MW2 to become biggest entertainment launch, to beat GTA, sell 8M in 1 week

In terms of revenue it will make more than a movie or a book, because they are what, a quater the price of a video game? New movie MAYBE 30 dollars, new book if hard cover around there, but MW2 will sell at 69.99. It might have the same budget for a movie, but its selling for a lot more.

I'm for sure getting it! Count me in!

8 million in a week. not gonna happenxbox360isgr8t

[QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]8 million in a week. not gonna happenStarGalaxyTHE

[QUOTE="StarGalaxyTHE"][QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]8 million in a week. not gonna happenxbox360isgr8t

These analysts are basically saying it's going to be like Halo 3 on 3 different platforms, which I don't really buy. The Halo series always has these monster launches because it has a massive hardcore fanbase, which I don't really see in COD. It will sell a ton over time, but I don't think the launch is going to be as massive as expected (although it could still break records considering it's on 3 platforms).

[QUOTE="StarGalaxyTHE"][QUOTE="Technoweirdo"]

Analysts are that stupid.

Technoweirdo

Care enough to actually checkbothlinks?

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[QUOTE="StarGalaxyTHE"] No, they are not. some are. the more pros (gamasutra) are luckily not.....HuusAsking

Care enough to actually check both links?

[QUOTE="Danm_999"][QUOTE="StarGalaxyTHE"] tell me 1 game on any platform this year that is more anticipated and will have more 1st day and 1st week sales than modern warfare 1StarGalaxyTHE

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[QUOTE="Technoweirdo"]

Care enough to actually check both links?

StarGalaxyTHE

wow this thread is entertaining. resume

[QUOTE="StarGalaxyTHE"][QUOTE="Danm_999"] Why aren't you answering my question? :/ What leads you to believe that MW2 is more highly anticipated than any other title? You've already established it's pre-orders must be true because it's popular, but you haven't given a reason as to why you think its so popular.HuusAsking

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[QUOTE="StarGalaxyTHE"] Well, you failed to answer my question.StarGalaxyTHE

Killzone 2 outselling KZ1 isn't saying much--the original was mediocre. But AFAIK, Gears of War 2 is comparable but not better than its predecessor--5.5mil each. And each of those games you listed had media blitzes and everything, not to mention being highly anticipated. Thing is, will Activision step up to the plate and try to defy the recession?

Better yet, let's see if more than one analyst gets the same picture.

[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"]MW2 beating GTA 4? This i would disagree with. It has a legit shot at Halo 3 ofcourse. Halo 3 was exclusive, MW2 is on 3 platforms. StarGalaxyTHE

I don't doubt this happening. CoD MW has a crazy following.

I don't doubt this happening. CoD MW has a crazy following.

mixmax5

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I don't doubt this happening. CoD MW has a crazy following.

HuusAsking

[QUOTE="StarGalaxyTHE"][QUOTE="HuusAsking"] I'll answer with another question. How many times does a sequel outsell its predecessor? Answer: very rarely, and the sequel must be truly revolutionary in terms of both gameplay and content to make it happen. A Modern Warfare sequel lacks the room to maneuver to make those kinds of revolutions (they have to stay within the realms of modern reality, after all). Sure GTA4's one-day sales are terrific and among the tops of this generation,but compare the sales long-term (that's the important one) to the GTA3 trilogy (fact: GTA3 sold around 7.5 million, Vice City 9 million, and San Andreas around 12 million; in comparison, GTA4 just cracked the 7 million mark).

HuusAsking

Killzone 2 outselling KZ1 isn't saying much--the original was mediocre. But AFAIK, Gears of War 2 is comparable but not better than its predecessor--5.5mil each. And each of those games you listed had media blitzes and everything, not to mention being highly anticipated. Thing is, will Activision step up to the plate and try to defy the recession?

Better yet, let's see if more than one analyst gets the same picture.

Like I said a while ago, the name itself can sell millions. How many millions? I dont know we still have 5 months to see the result...everything right now is just speculation.

[QUOTE="HuusAsking"][QUOTE="mixmax5"]

I don't doubt this happening. CoD MW has a crazy following.

StarGalaxyTHE

• Call of Duty and its new spinoff Modern Warfare, while a general good seller, doesn't usually get filled with media hype. The original MW, while among the top of the heap, doesn't leave a lot of room to improve.
• The reason for this lack of room is that it was released this generation, unlike GTA4 and Halo 3, both of which are sequels from last generation. Sequels within a generation tend to be viewed a bit dimly; Gear of War 2 is the best-selling member of this club, and it's only managed to match, not truly surpass, its predecessor.
• Also, as mentioned Halo and GTA went back to last gen; so do their fan followings. Call of Duty's fan following isn't at strong, and MW's only picked up speed this generation.

Wont be buying this.

These analysts are basically saying it's going to be like Halo 3 on 3 different platforms, which I don't really buy. The Halo series always has these monster launches because it has a massive hardcore fanbase, which I don't really see in COD. It will sell a ton over time, but I don't think the launch is going to be as massive as expected (although it could still break records considering it's on 3 platforms).

Gamer556

That's true.

Of course it's a mulitplat FPS game and it's very good so I expect good sales.

I'm not sure but was Halo 3 mentioned in the article?

However what I'm interested in is the sales record it will have on the Xbox360.

*will it beat day one records set by Halo3 on the Xbox360.

*what percentage of total sales are attributed by the Xbox360 and it's installed userbase.

*where did perform the best sales wise Xbox360 vs PC?

*how many consoles will it move?

* more interestingly what will the previews and reviews are going to be like.

my money is it will not beat GTA4.

What's the level of anticipation and pre-orders compared to GTA4?

What about the level of FPS competition that will be around near its launch schedule?

GTA 4 didn't have that many "sandbox" games to compete with and has a longer history.

I guess I'll eat my words if MW2 does beat GTA4, but this is a pretty interesting titanic comparrison and challenge to GTA4s performance.

Modern warfare 2 will break records.

You either jump in and join or hide.

Choo choo! All aboard the Overhype Train!IronBass

ITT: TC can tell the future. Hurry! Ask him how the world will end while he's still here.

[QUOTE="StarGalaxyTHE"][QUOTE="HuusAsking"]But as crazy as Halo or even GTA4? Crazy enough to attract new gamers?HuusAsking

you thought gta iv / halo 3 was big? .StarGalaxyTHE

How many hermits are buying Modern Warfare 2? I didn't buy the first one and after playing it, I'm not tempted to buy the second.

FrozenLiquid

Who cares?

It's not like it's going to help the quality of the game.

Who cares?

It's not like it's going to help the quality of the game.

JLF1

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[QUOTE="StarGalaxyTHE"] CoD > GTA > Halo > WoW in attracting new gamers and opening week/days sales record /hype.StarGalaxyTHE