Nintendo platforms not a big part of Ubisoft’s latest financial results
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 23 Comments
Ubisoft support for Nintendo platforms appears to be in steep decline. In its latest financial report for example, the company makes mention of Wii U only once, and that’s for Child of Light – a game already available. On 3DS, Ubisoft hasn’t had a major release in quite a long time.
In the previous financial year, Wii U accounted for only 3 percent of Ubisoft’s overall sales. 3DS was even worse – in large part due to a lack of games – coming in at 0 percent. Wii was the only platform to make a decent dent having contributed 11 percent.
What kind of Nintendo support can we expect from Ubisoft in the future? Well, Watch Dogs is still coming to Wii U. A new Just Dance will likely be made for both Wii U and Wii as well. Aside from these games though, nothing appears to be on the horizon sadly.
April 2014 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of April 2014. The results can be found above.
Ubisoft wants to sell more than 6.3 million copies of Watch Dogs
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said during a financial call held earlier today that the company hopes to sell more than 6.3 million copies of Watch Dogs. Given how the first Assassin’s Creed performed, Ubisoft hopes its new open-world game can find similar success.
The publisher announced earlier today that Watch Dogs is the most pre-ordered new IP in Ubisoft’s history.
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A look at the top 20 best-selling game series of the last 9 years
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 36 Comments
In its latest financial report, Ubisoft provides a look at the top 20 best-selling game series between 2005 and 2013. Mario, Assassin’s Creed, Wii Fit, and other prominent franchises make the cut. You can find the full results above.
Ubisoft shipments: Assassin’s Creed IV, Just Dance 2014
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
Ubisoft’s latest financial results reveal shipment figures for a pair of titles.
To begin, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has shipped 11 million units, combined with digital sales. Just Dance 2014 has also been successful with total shipments coming in at over 6 million copies.
Ubisoft said in its financials:
The success of Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag (more than 11 million sell-in and digital units). Every year, this flagship franchise for the video game industry offers players a highly innovative gaming experience, and generates a steady and very profitable revenue stream.
? A solid performance by Just Dance 2014, with more than 6 million sell-in units.
Watch Dogs breaks record for pre-orders of a new IP
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments
Ubisoft has set a new record with Watch Dogs pre-orders.
The game, set to be released later this month, is now the most pre-ordered new IP in Ubisoft’s history and the second-highest pre-ordered Ubisoft game ever. If that wasn’t enough, Watch Dogs is the most pre-ordered new IP in the entire industry this year as well.
Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft, commented:
“These strong pre-orders are a clear indication of players’ anticipation and excitement for Watch Dogs. The teams have worked tirelessly to ensure that players will enjoy a top quality game with enormous scope, and we can’t wait to get the game into their hands.”
Gamestop pre-order sales data indicate that Watch Dogs “is the highest pre-ordered next-gen title to date and most pre-ordered new IP of the year.”
GameStop senior vice president of merchandising Bob Puzon said:
“There is massive buzz in all of our stores around Watch Dogs. Based on the current level of customer pre-orders we have received, Watch Dogs is the highest pre-ordered next-gen title to date and most pre-ordered new IP of the year.”
Source: Ubisoft PR
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Media Create software sales (5/5 – 5/11)
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 58,906 / 919,730
2. [3DS] Mario Golf: World Tour – 26,882 / 76,771
3. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour – 20,065 / 363,136
4. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment – 15,972 / 193,513
5. [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call – 10,525 / 115,956
6. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 10,056 / 580,005
7. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 8,771 / 4,057,914
8. [3DS] Style Savvy: Trendsetters (new version) – 7,039 / 32,988
9. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear – 6,002 / 155,704
10. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 4,965 / 3,731,660
11. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World – 4,903 / 542,177
12. [WIU] NES Remix 1+2 – 4,836 / 24,130
13. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 – 4,776 / 3,273,739
14. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes – 4,746 / 216,208
15. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 4,657 / 2,315,232
16. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z – 4,585 / 1,452,120
17. [WIU] Just Dance Wii U – 3,892 / 43,072
18. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wingso f Mankind – 3,757 / 292,337
19. [3DS] Crayon Shin Chan: Arashi wo Yobu Kasukabe Eiga Stars! – 3,681 / 34,902
20. [PS3] GTA V – 3,507 / 772,773
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Media Create hardware sales (5/5 – 5/11)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 6 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 28,414
Vita – 17,143
PS4 – 8,480
PS3 – 7,684
Wii U – 7,613
3DS – 7,529
PSP – 2,022
Vita TV – 1,351
Xbox 360 – 233
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 31,979
Vita – 23,030
PS4 – 11,486
PS3 – 9,252
Wii U – 8,079
3DS – 7,644
PSP – 2,321
Vita TV – 1,687
Xbox 360 – 278
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Japanese Golden Week sales experience 30% decrease year-over-year
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
The arrival of Golden Week usually signifies an uptick in Japanese game sales. Unsurprisingly, that was no different this year. For the week of April 28th, hardware sales rose by 112.29 percent over the week prior, in part thanks to the performance of the 3DS. However, sales were down overall year-over-year.
Media Create data reveals that software sales dipped by 68.57 percent. One could say that the lack of a major new title partially resulted in the downturn. In 2013, Nintendo released Tomodachi Life – a big seller having moved almost 210,000 copies during Golden Week.
Hardware sales also decreased by 68.21 percent compared to last week’s Golden Week period. Even though the 3DS sold well on the whole, it only managed to move 51.82 percent of last year’s total.
What does this all ultimately amount to? A 30 percent drop in overall sales.
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UK software sales (Week ending 5/10) – Wii U/3DS charts
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The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
2. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
5. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
7. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
8. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
10. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
3DS
1. Mario Golf: World Tour – Nintendo
2. Pokemon X – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
4. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
5. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
7. Yoshi’s New Island – Nintendo
8. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest
9. Mario Party: Island Tour
10. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
