Expectations definitely matter. When Super Mario Bros 3 was first released about 30 years ago it was widely regarded as the best game ever made. If it were released for the first time in today's market, it would probably have a cult indie following and that's it. The difference between then and now is the expectation. People are used to different types of games. We expect different things. Likewise if The Last of Us were released 30 years ago some would have liked it, but most would have considered it garbage. The difference really is in the expectation.
curl-6 bet me that PS5 + X|S sales would reach 56m before year end 2023 and he was right.
My Bet With curl-6
My Threads:
Master Thread, Game of the Year/Decade
Switch Will Be #1 All Time
Zelda Will Outsell Mario (Achieved)
How Much Will MH Rise sell?
My Bet With Metallox
