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Capcom: Darkstalkers Resurrection hasn't sold well enough to be considered successful

Fighting game Darkstalkers Resurrection hasn't sold well enough to be considered successful, Capcom has admitted.

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Jadedz4032d ago

I thought 3rd party titles sold well on the PS360?

I'm not being serious, though it goes that show even 3rd party titles can underperform on the PS36O. Publishers, developers, and gamers with bias towards Nintendo, need to realize that there are a number of factors as to why certain titles don't sell well.

pangitkqb4031d ago

Capcom has some great content, but the people in charge of their projections are obviously working on the overly optimistic side of interpreting the data.

wishingW3L4032d ago (Edited 4032d ago )

have you seen this lazy butt sequel? People wanted a real throw back to the series with current gen specs but all we got was an ugly looking game that could have been done by an amateur on MUGEN in less than a week.

Heck, I've seen better games based on MUGEN... Capcom recycled art, music, sprites, move-sets, everything off the old PS1 games from 1994! This latest sequel is a complete rip-off and overrated as hell.

zeal0us4032d ago

Well Capcom did a poor job of promoting and advertising the game. What they expect the game to sell on its name alone?

FamilyGuy4031d ago (Edited 4031d ago )

This didn't look good to me in the slightest, it looks too old still and not a single game video or picture made me want it. I like DarkStalkers and when I saw this one I just "pffft, yeah right."

When the original Psp launched I bought it with DarkStalkers, I'm a fan of the franchise but not many of these fighting game retro HD remakes catch my attention. What enhancements were even made, it looked like a SUPER lazy cash grab attempt.

Jadedz4031d ago

Let's be honest here; how many, ''3rd party software doesn't sell on Nintendo hardware'' comments or articles have you read on N4G so far? People always highlight Nintendo's failed 3rd party sales, yet we totally abolish facts on PS360 3rd party titles failing to impress their reflected publisher.

Ok, the game was bad. Can't that be the same reason why said game doesn't sell well on a specific Nintendo platform? Take GTA for instance... It was a top down looking GTA title (think GTA for the PS1) for the NDS. It didn't sell well initially, though it managed to sell upwards up to a million copies. Everyone trumpeted the same saying that has plagued Nintendo since the N64 era, yet it was a profitable venture for Take-Two Interactive. They went on recond saying that they weren't glad with sales, and ending up porting the title to the Psp.

I don't understand the nonsense publishers come up with regarding Nintendo's audience. I like a lot of genres; be it with blood & guts, it doesn't matter to me as long as I'm enjoying the experience.

jetlian4031d ago

most of you dont even know this was a HD port. This isnt a new game in the series nor is it a full 60 dollar release.

a lot of xbla/psn games arent selling as much given this gen is nearing the end

Knushwood Butt4031d ago

Yeah, from the comments it seems like very few people know what this game is.

It's two (supposedly) HD ports of very old 2D fighters that have been ported many times before.

I still have the PS2 Darkstalkers collection, which includes all 3 games, while for some unknown reason, this latest Capcom effort only contains the last 2 of the games in the series.

Not only that, but for some bizarre reason there was no digital release (at least not in Japan).

I'm not in the least surprised it didn't sell well. It's a fringe fighting game series in the first place, you can get the games on other platforms, it's missing a game, and there's no digital release.

I think the only thing this has to offer is online play (?).

jetlian4031d ago

They have been doing this 2 game thing for a while now. They have the D&D in june which is 2 games. They had the final fight and magic sword one.

They had the MvsC orgins one too same with SF3! I never played this series back in the day and unless this comes down in price I probably wont.

I also didnt like they took out characters in one of the games.

3-4-54031d ago

Maybe they don't realize that 90% of this country has no idea what this game or game series even is.

They needed to market a little better I guess.

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Bhuahahaha4032d ago

the reason for slow sale is a lot of people got tired of crapcom games now most likely majority of fans is waiting for the ultimate arcade blah blah blah edition

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Roper3164031d ago

I only speak for myself but if the Capcom name is anywhere on a game I don't buy it. I don't like their business practices and I choose not to give them my money.

ThanatosDMC4031d ago

Same here. I'm gonna stop buying games from Capcom and EA... maybe Gearbox too after I'm done with Borderlands 2.

Skate-AK4031d ago

I wonder if people are purchasing less PSN titles due to the PS4 not being BC.

BoNeSaW234031d ago (Edited 4031d ago )

No.

I buy games to play them not think `Hey! I'll still be able to play this in 10 years on Sony's Gen 7 Playstaion!

On topic: I Love Darkstalkers and tried this demo but it was not impressive at all and did not capture my nostalgia. I hated it. My boys hated it. NO BUY!

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Darkstalkers Getting Morrigan Boshoujo Figure by Kotobukiya

While Capcom hasn’t given much love to the Darkstalkers fighting game series in the past several years, Japanese figure manufacturers haven’t forgotten.

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BlackIceJoe1081d ago

I wish Capcom would take a chance and bring out a new Darkstalkers game.

Maybe this is a way to see if people want more from this franchise and hopefully after this comes out, Capcom will bring a new game out.

Skuletor1080d ago

I half expected them to make one with the Street Fighter IV engine, then the Street Fighter V engine. I'd be happy if we get a new entry but I'm keeping my expectations low that it will ever happen.

CrimsonWing691080d ago

Well they were, but due to the poor sales of the Darkstalkers HD collection they pulled the plug. Same thing happened to Zone of the Enders 3. Nobody bought the HD Remasters, so they pulled the plug on the 3rd.

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5 Dormant Capcom Franchises That Should Be Revived

Greysun writes: "Capcom recently stated that they plan on utilizing some of their dormant franchises. Here are five of them that we would love to see make a comeback."

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gangsta_red1647d ago

Breath of Fire and Darkstalkers, please

rolando1231647d ago

Breath of fire 3 remasterrrrr

ApocalypseShadow1647d ago (Edited 1647d ago )

I could use another Viewtiful Joe.

Kenshin a go go baby!

Darkstalkers definitely. I'd prefer a 2D extravaganza. If not, using the SF Engine would still be great.

Morrigan, Demetri, Lilith, Baby Bonny Hood and the gang would be awesome.

La la la!

gangsta_red1647d ago

If we can get Capcom to go the Arc Systems route in graphics with Darkstalkers, but make it a little more gritty and dark but with that anime flare I would be full on board.

isarai1647d ago

Maximo
Beatdown Fists of Vengeance
GODHAND
Okami
Viewtiful Joe
Onimusha
Bionic Commando (but without the weird character redesign)
Final Fight
Clock Tower

gangsta_red1647d ago

Godhand!!!! That game was fantastic!

Petebloodyonion1646d ago

Onimusha!
Bionic Commando
Captain Comando
Forgotten world
Viewtufll joe

drizzom1646d ago

Want Seig Warheit and Chaos Legion to come back. :(

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PS Plus: Free Games for July 2017

The free PlayStation Plus games for July are Until Dawn and Game of Thrones. Also included are Tokyo Jungle, Darkstalkers Resurrection, Element4l, and Don’t Die, Mr. Robot.

Additionally, from July 4 through October 24 all PlayStation Plus members can get That’s You in celebration of PlayLink’s launch. That’s You sets you off on a journey of discovery with up to five of your friends and family, where you can find out what you really think about each other.

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UCForce2492d ago

Oh, that's a nice surprise.

uptownsoul2492d ago

yeah this is pretty good...Nice month

RpgSama2492d ago

Until dawn is a great addition to PS+, will definitely try it.

Gazondaily2492d ago

Oh snap sick month! Was gonna get Until dawn as well. NICE!

Why o why2492d ago

Septic isn't lying. . He's a troll but he belongs to me. . .

UltraNova2492d ago

Damn...best month so far this year?

pinkcrocodile752492d ago (Edited 2492d ago )

WARNING: I've played Until Dawn, if you like teenagers with big mouths and what I can only describe as hateful personalities with punchable faces, you will love it.

I fortunately am not a teenager I'm all grown up and have son's who are now (apart from the youngest) teenagers and luckily we taught them not to be dismissive, hateful b@st@rds to others.

This game while brilliant in it's gameplay features characters I would happily see murdered over and over again.

However there is a silver lining for those of you who might have the same reaction as I did. You can play with an attempt to get certain people killed which based on the teens in this, is nothing short of joyous.

That's just my two pence worth :D

pinkcrocodile752492d ago (Edited 2492d ago )

I have to say I'm impressed with PS4's free game line up. My husband stopped paying for the PS+ but I think he may revisit that decision in a month or so.

However he is sat across the room playing Rise of the Tomb Raider 20 year Anniversary edition (nice book that came with it btw) and he had said this and I'm typing it verbatim.

"Oh my god this game is AMAZING, it is better than all of the Uncharted Games INCLUDING Uncharted 4".

Now I've had a go at Uncharted and while I'm a bit shite at it I will admit that it was brilliant, however I never thought I'd hear my hubby diss uncharted in favour of Tomb Raider.

Just goes to show, everyone's got an opinion.

PeaSFor2492d ago (Edited 2492d ago )

pinkcrocodile75: "if you like teenagers with big mouths and what I can only describe as hateful personalities with punchable faces, you will love it.

I fortunately am not a teenager I'm all grown up BLA BLA BLAH BLAHHHHHHHHH..."

got nothing to do with "being a teenager", the game is exactly like an old school campy horror movie with all its cliche and thats totally assumed, so cut the "but me? im too grown up so yeah..." non sense.

the game is simply superb, and the cast is PERFECT! im 34, not too old for that, never will.

InMyOpinion2492d ago

From what I've played it's one of the best horror games ever, and the graphics are amazing. Can't wait!

pinkcrocodile752492d ago

@PeaSFor It's nothing like a campy horror as you called it. The Game mechanics are brilliant BUT the characters are fundamentally unlikeable. Hence my enjoyment at seeming them murdered.

Funny thing though, your "BLAH BLAH BLAH" comment is the same thing 3 of the characters in the game would say. I don't care if you're 34 or 14, it's nothing to do with age but attitude and a self entitled arseholery (think I invented a new word) that comes across. However the attitude is most prevalent in teen drama, teen horror etc etc etc.If my boys behaved like that in public they'd be grounded for a month.

I'm only 41 BUT I would have had the same reaction at 15. I knew people like these character in school and they are still detestable to this day.

BLAH BLAH.... My arse!

PeaSFor2492d ago (Edited 2492d ago )

"It's nothing like a campy horror as you called it."

LOL

sonarus2492d ago (Edited 2492d ago )

Ps plus games on PS3 were a 100x better than what we get for PS4. I could let it go when PS4 just launched not enough games to sustain it been over 4 yrs we should be getting at least launch titles by now.

This is what I want to see more off not backwards compatibility or cross play but just some cool free games to check out. Sony step your game up

1Victor2492d ago

Lol pinky never saw any movie like Friday the 13th cabin in the wood ,the cabin ,the hill have eyes ,if you seen or like any of those you'll like until dawn with a twist at the end you won't see coming.

morganfell2491d ago (Edited 2491d ago )

pinkcrocodile, you stealth troll poorly. Everyone made you in the first sentence.

And two words, Post History.

Until Dawn is a great party game. My neighbors come over and after grilling food and grabbing drinks one of us plays while everyone else is watching and shouting what to do or not do. Its hilarious. The wives and girlfriends are screaming and the guys are laughing.

And no one in the room is under 30 and they are having a blast.

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XanderZane2492d ago

Right.. great month. Sony has given us 3 good months in a row now. Looks like they are back on track. All those gamers who cancelled their PSPlus subscription may want to give it another shot.

tyasia02492d ago (Edited 2492d ago )

Who are all these gamesr who cancelled there PS+? What are you basing that statement on?

MrSec842492d ago

@tyasia0: To be fair I've been seeing quite a lot of comments on N4g, the PS Blog PS Plus articles for game updates and the YouTube videos whenever Plus games are announced.
XanderZane isn't wrong here, loads of people have made statements about being glad they didn't renew their subscriptions to Plus. IMO the games being added since PS4 launched have made my subscription worthwhile, especially when I was strapped for cash or I just wanted to play something different to the usual crop of stuff I would normally buy.

I almost bought Until Dawn cheap on Amazon the other week, glad I get to play it now.
I've bought quite a few games lately, as I've got some great deals, glad I didn't get Until Dawn by accident, great to see this being added.

uth112492d ago

@tyasia0

All the people who comment every month "more garbage, I'm cancelling my PS+ subscription! (yet again)" Needless to say, I doubt very many of them actually cancel.

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Specter2292492d ago

I cancelled my subscription awhile back and while it is a great month much better than xbox I won't be restarting it. I'd rather just buy Until Dawn than pay a monthly subscription to be allowed to play it.

XanderZane2492d ago

@tyasia0
Read the forums dude. There were a lot of people who got frustrated with all the Indies and bailed. Maybe if you took a moment to come from under your bridge you would see what's going on.

@MrSec84
https://media.tenor.com/ima...

The last 3 months of PSPlus has been great. I never cancelled. My subscription is good until the end of the year. Very happy to finally be able to play Until Dawn.

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Kribwalker2492d ago

Bought until dawn for $8 in January. My favourite PS4 exclusive so far. Good game

EatCrow2492d ago

Mine is between bloodborne and ratchet and clank. Granted I've yet to get started on nier.

S2Killinit2492d ago (Edited 2492d ago )

Mine are Uncharted 4 and Horizon Zero Dawn and Persona 5

81BX2492d ago

Until dawn and uncharted 4.

XanderZane2489d ago

Good deal. Not going to buy it now, since it will be FREE this month. Watch to get Persona 5 for a good deal though. Already have Horizon Zero Dawn & Uncharted 4.

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Sam Fisher2492d ago

Thats it im not buying anymore 3rd party games on sale im just gonna wait i have both of them

mark_parch2492d ago

this is actually the first month in ages where i'm looking forward to the ps plus games more than gwg

XanderZane2489d ago

Yeah.. Microsoft kind of dropped the ball for July after have 4 great months in a row. I'm not mad though. Hopefully it will be better in Aug.

Good-Smurf2492d ago

PS+ Asia already had Until Dawn as free game before I don't know what kind of game we would get this month.

Bathyj2492d ago

Finally a decent full retail game. Hopefully that's a sign of things to come, it's been too long.

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BioShockGX2492d ago

idubbbz: heyyy that's pretty good!

TWB2492d ago

Mmm, thats mildly adequate!

Neonridr2492d ago

Until Dawn, nice. Too bad I already own it, but a must play for others. I guess I will pick up Game of Thrones.

Rimeskeem2492d ago

I got Until Dawn for 5$ on sale but GoT is a nice freebie.

-Ghost2492d ago (Edited 2492d ago )

Great month and i'm glad to see Until Dawn since Asia got it a few months back.

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