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Drinky Puppy colored dancing bananas thread(40/40 lol)
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sasimirobot
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Some Quotes from my "Nintendogs Sales betting thread":
gameboya
I'm saying 2 million in 1 years time, ban me if it does'nt make those sales, and I'm talking JAPAN only.
(that took some balls but he should be fine...)
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CrisKre
My bet is slightly over a million across all three versions.
250+ K on release.
(dead on so far)
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puck1337
200k in Japan by end of year, max. Not a troll.
(maybe not trolling but Waaaaaaaaaay off)
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Sho Nuff
I bet that Nintendogs sales will make some people very, very disappointed.
(Who, Drinky, or PSP fanboys?)
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TheQueen'sOwn
Originally Posted by Sho Nuff:
I bet that Nintendogs sales will make some people very, very disappointed.
Indeed. I just don't see the appeal... meh -.-
(300K customers do)
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gameboya
I'm saying 2 million in 1 years time, ban me if it does'nt make those sales, and I'm talking JAPAN only.
(that took some balls but he should be fine...)
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CrisKre
My bet is slightly over a million across all three versions.
250+ K on release.
(dead on so far)
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puck1337
200k in Japan by end of year, max. Not a troll.
(maybe not trolling but Waaaaaaaaaay off)
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Sho Nuff
I bet that Nintendogs sales will make some people very, very disappointed.
(Who, Drinky, or PSP fanboys?)
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TheQueen'sOwn
Originally Posted by Sho Nuff:
I bet that Nintendogs sales will make some people very, very disappointed.
Indeed. I just don't see the appeal... meh -.-
(300K customers do)
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sasimirobot
Junior Member
puck1337 said:
Im not picking on you, I just didnt have that many responses so I had to post what little predictions there were...
Jive Turkey
Unconfirmed Member
9 pages of pure comedy gold and growing fast! Damn! This is what I get for sleeping!!!
soundwave05
Member
Anyways, if those numbers are legit ... those are monsterous numbers considering this is an entirely new franchise on a early-sized userbase in Japan (which hasn't been taking to new franchises if you hadn't noticed).
soundwave05
Member
Out of curiousity what was the last entirely original game franchise in Japan to break a million copies?
Not saying Nintendogs will do it, but I am wondering .... was it Onimusha five years ago?
Not saying Nintendogs will do it, but I am wondering .... was it Onimusha five years ago?
every now and again sometimes i get lost on the wind of a dream
the air gets cleaner the seas get wide
and i can do anything
the pain it wont even cross my mind its wanting and everything
the rope get loose, the chains unbind
and i can do anything
somewhere between the darkness and the light
my spirit takes to flight
the cannons fill the sky
and i am free.
the air gets cleaner the seas get wide
and i can do anything
the pain it wont even cross my mind its wanting and everything
the rope get loose, the chains unbind
and i can do anything
somewhere between the darkness and the light
my spirit takes to flight
the cannons fill the sky
and i am free.
Fucking hell, this is just amazing. It's like Japan has done this purposefully for creating anarchy on GAF!
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40/40 in Famitsu? WTF! And then, it's seemingly sold over 300K in just 5 days? There's been a lot of funny moments on messageboards over the years, even a few that have had me laughing out loud. But when I saw those sales I really couldn't stop myself and started spluttering and coughing with glee. For a new franchise, on a new system, with the kind of legs Nintendo games usually grow those sales would put this approaching Pokemon levels. It's just too unbeleivably perfect(like the score heh).
This thread has had it all, Perfect scores, Famitsu derision, trolling, fake/real scan scandals, ownage, a move to off-topic and ridiculous sales figures. I'm just surprised that it's only JackFrost that went bat... sorry dogshit insane. Fucking awesome!
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40/40 in Famitsu? WTF! And then, it's seemingly sold over 300K in just 5 days? There's been a lot of funny moments on messageboards over the years, even a few that have had me laughing out loud. But when I saw those sales I really couldn't stop myself and started spluttering and coughing with glee. For a new franchise, on a new system, with the kind of legs Nintendo games usually grow those sales would put this approaching Pokemon levels. It's just too unbeleivably perfect(like the score heh).
This thread has had it all, Perfect scores, Famitsu derision, trolling, fake/real scan scandals, ownage, a move to off-topic and ridiculous sales figures. I'm just surprised that it's only JackFrost that went bat... sorry dogshit insane. Fucking awesome!
soundwave05
Member
The 320k+ in five days ... I'm gonna need more confirmation on that.
Usually games sell far and away their most on day 1 of release, but if Nintendogs sold 80k on its first day, that means its sales had very little drop off for the next few days, which is almost unheard of.
If true, it means the word of mouth for this game must be very, very strong and it bodes well for 2nd week and long term sales.
Usually games sell far and away their most on day 1 of release, but if Nintendogs sold 80k on its first day, that means its sales had very little drop off for the next few days, which is almost unheard of.
If true, it means the word of mouth for this game must be very, very strong and it bodes well for 2nd week and long term sales.
junkwaffle
In Front and Drawing Away
soundwave05
Member
Yeah I'm thinking 327k is a bit crazy.
200k would be more believable.
200k would be more believable.
:lol at images above.
Well here's the top franchises in Japan currently and roughly what they can achieve:
1. Pokemon 5M
2. Dragon Quest 3.5 - 4M
3. Final Fantasy 2.5M
4. Gran Turismo 1 - 1.5M
5. Hot Shot Golf 1 - 1.5M
6. Super Smash Bros 1.3M
7. Dynasty Warriors 1 - 1.2M
8. Winning Eleven 1 - 1.2M
9. Onimusha 1M(down to 600K now though)
So yeah, I think you're right, it was Onimusha. That's not really a sign of a thriving market. So yeah, looks like Nintendogs may end up saving the Japanese gaming industry and Nintendo from what seemed their inexorable doom. What is the hardcore to do? Oh dear.
soundwave05 said:
Well here's the top franchises in Japan currently and roughly what they can achieve:
1. Pokemon 5M
2. Dragon Quest 3.5 - 4M
3. Final Fantasy 2.5M
4. Gran Turismo 1 - 1.5M
5. Hot Shot Golf 1 - 1.5M
6. Super Smash Bros 1.3M
7. Dynasty Warriors 1 - 1.2M
8. Winning Eleven 1 - 1.2M
9. Onimusha 1M(down to 600K now though)
So yeah, I think you're right, it was Onimusha. That's not really a sign of a thriving market. So yeah, looks like Nintendogs may end up saving the Japanese gaming industry and Nintendo from what seemed their inexorable doom. What is the hardcore to do? Oh dear.
soundwave05
Member
Still skeptical on the sales numbers, but what it would seem to indicate is the people who bought the game on Thursday/Friday showed if off to friends, which fueled higher than expected sales on the weekend.
To pull off 240k+ outside of your first day of sales ... even a lot of big name franchises in Japan have problems doing that their first week.
To pull off 240k+ outside of your first day of sales ... even a lot of big name franchises in Japan have problems doing that their first week.
ToyMachine228
Member
I'm definitely picking this up now...As I stated in another thread, I'm loving the pick up and play games of the DS, and Nintendogs is adding to that list of innovative, fun, and pressureless experiences.
othersteve
Member
Just posting to be a part of history here on GAF.
Seriously, this is great news. I was only marginally excited about this game, but such a great score and wonderful impressions have piqued by interest.
~os
Seriously, this is great news. I was only marginally excited about this game, but such a great score and wonderful impressions have piqued by interest.
~os
soundwave05
Member
When is the US release for this anyway?
Is Nintendo "saving" it for fall in hopes of sparking a Tickle Me Elmo type craze?
Is Nintendo "saving" it for fall in hopes of sparking a Tickle Me Elmo type craze?
UltraMagnanimous
Member
Ladies and gentlemen, I'll give you a pitch.
Launch title for Nintendo's next system.
Nintendogs: Revolution.
Launch title for Nintendo's next system.
Nintendogs: Revolution.
Join us.
Join the winning team.
Nintendo has won this round, and will win every round.
Drinky has to set up traps to ban you in the name of Sony, while Nintendo doesn't have to even lift a finger and make a good game to make people go crazy. They're that strong.
And besides, you've got demi on your side. *wink*
Join the winning team.
Nintendo has won this round, and will win every round.
Drinky has to set up traps to ban you in the name of Sony, while Nintendo doesn't have to even lift a finger and make a good game to make people go crazy. They're that strong.
And besides, you've got demi on your side. *wink*
fennec fox
ferrets ferrets ferrets ferrets FERRETS!!!
You know, I think I understand where all the hate comes from -- because I've been on the receiving end of the hate for another well-known game. Not Whiplash (though I'm still very droopy and despondent about that), but Kingdom Hearts.
Man, people love tearing this game to bits. They talk about the camera and the tiny environments and the enemy repetition and Nomura's character designs going berserk, and they're right, but in my opinion that ignores the fact that the overall KH package is epic and enthralling. People couldn't see the forest for the trees, in other words, and the haters (including, famously, Shinji Mikami) chalked up the humungous sales figures on tiny Disney-loving tots and teenage Japanese girls who like cute things.
As for Nintendogs, I see something of the same thing happening. I think it is a ripoff of any number of other Tamagotchi ripoffs except with unconvincing 3D models, and I think Japanese people buy it because it looks cute and has a smart ad campaign behind it, not because Famitsu gave it 40 or Nintendo is a video-game genius or anything. I think it will be the same case with whatever American consumers become interested in the game. However, other people proclaim this to be the savior of the Nintendo Dead System and a new breakthrough in interactive entertainment, and I don't want to call them stupid as many of them agree with me on other topics, such as Whiplash.
So what you have are two games that have an out-there concept with flaws, but a large fanbase willing to forgive those flaws. I forgave them with KH, but I cannot let Nintendogs deceive me.
edit: Oh yeah, when this thread hits the archive, will Drinky delete all the "Dude, I'm posting for posterity, this thread rules" replies?
Man, people love tearing this game to bits. They talk about the camera and the tiny environments and the enemy repetition and Nomura's character designs going berserk, and they're right, but in my opinion that ignores the fact that the overall KH package is epic and enthralling. People couldn't see the forest for the trees, in other words, and the haters (including, famously, Shinji Mikami) chalked up the humungous sales figures on tiny Disney-loving tots and teenage Japanese girls who like cute things.
As for Nintendogs, I see something of the same thing happening. I think it is a ripoff of any number of other Tamagotchi ripoffs except with unconvincing 3D models, and I think Japanese people buy it because it looks cute and has a smart ad campaign behind it, not because Famitsu gave it 40 or Nintendo is a video-game genius or anything. I think it will be the same case with whatever American consumers become interested in the game. However, other people proclaim this to be the savior of the Nintendo Dead System and a new breakthrough in interactive entertainment, and I don't want to call them stupid as many of them agree with me on other topics, such as Whiplash.
So what you have are two games that have an out-there concept with flaws, but a large fanbase willing to forgive those flaws. I forgave them with KH, but I cannot let Nintendogs deceive me.
edit: Oh yeah, when this thread hits the archive, will Drinky delete all the "Dude, I'm posting for posterity, this thread rules" replies?
Smiles and Cries
Member
junkwaffle said:
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OH you don't know how long it took me just to hit reply... I am hurting :lol :lol :lol
Uncle Dukey
Member
みんな大好きNintendogs
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I was one of those who failed to see the fun in Kingdom Hearts... The concept was interesting enough, but it's really hard for me to enjoy an action-RPG with boring environments and repetitive combatfennec fox said:
..TekunoRobby
Tag of Excellence
THE HELL?
Ha ha and to think I was never really interested in the title to begin with. All it took was an offering of a free game by Naz and a girlfriend's interest and now I'm sucked into this powerplay.
I'm getting fan e-mails, HA HA.
Ha ha and to think I was never really interested in the title to begin with. All it took was an offering of a free game by Naz and a girlfriend's interest and now I'm sucked into this powerplay.
I'm getting fan e-mails, HA HA.
God's Hand
Banned
Nintendo forever!
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