Pokemon doubles God of War's record weekly sales in only 3 days

[mcdojo]

https://venturebeat.com/games/pokemo...he%20publisher.

Nintendo revealed today that the latest Pokémon games, Scarlet and Violet, collectively sold over 10 million units in their first three days on the market. It’s the highest sale level for any game on any Nintendo platform, says the publisher. The title may have received some criticism for its presentation, but gamers are buying it in droves.

According to Nintendo, this number includes both physical and digital versions. Usually reports of Nintendo’s product sales don’t include digital sales. Just for comparison, PlayStation today announced that God of War Ragnarök, its latest first-party game, sold 5.1 million copies in its first week. It’s the fastest-selling PlayStation first-party title ever, and its numbers are just above half those of the new Pokémon title.

Scarlet and Violet received criticism from gamers thanks to its lackluster graphics and well-documented bugs. Some have even attempted to get refunds on the game, with some apparent success. However, that is unlikely to have a major impact on sales numbers this big.

[JayJ350]

This pretty much confirms how nobody really gives a chit about what video games journalism has to say anymore.

[phaginator]

This pretty much confirms how nobody really gives a chit about what video games journalism has to say anymore.

"gaming journalims" has always been a joke

[JayJ350]

"gaming journalims" has always been a joke

I mean it was a lot cooler back in the printed magazine era, and even in the early-mid 00's internet era. Really became chit in the PS3/360 era though, and it become toxic as hell in the PS4/One era.

I mean whenever I read one of the old gaming mags I have, it's amazing how much better and more entertaining it was. Gaming mags were made by gamers for gamers, none of the bullchit you see today would have been tolerated back then. They actually had a good sense of humor back then and it was all shamelessly centered around young men.

[phaginator]

I mean it was a lot cooler back in the printed magazine era, and even in the early-mid 00's internet era. Really became chit in the PS3/360 era though, and it become toxic as hell in the PS4/One era.

I mean whenever I read one of the old gaming mags I have, it's amazing how much better and more entertaining it was. Gaming mags were made by gamers for gamers, none of the bullchit you see today would have been tolerated back then. They actually had a good sense of humor back then and it was all shamelessly centered around young men.

Absolutely agree.

Gaming mags were finished around 2010...Actually all of pop culture was fkced around that time period, woke lunatics got a hold on the industry then. All types of media getting fcked.

Really sad, I loved reading gaming magazines.

[JayJ350]

Absolutely agree.

Gaming mags were finished around 2010...Actually all of pop culture was fkced around that time period, woke lunatics got a hold on the industry then. All types of media getting fcked.

Really sad, I loved reading gaming magazines.

Yup, agreed 100%. Woke losers ruined everything.

[Islandboyo]

I mean it was a lot cooler back in the printed magazine era, and even in the early-mid 00's internet era. Really became chit in the PS3/360 era though, and it become toxic as hell in the PS4/One era.

I mean whenever I read one of the old gaming mags I have, it's amazing how much better and more entertaining it was. Gaming mags were made by gamers for gamers, none of the bullchit you see today would have been tolerated back then. They actually had a good sense of humor back then and it was all shamelessly centered around young men.

Wow you bring back great memories of picking up a gaming magazine and getting previews of upcoming games. I loved reading through them and looking at the pictures and interviews.

[mgftp]

In on gaming journalism circlejerk.

Also, RIP GodOfWarcels.

[phaginator]

Fck bros I really miss those gaming mags now...Strong nostalgia feel/10

[BigBallsMcgee]

well deserved great game

[JayJ350]

Fck bros I really miss those gaming mags now...Strong nostalgia feel/10

I think those of us who experienced that era do for the most part. It was back when the gaming scene was just all about having fun, relaxing, and not taking anything too seriously. When video games were all about entertainment and the journalism for them was entertaining.

Now it's like the entire scene has been taken over by political types that want to write news articles that take themselves and video games very seriously. It's not enough for games to be fun and entertaining anymore, they gotta be pushing serious messages and aspire to be something else.

[Coal Man]

Sony is done

[bongowongo]

I think those of us who experienced that era do for the most part. It was back when the gaming scene was just all about having fun, relaxing, and not taking anything too seriously. When video games were all about entertainment and the journalism for them was entertaining.

Now it's like the entire scene has been taken over by political types that want to write news articles that take themselves and video games very seriously. It's not enough for games to be fun and entertaining anymore, they gotta be pushing serious messages and aspire to be something else.

Imagine blaming your own toxicity and inability to relax and have fun on a bunch of journos.


This thread is some strong low test energy with the typical losers whining about everything lol.




Tempted to pick up a switch just to play pokemon srs.

[MiamiLife305]

imagine releasing a broken 20fps game with textures from 1999 and still selling like this

brain dead CUMSUMERS

[ExistentialBrah]

People always whine and complain about companies selling unfinished games, yet they still buy them in record breaking amounts

Quality is dogchit nowadays because people just dont care about playing quality games anymore, anything to distract them from their miserable lives i guess.

[Coal Man]

imagine releasing a broken 20fps game with textures from 1999 and still selling like this

brain dead CUMSUMERS

I mean to be fair it's easily twice as good as a dad/son walking simulator

[mgftp]

Imagine blaming your own toxicity and inability to relax and have fun on a bunch of journos.


This thread is some strong low test energy with the typical losers whining about everything lol.




Tempted to pick up a switch just to play pokemon srs.

Nailed it.

New generation of soy cuckboys, my life is terrible and everything is bad, and everyone is to blame except myself.

[freeburn]

that post from jay is like textbook depression. i couldn't imagine letting politics ruin gaming for me. i don't think a single day passes where he doesn't talk about something being woke.

he doesn't even realize he is what he hates.. a whiney complaining internet dweller looking for as many outlets to complain about everything as possible.

[TheChadofGaming]

a brutal mog

[JayJ350]

People always whine and complain about companies selling unfinished games, yet they still buy them in record breaking amounts

Quality is dogchit nowadays because people just dont care about playing quality games anymore, anything to distract them from their miserable lives i guess.

We get the gaming industry we deserve.

[Muzzlrpress]

I mean to be fair it's easily twice as good as a dad/son walking simulator

dad/son walking stimulator RAGNAROK you retard

[JustiNtense]

The last one i played was Pokemon Silver.... These games must be pretty fun these days. When BOTW2 comes out i'll get a switch and maybe get a new pokemon game.

[nkiritsis13]

I saw this on penguinz0 and thought he was just making up a random name:

Now, I haven't kept up with pokemon since I was 8, but they're not even pretending to try, are they?

imagine releasing a broken 20fps game with textures from 1999 and still selling like this

brain dead CUMSUMERS

In line with the video I mentioned above, I was really dumbfounded by just how basic these games still are when this could have released in the gamecube era.

dad/son walking stimulator RAGNAROK you retard

"God of War Valhalla!"

"Ubisoft called dibs"



"God of War Ragnarok!"

Watch it come out that they skipped a trilogy and jumped to Ragnarok because they couldn't think of a middle game's name.

[128]

The last one i played was Pokemon Silver.... These games must be pretty fun these days. When BOTW2 comes out i'll get a switch and maybe get a new pokemon game.

Get an emulator and play the remake from awhile ago, Soul Silver, it's one of the GOAT Pokemon games

[bongowongo]

Get an emulator and play the remake from awhile ago, Soul Silver, it's one of the GOAT Pokemon games

I remember playing soul silver/heart gold on an emulator but it was bugged beyond belief .... Are the games more stable these days? how do I play Pokemon Black/White nowadays?

[Kcrack]

Pokemon died to me after the first 151. Zero creativity since then. I wouldn't be surprised if 70-80 percent of sales are from people buying both versions.

[ScramFranklin]

Pokemon died to me after the first 151. Zero creativity since then. I wouldn't be surprised if 70-80 percent of sales are from people buying both versions.

…….That would surprise me immensely.

[Kcrack]

…….That would surprise me immensely.

Gotta catch 'em all bro.

[bicmane123]

just bought a switch and the new pokemon game.

so far reminding me of BOTW with more things to do.

[CrimsonSteel]

Pokemon is the biggest franchise in the world. It eclipses everything else, it makes more money and has more outlets. And it doesn't really surprise me, if you think back to the 90s and how popular it was when it first hit. The show, the cards, the movies, the gameboy games and trading between Red + Blue.