Nintendo's share price takes a -4% hit after MP4's announcement.

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AngryLittleAlchemist said:

Darwinianevolution said:

If this is true, investers once again don't know what they're doing. Since when has Metroid been a strong seller, much less a Smash level hit?

People mention that Metroid isn't a software seller a lot, but surely when compared to most 2-4 million sellers from Nintendo it probably sells a lot more hardware, right? Like .. I would find it a little odd if Kirby and Yoshi sell as much hardware as Metroid does. Kirby might beat Metroid in Japan but still.

I bet this is true.  Metroid is kind of distinct from other Nintendo franchises.  It is sci-fi and tends to be edgier than the standard Nintendo stuff.  Kirby and Yoshi kind of come across and kiddy and wholesome much like Mario does.  My impression is that the Metroid fanbase is smallish but extremely passionate.