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Media Create Sales: Week 51, 2019 (Dec 16 - Dec 22)
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Welcome! Hope you brushed up on all the Monster Hunter Switch rumors. You'll need it for the bickering.
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Welcome! Brace yourself for some heated discussions in MC thread :)
Comgnet comparisons: Very Lite Edition, as of December 29th, 2019
[PS4] Yakuza: Kiwami 2 - 71pt (regular) + 16pt (LE) = 87pt
[PS4] Judgement - 62pt
[PS4] Yakuza: Like a Dragon - 55pt
[PS4] Dragon Ball Fighter Z - 29pt
[NSW] Dragon Ball Fighter Z - 12pt
[NSW] Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission - 25pt
[PS4] Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - 20pt
Note: in the past few years, the first-week sales / LTD preorders ratios have costantly increased, resulting in more and more actual thousands sold per preorder point, thus comparisons between series' entry across several years are way less accurate then what they could've been before.
[PS4] Yakuza: Kiwami 2 - 71pt (regular) + 16pt (LE) = 87pt
[PS4] Judgement - 62pt
[PS4] Yakuza: Like a Dragon - 55pt
[PS4] Dragon Ball Fighter Z - 29pt
[NSW] Dragon Ball Fighter Z - 12pt
[NSW] Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission - 25pt
[PS4] Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - 20pt
Note: in the past few years, the first-week sales / LTD preorders ratios have costantly increased, resulting in more and more actual thousands sold per preorder point, thus comparisons between series' entry across several years are way less accurate then what they could've been before.
So cross-posting this from the Tokyo Mirage Sessions thread, since Nintendo posted a Web CM for the game.
Something I did notice on the Twitter responses and this might actually be a valid complaint. The changes aside, which I did expect the users to comment on, some users are complaining the fact there doesn't seem to be any TV promotional presence and only seem Nintendo is focusing on web commercials for the games. While it's true streaming is becoming a more viable option for promoting games, given this is a physical software and if Nintendo really is restricting advertising of the game, I'm guessing expectations are absurdly low or something.
We'll likely know for sure in the next couple of weeks if ads show up on TV. But if there really isn't any TV presence, especially this close to release now...
Is there any current data to gauge current expectations for the game now? Because if the advertisements are restricted to Web, I can't help but wonder on this...
Something I did notice on the Twitter responses and this might actually be a valid complaint. The changes aside, which I did expect the users to comment on, some users are complaining the fact there doesn't seem to be any TV promotional presence and only seem Nintendo is focusing on web commercials for the games. While it's true streaming is becoming a more viable option for promoting games, given this is a physical software and if Nintendo really is restricting advertising of the game, I'm guessing expectations are absurdly low or something.
We'll likely know for sure in the next couple of weeks if ads show up on TV. But if there really isn't any TV presence, especially this close to release now...
Is there any current data to gauge current expectations for the game now? Because if the advertisements are restricted to Web, I can't help but wonder on this...
This game is going to sell terribly. It will be lucky if it outsells the already pathetic WiiU sales. Throwing cash at a big ad campaign won't change that much, it would just be wasting money. And I say that as a big fan of the game.
They should have renamed it Persona Switch in the west and it would immediately sell an extra couple of hundred thousand units.
Yeah the game is destined to sell like crap. This isn't a case of it being trapped by the Wii U, it just doesn't have appeal for what it is.
It has an awful name and confusing messaging. Not sure why anyone would ever expect it to do well.
TMS#FE is a SMT X Fire Emblem crossover that appeals to neither Megaten fans nor Fire Emblem fans. It is doomed to low sales.
People really expected it to get advertising on TV? Did it even outsell The Wonderful 101?
Porting TMS is a smart move as FE and SMT fanbases are/will be on Switch.
It might have low sales at retail at launch but being on Switch will help the game to have long term sales, through discounts, promotions, and alongside the release of new entries of FE and SMT.
It might have low sales at retail at launch but being on Switch will help the game to have long term sales, through discounts, promotions, and alongside the release of new entries of FE and SMT.
none of those things are gonna help nor is this gonna affect SMT5 and the next FE. this game just isn't wanted by anyone
TMS#FE doesn't appeal to either SMT or FE fans
It's basically a new IP (with little market appeal)
It's a game that didn't really have a chance on the Wii U, was well received, and a vocal part of the fanbase wanted it.
The game is basically Persona with FE characters, so I disagree with this.
It was probably inexpensive. If it miraculously breaks out on Switch Nintendo swims in money. If not, no skin off their back.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions. Who came up with that name..
I dont know how much SMT or FE actually became of the game, but if there was enough relevant content from the franchises they should have just stuck with the initial reveal name SMT x Fire Emblem and added whatever at the end I'm sure it would have a better case :P
Social media adverts and I think we're getting a direct prior to the release of this for the last push is about all promotion we're gonna see for this game.
I dont know how much SMT or FE actually became of the game, but if there was enough relevant content from the franchises they should have just stuck with the initial reveal name SMT x Fire Emblem and added whatever at the end I'm sure it would have a better case :P
Social media adverts and I think we're getting a direct prior to the release of this for the last push is about all promotion we're gonna see for this game.
That reminded me how weeb I use to be in highschool and still possibly am
It's basically a new RPG IP about idols that uses FE characters as personas.
Anyone who has been following TMS will lnow that it has a vocal and passionate fan community around it. The people who actually played it really liked it.
I can't remember if it was a thread on neogaf or early era but there was a thread praising the game and saying it was a better experience then persona 5 and to the surprise of many, alot of people agreed with this.
Same thing happened with xenoblade X and to a smaller extent with xenoblade 2
Where there are way more people who liked these games than negative people would have you believe
I can't remember if it was a thread on neogaf or early era but there was a thread praising the game and saying it was a better experience then persona 5 and to the surprise of many, alot of people agreed with this.
Same thing happened with xenoblade X and to a smaller extent with xenoblade 2
Where there are way more people who liked these games than negative people would have you believe
I don't see problem with the name, there's significantly worse JRPG names.
It's a game set it Tokyo with a musical motif where battles are called Sessions and the main characters fight and get power from Mirages.
The initials are also SMT backwards lol
It's a game set it Tokyo with a musical motif where battles are called Sessions and the main characters fight and get power from Mirages.
The initials are also SMT backwards lol
Tsutaya Ranking: Week 52, 2019 (23 Dec - 29 Dec)
01./01. [NSW] Pokemon Sword <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2019.11.15} (¥5.980)
02./02. [NSW] Pokemon Shield <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2019.11.15} (¥5.980)
03./03. [NSW] Luigi's Mansion 3 <ACT> (Nintendo) {2019.10.31} (¥5.980)
04./06. [NSW] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 <SPT> (Sega) {2019.11.01} (¥5.990)
05./07. [NSW] Minecraft <ADV> (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600)
06./00. [NSW] Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch <HOB> (Nintendo) {2019.12.27} (¥3.480)
07./08. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate <FTG> (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} (¥7.200)
08./04. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure <HOB> (Nintendo) {2019.10.18} (¥7.980)
09./09. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe <RCE> (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980)
10./12. [NSW] Fishing Spirits: Nintendo Switch Version <SPT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.07.25} (¥5.700)
11./15. [NSW] Super Mario Maker 2 <ACT> (Nintendo) {2019.06.28} (¥5.980)
12./11. [NSW] Pokemon Sword / Shield Dual Pack <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2019.11.15} (¥11.960)
13./14. [NSW] Yo-kai Watch 4++ <RPG> (Level 5) {2019.12.05} (¥6.480)
14./18. [NSW] Super Mario Party <ETC> (Nintendo) {2018.10.05} (¥5.980)
15./17. [NSW] Disney Tsum Tsum Festival (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.10.10} (¥6.100)
16./05. [PS4] Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate <ACT> (Koei Tecmo) {2019.12.19} (¥7.800)
17./10. [PS4] New Sakura Taisen <ACT> (Sega) {2019.12.12} (¥8.800)
18./23. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Squid Debut Set + Nintendo Switch Online 1 Month Individual Membership) <ACT> (Nintendo) {2019.11.22} (¥5.980)
19./19. [NSW] Splatoon 2 <ACT> (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980)
20./22. [NSW] Super Mario Party (Joy-Con Set) <ETC> (Nintendo) {2018.12.01} (¥9.980)
Top 20
NSW - 18
PS4 - 2
01./01. [NSW] Pokemon Sword <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2019.11.15} (¥5.980)
02./02. [NSW] Pokemon Shield <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2019.11.15} (¥5.980)
03./03. [NSW] Luigi's Mansion 3 <ACT> (Nintendo) {2019.10.31} (¥5.980)
04./06. [NSW] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 <SPT> (Sega) {2019.11.01} (¥5.990)
05./07. [NSW] Minecraft <ADV> (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600)
06./00. [NSW] Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch <HOB> (Nintendo) {2019.12.27} (¥3.480)
07./08. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate <FTG> (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} (¥7.200)
08./04. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure <HOB> (Nintendo) {2019.10.18} (¥7.980)
09./09. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe <RCE> (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980)
10./12. [NSW] Fishing Spirits: Nintendo Switch Version <SPT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.07.25} (¥5.700)
11./15. [NSW] Super Mario Maker 2 <ACT> (Nintendo) {2019.06.28} (¥5.980)
12./11. [NSW] Pokemon Sword / Shield Dual Pack <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2019.11.15} (¥11.960)
13./14. [NSW] Yo-kai Watch 4++ <RPG> (Level 5) {2019.12.05} (¥6.480)
14./18. [NSW] Super Mario Party <ETC> (Nintendo) {2018.10.05} (¥5.980)
15./17. [NSW] Disney Tsum Tsum Festival (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.10.10} (¥6.100)
16./05. [PS4] Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate <ACT> (Koei Tecmo) {2019.12.19} (¥7.800)
17./10. [PS4] New Sakura Taisen <ACT> (Sega) {2019.12.12} (¥8.800)
18./23. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Squid Debut Set + Nintendo Switch Online 1 Month Individual Membership) <ACT> (Nintendo) {2019.11.22} (¥5.980)
19./19. [NSW] Splatoon 2 <ACT> (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980)
20./22. [NSW] Super Mario Party (Joy-Con Set) <ETC> (Nintendo) {2018.12.01} (¥9.980)
Top 20
NSW - 18
PS4 - 2
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There is a typo for WO4 and there is Splatoon 2 two times.
Regardless, the top 20 is basically Switch only, that's madness.
Comg and Tsutaya are pointing to a considerable drop for Ring Fit Adventure. We'll see what happens, but the situation seems a joke at the moment.
I wouldn't trust Comg at this time of the year. Last years they had week 1 far bigger than week 51.
Fixed. They are two different sets.
I wouldn't trust Comg at this time of the year. Last years they had week 1 far bigger than week 51.
Fixed. They are two different sets.
The holidays are helping it. But this franchise is dead. Time to bring back Fantasy Life :O
I mean most people had it over 50k in the December prediction league
I view TMS Encore as more of a warm up port the series. Sort of like DeSu Overclocked and Soul Hackers on 3DS way back.
Performa V
wasn't really thinking about something that was still a kids IP at heart.
I'm sure the only reason #FE is receiving a port is because fans asked for it. Anticipation for the game seems very low with it not being far away. I think it will do exactly about how it did on Wii U.
A port of a different game would've probably been the better move, but I suppose Nintendo's current options are now limited for games that are neither redundant in the Switch's library nor attached to the hip of the Wii U.
A port of a different game would've probably been the better move, but I suppose Nintendo's current options are now limited for games that are neither redundant in the Switch's library nor attached to the hip of the Wii U.