Rock Revolution sold less than 3000 units - Blu-ray Forum

Cyorg · 11-16-2008, 06:13 AM

Unfortunately, October was not nearly as kind to the third instrument-based rhythm game released during the month, Rock Revolution. According to NPD figures, Konami's critically savaged game sold less than 3,000 units across the entirety of the country during the month. According to the data, the game sold 1,442 for the 360, 816 for the PS3, 666 for the DS, and only two copies for the Wii.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6201179...dlines;title;2

toef · 11-16-2008, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyorg

Unfortunately, October was not nearly as kind to the third instrument-based rhythm game released during the month, Rock Revolution. According to NPD figures, Konami's critically savaged game sold less than 3,000 units across the entirety of the country during the month. According to the data, the game sold 1,442 for the 360, 816 for the PS3, 666 for the DS, and only two copies for the Wii.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6201179...dlines;title;2

I find the 2 on the Wii to be a bit hard to believe.

I guess this is the sort of game that a programmer (or anyone else affiliated with it) doesn't want to list on his/her resume.

Cyorg · 11-16-2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by toefer

I find the 2 on the Wii to be a bit hard to believe.

I guess this is the sort of game that a programmer (or anyone else affiliated with it) doesn't want to list on his/her resume.

Sorry, I didn't copy the Wii correction...

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[UPDATE] Suspect indeed: The number for the Wii version of Rock Revolution was so low because it didn't actually arrive in stores until November 11, whereas all three other versions went on sale October 15. Whether it exceeds its siblings' sales will be seen next month. For October, the game generated just over $132,000 in sales.

BluPayne4400 · 11-16-2008, 07:11 AM

bwahahahahahaha at this game.

vegeta88 · 11-16-2008, 08:27 AM

That's terrible but so is the game (so I've read).
I saw a picture of the drum set and it has fail written all over it. That's too bad though for the people who made it. Maybe there just isn't enough room for 3 music/rythm based games in the market.

MOONPHASE · 11-16-2008, 10:13 AM

the real question is why would they even bring it out around the same time as Guitar Hero World Tour and Rockband 2? because the avarage customer only cares about either Guitar Hero or Rockband but to add a random game that barely anyone has heard about its like why bother?

Icemage · 11-16-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

the real question is why would they even bring it out around the same time as Guitar Hero World Tour and Rockband 2? because the avarage customer only cares about either Guitar Hero or Rockband but to add a random game that barely anyone has heard about its like why bother?

I suspect the only reason Konami even attempted to create it was to give some credence to their lawsuit against Harmonix.

Mystique · 11-16-2008, 11:32 AM

I never even heard of this game until this tread...

ADRiiAN` · 11-16-2008, 02:28 PM

LOL @ Rock Rev's FAIL.
That's really sad for them!

DezNutz · 11-16-2008, 04:31 PM

at best this game will be a collector item 10 years from now, since nobody is going to buy it.

AranhaHunter · 11-16-2008, 06:10 PM

Rock Revolution should've been the standard, since Konami had it on Arcades before Rockband and Guitar Hero came out with it, but now it's too late, Rockband and Guitar Hero are more than enough for this type of games.

Ice2Dragon · 11-17-2008, 01:15 AM

this was a surprise to anyone..? Honestly?

This should be price dropped to 30 bucks soon enough

toef · 11-17-2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice2Dragon

this was a surprise to anyone..? Honestly?

This should be price dropped to 30 bucks soon enough

3000 units is a surprise, yes. I wasn't expecting a greatest hit, or even 100k units. But 3000?

Musashi · 11-17-2008, 04:12 PM

No one who did any homework on Rock Revolution bought it:

41 songs; None are original recordings, most of which are already on Rock Band, and in some cases Rock Band has the true version. By contrast Rock Band 2 and GHWT have over 80 songs each on the disc alone. And on Rock Band and Guitar Hero you get a mic. Talking of the songlist, none of Konami's orginal music was there either. All those songs from DDR, Beatmania, Guitar Freaks, Drummania, Pop'n Music, and more they could've put in without paying any royalties. Shame on you K. This game earned its failure.

Maybe we'll see some irony next year when Rock Band or Guitar Hero signs a deal to put Konami music on their games.

Copywriter · 11-17-2008, 06:24 PM

That's 3,000 more than expected.

I saw it on G4 and they gave it a 2 out of 5, which seemed kind.

This game looks to be for the person who has everything and just feels like buying more music. For everyone else, it's a pass.

stockstar1138 · 11-17-2008, 06:26 PM

this has got to be one of this gens most epic fails.

Xerios · 11-17-2008, 06:27 PM

day 1 new game... day 2 greatest hits

Chocolatejas · 11-17-2008, 06:32 PM

Covers and no singing = no purchase.

dpomp · 11-17-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vegeta88

That's terrible but so is the game (so I've read).
I saw a picture of the drum set and it has fail written all over it. That's too bad though for the people who made it. Maybe there just isn't enough room for 3 music/rythm based games in the market.

you mean this:

Cyorg · 11-17-2008, 08:58 PM

That's ugly, and looks hard to use.

11-16-2008, 06:13 AM	#1
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	Rock Revolution sold less than 3000 units Unfortunately, October was not nearly as kind to the third instrument-based rhythm game released during the month, Rock Revolution. According to NPD figures, Konami's critically savaged game sold less than 3,000 units across the entirety of the country during the month. According to the data, the game sold 1,442 for the 360, 816 for the PS3, 666 for the DS, and only two copies for the Wii. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6201179...dlines;title;2

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BluPayne4400 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Florida Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:84	bwahahahahahaha at this game.

11-16-2008, 08:27 AM	#5
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	That's terrible but so is the game (so I've read). I saw a picture of the drum set and it has fail written all over it. That's too bad though for the people who made it. Maybe there just isn't enough room for 3 music/rythm based games in the market.

11-16-2008, 10:13 AM	#6
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	the real question is why would they even bring it out around the same time as Guitar Hero World Tour and Rockband 2? because the avarage customer only cares about either Guitar Hero or Rockband but to add a random game that barely anyone has heard about its like why bother?

11-16-2008, 11:32 AM	#8
Mystique Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Newark, CA Blu-ray collection:240 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	I never even heard of this game until this tread...

11-16-2008, 02:28 PM	#9
ADRiiAN` Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:113	LOL @ Rock Rev's FAIL. That's really sad for them!

11-16-2008, 04:31 PM	#10
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	at best this game will be a collector item 10 years from now, since nobody is going to buy it.

11-16-2008, 06:10 PM	#11
AranhaHunter Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	Rock Revolution should've been the standard, since Konami had it on Arcades before Rockband and Guitar Hero came out with it, but now it's too late, Rockband and Guitar Hero are more than enough for this type of games.

11-17-2008, 01:15 AM	#12
Ice2Dragon Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:9	this was a surprise to anyone..? Honestly? This should be price dropped to 30 bucks soon enough

11-17-2008, 04:12 PM	#14
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	No one who did any homework on Rock Revolution bought it: 41 songs; None are original recordings, most of which are already on Rock Band, and in some cases Rock Band has the true version. By contrast Rock Band 2 and GHWT have over 80 songs each on the disc alone. And on Rock Band and Guitar Hero you get a mic. Talking of the songlist, none of Konami's orginal music was there either. All those songs from DDR, Beatmania, Guitar Freaks, Drummania, Pop'n Music, and more they could've put in without paying any royalties. Shame on you K. This game earned its failure. Maybe we'll see some irony next year when Rock Band or Guitar Hero signs a deal to put Konami music on their games.

11-17-2008, 06:24 PM	#15
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	That's 3,000 more than expected. I saw it on G4 and they gave it a 2 out of 5, which seemed kind. This game looks to be for the person who has everything and just feels like buying more music. For everyone else, it's a pass.

11-17-2008, 06:26 PM	#16
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	this has got to be one of this gens most epic fails.

11-17-2008, 06:27 PM	#17
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	day 1 new game... day 2 greatest hits

11-17-2008, 06:32 PM	#18
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Covers and no singing = no purchase.

11-17-2008, 08:58 PM	#20
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	That's ugly, and looks hard to use.

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