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[cJohnOne]

What would be a success in your eyes for the upcoming game?

I think that considering the amount of time spent on it a figure of 3 million would be the minimum  I would expect.

[The Baconer]

If I bought it and I enjoyed it, that will be a success in my eyes.

Modifié par The Baconer, 18 décembre 2013 - 01:02 .

[Angrywolves]

I googled and found this:

http://board.sonicst...ered-a-success/

In the article EA is alleged to have said 5 million copies for a franchise.

Modifié par Angrywolves, 18 décembre 2013 - 01:11 .

[Orian Tabris]

Angrywolves wrote...

I googled and found this:

http://board.sonicst...ered-a-success/

In the article EA is alleged to have said 5 million copies for a franchise.

Interesting... So if Dragon Age: Inquisition doesn't sell 5 million+ copies, does that mean that there won't be a 4th DA game? Even if the game is well received by critics and fans/players? Does the same apply to other companies?

Myself, I wouldn't put too much stock in the overall sales of a game. There could be many factors explaining why a game doesn't sell as well as it's expected to. They could have released the game at a bad time. Maybe the market crashed? Maybe people were finding they didn't have enough money to buy all the games they wanted? Maybe the game was sold for too much money? Maybe the game was hard to find (i.e. poorly distributed)?

For me, DA:I would be a success if the replay value is high (and it will be). Or if it's interesting enough to talk about.

[Fast Jimmy]

Orian Tabris wrote...

Angrywolves wrote...

I googled and found this:

http://board.sonicst...ered-a-success/

In the article EA is alleged to have said 5 million copies for a franchise.

Interesting... So if Dragon Age: Inquisition doesn't sell 5 million+ copies, does that mean that there won't be a 4th DA game? Even if the game is well received by critics and fans/players? Does the same apply to other companies?

Myself, I wouldn't put too much stock in the overall sales of a game. There could be many factors explaining why a game doesn't sell as well as it's expected to. They could have released the game at a bad time. Maybe the market crashed? Maybe people were finding they didn't have enough money to buy all the games they wanted? Maybe the game was sold for too much money? Maybe the game was hard to find (i.e. poorly distributed)?

For me, DA:I would be a success if the replay value is high (and it will be). Or if it's interesting enough to talk about.

Three+ years of development, release on multiple console generations and platforms and a large amount of work being put into enginge migration?

I'm going to say 5 million is definitely the target number. DA:O estimated sales (around 4 million) would be acceptable, but not the target. DA2 estimated sales (a little over 2 million) will kill the series. 

I'm no expert, but I'm no stranger to business, either. If these aren't the rough realities, I'd be pretty surprised. 

[addiction21]

cJohnOne wrote...

What would be a success in your eyes for the upcoming game?

If I like the game. I don't give a **** about sales.

[Angrywolves]

Sales make or break the franchise.

[dreamgazer]

7 billion, or it's a clear indicator of BioWare's downfall.

Modifié par dreamgazer, 18 décembre 2013 - 01:48 .

[ruggly]

dreamgazer wrote...

7 billion, or it's a clear indicator of BioWare's downfall.

ahahaha

[dreamgazer]

^ Not gonna lie: that was pretty much what I was thinking, ruggs.

[Dave of Canada]

This thread reminds me of this.

[GreyLycanTrope]

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[Angrywolves]

dreamgazer wrote...

7 billion, or it's a clear indicator of BioWare's downfall.

I doubt even all the Mario games or GTA games would reach those numbers.
It's hard to find a reliable source on total games sales of all time data.
For rpgs alone it's even more difficult, since of course people have different definitions as to what is or isn't an rpg.

The 5 million is probably accurate or very close for an EA game.
Sol I presume that is what EA would like for DAI, at a bare minimum.
shrugs

[Mr.House]

The Baconer wrote...

If I bought it and I enjoyed it, that will be a success in my eyes.

That's not how buisness works.

[AresKeith]

100 billion doll hairs

[spirosz]

If it brings happiness to a player, that is all that matters.

[addiction21]

Angrywolves wrote...

Sales make or break the franchise.

And I am supposed to care why? All I care about is whether or not I like the game. If the franchise does not survive then so be it. That happens. I have been through it countless times in the past and the world didn't end.

[ruggly]

Tomb Raider sold like 3.4 million copies in the first few weeks I believe, yet SE considered that a failure. So yeah..

But really, wouldn't it just come down to how the players feel about it?

Modifié par ruggly, 18 décembre 2013 - 02:06 .

[Mr.House]

ruggly wrote...

Tomb Raider sold like 3.4 million copies in the first few weeks I believe, yet SE considered that a failure. So yeah..

Mostly because it being delayed for Mp(which was SE decision mind you) made the project cause more money. SE is to blame.

[ruggly]

Mr.House wrote...

Mostly because it being delayed for Mp(which was SE decision mind you) made the project cause more money. SE is to blame.

Ah, didn't know about that. Plus now they're coming out with the Definitive Edition, so something must have gone right.

[David7204]

It was also one of the most expensive games ever made.

[Afro_Explosion]

All the millions.

[Angrywolves]

addiction21 wrote...

Angrywolves wrote...

Sales make or break the franchise.

And I am supposed to care why? All I care about is whether or not I like the game. If the franchise does not survive then so be it. That happens. I have been through it countless times in the past and the world didn't end.

You're not the only customer.
There are others that care, that's obvious.And if you don't care, then why are you here ?

Obviously some people do care how well the game sells.The world won't end if the game fails, but it's likely the end of the DA franchise.<_<

Modifié par Angrywolves, 18 décembre 2013 - 02:16 .

[Maria Caliban]

EA does not expect DA:I to sell 5 million.

They'd like 1 million the first month and 2-3 million by the time it ends up in their quarterly report.

Mass Effect 3 managed 3.5 million and is, I believe, BioWare's best selling game. If DA:I could reach those numbers, no one would complain, but I don't think anyone is counting on it.

Modifié par Maria Caliban, 18 décembre 2013 - 02:21 .