So did MGS4 fail to meet expectations?

[starcraft]

Ail said:

starcraft said:

LOL MATURE said:

starcraft said:

LOL MATURE said:

starcraft said:

The average sales of the first three MGS titles was 5 million, not including spin-offs and Xbox versions.

MGS4 is tracking to come in to around 4 million lifetime according to VGChartz, unless it sees ungodly sales during the holiday period, or bundling (of which it has already had a great deal).  Given this title had an enormous budget compared to previous titles (even when taking account of the progression to the next generation), did MGS4 fail to meet its sales expectations?

Note:  Due to Sony moneyhatting, and solid sales of the game, I am positive Konami made a reasonable amount of profit on the game.

 I'll do what you always do when people say MS moneyhats (which they are actually known for)

Got proof?

About as much proof as you have that ToV, Star Ocean, Ace Combat and Eternal Sonata were moneyhatted.

Sometimes in life, we employ common sense.

Let's see... common sense says that MS will be the same ol' company with the same ol' dirty tactics. Previous behavior is reflected on a company when these situations come up. So.... why wouldn't people think MS paid for those titles?

Please starcraft you haven't used one ounce of common sense in this thread.

Dirty tactics?

You mean like DRM-laced CD's with no warning?

Stripping "core" features out of consoles?

Microsoft does some messed up stuff, but I don't get why anyone is honestly deluded enough to think Sony is any better.

Obviously the game turned out crap, but why do you think Haze went exclusive?

Like fixing RROD isn't stripping a core 360 feature ?

/owned

Er....right.

*Pats Ail on the head*

It will all be ok when the medicine comes my friend.