So I've been reading a lot about how Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is supposed to make opening day sales history. Here is a link to an article explaining.
Now, if you have seen the videos for MW2, and you're a fan of first person shooter games, you know that this game looks absolutely crazy sick.
But then I was thinking, Modern Warfare 2 imo isn't going to be as good as Diablo 3. I'm way more excited about D3 than MW2.
I know they're on different systems, but do you think that Diablo 3 could make PC game sales history? Either opening day or just in general? I think it will do both.
So I've been reading a lot about how Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is supposed to make opening day sales history. Here is a link to an article explaining.
Now, if you have seen the videos for MW2, and you're a fan of first person shooter games, you know that this game looks absolutely crazy sick.
But then I was thinking, Modern Warfare 2 imo isn't going to be as good as Diablo 3. I'm way more excited about D3 than MW2.
I know they're on different systems, but do you think that Diablo 3 could make PC game sales history? Either opening day or just in general? I think it will do both.
MW2 is a big hit, I think we will all agree.
But, is nearly every shooter released in the same genre compared to MW?
Within the RPG Action genre, every single game is compared with Diablo 2. And therefor Diablo3 might be one of the most anticipated games ever going to be released. If it will break records? Im pretty sure it will.
I've read an article somewhere, some time ago that even diablo2 is still pretty high on the selling charts these days. Being a 10year old game.
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But, is nearly every shooter released in the same genre compared to MW?
Within the RPG Action genre, every single game is compared with Diablo 2. And therefor Diablo3 might be one of the most anticipated games ever going to be released. If it will break records? Im pretty sure it will.
I've read an article somewhere, some time ago that even diablo2 is still pretty high on the selling charts these days. Being a 10year old game.
I agree. Depending on how well they do with advertising and promotions for the release, I think it could be one of the biggest video game releases ever.
MWF2 is going to suck. But lots of people will buy it anyway.
Don't ever mention MWF2 and Diablo III in the same sentence again.
Such a game should not be mentioned so closely to such garbage.
Woa, Woa, although I agree about MW2 sucking, I wouldn't consider it a garbage, it's a decent game with fatal flaws. Anyway, lets keep some restraint and wait a little before we say anything about d3 No news since august...
Well D3 will probably sell pretty well, but just like Equinox said it seems that there is less interest in D3 than in D2. The way that theyve handled the game news and the game in general is horrible, and im pretty sure that its pissing alot of people off. Thats not to say that those people wont buy the game, it just makes the game seem less attractive to the buyers/fans. But oh well advertising can do alot for a game so maybe it will have huge sales, look at DOA that thing sold pretty well mostly because theyve been advertising for frigging ever.
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Yes, and when it does, somebody has to make a kickass pic of Diablo, the Lord of Terror, raping whomever is in charge of MW2. Then we post it and let the evil that is Google, spread it.
[spoil]When I mean raping, I mean Diablo is fucking the guy up the ass. Just so you know.[/spoil]
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There's no way Diablo III, a PC exclusive, is going to outsell Modern Warfare 2 that sells on consoles and PC.
However, if we're only comparing PC sales, it's going to beat Modern Warfare 2 very easily.
Diablo III will outsell MWF2.
MWF has sold 13million copies.
Diablo3 buyers will be from: Diablo 2 over 4 million(as of 2001), WoW well over 15 million, and Starcraft which has over 11 million in sales. Now I'm not saying that every single person will buy Diablo 3 after playing one of these previous Blizzard, but this population will be a vast percentage of people that buy Diablo 3. Then you add in all the other people that are brand new to blizzard or Diablo, simply because its a great game, all the game reviewers will be giving it 11/10 and raving how good it is will also cause tons of people to buy it.
I guarentee all the WoW fans will buy D3 just cuz it's from Blizzard.
That, and a cancellation of their account, is exactly why they aren't in a hurry to release it. Until that changes, don't hold your breath - if you ran a business with a $billion-a-year title coming in nice and steady, would you want to swap half of those addicts, er, I mean customers for a one-time box sale windfall of maybe $300 million in the best of all worlds?
Woa, Woa, although I agree about MW2 sucking, I wouldn't consider it a garbage, it's a decent game with fatal flaws. Anyway, lets keep some restraint and wait a little before we say anything about d3 No news since august...
Woa, Woa, I'm not a fanboy, but MW2 doesn't suck...Cod: WAW sucks.
Any video game made by Treyarch will most likely suck. Even if you don't admire the direction they are going in the game, you have to admire it
First, the graphics are incredible
Second, the single player is incredibly fun, and looks very interesting.
Third, The spec-ops mode is a very creative idea, and I think its something I would enjoy putting hours into.
fourth, the multiplayer can keep you occupied for at least 3 - 4 months if you get really into it!
Even if you don't like games like this, its a game that you have to play at some point.
Even though Bobby Kotick (CEO) is a dick, you have to admire this game.
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Diablo III will definitely make history. It is the only game I am ever willing to go to a midnight release for.
Imagine the amount of pre-orders there will be out for it! Maybe the Mayans were right about the end of the world on Dec, 2012 its probably because Blizzard will release Diablo III and none of the distribution companies can handle that giant stress and hire a lot of workers, then when its over, they will fire them....then the stock market will crash because blizzard finally released diablo III...
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No way. Blizzard has taken too long to develop the game and has jerked too many fans around with delay after delay after delay (this is coming from someone who is also anxiously awaiting SC2). They seem to have taken advantage of how long their loyal fans are willing to wait. They should have announced D3 and SC2 way later into development and/or increased development resources by a significant proportion to get the product out the door sooner.
When the time comes to launch, the game will have a dated look that won't be as attractive to new players.. and some of blizzard's old fans will have gotten tired of their antics and others will have basically grown too old.
I see them having a really hard time getting anywhere near 10 million sales.
No way. Blizzard has taken too long to develop the game and has jerked too many fans around with delay after delay after delay (this is coming from someone who is also anxiously awaiting SC2). They seem to have taken advantage of how long their loyal fans are willing to wait. They should have announced D3 and SC2 way later into development and/or increased development resources by a significant proportion to get the product out the door sooner.
When the time comes to launch, the game will have a dated look that won't be as attractive to new players.. and some of blizzard's old fans will have gotten tired of their antics and others will have basically grown too old.
I see them having a really hard time getting anywhere near 10 million sales.
I sadly agree with this.
Diablo may be a huge game to us, but it is still a small world of people that will play it.
I highly suggest that about 2 weeks before release, they mass advertise on normal television. I'm sure there are plenty of hardcore Diablofans out there that still have no idea that it was unveiled. I stumbled upon it ironically 3 days after its announcement, and it was completely random.. In my toolbar I typed something with a "d", and a suggested search was Diablo3, so I wondered what was up with it....
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http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/11/09/modern-warfare-2-will-it-make-sales-history/
Now, if you have seen the videos for MW2, and you're a fan of first person shooter games, you know that this game looks absolutely crazy sick.
But then I was thinking, Modern Warfare 2 imo isn't going to be as good as Diablo 3. I'm way more excited about D3 than MW2.
I know they're on different systems, but do you think that Diablo 3 could make PC game sales history? Either opening day or just in general? I think it will do both.
MW2 is a big hit, I think we will all agree.
But, is nearly every shooter released in the same genre compared to MW?
Within the RPG Action genre, every single game is compared with Diablo 2. And therefor Diablo3 might be one of the most anticipated games ever going to be released. If it will break records? Im pretty sure it will.
I've read an article somewhere, some time ago that even diablo2 is still pretty high on the selling charts these days. Being a 10year old game.
I agree. Depending on how well they do with advertising and promotions for the release, I think it could be one of the biggest video game releases ever.
I'll probably buy Diablo III eventually, but I dunno how many people still remember the old games. From what I've seen, not that many.
Don't ever mention MWF2 and Diablo III in the same sentence again.
Such a game should not be mentioned so closely to such garbage.
-So sayeth the wise Alaundo
However, if we're only comparing PC sales, it's going to beat Modern Warfare 2 very easily.
It's the decisions you make when you have no time to make them that define who you are.
[spoil]When I mean raping, I mean Diablo is fucking the guy up the ass. Just so you know.[/spoil]
MWF has sold 13million copies.
Diablo3 buyers will be from: Diablo 2 over 4 million(as of 2001), WoW well over 15 million, and Starcraft which has over 11 million in sales. Now I'm not saying that every single person will buy Diablo 3 after playing one of these previous Blizzard, but this population will be a vast percentage of people that buy Diablo 3. Then you add in all the other people that are brand new to blizzard or Diablo, simply because its a great game, all the game reviewers will be giving it 11/10 and raving how good it is will also cause tons of people to buy it.
That, and a cancellation of their account, is exactly why they aren't in a hurry to release it. Until that changes, don't hold your breath - if you ran a business with a $billion-a-year title coming in nice and steady, would you want to swap half of those addicts, er, I mean customers for a one-time box sale windfall of maybe $300 million in the best of all worlds?
Woa, Woa, I'm not a fanboy, but MW2 doesn't suck...Cod: WAW sucks.
Any video game made by Treyarch will most likely suck. Even if you don't admire the direction they are going in the game, you have to admire it
First, the graphics are incredible
Second, the single player is incredibly fun, and looks very interesting.
Third, The spec-ops mode is a very creative idea, and I think its something I would enjoy putting hours into.
fourth, the multiplayer can keep you occupied for at least 3 - 4 months if you get really into it!
Even if you don't like games like this, its a game that you have to play at some point.
Even though Bobby Kotick (CEO) is a dick, you have to admire this game.
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Diablo III will definitely make history. It is the only game I am ever willing to go to a midnight release for.
Imagine the amount of pre-orders there will be out for it! Maybe the Mayans were right about the end of the world on Dec, 2012 its probably because Blizzard will release Diablo III and none of the distribution companies can handle that giant stress and hire a lot of workers, then when its over, they will fire them....then the stock market will crash because blizzard finally released diablo III...
When the time comes to launch, the game will have a dated look that won't be as attractive to new players.. and some of blizzard's old fans will have gotten tired of their antics and others will have basically grown too old.
I see them having a really hard time getting anywhere near 10 million sales.
I sadly agree with this.
Diablo may be a huge game to us, but it is still a small world of people that will play it.
I highly suggest that about 2 weeks before release, they mass advertise on normal television. I'm sure there are plenty of hardcore Diablofans out there that still have no idea that it was unveiled. I stumbled upon it ironically 3 days after its announcement, and it was completely random.. In my toolbar I typed something with a "d", and a suggested search was Diablo3, so I wondered what was up with it....
I disagree with people who think that D3 sales will fail.