Comments on: SCEA Top Ten Home Items For November

By: Kassadee Marie

Kassadee Marie — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:44:08 +0000

Here’s my theory. Certain spaces appeal more to males, like the Tycoon Penthouse, Weekend Lake House and Hollywood Hills House. Since there are more males on Home, these spaces will sell better.

By: NorseGamer

NorseGamer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:35:26 +0000

I’ve wondered much the same thing, actually. There are probably some item releases which slip through the metaphorical cracks because they’re released partway through the month, and thus won’t show up on the lists. A longer timescale — a quarter, or even a year — might give a somewhat more accurate picture, even though it would still be skewed in favor of earlier entries.

Content is definitely king. I’m curious as to why Hollywood Hills sold better than Sunset Yacht (which, of the two EOD-enabled spaces, is my preference). They offer different content in their respective EODs, but I’m wondering if there are just fewer people interested in a nautically-themed space.

By: Jayson619

Jayson619 — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:25:30 +0000

The SCRE4M outfit is sadly incomplete in Asia with its running animation altered and actions removed….I’ll have to pass my vote for Lockwood’s Iron Fusion Mechjets.

By: deuce_for2

deuce_for2 — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:14:35 +0000

I am not privy to how the numbers are tabulated, but one thing that may skew the list is if an item is released in the last week of a month, it probably has little chance of making the list. The first two weeks account for a large majority of an item’s sales. I have heard that some items get half their sales in the first month and the other half over the next 17 months or so. If the first two weeks are split over two seperate months, I imagine the item will miss both month’s top ten.

Interesting all the complaining about the Hollywood Hills and it still made the top ten after almost a year of sales. I think that says something really important -- content rules. Now I just need to get me some media rights to sell.

By: Estim20

Estim20 — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:29:46 +0000

The Cutteridge Estate was a no-brainer. If they tabulated sales figures and it didn’t enter the Top Ten, that would be a shock.

I agree with the Hollywood Hills: the “baked in” EOD TV and free movies/TV shows from Crackle are an immediate and undeniable win. It naturally attracted attention from its customers, so its inclusion in the Top Ten is this short of planned.

This list is effectively populated by sure-fire sellers. I’ll join in though on the Phantom 5000: why this one and not, say, the Scary-achi band? They are adorable in their own spooky way, plus they fit right in with the Cutteridge Estate and the music’s delightful.