Michael-5 said:
Yea I noticed that one. It really sucks how VGChartz doesn't track digital distrubution sales. MS and Sony should put out Digital sales once in a while. I mean GT5P should be at 5 million, not 4, and who knows how well every other game sells over PSN and XBL. This would put Alan Wake above 1 million. I think MS is smart for bundling Forza with current 360's. It takes away some of the edge Sony has with GT5 in Americas, as GT5 is one ofthe strongest selling points for PS3 this fall. Still, I think ratings affect sales, GT5 will sell well, but not as well as prior installments. Also, assuming GT5 doesn't sell as well as prior GT's in Americas, do you think this will give Forza 4/Kinect potential to open up sales in the Americas region? Personally I think MS really wants to grow this brand, and potentially I see a split. Forza in Americas, GT in EMEAA, and if thats the case Forza 4 could break 5 million sales. Whats your take CGI? |
Lucky we got PD numbers so we know its at 5million.
I think if MS was smart they would have given Forza a $100 million push last year in Europe to truely steal GT sales, i don't think a bundle will take sales. A lot of peopel buy bundles just casue its a good value not becasue they are racing game fans.
Sure a 6 or 5 out of 10 rating would have affected sales, but a 8/10 with "best sim" "best this that" in the review not so much.
Focusing on NA while letting GT have Europe would be plain illogical. MS support for Forza is slacking and has been since the beginning, they never truely dared to go right after GT. Its like they accepted second place from the get go. They have had 3 games to push and grow the franchise and challange Sonys sales. But all they have done is focus on shooters.
