And half of those 1% are the SwitchGAF members in the OT
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Is FIFA even big outside of EU and some Asian countries?
And half of those 1% are the SwitchGAF members in the OT
.
Is FIFA even big outside of EU and some Asian countries?
Is FIFA even big outside of EU and some Asian countries?
I'm more interested to hear how Mario+Rabbids is doing, as that is a route I'd rather third parties go on Switch than simply port games.
How big is the UK's population compared to China though? Because if it's anything similar then 1% is actually pretty good.
I'm more interested to hear how Mario+Rabbids is doing, as that is a route I'd rather third parties go on Switch than simply port games.
EA sent it out to die. It wasn't even well stocked at major retailers like supermarkets or Amazon.
Might also explain why some retailers - despite having shelves dedicated to Switch - were only advertising the game for release on PS4 and One. Might check to see whether I can even find a copy in-store this week.
Lazarescu said:"The list of features to include is never-ending," Lazarescu concludes. "With FIFA, you have a fixed amount of time every year. So you have to make the best choices really fast to deliver the best thing possible. Overall, for a first year, this is an incredible game and it allows us to build on it. That was the main goal besides doing a very fun, responsive and immersive game that feels like a FIFA. We don't want to do a one-off. We want to do something that we can build on.
Although EA has other games for the console in the works, this is by far its biggest bet, and its success or failure may go on to dictate its ongoing support.
But its commercial performance will matter most to the development team.Lazarescu calls this a "foundation year" and lists off numerous things he and his team hope to include in future iterations. That will only happen if the game succeeds. The franchise received just one entry on Wii U due to its under-performance. Whereas on Vita - the previous 'best portable FIFA ever' - the lukewarm reception meant the game wasn't given much time and effort beyond the initial 2012 release [indeed, subsequent Vita games simply boasted an updated roster and little else].
Amazon Germany doesn't even have a date for more Switch copies lol. It's just "unavailable at this moment".
Think population is about the same
How big is the UK's population compared to China though? Because if it's anything similar then 1% is actually pretty good.
Not sure if serious.
So is this more a case of limited stock being sold out fast, or am I misunderstanding something?
my local asda had a shelf of fifa at the front of the store and the 2 that were more prominent were ps4 and switch copies.
Oh come on, of course I know a million people more live in China
Thanks for the heads-up! Anyone else see Switch copies of the game at their high street retailers?
Thanks for the heads-up! Anyone else see Switch copies of the game at their high street retailers?
I'm more interested to hear how Mario+Rabbids is doing, as that is a route I'd rather third parties go on Switch than simply port games.
I'm more interested to hear how Mario+Rabbids is doing, as that is a route I'd rather third parties go on Switch than simply port games.
Talking about 10,000 copies, roughly.
How ? Is Fifa selling one million copies during the first week in the UK ?
How ? Is Fifa selling one million copies during the first week in the UK ?
Think population is about the same
Thanks for the further observations. Wonder why GAME and Amazon were so understocked relative to demand for the game.
How ? Is Fifa selling one million copies during the first week in the UK ?
So what are you implying that the Switch version could have gained 2% of the retail market share? 3%?
So what are you implying that the Switch version could have gained 2% of the retail market share? 3%?
Can't really say if that is bad or good .
Would have to come down to what EA expected .
I think they would be happy with around 10k copies sold so far. I can't imagine the Switch port would have added a lot of expense and they are building a future fanbase.
How ? Is Fifa selling one million copies during the first week in the UK ?
Edit: 1.1 million last year
I suspect given the nature of the hardware, the Switch should have a significant proportion of games sold digitally. I know I bought FIFA through eshop anyway.
I wouldn't have expected it to top 5% even if it were printed widely and in high demand, so, yes.
My take is that EA hopes to capture new costumers, not replace the existing ones.
That would mean that Amazon has an especially and unrealistic high share of FIFA for Switch sales.
And half of those 1% are the SwitchGAF members in the OT
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Is FIFA even big outside of EU and some Asian countries?