Demon's Souls Sales Triple Expectations

[Assassin Xaero]

I have it, but haven't played it much... I blame Brutal Legend and Final Fantasy XIII.

 

[Wolfram23]

Awesome. This is one of my favorite games of all time. I really hope there's a sequel - either DS2 or a sequel "in spirit"... Even DLC! Just give me more Demon's Souls!!

 

[TOGSolid]

I'm pretty sure if they released a game and flatly told people "we have designed this game so that it is actually not possible to beat the first level" the hardest of the hardcore would still buy it just to try and prove the developers wrong.

That game would sell millions.


Good for Demon's Souls, that was one of the first game's I bought when I got my PS3. I just need to get around to, yanno, actually playing it. I really need to spend more time on my consoles when I'm home.

 

[TehKnifeh]

I was thinking about importing it but I was under the understanding it didnt work it Europe, or more precisly UK, because the online connectivity doesnt work due to being in the wrong region.

Then again I did only look into it for about 30 seconds before thinking fuck it and found another shiny object to play with

 

[scnj]

And yet there's still no plans to release in Europe. Ah well, their loss.

 

[God Worm]

Now I feel bad for abandoning the game this long...I am going to die so many times when I get back to it.

 

[Monocle Man]

Now they just need to release it in Europe so us 'civilised' people can play it.

And by what do you mean of that, kind sir?

Its kind of patronising that they haven't release it over yet. I'd imagine they didn't have high hopes for Demon's Souls because they didn't think the US audience would like it. Yet not releasing in europe means that they thought we would have less receptive to it, this is also considering the PS3 is supposed to be doing better in Europe than NA.

It just seems a bit silly to me missing out on this market.

I agree, it's a shame. Have you thought of importing it?

It may be pricey, yet it's well worth it.

Heheh.
I bought mine brand new from a UK store who had imported that game. Even with the £10 shipping costs (had to go to Belgium) it ended up cheaper than newly released games here.

 

[Eagle Est1986]

A little annoyed that no publishers have picked it up for the EU, no biggie though, I'm intending on importing the US version fairly soon.

 

[Riobux]

Yet no EU release? I think it's safe to say it will sell well so why do they still not bother releasing it here?

 

[Lazy Kitty]

I would have bought it if it was available on Xbox360... in Europe...

 

[nick n stuff]

just shows how many people want to punish themselves. that game is not just hard it's hard and NOT FUN.

 

[SonicKoala]

Well, congratulations to From Software and Atlus. I've put this game on my to-buy list, since it is apparently one of the "essential" PS3 exclusives. I admit, the constant warnings of its "crushing difficulty" are a little off-putting, but I suppose everyone needs a challenge now and then.

 

[AfterAscon]

Now they just need to release it in Europe so us 'civilised' people can play it.

And by what do you mean of that, kind sir?

Its kind of patronising that they haven't release it over yet. I'd imagine they didn't have high hopes for Demon's Souls because they didn't think the US audience would like it. Yet not releasing in europe means that they thought we would have less receptive to it, this is also considering the PS3 is supposed to be doing better in Europe than NA.

It just seems a bit silly to me missing out on this market.

I agree, it's a shame. Have you thought of importing it?

It may be pricey, yet it's well worth it.

I'm not a fan of importing. Some quick research idcates it may come out soon and I'm happy to wait. I've got a few other games and work to keep my busy until then.

 

[burningdragoon]

I personally hyped up this game to some of my friends I was looking forward to it so much. I wasn't disappointed. It is definitely one of my favorite games from this generation so far.

 

[Not G. Ivingname]

I think us American gamers are so desperate for a decent challenge that we will gladly take the most grueling self flagullation as long as it means we can feel some well deserved from of acompomishment.

 

[Mr. Mike]

I'm a little surprised that they estimated so low on their sales of Demon's Souls, I loved it, even when it was handing my ass to me on a silver platter. That said I'm really looking forward to its sequel, I'll definitely be snagging a copy.

Why are people so obsessed with sequels? Why can't a good game come out, people appreciate it, and then move on? Shadow of the Colossus didn't have a sequel (it was a spiritual successor to Ico, sure). But that's an old game. The industry seems intent on milking the crap out of something the moment they realise people like it and will buy it.

In this day and age where numerous things can be added through simple patches, why do we really even need sequels?

Nonetheless, good work From Software, you really created an awesome game. Did Atlus even have to do much? The Asian version was already in English (sometimes Engrish) and had the English voiceovers. Oh well, they still introduced it to many now-happy gamers.

 

[oppp7]

I think some people bought it just because they wanted to show they don't suck at video games. Is it ever coming out for the Xbox BTW?

 

[Pandalisk]

Now they just need to release it in Europe so us 'civilised' people can play it.

And by what do you mean of that, kind sir?

Its kind of patronising that they haven't release it over yet. I'd imagine they didn't have high hopes for Demon's Souls because they didn't think the US audience would like it. Yet not releasing in europe means that they thought we would have less receptive to it, this is also considering the PS3 is supposed to be doing better in Europe than NA.

It just seems a bit silly to me missing out on this market.

I agree, it's a shame. Have you thought of importing it?

It may be pricey, yet it's well worth it.

I am probably insane, but im damn sure i saw a copy of this game in Dublin

 

[Fayathon]

Why are people so obsessed with sequels? Why can't a good game come out, people appreciate it, and then move on? Shadow of the Colossus didn't have a sequel (it was a spiritual successor to Ico, sure). But that's an old game. The industry seems intent on milking the crap out of something the moment they realise people like it and will buy it.

In this day and age where numerous things can be added through simple patches, why do we really even need sequels?

Nonetheless, good work From Software, you really created an awesome game. Did Atlus even have to do much? The Asian version was already in English (sometimes Engrish) and had the English voiceovers. Oh well, they still introduced it to many now-happy gamers.

I'm not obsessed with sequels, but I have seen rumor that there is another in the works and I am looking forward to it, that said, I wouldn't be offended if there wasn't another Demon's Souls, it stands just fine on its own.

 

[Mr. Mike]

Why are people so obsessed with sequels? Why can't a good game come out, people appreciate it, and then move on? Shadow of the Colossus didn't have a sequel (it was a spiritual successor to Ico, sure). But that's an old game. The industry seems intent on milking the crap out of something the moment they realise people like it and will buy it.

In this day and age where numerous things can be added through simple patches, why do we really even need sequels?

Nonetheless, good work From Software, you really created an awesome game. Did Atlus even have to do much? The Asian version was already in English (sometimes Engrish) and had the English voiceovers. Oh well, they still introduced it to many now-happy gamers.

I'm not obsessed with sequels, but I have seen rumor that there is another in the works and I am looking forward to it, that said, I wouldn't be offended if there wasn't another Demon's Souls, it stands just fine on its own.

Even after my little spiel, I too will admit that another Demon's Souls would be excellent. However, it's the fact that this has become the norm for AAA games these days. Every game these days is EXPECTED to have a sequel. It's preposterous.