Pikmin 3 & How Internet Marketing May Come In

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By Rob Sutter


The Wii U is easily one of the most controversial topics in gaming right now and the sales of it cannot be denied. They haven't been tremendous and I think that Nintendo has overshot just how much it would be able to sell from the get-go. Pikmin 3 is on the horizon in America, though, so is it possible that this Nintendo IP can help the console along? It's very possible that the game itself can have an impact right alongside the subject of Internet marketing.

Nintendo is one of those names which people know about, even if it's within the most casual of standpoints imaginable. If this is the case, then I'd like to think that Pikmin is not the first name that many would have taken into consideration. Mario and Zelda are leagues above it as far as name recognition is concerned but this doesn't mean that there isn't an audience for it. In fact, many Nintendo loyalists have been able to enjoy the series which began on the Gamecube.

I believe that Pikmin's following has been surprisingly devoted for such a little-known series on the part of Nintendo. Keep in mind that there are many reasons for this, one of them being the creative world which is rather deviant from the more realistic experiences which is seen in gaming nowadays. Shouldn't said experiences find themselves in a company that has prided itself on family experiences in the past, though? This is the kind of idea which varies from gamer to gamer, depending on specific tastes.

If it were up to me, I would try to advertise Pikmin 3 utilizing Internet marketing efforts which are most fitting. By this, I mean utilize efforts that will be able to appeal to a younger demographic as well as one which has a childish mindset. After all, Nintendo has never been one to stick to one type of audience, no matter how much you hear about the contrary. Firms like fishbat will be able to tell you how important knowing the demographic is.

The sales of Pikmin 3 in Japan, so far, have actually boded well considering the Wii U's current situation. This first-party title, last weekend, was able to sell marginally better than the first game in the series from retail outlets alone. However, what about the downloadable versions of the game which have not been tallied up by that point? It's entirely possible that first-party names will sell even more of the Wii U consoles, regardless of their popularity in the eyes of the casual audience.




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