Predictions for 2009

[DirtyP2002]

to make predictions for one year is really hard, but I will try.

hardware:

• PS3 and Xbox360 will sell almost the same (+ / - 1 million)
• Wii will dominate again, but this year, they actually have to work for it. Maybe a new Zelda would help

Software:

• Halo Wars will sell pretty well. I expect a 2 - 3 million at the end of 09
• Resident Evil will sell better on the Xbox360 than on the PS3. RE5 (Xbox360) will be 3 - 4 million at the end of 09
• Final Fantasy XIII will sell better on the Xbox360 in NA. Others and Japan (of course -.-) will belong to the PS3.
• Alan Wake will sell 3 million units. Depending on its release-date and advertising.
• Gears of War 2 will top 5 million easily at the end of 09
• Mass Effect 2 will be a console exclusive for the Xbox360
• Star Ocean TLH (if released in Others and NA) will be the first million-selling JRPG this gen (HD-consoles)
• InFamous won't sell more than 1.5 million units.

Megaton:

• MS will buy a game developing studio or a publisher. Well a pretty big one. I think they will expand with a japanese company. Or Remedy Games might join the Microsoft Game Studios.