme in terms of the Japanese market. And this year, a lot of Q4-avoiding western games fall into this quarter as well. It will be a bloodbath.
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Lewd games that are banned by Sony in the west seek asylum with Nintendo...
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Vesperia missing 2018 puts holiday releases again almost at pre Sony announcements. Direct will clear things.
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Q4 Japanese companies
Square Enix
2018.12.20 [NSW+PS4] Dragon Quest Builders 2
Sony
2018.10.04 [PS4] Astro Bot: Rescue Mission
Capcom
2018.10.02 [NSW+PS4] Mega Man 11
2018.10.25 [NSW+PS4] Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection International
2018.12.20 [NSW+PS4] Onimusha: Warlords
Sega
2018.10.18 [NSW] Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
2018.11.22 [PS4] Shenmue I & II
2018.12.13 [PS4] Judge Eyes: Shinigami no Yuigon
2018.xx.xx [PS4] Yakuza 4
Atlus
2018.11.29 [3DS] Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
Bandai Namco
2018.10.18 [PS4] Soul Calibur VI
2018.11.01 [NSW+3DS] Neko-Tomo
2018.11.21 [NSW] Nari Kids Park: HUGtto! PreCure
2018.11.21 [NSW] Nari Kids Park: Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger Vs. Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger
2018.11.21 [NSW] Nari Kids Park: Ultraman R/B
2018.11.28 [NSW] Kamen Rider: Climax Scramble Zi-O
2018.12.13 [PS4] God Eater 3
2018.xx.xx [NSW] Go Vacation
Level 5
2018.xx.xx [NSW+PS4] Inazuma Eleven Ares
2018.xx.xx [NSW] Yo-Kai Watch 4
Nintendo
2018.10.05 [NSW] Super Mario Party
2018.12.07 [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
2018.xx.xx [3DS] Luigi Mansion
Pokemon Co.
2018.11.18 [NSW] Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Let's Go, Eevee!
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Q4 Japanese companies
Square Enix
2018.12.20 [NSW+PS4] Dragon Quest Builders 2
Sony
2018.10.04 [PS4] Astro Bot: Rescue Mission
Capcom
2018.10.02 [NSW+PS4] Mega Man 11
2018.10.25 [NSW+PS4] Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection International
2018.12.20 [NSW+PS4] Onimusha: Warlords
Sega
2018.10.18 [NSW] Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
2018.11.22 [PS4] Shenmue I & II
2018.12.13 [PS4] Judge Eyes: Shinigami no Yuigon
2018.xx.xx [PS4] Yakuza 4
Atlus
2018.11.29 [3DS] Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
Bandai Namco
2018.10.18 [PS4] Soul Calibur VI
2018.11.01 [NSW+3DS] Neko-Tomo
2018.11.21 [NSW] Nari Kids Park: HUGtto! PreCure
2018.11.21 [NSW] Nari Kids Park: Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger Vs. Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger
2018.11.21 [NSW] Nari Kids Park: Ultraman R/B
2018.11.28 [NSW] Kamen Rider: Climax Scramble Zi-O
2018.12.13 [PS4] God Eater 3
2018.xx.xx [NSW] Go Vacation
Level 5
2018.xx.xx [NSW+PS4] Inazuma Eleven Ares
2018.xx.xx [NSW] Yo-Kai Watch 4
Nintendo
2018.10.05 [NSW] Super Mario Party
2018.12.07 [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
2018.xx.xx [3DS] Luigi Mansion
Pokemon Co.
2018.11.18 [NSW] Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Let's Go, Eevee!
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Minor correction: November 16th, not 18th.
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Really curious about the lack of Go Vacation for Japan.
Seeing how World's hardware contribution was rather limited in time and scope I'm not sure it brought in that many new players
It looks like a good part of the PSP MH audience never went to the 3DS and just waited for a new PS game to delve back in.
It's worth noting that Nintendo has published at least 2 games that were banned in parts of Europe on Child Pornography grounds.
What are the expectations like for the Direct third party wise by the way?
What games are those? Is this just a case of the West over-reacting to drawings like in that Steam thread, or something else?
Dead or Alive Dimensions and Spirit Camera on the 3DS, it was because of the photo mode and costumes for underage characters.
Well we already now about Civilization 6, FF XV PE, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. That's already solid but I am expecting more of course. So a good showing from 3rd parties.
You are only going to make him panicking in the end with this
Does this series actually sell enough to keep making new games? I will laugh if this Switch entry randomly sell twice as much of the previous game.
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