I agree to an extent. I think Fable 2 has a better chance at the market then Mass Effect for several reasons. 1 is that it is a sequel to a game many loved, few hated. It was able to do about 2.6 million on Xbox 360 competing against PC which had the Lost Chapters exclusive for a long time. The re release of Fable on Xbox with the LC included sold almost nothing because the series was near dead at that time. If you ask me, they just waited to long to put it as a Plat title.
But I would think 3 mil would be a conservative bid on this, and Im guessing max 3.5 mil life time. This game already has a following, mix in some good advertising and come through on the missed promises from the original Fable, and you have a good chance at taking the market. Other things will help influence sales. Like the fact that you can play man or woman and have gay relationships. We will see how much buzz that brings the game...
I dont expect the Japanese market to add much to this game. But Fable 1 wasnt released (or didnt sell at all) in Japan according to VGC. So, there will be at least a slight increase there too.
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I agree to an extent. I think Fable 2 has a better chance at the market then Mass Effect for several reasons. 1 is that it is a sequel to a game many loved, few hated. It was able to do about 2.6 million on Xbox 360 competing against PC which had the Lost Chapters exclusive for a long time. The re release of Fable on Xbox with the LC included sold almost nothing because the series was near dead at that time. If you ask me, they just waited to long to put it as a Plat title.
But I would think 3 mil would be a conservative bid on this, and Im guessing max 3.5 mil life time. This game already has a following, mix in some good advertising and come through on the missed promises from the original Fable, and you have a good chance at taking the market. Other things will help influence sales. Like the fact that you can play man or woman and have gay relationships. We will see how much buzz that brings the game...
I dont expect the Japanese market to add much to this game. But Fable 1 wasnt released (or didnt sell at all) in Japan according to VGC. So, there will be at least a slight increase there too.