Glad to see ffxiii-2 do bad because it really shows that their fan base won't support mediocrity. DLC on FF game?
Those are "sidequest" and skill-based mini games "rewards" we used to have (costume and weapons). 13 was ok, but damn was it linear, some people like it but I think the evidence in Japan speak for itself from almost 1.5mil on 1st week to 500k, around 1/3 of the original while X and X-2 was about 3/4 retainment ratio.
Vita will always have the issue with being the "hardcore" device. Its target market is the most competitive. 18+ where people also need to juggle between budgets with school and substitute products of tablets/cellphones/GFs. There is just no time to fit the vita in their schedule and also come up with a budget to get one.
The vita had a good software lineup but it is still console port games. Why play it on the vita if you can play on the 60 inch hd tv.
3DS appeals to family/kids/everyone, that's why it is so successful. If you are a parent will you buy the vita or 3Ds for your kid? They have a children-market all for themselves.







