ICStats on 19 June 2014
Not trying to be negative here, you're right MK8 is a much better game (NSMBU is lame) but I think this OP doesnt make a valid argument about the success of MK8.
1) We don't have enough data points to be talking about how strong sales will continue to be. The little we have is also unconfirmed.
2) MK8 released with an established user base compared to NSMBU.
So really beside being a better game, theres the existing user base, the fact Nintendo has marketed MK8 more than anything, the MK8 bundle, the free game with the purchase of MK8, the price cut... It ought to sell, but let's face it May NPD wasn't very good.
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