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It always takes time for a new data provider to develop a reputation -- and to be fair to the doubters, VGChartz in its early days was not nearly as close to the mark as it is now. The more reputable news sources draw on VGChartz data, and the more accurately it predicts the "official" numbers as time goes on, the less sniping will occur. I don't think it's a bad thing for people to be skeptical, and I think ioi is doing all the right things to overcome those doubts. The data is what matters, and it's getting to be pretty darn good.

(Of course, the people who just don't like what the data implies will never be satisfied, but that's always the case. There will always be those who are just SURE their platform of choice or sworn enemy cannot be selling at the reported levels, and SOME sort of conspiracy must be at work!)