In its first 24 hours, MW2 sold 1.2 million units in the UK. This is double the previous title holder, GTA IV, which sold a now seemingly modest 631 thousand copies. Most other well promoted AAA titles would sell 1.2 million in the first month, worldwide. In total, Activision shipped a massive 3 million copies to the UK, but it looks like many stores have already sold out and are awaiting for the next dispatch. But wait, there's more; it sold just shy of an additional 3.5 million units in North America, also in the first 24 hours.
It didn't just have a good launch, it had "the biggest launch in history across all forms of entertainment". On a global scale, it's estimated that up to 7 million copies were sold on the first day, and data suggests at the end of the first week we could be looking at 12 million. Broadpoint AMTech analyst Benjamin Schachter thinks 12 million could end up being a conservative figure.
If we imagine that an average unit price is AUD $90 ($62 via UK Steam store, "20 in EB Games), MW2 will have generated around abouts ",080,000,000 for those 12 million copies. Yes, that figure is over a billion dollars.
At IGN, Amazon and numerous other game media sites and online stores are being swamped by negative PC user reviews, despite sales figures. Both are registering less than a 2.0 average, contrasting the 9.2 average of mainstream press. Thankfully there are those out there with cool heads; AusGamers have avoided both the hype and the negativity felt by the community to give it a very honest 8.2/10 review score.
I didn't personally get much of a chance to play last night, but I know some of you did. Thoughts?
EBGames are selling it off the shelf for $99.95. I (mistakenly) claimed that it was $89.95 on the EB website (got my games mixed up) and ended up paying $89.95. Woops :p
Seriously. The single player game is pure f*cking win. The multiplayer is nothing but soul crushing disappointment. The lag is TERRIBLE. It ruins everything.
This is totally unacceptable. I can't believe it that they let this out like this.
I will literally shoot someone and they continue running around the corner and I think "well I must have missed them"... then half a second later it turns out they're dead!
The multiplayer is sooooo good apart from this. A bit arcadey, but really good. More like COD5 than the last Modern Warfare. But yes... the lag makes it pure fail.
Quote from Milenko;373737: I'm actually heading out in about 30mins to pick up my copy from a store. I'd prefer the cheaper STEAM option; but dont want to bust our cap :p
Will no doubt play it to death all day - might even post up my thoughts!
I just got it from JB Hifi for $79. I am ready to bust my cap. Plus I just started four days off. Orsumness.
Having a blast on Single Player and Multiiplayer well I hate the fact it picks the server for you and the lag well reminds me of the old days...i am getting there. Like i said in my previous post Eye Candy galore, Fun...definately..WIN well I think so...
I'll pick it up in the new year when the price comes down to a more respectable amount for the single player campaign that it is.... unless the BC2 beta is out of course.
Well if you wanted MP to improve for their future release you shouldn't have bought the game as all you are telling them is that it is OK to screw the MP we are going to buy it anyway.
It's actually been quite enjoyable - the latency is not too much of an issue so far. The only annoyances I have are when the host decides to quit; you have to wait for the game to chose a new host from the current list of players.
The lag can be shite, but if you're playing with Australians with decent connections, especially someone who has AnnexM, then there are no major issues. It still obviously don't match the performance of a dedicated server, though.
It's just really depressing that it'll never be more than a quick pick-up-and-play public match game. Like the first, this could have been massive competitively. Oh wells.
- Was Modern Warfare 2 Really The "Biggest Launch In History"? - Modern warfare 2 - Kotaku
And
- So, How Much Did Bobby Kotick Make From Modern Warfare 2? - Modern warfare 2 - Kotaku
Quote: We know Activision made a ton of money from the launch of Modern Warfare 2, but just how much did the company's much-loved boss, Robert Kotick, manage to score for himself? Here's a hint: loads.
Flush with the success of the launch, Kotick this week offloaded almost two million Activision stock options he'd held since 2000. When they were worth ".03 each. In this post-Modern Warfare 2 world, however, they're worth around "1.50.
Want me to do the math for you? Subtract the $2 million strike price from the equation and Kotick earned himself just over $20 million. In less than a week.
Think he's an asshole? He can't hear you. His mansions are insulated with money.
Quote from morge;373773: Well if you wanted MP to improve for their future release you shouldn't have bought the game as all you are telling them is that it is OK to screw the MP we are going to buy it anyway.
I agree, who would buy a game that has a crippled MP??? not me... I look forward to starting the SP tonight. :)
Quote from ResLo;373784: I agree, who would buy a game that has a crippled MP??? not me... I look forward to starting the SP tonight. :)
Do you know what you and Dan remind me of? Those old guys who come up to me at work and tell me how crap Vista is... having never used it themselves, but just going on what they've heard.
It's great fun, but it's just a different fun. I have major lag issues for some reason... almost never 4 bars... mostly 3. :(
The single player, thus far, is probably the most brilliant fps game ever. Thus far that is! Anyway. I think just the single player and co-op games are worth the asking price... not even taking multiplayer into account.
Apart from the lack of dedicated servers and lag issues this game is pretty incredible.
I have Vista and like it so much that I have no desire or need to switch to 7 just yet... back on topic OD and I are coming from the point of view where we pick and choose what to play to death (due to those damn kids) and what to miss out on.
In this case I choose to play a certain version of MW2 so as not to feel cheated by the lack of MP games with my friends. As "ok" as the MP may be, as far as I am aware there is no way to choose what server or game you play and therefore you are stuck playing with whoever and not your mates..... which is half the fun. IW are idiots and you know it GI.
I've already talked OD into buying it, sorry Reslo.
The more I play it, the more I like it. By the sound of it, I like it more than GI (the hardened Modern Warfare player). That surprises me.
I played for about 4 hours team DM earlier today, and loved every moment of it (after 30 minutes of learning some maps). I'm going to put myself out there and say it: the multiplayer, even with lack of dedicated server support, is fun. Fantastic, even. Seriously fantastic.
Or maybe that's just because I was instantly kicking arse with 4/1 ratios. I tend to really like things I'm really good at. :P
There were pockets of awful, awful lag - but for the most part it was smooth sailing. Being on the East coast probably helps. However there are Steamworks/IWnet features that are fantastic, such as being able to group up with friends in a lobby, then search for a game together, and always remain on the same team on whatever servers you play on. They even have unique indicators on the in-game map etc. So cool.
To sum up, it's considerably better than the original. In every regard. Just don't expect connection-trouble free games, and obviously don't expect to ever play this in a truly competitive arena.
Played it all day & am having a couple of hours off to relax and refresh. There are good & bad points about the MP but overall I am loving it.
Though it does seem to be that every now and then it will display one map that is about to be played and then it will be another map. Only happened twice in the 7 hours that I've played today.
Good Points - very pretty - nice single player (even got coop)
Bad Points - the bull**it server /connection tool - can take over 10 minutes to find a game now - the bull**it server tool - can take over 10 minutes to find a game now (worth mentioning twice) - sometimes a bit of lag (not unplayable) - spawn points are often right next to enemy -host quits or gets massive lag (the game pauses and everyone get shifted to another server) - dedicated server worked - Why did they change???
Quote: -host quits or gets massive lag (the game pauses and everyone get shifted to another server)
That's the game choosing the next most suitable player to be host.
I think it's a grand idea personally, nothing new to those who have been playing on Xbox Live (it's exactly the same thing).
Honestly, (from a developer standpoint) why would you sink more money into the PC version to allow dedicated servers when most of the money is going to come from the 360 & PS3 versions overall.
for some games I think you can do it (I think shadowrun let you do it).
There's also the chance that people may be able to change some of the coding to "rank up" alot faster than intended (yes there were such servers for CoD4 & CoDWaW).
Also there's the opportunity to REALLY push DLC onto people if they are using a "closed network" for gaming
The auto matching has never taken more than 2mins per 'server' for me. The only problem is i feel completely disconnected from the other players - like once i've left that host; i will never see/play with them again.
Plenty of community feeling here... I've only ever played with GU members (Papadom, Feary, OD) - in our own party that then roams, dominating "servers". ;)
Quote from OverDrive;373801: Should've taken our invites lenko ;)
Yeah I kept seeing rec's name pop-up; but didn't realise he was inviting me to games. I thought they were just notification windows telling me he was playing a game :p
UMP45 is pure win. And I started playing Hardcore TDM last night, which is far better than standard TDM. Less rambo/spam, more skill/team work. Just need to play maps that can't be easily camped.
Quote from insidious;373832: i didnt get it coz reslo said it was fail online......
Yeah when it suits you.
And it does fail online (in most respects).... however the SP is awesome and I thought it only fair that I upgrade from my 'demo' and see what else the game can offer.