c0rd on 14 December 2008
2D Mario > DQ >>>> 3D Mario.
OT: I think people are getting ahead of themselves. Some people are posting huge numbers, when was the last time a new JRPG got that big? I'm skeptical of it. Here are my guesses, and I think they're on the high side:
Japan: 170k first week, 270k lifetime.
WW: 850k lifetime.
My worldwide number may seem low, but I think the problem is the JRPG audience is split across all three consoles this gen. We'll see if my theory is correct, soon enough.
I have a feeling people are putting too much hope into this (for the PS3)... don't be surprised when the game doesn't make much of an impact in Japan. Just be patient and wait for Yakuza 3.
