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And_Gignac
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Is not MH5.
FF7 never had a problem with newcomers because of the 7.
It's a cute little spin off that will certainly not sell much better than the Switch's MHs, both in JP and outside of it.
1,5 mil for MH on console in Japan is wildly optimistic I feel.
mugurumakensei
Member
It was and was not. They did not get the title of Mon Hun PS4 correct. We also don't know if Sony actually paid Capcom.
Laplasakos
Member
You can't compare MH with FF.
Persona?
If Sony helped with funding they surely would have asked for console exclusivity at the very least.
http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/world/
It's called MH World @Japan too
I guess we'll see MH5 soon
It's called MH World @Japan too
I guess we'll see MH5 soon
mugurumakensei
Member
FF had sold less in the West than prior to FF7 than what MH has sold in the west. It would not be confusing to start off at 5. FF is even worse cause FF6 was called FF3 in the west.
Ah I just found the rumour again. I didn't realise it was supposed to be called MH5. It all seems pretty close to me. I'm not invested in anything Monster Hunter but it has been interesting watching this thread and the debates about that rumour in particular. Especially with it seeming pretty close to what we know now.
And_Gignac
Member
I totally can. FF6 sold over 2 million copies in Japan, while the western version didn't crack a million. The situation is quite similar if we assume World equals to MH5 (which it doesn't).
Laplasakos
Member
Sounds like Capcom.
Do you feel this would do better or worse? Wii had a larger instal base, but the PS4 has a lower percentage of casual players.
Laplasakos
Member
Seems like it's a PS4 exclusive in Japan.
leatherhat
Member
Thats good to know. I think this game will be pretty amazing but I don't think its smart business by Capcom.
but they just expect it to sell 2 million though, it can be done ww with good marketing
Gotdatmoney
Member
If it's the main team I'm pretty confident this will be good then. Why they showed no combat I dont get though. But my worries are mostly eased.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe-RAeDfOMM
Japanese trailer shows more action.
Xbox version won't be releasing in Japan, its a PS4 exclusive.
Japanese trailer shows more action.
Xbox version won't be releasing in Japan, its a PS4 exclusive.
If you take out statistical noise, every PS4/XB1 title is PS4 exclusive in Japan.
I don't think this is true.
Laplasakos
Member
I wasn't talking about sales at all. I talked about newcomers to the franchise and you mentioned FF7. FF is a franchise that it's heavy story based but it is know that each entry is tottaly unique. MH from the other hand is not story based but the gameplay core is the same since the first game. Capcom seems to be changing this with this new entry and since they want to expand the audience they dropped the number. At least that's my opinion and the PR seems to supporting it (plus the fact that the main team is working on this). I am sure we will get more info about the game soon, so let's leave it to Capcom to explain it better.
mugurumakensei
Member
Distinct lack of kaname Fujioka the normal director of Mon Hun.
Where did you find that. Confusing if true. This looks very expensive to make but they plan to only sell half as many copies as their PSP/3DS titles.
I agree. But I though over estimating was better for the point I was trying to make about how strong the Western sales will need to be.
Laplasakos
Member
Laplasakos
Member
Regarding sales, i am gonna take a wild guess and say that this will perform similar to MHTri in Japan.
It won't. PS4 has never shown that much vertical clearance on its software.
That is Kaname Fujioka, its mistranslated.
mugurumakensei
Member
Eh. No. I'd say it's likely to perform closer to PS2 and PS3 releases.
Skullwaker
Member
I'm expecting the range for MHW in Japan to be 600k-1m, at least based on what we know (which I guess isn't much).
J
Jpop
Unconfirmed Member
1M is incredibly optimistic. 400 - 600k is more inline.
Laplasakos
Member
Will see about that. I am gonna stick with my prediction. By Tri i mean only the Wii version (in case people think i am referring to Portable 3).
likes/dislikes is good though. Better than I expected
Skullwaker
Member
I don't think it'll sell 1m, but I think that's the absolute ceiling it could hit. I definitely think ~600k is more of a likelihood than ~1m.
fredrancour
Member
It wasn't just MH. Gaf complained about the sullen crowd for the whole conference.
Bruno MB
Member
Ōkami;240434950 said:
You are right, I was totally convinced that Capcom had forecasted 2 million units for the unannounced major title. But that is not the case, sorry for the misinformation.
Laplasakos
Member
Comments are disabled too in MHXX Switch trailer. Basically, every recent Capcom video has comments disabled.