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Nintendo's Furukawa: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sold 5 million units in it's first week, and more info!
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smash 5m isn't new news btw
https://www.resetera.com/threads/ni...rst-3-days-retail-sell-through-digital.88305/
https://www.resetera.com/threads/ni...rst-3-days-retail-sell-through-digital.88305/
Yeah, the other info in the tweets is worth a thread, but the Smash info is old.
I still think Nintendo's smaller, formerly portable-focused series that don't quite make sense for Switch could make for some fantastic mobile output. WarioWare and Rhythm Heaven come to mind, as well as some sort of phone-based Streetpass-style game? I think I just miss Streetpass.
I don't see any reason to believe that they might tbh
I can't imagine that they will. Note that those same comments came from an interview where he also said, according to my math, that they made approximately $300 million in revenue (5 million games x $60) in one week off of one game that will continue to sell while also offering a DLC platform. For Nintendo, mobile (alongside movies, theme parks, merchandise, etc.) offer revenue streams that aren't dependent on the success of their own platforms.
EDIT: If the comment was sarcasm, my apologies for missing it.
Ah, I knew these numbers sounded familiar! I'm excited to see those Q3 results to see how Smash did in one month.
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Ehh.. there's no reason series can't also be on Switch either. But I do think Nintendo should look back into the DS well for some Smartphone games. Nintendogs would be perfect for it, and would make far more sense there than one the Switch due to the hybrid nature and a lack of a microphone.
Hopefully they release a bunch of super scummy gacha mobile games that milk the whales for billions that they can then re-invest in to first-party software output jk.
It would be good for any game on any platform thats exclusive to one system. God of War and Spiderman have met or exceeded 10 million over a couple months. Smash got half that number in a week. Hell look at Mario Kart it is over 10 mil and its been out a year+. Again Smash did 5 in a week.
Top 4, maybe Top 3 depending on how well Splatoon 2 sold over the holidays.
Nintendogs
Rhythm Heaven
Advance Wars
Also, you're fucking right, Wario Ware could be a genuine hit amongst young adults. It's one of the best party games out there.
On that note, Mario Party probably ought to as well.
I think they mean compared to other Switch game launch numbers, not other Switch game current LTD numbers.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/comicb...ltimate-fastest-selling-nintendo-switch-game/
Yes
It's currently the #1 fastest selling game on switch
So about that Zelda mobile game and Mario Kart Tour? When's the new infos!
Yep I knew I heard it about that before.
Some of yall get scared at the mere mention of phones
I think the biggest takeaway is that the Switch is seeing Nintendo's most successful software in years. It's to the point where even their more niche releases like ARMS or Snipperclips can pull at least half a million. People are buying all sorts of games on the Switch because its hardware and flexibility just feels good to play games on.
I think Switch's strong software sales should really make Nintendo more confident in taking risks with their games again. I typically feel that the more successful the platform, the more creative risks you can take on it because the large install base means there's bound to be a good number of people out there who'll enjoy it.
I think this is prime opportunity for Punch Out, Pikmin, Kid Icarus, etc. I bet you Pikmin would sell half a million in Japan alone.
I think Smash and Mario Kart 8 will outsell Pokémon 2019 in the long run. Pokémon games tend to sell in between 15-20 million LTD and Smash should be around 11-12 million shipped in under a month and will have strong legs. Mario Kart 8 will sell the whole life of the system and could be 30+ million by the end of the cycle.
Odyssey and Breath of the Wild will also be in the range of Pokémon if it hits that typical 15-20 million range.
Switch is a beast in terms of software attach rate though, so maybe Pokémon can really expand its audience even further with a big evolution of the series.