Madworld sells 66,000 copies confirmed in US

It has now been confirmed that Madworld only sold 66,000 copies in the month of March. This coming straight from NPD themselves, doesn't sit well with the amount of hype the game garnered. Although the game was great fun it unfortunately was a very niche game.

NPD last month stated that House of the Dead Overkilll only sold 45,000 copies in the US, hopefully both of these titles continue to sell with legs that most Wii titles have.

It has now been confirmed that Madworld only sold 66,000 copies in the month of March. This coming straight from NPD themselves, doesn't sit well with the amount of hype the game garnered. Although the game was great fun it unfortunately was a very niche game.

NPD last month stated that House of the Dead Overkilll only sold 45,000 copies in the US, hopefully both of these titles continue to sell with legs that most Wii titles have.

xxThyLordxx

In 2004, 1700 stores in the U.S. sold more than 500k copies of Halo 2 in its first day.

Thats pretty embarrasing from Ninty's point of view.

Hopefully they have some legs becuase they both deserve more commercial recognition.(Especially MW)

Considering the size of the userbase, that's pretty dismal. But hopefully those guys keep at it.

It has now been confirmed that Madworld only sold 66,000 copies in the month of March. This coming straight from NPD themselves, doesn't sit well with the amount of hype the game garnered. Although the game was great fun it unfortunately was a very niche game.

NPD last month stated that House of the Dead Overkilll only sold 45,000 copies in the US, hopefully both of these titles continue to sell with legs that most Wii titles have.

xxThyLordxx

Where's Theneworder when you actually wanna see him? haha

Seriously though, that's horrible.

That sucks. If I had the money I'd show support by buying both House of The Dead and Madworld. majadamus

I was lucky enough to be able to do that. They're both great games, albeit it a little short.

I better hang onto my copy of Madworld. It sounds like it'll be a collectiors item at this pace. :D

In 2004, 1700 stores in the U.S. sold more than 500k copies of Halo 2 in its first day.

TheNewspaper

Which is funny, because that game was absolutely terrible.

Considering the size of the userbase, that's pretty dismal. But hopefully those guys keep at it.

heretrix

The Clover Studios curse lives on? :(

Thats pretty embarrasing from Ninty's point of view. GabeNewellsPie

Lets see how Bayonetta sells ;)

The Clover Studios curse lives on? :(

[QUOTE="GabeNewellsPie"]

Thats pretty embarrasing from Ninty's point of view. Grinning_Demon

Lets see how Bayonetta sells ;)

Yes ,lets. :|

It met Sega' expectations, so that's cool. Awesome game, btw.

[QUOTE="TheNewspaper"]

In 2004, 1700 stores in the U.S. sold more than 500k copies of Halo 2 in its first day.

Which is funny, because that game was absolutely terrible.

In 2004, 1700 stores in the U.S. sold more than 500k copies of Halo 2 in its first day.

TheNewspaper

And people wonder why 3rd parties aren't taking the Wii seriously.

And people wonder why 3rd parties aren't taking the Wii seriously.

STRETCH-E

So because horrifically violent games aren't selling on the Wii, third parties shouldn't even bother?

Perhaps these developers should have considered the demo of the Wiia little more carefully when making their games.

Gore-fests like Madworld will forever be niche on the Wii, especially when coupled with mainly black and white graphics.

But plenty of other third party games have the potential to do quite well. Crystal Bearers and Little King's Story have that potential (and don't have crotch to skull impaling)

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]

It has now been confirmed that Madworld only sold 66,000 copies in the month of March. This coming straight from NPD themselves, doesn't sit well with the amount of hype the game garnered. Although the game was great fun it unfortunately was a very niche game.

NPD last month stated that House of the Dead Overkilll only sold 45,000 copies in the US, hopefully both of these titles continue to sell with legs that most Wii titles have.

clubsammich91

thats cause kz2 is a huge title in the ps3's library... madworld not so much

This only goes to show that there is no market for core or hardcore games on the Wii.

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"][QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]

It has now been confirmed that Madworld only sold 66,000 copies in the month of March. This coming straight from NPD themselves, doesn't sit well with the amount of hype the game garnered. Although the game was great fun it unfortunately was a very niche game.

NPD last month stated that House of the Dead Overkilll only sold 45,000 copies in the US, hopefully both of these titles continue to sell with legs that most Wii titles have.

ogvampire

thats cause kz2 is a huge title in the ps3's library... madworld not so much

Considering the amount of hype and attention got here, I'd say it was a major title for the Wii.

when was it hyped as a big seller? it always seemed like a niche title.Tekkenloving

It probably would have sold better on PS3, 360 or PC as well.

The Clover Studios curse lives on? :(

[QUOTE="GabeNewellsPie"]

Thats pretty embarrasing from Ninty's point of view.

Lets see how Bayonetta sells ;)

This only goes to show that there is no market for core or hardcore games on the Wii*.

Wasdie

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]...and people think KZ2 did bad in sales.STRETCH-E

thats cause kz2 is a huge title in the ps3's library... madworld not so much

Considering the amount of hype and attention got here, I'd say it was a major title for the Wii.

here? here means nothing....

SW does in no way reflect reality. wii is the number 1 selling console, but you wouldnt know that if you only listened to SW. 'nuff said

A light bulb that burns dimly for a long time is more useful than a light bulb that burns blindingly bright for a short time. :P

GTA china wars
madworld
house of the dead

this is so sad

In 2004, 1700 stores in the U.S. sold more than 500k copies of Halo 2 in its first day.

TheNewspaper

Considering the amount of hype and attention got here, I'd say it was a major title for the Wii.

STRETCH-E

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"][QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]

It has now been confirmed that Madworld only sold 66,000 copies in the month of March. This coming straight from NPD themselves, doesn't sit well with the amount of hype the game garnered. Although the game was great fun it unfortunately was a very niche game.

NPD last month stated that House of the Dead Overkilll only sold 45,000 copies in the US, hopefully both of these titles continue to sell with legs that most Wii titles have.

ogvampire

thats cause kz2 is a huge title in the ps3's library... madworld not so much

You're kidding right?

Ok it never had the same level of hype or expectation attached to KZ2,but MW was considered by alot of people as a potential Killer-app,and proof that 3rd parties were willing to bring high quality games to the Wii.

Make no mistake,this was a big game for the Wii,especially considering the drought it suffered in the latter half of '08.

This only goes to show that there is no market for core or hardcore games on the Wii.

Wasdie

You're kidding right?

Ok it never had the same level of hype or expectation attached to KZ2,but MW was considered by alot of people as a potential Killer-app,and proof that 3rd parties were willing to bring high quality games to the Wii.

Make no mistake,this was a big game for the Wii,especially considering the drought it suffered in the latter half of '08.

stvee101

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"][QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]

It has now been confirmed that Madworld only sold 66,000 copies in the month of March. This coming straight from NPD themselves, doesn't sit well with the amount of hype the game garnered. Although the game was great fun it unfortunately was a very niche game.

NPD last month stated that House of the Dead Overkilll only sold 45,000 copies in the US, hopefully both of these titles continue to sell with legs that most Wii titles have.

ogvampire

thats cause kz2 is a huge title in the ps3's library... madworld not so much

Obviously the market for the type of game on Nintendo platforms (like with GTA:CW) is almost non-existent. Its a shame that the core market is so highly under-supported by the consumer on Nintendo platforms... this is just going to make things worse for the Wii.

This only goes to show that there is no market for core or hardcore games on the Wii.

This only goes to show that there is no market for core or hardcore games on the Wii.

[QUOTE="SMR-Venom"][QUOTE="Wasdie"]

This only goes to show that there is no market for core or hardcore games on the Wii.

Bread_or_Decide

the closed mind of system wars rears it's ugly head yet again.

[QUOTE="Tekkenloving"]when was it hyped as a big seller? it always seemed like a niche title.TheGrat1

NPD sales numbers procured by Gamasutra reveal that Sega's M-rated tongue-in-cheek blood bath MadWorld sold 66,000 copies in the U.S. following its March launch, and the publisher feels encouraged.

Despite a respectable Metacritic score of 82 percent, the M-rated MadWorld didn't exactly explode off of the shelves when Sega released it last month. The stylishly violent first offering from Platinum Games only managed to push 66,000 copies. Not a huge number, but still higher than Sega's other M-rated title, House of the Dead: Overkill, which saw 45,000 copies sold in its debut month. Still, Sega seems pleased with the results, telling Venture Beat:

House of the Dead has done very well and has absolutely met our expectations. The first set of data for Mad World is very encouraging, as well.

I suppose when you are releasing an M-rated title on a console that's been embraced by the American family you've got to keep those expectations realisticKotaku

Taken from MadWorld Sells 66K In The U.S., Sega Seems Pleased.

Oh my! :o

It doesn't matter how you spin this, this is not good news.

[QUOTE="SMR-Venom"][QUOTE="Wasdie"]

This only goes to show that there is no market for core or hardcore games on the Wii.

subrosian

I had to look up anathema although I could guess in context. Subrosian: making me smarter.

Now who'd athunk SW could be educational?

[QUOTE="TheGrat1"][QUOTE="Tekkenloving"]when was it hyped as a big seller? it always seemed like a niche title.Tekkenloving

This only goes to show that there is no market for core or hardcore games on the Wii.