Wyrdness said:
These sales are over a LT, Metroid often sells something like 300k or so upfront and then legs take it past the million mark, look at OM for reference, you may not count it but Pokemon is the second most famous brand in fact I doubt Metorid is even in the top 5 as Fire Emblem has probably over taken it and Animal Crossing demolishes it. Splatoon may overtake it as well. Metroid is only famous to those on forums and such. |
Pokemon rivals Mario in brand - i just counted Pokemon as The Pokenon Co s IP
Re your response- As far as sales go you are correct but i am saying Metroid (not including Pokemon) is Nintendo s 3rd strongest brand/IP as far as brand recognition and brand strength, not sales- You could argue Donky Kong might be ahead of Metroid but oddly enough i think the Metroid brand has gained strength in recent years with no games due in part to the amount and depth of fan loyalty/passion as well as Samus part in Smash bros and DK has lost some brand strength even though it has had several good games - really Samus and Metroid are 2 brands combined into one - With out Samus the Metroid brand would be much less significant (purely from a brand standpoint not a gaming standpoint)
