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[Zeroing]

Of course, it's successful for them. What are they going to say? 'This game we just released is shit and so is the studio that made it, all in all we fucked up, lol'

I mean it's not a shit game or studio at all, but why would they call it anything other than a success?

they could just stay quiet and let their fans pretend is a success like the other console brand does…

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Just need the usual suspects to show the concern of low Japanese physical sales for the thread to be complete

You forgot to call us clowns It's not concern btw, just an interest in sales data.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

still waiting "save" patch for that game

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

they could just stay quiet and let their fans pretend is a success like the other console brand does…

Sega?

 

[The Chairman]

No numbers lmao

 

[Con-Z-epT]

Bit off topic: Btw anyone know the price of Hades on psn?

I think it is not playable on playstation.

 

[Zeroing]

Sega?

Atari!

also i forgot to check that “Wednesday sega” thread, did they got brought yet?

 

[Spukc]

When you look back at all those who insisted Returnal was a flop...

besides that funni gif.
i don't think returnal sales are that hot right?
it plummeted pretty hard

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

Atari!

also i forgot to check that “Wednesday sega” thread, did they got brought yet?

I've heard Microsoft are about to declare the acquisition a success to their investors, sooo

 

[Spukc]

Bit off topic: Btw anyone know the price of Hades on psn?

i assume 25

 

[kikii]

dont be like that, im old noob

 

[Zeroing]

No numbers lmao

yeah at least MS uses percentages
Example “returnal is 100% more successful than before it was launched… “

 

[Tschumi]

Love-in thread is well deserved ^_^ I've said a number of times now and I'll continue to say that I was tagging Returnal to be a sleeper hit and eye-opener from day 1 <3

 

[nkarafo]

Soccer mom in next Smash Bros then?

 

[Zoro7]

And it was #1 in Japan, and yet barely sold any copies. That's entirely my point. Just wait for some real numbers before making celebratory threads. Unless you enjoy crow that is

Looked at title and knew you wouldn’t be able to help yourself. Very sad.

The game is brilliant btw, glad it’s being recognised by Sony.

 

[FatKingBallman]

No, Miles sold really well. The question remains how much it sold on PS5 vs PS4.

Ask yourself why Miles is always in PS5 charts, PS4 version isn't. UK charts is a proof why Miles is always on charts when there huge amount of PS5s appears

PlayStation Store: March 2021 top downloads

Black Ops Cold War, Fortnite, Beat Saber, and FIFA 21 top the charts alongside debuts from It Takes Two, Disco Elysium, and more.

blog.playstation.com

PlayStation Store: April 2021 top downloads

MLB The Show 21 and Returnal debut, with GTA V and FIFA 21 still going strong.

blog.playstation.com

Btw. 3 years ago Dead Cells, one of the best rougelike games, released ( August 7 2018 ) on Switch. There were almost 5 mil. NSW in Japan back then, wasn't in top 30.

Media Create Sales: Week 32, 2018 (Aug 06 - Aug 12)

Media Create Sales: Week 32, 2018 (Aug 06 - Aug 12) 01./00. [PS4] Yakuza 3 (Sega) {2018.08.09} (¥3.990) - 26.047 / NEW 02./05. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) - 21.630 / 2.532.658 (+3%) 03./04. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.07.19}...

www.resetera.com

 

[DenchDeckard]

Can't wait to pick this up at some point!

 

[Zeroing]

I've heard Microsoft are about to declare the acquisition a success to their investors, sooo

Finally!!! So next Wednesday?

 

[El Pistolero]

Of course, it's successful for them. What are they going to say? 'This game we just released is shit and so is the studio that made it, all in all we fucked up, lol'

I mean it's not a shit game or studio at all, but why would they call it anything other than a success?

They would normally avoid talking about it...

 

[PropellerEar]

No, Miles sold really well. The question remains how much it sold on PS5 vs PS4.

I bought 1 for PS5!

 

[8BiTw0LF]

dont be like that, im old noob

I'm 38 myself, so there's hope

 

[ZywyPL]

For the record, InFamous SS has sold 1 million on 7 million install base back then. Sony said it is a success. Cut the crap. It is a sale success on that small install base.

I don't even think it has much to do with sales per se, rather the actual profits - GoT sold a ton, everyone knows that, but Returnal is a relatively small project, it's an AA game basically, without tons of characters that needed months of voice acting and mo-cap sessions, and 70€ price tag on top, so I think it's safe to say the game broke even really really fast, and quickly started to generate pure profit, despite not hitting millions of copies sold within a week.

 

[sircaw]

And it was #1 in Japan, and yet barely sold any copies. That's entirely my point. Just wait for some real numbers before making celebratory threads. Unless you enjoy crow that is

On a serious note here, do you hate PlayStation or something, you seem to always be operating in PlayStation topics mostly trying to downplay things or cast some sort of negative shade about them.

Kinda like Darkmage.

And i am sure i am not the only one that sees this going on.

What gives?

 

[sublimit]

Not my type of game but congrats to Housemarque and to Sony for funding such a risky project.

 

[tommib]

I don't even think it has much to do with sales per se, rather the actual profits - GoT sold a ton, everyone knows that, but Returnal is a relatively small project, it's an AA game basically, without tons of characters that needed months of voice acting and mo-cap sessions, and 70€ price tag on top, so I think it's safe to say the game broke even really really fast, and quickly started to generate pure profit, despite not hitting millions of copies sold within a week.

You should watch the full credits for Returnal and maybe you’ll be surprised. There’s nothing small about it.

18 minutes, ladies and gentlemen:

 

[John Wick]

Maybe because it wasn't an AAA title. I'm just saying no sit they said it's successful, it would have to be an absolute shitshow for them not to say that ... hardly a high bar is all I'm saying.

Returnal isn't a AAA title either. It hasn't got the budget of like say Horizon Zero Dawn. The team at Housemarque is tiny compared to GG.

 

[lh032]

And it was #1 in Japan, and yet barely sold any copies. That's entirely my point. Just wait for some real numbers before making celebratory threads. Unless you enjoy crow that is

Most ps games barely sold any copies in japan lol

 

[kikii]

I'm 38 myself, so there's hope

41 here but acting like 25 year old but i do like that new "online" update where u can revenge ppl whos died

 

[kyoji]

I don't even think it has much to do with sales per se, rather the actual profits - GoT sold a ton, everyone knows that, but Returnal is a relatively small project, it's an AA game basically, without tons of characters that needed months of voice acting and mo-cap sessions, and 70€ price tag on top, so I think it's safe to say the game broke even really really fast, and quickly started to generate pure profit, despite not hitting millions of copies sold within a week.

no matter how many times people like you say double A that doesnt make it double A. regardless even if it was double A the game is great so it doesnt even matter, but my point still stands.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

On a serious note here, do you hate PlayStation or something, you seem to always be operating in PlayStation topics mostly trying to downplay things or cast some sort of negative shade about them.

Kinda like Darkmage.

And i am sure i am not the only one that sees this going on.

What gives?

This is a discussion forum. When things are debatable (like the claim in this thread), I want to discuss it. What's the problem?

Hint: if the thread was about how Miles is a successful game or whatever, you wouldn't see me here because there's nothing debatable about it

 

[sircaw]

This is a discussion forum. When things are debatable (like the claim in this thread), I want to discuss it. What's the problem?

Hint: if the thread was about how Miles is a successful game or whatever, you wouldn't see me here because there's nothing debatable about it

Ah that old chestnut

 

[XXL]

- 20.7B shots were fired in Returnal

- Players have died 70.1M times in Returnal.

-150.75B steps have been made in Returnal

 

[kikii]

- Players have died 70.1M times in Returnal.

im prolly died that 60m already

 

[Ev1L AuRoN]

Returnal is awesome, I didn't want to put the controller down, such an addictive gameplay. I got a bit of Metroid Prime vibe from it, really loving the game. Housemarque deserve the praise, one of the few studio's gameplay first that we have today.

 

[ethomaz]

Of course, it's successful for them. What are they going to say? 'This game we just released is shit and so is the studio that made it, all in all we fucked up, lol'

I mean it's not a shit game or studio at all, but why would they call it anything other than a success?

If the sales are not good they don’t say it was suscesful.

 

[kikii]

If the sales are not good they don’t say it was suscesful.

well sales cant be good cuz there are not enuf of PS5's out yet, tho game is not for every1 included meh

 

[ethomaz]

Anyway, I'm not going to keep responding to all you guys. Returnal is the best game eva! Can't wait to see what Sony claim is their next huge success so the investors know!

You just need to eat that crow you created.

 

[DForce]

NPD results are out.

Returnal placed 8th with only 2 days of tracking.

 

[ethomaz]

It did the same in Japan, but only sold roughly 2000 copies. That's why these rankings are pretty much useless if you want to gauge the success of a game.

The Japan physical only ranking is irrelevant... that is pretty evident.

It is accurate for hardware thought.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

The Japan physical only ranking is irrelevant... that is pretty evident.

It is accurate for hardware thought.

That's digital, not physical.

 

[Ezquimacore]

They probably shouldn't have launched the game so close to Resident Evil 8 tho.

 

[K' Dash]

I like the game aesthetic and action, but HATE rogue lite games.

Here's hoping they change the genre for the sequel.

 

[Captain Toad]

I didn't even know if I'd like it, but it's my early GOTY and I kind of expect it to stay that way. The game is incredibly difficult to stop playing.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Good for them. I was definitely curious about getting it, but the full AAA price point made it hard for me TBH.

I'm sure for some it's well worth the cost, but I've read/heard from others that disagreed. With the amount of incredible rogue lite games that I've played over the years that were less than half the price of Returnal, it just feels kind of strange to pay for something THAT high. Especially when hearing more about its nuances and intricacies.

 

[ZywyPL]

You should watch the full credits for Returnal and maybe you’ll be surprised. There’s nothing small about it.

18 minutes, ladies and gentlemen:

Housemarque alone is like 80 people, so no wonder the list is long, but the question is how much work other than guys sitting in their office in front of their PCs was really done? It's not a secret MP titles are the cheapest games to make because of low R&D cost and minimal/lack of VA/mo-cap, just as in Returnal. It really doesn't look like it's as expensive to make as, let's say Miles Morales, which is actually the cheaper game here.

 

[M1chl]

Very nice

 

[iHaunter]

A few minor bugs that're fixed now. But DAMN is Returnal polished. Feels so good and smooth play.

 

[assurdum]

I guess they referred to the quality of the game. Doubt it's a success in terms of sales from what we know. But if sony it's fine with the result, good for Housemarque.

 

[Shubh_C63]

Of course, it's successful for them. What are they going to say? 'This game we just released is shit and so is the studio that made it, all in all we fucked up, lol'

I mean it's not a shit game or studio at all, but why would they call it anything other than a success?

How is this Sony response compared to Days Gone ?
They could have waved their dongs around saying it a masterpiece but I don't think they did. And I doubt it sold that poorly.

 

[ethomaz]

That's digital, not physical.

That is why I said that physical ranking is irrelevant.
2000 copies come from it and says nothing about how it actually sold.