Sega Thanks Fans For Valkyria Chronicles Sales Surge
Valkyria ChroniclesWho says reviews don't matter? Only the naive. When Valkyria Chronicles came out, it got beaten down by the other blockbusters of the 2008 holiday season, but with enough critical acclaim and good word of mouth (plus the benefit of a re-release in April), the excellent strategy/RPG has really made its mark.
As noted by Sega's official blog, sales of Chronicles shot into the stratosphere in April; rising 400% in comparison to March. They now say the game is in "tens of thousands of brand new homes," and let's not forget about the added incentive of all that downloadable content. Clearly, this type of surge isn't typical of a less-than-popular title five months after its launch, so perhaps Sega will bring us the sequel, which is rumored to be in development. And they've got a message for those of you who have continued to praise VC since its release:
"Squad Seven, you’ve done us proud. You’ve given attention to a game that truly deserved it, and - against all odds - helped Valkyria rise again. Thank you - all of you. Whether you’re the person constantly posting about the game on your favorite fan forum, the entrant who created Valkyria media for a contest, or the guy/gal who heard good things and decided to finally pick up a copy in the store. It’s thanks to you that this victory has happened, and as long as you guys are out there promoting the game wholeheartedly, SEGA will be right there behind you."
Yep, you done good, VC fans! We've done our part so now it's Sega's job to work on Valkyria Chronicles 2 and, most importantly for those in this region, deliver it to North America. As soon as we hear any information about this, we'll be sure to let you know about it.
Related Game(s): Valkyria Chronicles
6/9/2009 Ben Dutka
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Comments (35 posts)
bamf
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 12:47:05 PM
I'm not a big RPG fan but I always liked the look of VC, it received good review scores and I enjoyed the demo. I have yet to pick this game up but I will eventually. So there's another sale for ya Sega.
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Mamills
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 12:43:53 PM
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i was telling my friends to grab this game forever now
they came over played it, and they finally bought it
C'mon sega, u'r on a role this generation (minus the sonic game) especially in the RPG department which is more than i can say for other companies (cough* Square Cough* Enix Cough*)
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Highlander
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 12:47:40 PM
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sticklife
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 3:33:00 PM
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tes37
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 6:22:38 PM
I'm withholding any comment about whoever is thumbing you down because I want to be civil.
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Highlander
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 11:05:46 PM
::shrugs::
Whatever.
Valkyria Chronicles still rocks.
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WolfCrimson
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 12:53:00 PM
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On a side note, I wonder what the plot of VC2 would be, if they ever decided to make it? My guess is probably EW1.
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Mr Bitey
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 12:53:26 PM
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Please let the rumors of a sequel be true. There's really no excuse SEGA.
Squad 7 move out!
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Mamills
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 12:58:36 PM
then again that's square crap enix.
i tried that game out and was bored instantly, went back to playing VC.
haven't gotten the DLC yet, my buddy still has my copy of it been trying to get it back forever now.
i dunno SE better watch out. but im sure they'll be fine with the release of FF13. as long as they dont screw it up
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Kevadu
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 1:05:15 PM
Actually, Tri-Ace made the game. S-E just published it.
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Mamills
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 1:26:09 PM
They owe gamers this generation on both consoles big time
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Mr Bitey
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 3:10:14 PM
Infinite Undiscovery & Star Ocean were developed by tri-ace. SE only published them.
Also Infinitie Undiscovery was M$’s to begin with. Square took over publishing after the game was started.
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Dustinwp
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 1:04:23 PM
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Deleted User
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 1:25:39 PM
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I am so behind in games though. I'm glad to see Sega doing well.
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Fatcat3788
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 1:31:35 PM
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Arvis
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 1:40:14 PM
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-Arvis
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Oyashiro
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 2:41:06 PM
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We love you too SEGA, just give Sonic Team a vacation and bring Yakuza 3 stateside and you will be my favorite company this gen. ^_^
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Mamills
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 2:47:16 PM
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chaosrunner
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 3:40:43 PM
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 4:13:19 PM
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Sega's going the good way now
***They've been a company which loves losing money***
Example:
Not bringing online to ps3's version of Virtua Fighter 5
Not making Sonic 2D again
Not releasing a sequel to Skies of Arcadia
They're finally doing things right
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JohnnyGold
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 4:28:55 PM
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Andysw
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 4:30:49 PM
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Oxvial
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 4:42:36 PM
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Sony: Talk to Sega about Yakuza 3
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Robochic
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 4:57:16 PM
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eLLeJuss
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 5:44:48 PM
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tes37
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 6:14:56 PM
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Lionheart377
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 6:17:45 PM
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AceTatsujin
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 7:08:53 PM
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eLLeJuss
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 9:18:55 PM
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Superman915
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 7:36:04 PM
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Fane1024
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 11:36:10 PM
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cegmp
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 11:39:42 PM
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BikerSaint
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 12:17:23 AM
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So "Thank you", Sega!
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Oxvial
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009 @ 12:30:57 PM