Because you SAID FF wasn't popular and the only reason why it was hyped was because people were waiting YEARS for this game. LOL.
You're clearly trying to ignore your previous posts by trying to change what you said mid conversation.
You said clearly stated it was BARELY successful in the west TIL XIV.
The fact that you call it a CGI title shows you don't know what you're even talking about.
So wrong. LOL.
The down fall started with 13.
Final Fantasy 8, 10 and 12 were successful titles in the West, though Final Fantasy 12 sold lower than expect compared to the other two titles.
Final Fantasy was never close to death. Final Fantasy 11 became successful over time, and they tried to recapture that success with 14, but they needed to revamp the game, which is now one of the most popular MMO games out there.
The main FF installments has a lot of low points with Final Fantasy X-2, Final Fantasy 13, 13-2, 13-3
The articles you posted even mention that.
The Final Fantasy series has been one of the defining franchises in video games. Here are the best selling games of the series.
twinfinite.net
Top two are Final Fantasy 7 and 10.
I know the hype surrounding BOTH titles when they were released.
There's a reason why FF7, 8, 10, 12 are getting so many re-released is because they are among the most popular Final Fantasy games in the WEST.
You haven't showed ONE SHRED of evidence to support your point.
You lost.