Media Create Sales: Week 8, 2019 (Feb 18 - Feb 24)

Deleted member 1413 · Feb 28, 2019

boyifyoudont said:
New Detective Conan game announced for Switch, releases April (with the new anime movie)

Man, likely re-skinning a mobile game for switch is pretty terrible

hiska-kun · Feb 28, 2019

First Day Sell-through {2019.02.28}

[PS4] Left Alive # <ADV> (Square Enix) (¥8.300) - 30%

[NSW] Darius Cozmic Collection # <STG> (Taito) (¥5.200) - 50%

[NSW] Zoids Wild: King of Blast <ACT> (Takara Tomy) (¥5.980) - 30%

[PS4] Wizard's Symphony <RPG> (Arc System Works) (¥6.800) - 30%
[NSW] Wizard's Symphony <RPG> (Arc System Works) (¥6.800) - 30%

[PS4] Our World is Ended # <ADV> (PQube) (¥7.800) - 20%

[NSW] Doraemon: Nobita no Getsumen Tansaki <ADV> (FuRyu) (¥5.980) - 10%

[PS4] Work x Work <RPG> (FuRyu) (¥4.980) - ...

brutaka3 · Feb 28, 2019

hiska-kun said:
[NSW] Doraemon: Nobita no Getsumen Tansaki <ADV> (FuRyu) (¥5.980) - 10%

[PS4] Work x Work <RPG> (FuRyu) (¥4.980) - ...

Damn FuRyu...

ZSaberLink · Feb 28, 2019

Dengeki Online Sales: Week 8, 2019 (Feb 18 - Feb 24)

01./00. [PS4] Anthem (Electronic Arts) {2019.02.22} - 91,606 / NEW
02./03. [NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo) {2019.01.11} - 22,739 / 468,556
03./05. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} - 22,000 / 2,936,887
04./01. [PS4] Jump Force (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.02.14} - 18,506 / 92,669
05./00. [PS4] NieR: Automata - Game of the YoRHa Edition (Square Enix) {2019.02.21} - 15,554 / NEW
06./04. [PS4] Far Cry: New Dawn (Ubisoft) {2019.02.15} - 11,619 / 39,431
07./07. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts III (Square Enix) {2019.01.25} - 11,510 / 700,670
08./09. [NSW] Minecraft (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} - 9,922 / 685,180
09./11. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} - 7,683 / 2,058,576
10./12. [NSW] Super Mario Party (Nintendo) {2018.10.05} - 7,367 / 956,539
11./08. [PS4] Resident Evil 2 (Capcom) {2019.01.25} - 6,850 / 344,894
12./00. [NSW] Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match DX (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.02.21} - 6,767 / NEW
13./14. [NSW] Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! (Pokemon Co.) {2018.11.16} - 6,428 / 788,164
14./15. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} - 5,976 / 2,928,840
15./02. [PS4] Catherine: Full Body (Atlus) {2019.02.14} - 5,573 / 59,125
16./06. [PS4] Metro: Exodus (Spike Chunsoft) {2019.02.15} - 5,371 / 23,286
17./00. [NSW] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Capcom) {2019.02.21} - 4,339 / NEW
18./18. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} - 4,256 / 958,714
19./16. [NSW] Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee! (Pokemon Co.) {2018.11.16} - 4,033 / 628,570
20./00. [PS4] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Capcom) {2019.02.21} - 3,553 / NEW
21./10. [PS4] Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi with Power-Up Kit (Koei Tecmo) {2019.02.14} - 2,345 / 12,808
22./21. [NSW] Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Square Enix) {2018.12.20} - 2,150 / 225,727
23./22. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX (Square Enix) {2017.03.09} - 2,135 / 261,324
24./20. [PS4] Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.01.17} - 2,018 / 242,604
25./25. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo) {2017.10.27} - 2,017 / 1,810,907
26./24. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.07.19} - 1,872 / 320,024
27./27. [NSW] Kirby Star Allies (Nintendo) {2018.03.16} - 1,856 / 729,527
28./13. [PSV] Catherine: Full Body (Atlus) {2019.02.14} - 1,664 / 9,908
29./28. [NSW] Fit Boxing (Imagineer) {2018.12.20} - 1,417 / 25,963
30./34. [NSW] Mario Tennis Aces (Nintendo) {2018.06.22} - 1,294 / 417,297
31./30. [NSW] Go Vacation (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.12.27} - 1,239 / 64,675
32./00. [PS4] NG (Experience) {2019.02.21} - 1,227 / NEW
33./23. [NSW] Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.01.11} - 1,217 / 39,360
34./35. [PS4] PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Corporation) {2019.01.17} - 1,191 / 18,687
35./00. [PSV] Karigurashi Renai (Entergram) {2019.02.21} - 1,160 / NEW
36./37. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World [Best Price] (Capcom) {2018.08.02} - 1,127 / 29,419
37./36. [PS4] Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.01.11} - 1,081 / 68,234
38./19. [NSW] Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi with Power-Up Kit (Koei Tecmo) {2019.02.14} - 1,038 / 4,902
39./00. [PSV] Soi Kano: Gyutto Dakishimete (Entergram) {2019.02.21} - 1,033 / NEW
40./29. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2018.10.12} - 1,011 / 523,856
41./31. [PS4] Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Square Enix) {2018.12.20} - 1,000 / 197,998
42./38. [NSW] FIFA 19 (Electronic Arts) {2018.09.28} - 994 / 73,177
43./33. [PS4] Yakuza 4 (Sega) {2019.01.17} - 989 / 31,886
44./41. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo (Nintendo) {2016.11.23} - 967 / 412,116
45./67. [PS4] Battlefield V (Electronic Arts) {2018.11.20} - 944 / 168,630
46./43. [NSW] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo) {2018.07.13} - 917 / 181,871
47./46. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2018.12.06} - 869 / 15,464
48./48. [PS4] Winning Eleven 2019 (Konami) {2018.08.30} - 861 / 164,214
49./45. [PS4] Minecraft: Playstation 4 Edition (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2015.12.03} - 859 / 362,317
50./40. [NSW] Dragon Ball FighterZ (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.09.27} - 817 / 84,658

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| Model | This Week | Week(%)  | FY 2018     | FY(%)   |
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| PS4   | 222,130   | 56.6%    | 8,667,115   | 34.9%   |
| Switch| 143,596   | 36.6%    | 13,278,425  | 53.5%   |
| 3DS   | 15,457    | 3.9%     | 2,039,656   | 8.2%    |
| Vita  | 9,143     | 2.3%     | 762,826     | 3.1%    |
| ETC   | 2,005     | 0.5%     | 86,471      | 0.3%    |
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| Total | 392,331   | 100.0%   | 24,834,493  | 100.0%  |
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| Model | This Week | Week(%)  | FY 2018     | FY(%)   |
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| Switch| 55,860    | 69.3%    | 3,637,730   | 66.2%   |
| PS4   | 17,877    | 22.2%    | 1,330,869   | 24.2%   |
| Vita  | 3,447     | 4.3%     | 112,800     | 2.1%    |
| 3DS   | 3,368     | 4.2%     | 403,877     | 7.4%    |
| ETC   | 33        | 0.0%     | 8,706       | 0.2%    |
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| Total | 80,585    | 100.0%   | 5,493,982   | 100.0%  |
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Dengeki Online Sales: Week 7, 2019 (Feb 11 - Feb 17)

Mory Dunz · Feb 28, 2019

wonder if ARMs and Pokken's time is finally run.

Lite_Agent · Mar 1, 2019

Nintendo eShop Sales: February 21st to February 27th

Nintendo eShop – Nintendo Switch

01./02. – Undertale (8-4) [15.9.2018] (was on sale)
02./01. – Final Fantasy IX (Square-Enix) [14.2.2019]
03./03. – Futari de! Nyanko Dai Sensou! (Ponos) [20.12.2018]
04./04. – Minecraft (Mojang / Microsoft Japan) [21.6.2018]
05./New. – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Capcom) [21.2.2019]
06./New. – Smashing the Battle (Platinum Rocket) [21.2.2019]
07./05. – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo) [07.12.2018]
08./10. – Stardew Valley (Chucklefish) [12.1.2018]
09./08. – Overcooked! 2 (Team17) [07.8.2018]
10./14. – Human: Fall Flat (Teyon Japan) [28.12.2017]
11./09. – New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo) [11.01.2019]
12./06. – Modern Combat: Blackout (Gamelost) [14.2.2019]
13./11. – Minna de Kuuki Yomi (G-mode) [30.8.2018] (currently on sale)
14./New. – Feudal Alloy (Rainy Frog) [21.2.2019]
15./13. – Hollow Knight (Team Cherry) [13.6.2018]
16./19. – Splatoon 2 (Nintendo) [21.7.2017]
17./New. – Arcade Archives Ice Climber (Hamster) [22.2.2019]
18./17. – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) [28.4.2017]
19./15. – Fitness Boxing (Imagineer) [20.12.2018]
20./00. – FIFA 19 (Electronic Arts) [28.9.2018] (was on sale)

Nintendo eShop – Nintendo 3DS

01./01. – The Battle Cats POP (Ponos) [31.5.2015]
02./02. – Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (Marvelous) [23.6.2016] (currently on sale)
03./04. – Dragon Quest III (Square-Enix) [24.8.2017]
04./05. – Pokémon Crystal Version (Nintendo, Virtual Console) [26.1.2018]
05./06. – Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition (Microsoft Japan) [14.9.2017]
06./03. – The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo, Virtual Console) [08.6.2011]
07./07. – Dragon Quest II (Square-Enix) [10.8.2017]
08./08. – Ice Station Z (Wobbly Tooth) [05.4.2017]
09./09. – Battleminerz (Wobbly Tooth) [17.1.2018]
10./10. – Dragon Quest (Square-Enix) [10.8.2017]

https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/c/article/4b6c820e-3640-11e9-b104-0a6d14145cb1.html

Chris1964 · Mar 1, 2019

01./00. [PS4] Anthem # <RPG> (Electronic Arts) {2019.02.22} (¥7.800) - 77.938 / NEW <92,28%>
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21./19. [NSW] Dragon Quest Builders 2 <ADV> (Square Enix) {2018.12.20} (¥7.800)
22./18. [PS4] Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown # <STG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.01.17} (¥7.600)
23./23. [NSW] Kirby Star Allies <ACT> (Nintendo) {2018.03.16} (¥5.980)
24./22. [NSW] Fitness Boxing <HOB> (Imagineer) {2018.12.20} (¥5.800)
25./27. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.07.19} (¥6.100)
26./12. [PS4] Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi with Power-Up Kit # <SLG> (Koei Tecmo) {2019.02.14} (¥9.800)
27./26. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX <Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 ReMIX <Kingdom Hearts \ Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories> \ Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX <Kingdom Hearts II \ Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ \ Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep>> <RPG> (Square Enix) {2017.03.09} (¥6.800)
28./28. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2017.11.17} (¥4.980)
29./29. [NSW] Mario Tennis Aces <SPT> (Nintendo) {2018.06.22} (¥5.980)
30./35. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [2][New Price Edition] <ACT> (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2018.12.20} (¥3.500)
31./25. [NSW] Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition # <RPG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.01.11} (¥5.700)
32./00. [PS4] Star Wars: Battlefront II # <ACT> (Electronic Arts) {2017.11.17} (¥7.800)
33./24. [PS4] Dragon Quest Builders 2 <ADV> (Square Enix) {2018.12.20} (¥7.800)
34./37. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo # <ETC> (Nintendo) {2016.11.23} (¥2.700)
35./13. [PSV] Catherine: Full Body # <ADV> (Atlus) {2019.02.14} (¥7.980)
36./31. [NSW] Go Vacation <ETC> (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.12.27} (¥4.980)
37./39. [NSW] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker <ADV> (Nintendo) {2018.07.13} (¥3.980)
38./34. [NSW] Super Run For Money Tousouchuu & Sentouchuu Double Pack <Super Run For Money Tousouchuu Atsumare! Saikyou no Tousou Monotachi \ Super Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Kyuukyoku no Shinobu to Battle Player Choujou Kessen!> <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.11.29} (¥5.300)
39./33. [PS4] PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds <ACT> (PUBG Corporation) {2019.01.17} (¥3.056)
40./32. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2018.10.12} (¥7.900)
41./00. [PS4] NG <ADV> (Experience) {2019.02.21} (¥6.800)
42./36. [PS4] Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition # <RPG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.01.11} (¥5.700)
43./44. [NSW] Fortnite # <ACT> (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2018.12.13} (¥3.000)
44./00. [PSV] Karigurashi Renai # <ADV> (Entergram) {2019.02.21} (¥5.980)
45./40. [NSW] Dragon Ball FighterZ <FTG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.09.27} (¥6.800)
46./48. [NSW] FIFA 19 # <SPT> (Electronic Arts) {2018.09.28} (¥5.800)
47./00. [PSV] Soi Kano: Gyutto Dakishimete # <ADV> (Entergram) {2019.02.21} (¥6.980)
48./00. [NSW] Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate [Best Price] <ACT> (Capcom) {2018.11.15} (¥3.990)
49./47. [NSW] Diablo III: Eternal Collection <Diablo III \ Diablo III: Reaper of Souls \ Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer> <RPG> (Blizzard Entertainment) {2018.12.27} (¥6.980)
50./00. [PS4] Yakuza: Kiwami 2 [New Price Edition] <ADV> (Sega) {2019.02.21} (¥3.990)

Top 50

NSW - 25
PS4 - 20
PSV - 3
3DS - 2

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+-------+------------+------------+------------+------------+------------+
|System |  This Week |  Last Week |  Last Year |     YTD    |  Last YTD  |
+-------+------------+------------+------------+------------+------------+
|  ALL  |    406.000 |    507.000 |    437.000 |  5.338.000 |  5.862.000 |
+-------+------------+------------+------------+------------+------------+

Chris1964 · Mar 1, 2019

Fularu said:
The PS1 (First game december 2nd 1994, last game July 20th 2005)

The PS2 was march 2nd 2000 to february 2014

The PSP was december 2nd 2004 to april 21st 2016

Sony systems have very long running lives (The PS3 still gets releases 12 years later)

PS3 final release was in 2017.

[PS3] FIFA 18 <SPT> (Electronic Arts) {2017.09.29} (¥7.800)

Avada Kedavra · Mar 1, 2019

Chris1964 said:
PS3 final release was in 2017.

[PS3] FIFA 18 <SPT> (Electronic Arts) {2017.09.29} (¥7.800)

FIFA 19 is the last PS3 release.

mao2 · Mar 1, 2019

Kamiko and SubaraCity are coming to PS4, XBO and PC. Flyhigh Works plans to release them within March and April this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjdYcvKEhiE&t=297

Nocturnal · Mar 1, 2019

TOP 10 2019 Switch M-C:

Smash Ultimate - 528.230
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - 455.006
Super Mario Party - 186.622
Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Let's Go, Eevee! - 170.559
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 142.187
Minecraft - 108.973
Dragon Quest Builders 2 - 99.397
Splatoon 2 - 98.803
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 72.520
Super Mario Odyssey - 39.653

TOTAL: 1.901.950

TOP 10 2018 Switch M-C Q1:

Splatoon 2 - 426.816
Kirby Star Allies- 357.093
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 314.193
Super Mario Odyssey - 278.564
Zelda:Breath of the Wild - 167.940
Mario + Rabbids - 167.333
1-2 Switch - 70.018
Arms - 65.975
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch - 41.530
Dragon Quest Builders - 35.116

TOTAL: 1.924.578

Next week 2019 TOP 10 salers on the Switch will surpass the top 10 sellers for the entire Q1 2019.

Smash Ultimate will be the top selling Switch game this quarter, likely close to 575K sales
NSMBU Deluxe should easily clear 500K for the quarter
SMP & PLG should both clear 200K
MK8D will be over 175K for the quarter
Yoshi doesn't look likely to break into the top 5 with just the launch week, unless it does extremly well at launch
Minecraft and Splatoon 2 have a good chance to clear 125K, with Splatoon 2 having a tougher time doing so
Zelda will be close to 100K for the quarter.
DQB2 will be the best selling Japanese 3rd party game on the Switch this quarter

Lite_Agent · Mar 1, 2019

hiska-kun said:
First Day Sell-through {2019.02.28}

[PS4] Left Alive # <ADV> (Square Enix) (¥8.300) - 30%

[NSW] Darius Cozmic Collection # <STG> (Taito) (¥5.200) - 50%

[NSW] Zoids Wild: King of Blast <ACT> (Takara Tomy) (¥5.980) - 30%

[PS4] Wizard's Symphony <RPG> (Arc System Works) (¥6.800) - 30%
[NSW] Wizard's Symphony <RPG> (Arc System Works) (¥6.800) - 30%

[PS4] Our World is Ended # <ADV> (PQube) (¥7.800) - 20%

[NSW] Doraemon: Nobita no Getsumen Tansaki <ADV> (FuRyu) (¥5.980) - 10%

[PS4] Work x Work <RPG> (FuRyu) (¥4.980) - ...

Darius Cozmic Collection seems to have done pretty well, for a collection of retro games. Sell-through is alright too.
Zoids did... ok, I guess.
Wizard's Symphony as expected.
No Switch for Our World Is Ended?
Doraemon and Work x Work... man, I always wonder how FuRyu can stay afloat when they release bombas after bombas...

ggx2ac · Mar 1, 2019

Mark H said:
Umihara Kawase to single handedly save the Switch from impending doom.

Mark H · Mar 1, 2019

ggx2ac said:

Game getting the marketing it deserves.

Lite_Agent · Mar 1, 2019

Nintendo eShop Sales: February 21st to February 27th

Nintendo eShop – Nintendo Switch

01./02. – Undertale (8-4) [15.9.2018] (was on sale)
02./01. – Final Fantasy IX (Square-Enix) [14.2.2019]
03./03. – Futari de! Nyanko Dai Sensou! (Ponos) [20.12.2018]
04./04. – Minecraft (Mojang / Microsoft Japan) [21.6.2018]
05./New. – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Capcom) [21.2.2019]
06./New. – Smashing the Battle (Platinum Rocket) [21.2.2019]
07./05. – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo) [07.12.2018]
08./10. – Stardew Valley (Chucklefish) [12.1.2018]
09./08. – Overcooked! 2 (Team17) [07.8.2018]
10./14. – Human: Fall Flat (Teyon Japan) [28.12.2017]
11./09. – New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo) [11.01.2019]
12./06. – Modern Combat: Blackout (Gamelost) [14.2.2019]
13./11. – Minna de Kuuki Yomi (G-mode) [30.8.2018] (currently on sale)
14./New. – Feudal Alloy (Rainy Frog) [21.2.2019]
15./13. – Hollow Knight (Team Cherry) [13.6.2018]
16./19. – Splatoon 2 (Nintendo) [21.7.2017]
17./New. – Arcade Archives Ice Climber (Hamster) [22.2.2019]
18./17. – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) [28.4.2017]
19./15. – Fitness Boxing (Imagineer) [20.12.2018]
20./00. – FIFA 19 (Electronic Arts) [28.9.2018] (was on sale)

https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/c/article/4b6c820e-3640-11e9-b104-0a6d14145cb1.html

Vinnk · Mar 1, 2019

22./21. [NSW] Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Square Enix) {2018.12.20} - 2,150 / 225,727
41./31. [PS4] Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Square Enix) {2018.12.20} - 1,000 / 197,998

The gap continues to expand.

Mr Swine · Mar 1, 2019

Vinnk said:
The gap continues to expand.

It will probably end up a 50k gap between the Switch and PS4 version and probably more if the game continues to sell low amount over time

plusaflag · Mar 1, 2019

Vinnk said:
The gap continues to expand.

I might be in the minority but I don't think it's that consequent.
It means of course that from now on, Switch will always get the games in the series at the same as they launch on the PS platforms.

Hopefully this translates to other Squenix series as well *look intensely at Dragon Quest*

ILikeFeet · Mar 1, 2019

plusaflag said:
I might be in the minority but I don't think it's that consequent.
It means of course that from now on, Switch will always get the games in the series at the same as they launch on the PS platforms.

Hopefully this translates to other Squenix series as well *look intensely at Dragon Quest*

DQ Monsters is all but guaranteed to be switch first, PS4 second

Vinnk · Mar 1, 2019

plusaflag said:
I might be in the minority but I don't think it's that consequent.
It means of course that from now on, Switch will always get the games in the series at the same as they launch on the PS platforms.

Hopefully this translates to other Squenix series as well *look intensely at Dragon Quest*

I bring it up more because the first week sales were higher for PS4. It is interesting to me to see how games like this can leg on Switch. And because at the time it was stated that "the gap is never going to be substantial between the two SKUs".

It's not there yet but I wouldn't be surprised if in the end the gap becomes noteworthy.

plusaflag · Mar 1, 2019

Vinnk said:
I bring it up more because the first week sales were higher for PS4. It is interesting to me to see how games like this can leg on Switch. And because at the time it was stated that "the gap is never going to be substantial between the two SKUs".

It's not there yet but I wouldn't be surprised if in the end the gap becomes noteworthy.

Given the gap (less than 50k) the real battle might, for once, take place on the respective digital shops. I suspect that whoever discounts the game first will reap more benefits at the end.

Lite_Agent · Mar 1, 2019

Inazuma Eleven Ares was showcased during latest Inazuma Walker livestream. Does look a bit rough at the moment.

Also, they announced a new mobile game, Inazuma Eleven SD (temp title).

No release date yet, but anyone want to bet on how many times it will be delayed? ;)

Official recording of full livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wui9Jk_WlQM

If someone wants to make a separate thread (only posting that here because everyone here looooves Level-5 games, especially when they're delayed :P), feel free (too busy at the moment).

ILikeFeet · Mar 1, 2019

I guess the new mobile game is to make up the apparent cancellation of Ares for mobile

megacarnage · Mar 1, 2019

Slow thread this week, does yokai have a chance to release in Golden week still?

mclem · Mar 1, 2019

mao2 said:
Kamiko and SubaraCity are coming to PS4, XBO and PC. Flyhigh Works plans to release them within March and April this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjdYcvKEhiE&t=297

A little surprised there's been no appearance of the Fairunes on PS4 and XBO (I think it is on PC, though?). Would seem a very reasonable thing to include along with Kamiko.

Chris1964 · Mar 1, 2019

Now that I checked PS3 schedule again it's basically dead since the end of 2016. It got a few important titles in 2016 but they were all multi with PS4 / PSV and that minimIzed the risk if they underperformed on PS3. From 2015 and later, PS3 was used as something that could increase sales, not as the main platform for development. 3DS big problem was that Nintendo and whoever developed for it last 2 years didn't consider the option of multiplatform with Switch as back plan and if something bombed there there was no alternative to recoup development costs.

2017
[PS3] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 with Power-Up Kit # <SLG> (Koei Tecmo) {2017.02.16} (¥9.800)
[PS3] Winning Post 8 2017 <SLG> (Koei Tecmo) {2017.03.02} (¥7.800)
[PS3] Winning Eleven 2017 [Konami the Best] <SPT> (Konami) {2017.04.13} (¥3.980)
[PS3] FIFA 17 [EA Best Hits] <SPT> (Electronic Arts) {2017.06.01} (¥2.800)
[PS3] Winning Eleven 2018 <SPT> (Konami) {2017.09.14} (¥6.600)
[PS3] NBA 2K18 <SPT> (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2017.09.19} (¥5.800)
[PS3] FIFA 18 <SPT> (Electronic Arts) {2017.09.29} (¥7.800)

2018
[PS3] FIFA 19 <SPT> (Electronic Arts) {2018.09.28} (¥5.800)

2019
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sheepysheep · Mar 1, 2019

How'd DMC5 looking, with the last trailer dropped + release imminent?

(historically, has DMC been a more western-tilted franchise?)

Zedark · Mar 1, 2019

sheepysheep said:
How'd DMC6 looking, with the last trailer dropped + release imminent?

(historically, has DMC been a more western-tilted franchise?)

At least a couple of years out, I reckon.

For DMC V:

Chris1964 said:
One week is left and nothing seems to have changed. There are possible 2 scenarios for Devil May Cry 5.

Pessimistic says it will open at 100-150k
Optimistic says it will open at 150-200k

sheepysheep · Mar 1, 2019

I crossed wires between DOA6/DMC5 xD

Deleted member 2791 · Mar 1, 2019

Lite_Agent said:
Inazuma Eleven Ares was showcased during latest Inazuma Walker livestream. Does look a bit rough at the moment.

Also, they announced a new mobile game, Inazuma Eleven SD (temp title).

No release date yet, but anyone want to bet on how many times it will be delayed? ;)

Official recording of full livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wui9Jk_WlQM

If someone wants to make a separate thread (only posting that here because everyone here looooves Level-5 games, especially when they're delayed :P), feel free (too busy at the moment).

They're apparently going to open a new blog to talk about the development progress of the game. It seems like they're going to start communicating again on the game after that hiatus.

Chris1964 · Mar 1, 2019

megacarnage said:
Slow thread this week, does yokai have a chance to release in Golden week still?

That's unlikely, Golden Week is only 2 months away. Spring lasts until mid June and Yo-kai Watch 4 is still dated for Spring. Level 5 still has a chance to benefit from Switch slow release schedule before things start to accelerate a lot.

Deleted member 1413 · Mar 1, 2019

Not sure if it's been posted, but it seems like Vita has been discontinued as of today

Does the Vita being discontinued in Japan mean the stock stores currently have is all they'll get?

brutaka3 · Mar 1, 2019

For some reason, Gal Metal, the favourite bomba of many, is getting new DLC.

Chris1964 · Mar 1, 2019

There must be some remaining Vita stock at Sony's warehouses if production really today.

What must have really happened is that production ended since some time ago and final shipments have been sent to retailers.

HaremKing · Mar 1, 2019

hiska-kun said:
First Day Sell-through {2019.02.28}

[PS4] Left Alive # <ADV> (Square Enix) (¥8.300) - 30%

That's actually a higher 1st day sell-through percentage than I thought it would have.

But this game is still gonna flop like mad.

fiendcode · Mar 1, 2019

Lite_Agent said:
Darius Cozmic Collection seems to have done pretty well, for a collection of retro games. Sell-through is alright too.

Are they including the $150 deluxe sku (with more games) in that number?

Also worth noting there's no digital numbers for it, it's a rare packaged exclusive on Switch.

Lite_Agent · Mar 1, 2019

fiendcode said:
Are they including the $150 deluxe sku (with more games) in that number?

Also worth noting there's no digital numbers for it, it's a rare packaged exclusive on Switch.

Oh, it doesn't? Weird.

And it's not just a rare packaged exclusive, it's literally the third one if I didn't mess up my count. Other two I can think of is Skylanders and Nintendo Labo (but Labo actually got digital release via MyNintendo Store in Japan).

I don't know if data includes the LE, hiska-kun should know though.

Chindogg · Mar 1, 2019

brutaka3 said:
For some reason, Gal Metal, the favourite bomba of many, is getting new DLC.

I'm glad to hear they're still supporting it. I bought it and thought it was ok at best. Will probably get the DLC because I do think the game is charming.

resetoeros1 · Mar 1, 2019

brutaka3 said:
For some reason, Gal Metal, the favourite bomba of many, is getting new DLC.

Maybe it didnt bomb? I dunno i wanna believe. Western market likely saved ir i mean the Nintendo(YoutubeAccount) version of the trailer reached the more views: 103k. So maybe one day we will get more extreeeeme games...

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H42AKFeZRz0

KillerMan91 · Mar 1, 2019

Fularu said:
The PS1 (First game december 2nd 1994, last game July 20th 2005)

The PS2 was march 2nd 2000 to february 2014

The PSP was december 2nd 2004 to april 21st 2016

Sony systems have very long running lives (The PS3 still gets releases 12 years later)

Thanks for the dates!

Yeah. I guess it's because PlayStation platforms are so dependent on third party software and they are slower to move to next platform than first parties. Also helps that overall PS systems tend to live longer globally (aside from Vita) thanks developing world being bigger market for Sony. Nintendo platforms tend to die the year Nintendo moves its focus to new console. I would guess that with NES and SNES it was also because they were cartridge systems. You need bigger print than with discs and last releases obviously have always really low sales.

sfortunato · Mar 1, 2019

HaremKing said:
That's actually a higher 1st day sell-through percentage than I thought it would have.

But this game is still gonna flop like mad.

Do people actually have expectations on 1st day sellthrough when shipment numbers are not known...?

Lite_Agent · Mar 1, 2019

Not sure if already posted, but more footage for Ninja Box. Was expecting this one to be a GW game, and... yeah, well *ahem*

HaremKing · Mar 1, 2019

sfortunato said:
Do people actually have expectations on 1st day sellthrough when shipment numbers are not known...?

Yes, people comment on 1st day percentage sell-through numbers in terms of whether it's good, bad, etc all the time in these threads.

sfortunato · Mar 1, 2019

HaremKing said:
Yes, people comment on 1st day percentage sell-through numbers in terms of whether it's good, bad, etc all the time in these threads.

I know but I have never heard of expectations about 1st day sell-through for which we don't know much about shipments.

What we comment is the positioning relative to other games.

I'm curious. Which 1st day sell-through were you expecting, why and on which figures?

HaremKing · Mar 1, 2019

sfortunato said:
I know but I have never heard of expectations about 1st day sell-through for which we don't know much about shipments.

What we comment is the positioning relative to other games.

I'm curious. Which 1st day sell-through were you expecting, why and on which figures?

I was expecting 20%, because Left Alive has actually had advertising in Japan per users on this thread, and so I wasn't expecting a miniscule shipment for it.

The figure being the 1st day sell-through percentage, what other figure is there for discussion?

And have you really never seen a comment like "X sold 60% sell-through it's first day, that's in line with expectations" or "Y first day sellthrough was 40%, that's pretty good since it should have legs". Having expectations of something is the only way judgement of good, bad, mediocre, average, etc can be given. Without expectations there is nothing in terms of commentary or discussion, just data.

Lite_Agent · Mar 1, 2019

Dengeki:

Anthem:

- 90% sell-through
- mention game selling out at stores during weekend
- second best debut for a new IP this fiscal year (#1 is Octopath Traveler with 101k)

February (January 28th to February 24th)

Hardware: 350 000 units sold (-30.2%) / 10.7 billion Yen (-29.2%)
Software: 1.68 million units sold (-22%) / 11.4 billion Yen (-27.7%)
Total: 22.1 billion Yen (-28.4%)

Lack of major new releases hurt market. Top 5 is 4/5 games from January or earlier.

[PS4] Kingdom Hearts III (Square-Enix): 155 000 units
[NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo): 135 000 units
[NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo): 110 000 units
[PS4] Resident Evil 2 (Capcom): 100 000 units
[PS4] Jump Force (Bandai-Namco): 94 000 units

http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/887/1887383/

ILikeFeet · Mar 1, 2019

Lite_Agent said:
Dengeki:

Anthem:

- 90% sell-through
- mention game selling out at stores during weekend
- second best debut for a new IP this fiscal year (#1 is Octopath Traveler with 101k)

February (January 28th to February 24th)

Hardware: 350 000 units sold (-30.2%) / 10.7 billion Yen (-29.2%)

Software: 1.68 million units sold (-22%) / 11.4 billion Yen (-27.7%)

Total: 22.1 billion Yen (-28.4%)

Lack of major new releases hurt market. Top 5 is 4/5 games from January or earlier.

[PS4] Kingdom Hearts III (Square-Enix): 155 000 units

[NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo): 135 000 units

[NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo): 110 000 units

[PS4] Resident Evil 2 (Capcom): 100 000 units

[PS4] Jump Force (Bandai-Namco): 94 000 units

http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/887/1887383/

Japan will save Anthem

Fisico · Mar 1, 2019

HaremKing said:
I was expecting 20%, because Left Alive has actually had advertising in Japan per users on this thread, and so I wasn't expecting a miniscule shipment for it.

The figure being the 1st day sell-through percentage, what other figure is there for discussion?

And have you really never seen a comment like "X sold 60% sell-through it's first day, that's in line with expectations" or "Y first day sellthrough was 40%, that's pretty good since it should have legs". Having expectations of something is the only way judgement of good, bad, mediocre, average, etc can be given. Without expectations there is nothing in terms of commentary or discussion, just data.

Data that can be compared to others, which can lead to draw conclusions about relative importance of game/harware/ip, expections mostly come from previous data and overall health of the market in fact (which we get from... data).
30% is also not a very good start for a frontloaded game, Left Alive is a new IP so it might sell more in the long run but 30% first day sellthrough is not quite a good start yet (also the other games mentioned are many tiers below in term of sales/expectations so we unfortunately do not learn much from that ranking)

I'm not sure if anyone commented on Left Alive potential btw, I assume it's a <100k FW? 50-80k?

Deleted member 37233 · Mar 1, 2019

Fularu said:
The PS1 (First game december 2nd 1994, last game July 20th 2005)

The PS2 was march 2nd 2000 to february 2014

The PSP was december 2nd 2004 to april 21st 2016

Sony systems have very long running lives (The PS3 still gets releases 12 years later)

Doesn't Ubisoft still release Just Dance on the Wii? That's up there too.

mao2 · Mar 2, 2019

mclem said:
A little surprised there's been no appearance of the Fairunes on PS4 and XBO (I think it is on PC, though?). Would seem a very reasonable thing to include along with Kamiko.

I'm guessing that Flyhigh Works is testing the waters with those 2 titles. Maybe if they do well, more games including Fairune Collection will appear on PS4/XBO/PC in the future.

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