Is there a chance great word of mouth can make Viewtiful Joe a big commercial hit?

**kabuki** · 09 Oct 2003, 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by gamevet

The Best Buy stores I've been to usually have the GC software split up, with half the software across the asle from the other half. Someone casually looking through the software section would most likely overlook the other half. I've noticed that some of the more recently released titles wind up on the end cap. If your Best Buy has the game, but it's out of stock, I'd look to see if the card with the price is even there.

Yep. Un-alphabatized, split between both sides of the aisle, and none on the end cap. Gamecube gets the big shaft from my local BB.

I'm not too concerned about finding the game - I've owned the import for months. I was just wondering if it was selling well locally.

Oh wait! That's right, sometimes they put GC games on the end cap by the GBA games, at the complete opposite end of the GameCube section. Maybe henshin Joe was hiding out over there.

**Despair** · 09 Oct 2003, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by kabuki

My Best Buy had zero copies in tonight. That's either because they haven't stocked it yet or sold out every copy. I'm guessing the former because the store is pretty lax on stocking. Oh, and the GC section looks like shit. It's the only section in the entire damn store that spits in the face of alphabatization.

Kabuki, Best Buys usually get their new game shipments 1 or 2 days later than GameStop or EB.

**Drewbacca** · 09 Oct 2003, 11:20 AM

I think a successful game, budget wise, is one that sells over 100,000. But making a little profit isn't the name of the game unless you have enough games coming out to do so.

In good news, though, Capcom.com's USA site is out of stock on Viewtiful Joe.

**epmode** · 09 Oct 2003, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by kabuki

My Best Buy had zero copies in tonight. That's either because they haven't stocked it yet or sold out every copy. I'm guessing the former because the store is pretty lax on stocking.

i managed to pick up a copy last night at a new jersey best buy, so you might want to try calling today..

**AstroBlue** · 09 Oct 2003, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Official Capcom Website

Due to overwhelming demand, we are temporarily out of stock for this item. Place your order now to be the first in line for when we have more stock – which will be later this month.

See for yourself!

The plot... he is 'ow you say? Thickening?

**ferricide** · 10 Oct 2003, 03:13 PM

http://www.gamespy.com/interviews/oc.../viewtifuljoe/

Originally Posted by GameSpy interview

GameSpy: Do you think there's a capacity to bring VJ to a bigger audience than the niche gamers who like 2D games or Japanese-style stuff? Do you think there's a way to broaden the audience of this game?

Inaba: I think there's got to be some way to get the general public to realize that this is a good game and get them to buy it. I can't say what that is, the people who can really figure this out are in marketing, PR, etc. But I don't think it's all about numbers -- there could be a game that sells a million and people forget about it two years later, while a game could sell ten thousand and people always remember it. I think probably if people remember a game, that would be better.

**James** · 10 Oct 2003, 08:50 PM

The difference between what I believe and what I know-

I believe what Inaba said is true.

I know I won't be playing Rez 2 any time soon.

On the plus side, I'm pretty damn sure I'll be playing Viewtiful Joe 2 in a year or two.

James

**Steve Badguy** · 11 Oct 2003, 12:58 AM

We were told today that Capcom has already sold out of their entire intial shipment. I don't know how many units that comprises, but the game is far exceeding expectations thus far.