| WC4Life said: Third, enhanced versions whatever such a game is called, I think it makes sense these games are not usually expected to sell aswell as originals. Simply because they are not completely new games which means the majority of people who bought the originals are not very likely to buy the new version. That's why I think it is not fair to do 1:1 comparison against Explorers of Sky. Like comparing (future) YW3 to YW2: Shinuchi, I don't think it is the right comparison to be made. Pokemon is number 1 looking at the longevity of success alone but like I said it's position has weakened not crippled. YW3 is a serious threat and the series could at least temporarily (for a few years) take the number spot, however that does not mean anything in the long run against a proven colossus like Pokemon. But YW is a legit threat. I think YWB is showing the series is still growing and has proven spin-offs can sell which gives perspective to Super Mystery Dungeon FW sales. Yes, Monster Hunter attracts different audience but not 100%. My point was, MH4 selling 3,5m, it is not very farfetched to think it could have eaten a small amount of Pokemon sales. The same with YW and when you combine both it can easily make 400-500k difference (I'm making these numbers but you get the point). I'm not putting DQ and AC against Pokemon. Just saying 3DS has had 3 big sellers in a relatively short timespan. People who bought any of those 3 titles recently are not very likely to buy Super Mystery Dungeon. In this sense, I feel MHX has the perfect timing. I just threw 500k for starters, anything less is not good in my mind. It's still over 3xFW sales and the burden is now completely on having good legs. But, never count out a Pokemon game. |
Not always true. In fact, there are 3 versions of Monster Hunter 2, which both versions outdoing the previous one. Before Monster Hunter Portable 3, Monster Hunter Portable 2G (which is expanded version of Portable 2, which is portable verison of MH2) was the best selling in the series. The huge increase in popularity of the overall series has a big play in that though, as the series has plateau'd a bit below the peak.
