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Yeah, but when you figure that this is an MMO, and that they are banking on subscriptions as a primary source of income, it's really good.
Think of it this way, FFXI went on to become one of SE's biggest money makers, and it sold 1/6th of what DQX sold in its first week.
Yeah, but when you figure that this is an MMO, and that they are banking on subscriptions as a primary source of income, it's really good.
Think of it this way, FFXI went on to become one of SE's biggest money makers, and it sold 1/6th of what DQX sold in its first week.
Maybe some people are waiting for the Wii U version? Or maybe they don't like the hybrid MMO style of the game with subscription fees? Or maybe they don't gots the monies?
No surprise people are interested in it in JAPAN. Still, I won't be getting it and I have loved the DQ/W series since the beginning. I would LOVE to see the next proper DQ game release on the PS3/4 because DQ8 was AMAZING for PS2.
It takes a lot more than just a home console and a copy of the game to get it up and running unlike the other iterations which explains the "low" sales. The revenue per customer, though does not end with buying the games so ~400k is pretty solid especially for Japan.
Also, I've managed to watch through the entire trailer/guide of the game in Yodobashi in Akihabara and, it looks like it still has the charm DQ games are known for.
Also, I've managed to watch through the entire trailer/guide of the game in Yodobashi in Akihabara and, it looks like it still has the charm DQ games are known for.
Well I'm crossing my fingers the next DQ game won't have a subscription, because I refuse to support that.
At this point I would gladly pay for an HD version of DQ8. Loved that game!
At this point I would gladly pay for an HD version of DQ8. Loved that game!
@naninani, you cant say the subscription numbers are good for an MMO until at least 6 months in. And then it mostly depends on what the production and marketing costs were because they need to make that up plus fund a development team for ongoing updates, and server costs.
Initial sale numbers are relatively meaningless. Not that Im saying theyre not good just that they wont mean anything a month from now.
Initial sale numbers are relatively meaningless. Not that Im saying theyre not good just that they wont mean anything a month from now.
Wait, this is an MMO?.. Ehhh.. That could be the reason right there.
Thats like getting pickle juice in your peanut butter.
Thats like getting pickle juice in your peanut butter.
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