Black Ops 2 'could be the best-selling game of all time' - Activision

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Activision believes Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has the potential to become the best-selling game of all time.

Speaking to analysts and investors last night following the publication of the company's third quarter financial results, Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg said (via Seeking Alpha): "Developed by our team at Treyarch, the game has the potential to be [the] biggest selling game of all time, to passing Call of Duty: Black Ops.
"And the buzz to date has been tremendous. YouTube views are nearly double those for Modern Warfare 3, Facebook engagement is up more than 150 per cent and the Black Ops 2 multiplayer reveal from GamesCom became the largest live stream event in Xbox Live's history.

"And the Nielsen's first choice survey, which measures both unaided awareness and purchase intent, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 tops the list and is at an all-time high for the franchise."

Hirshberg continued: "Looking to the launch, we're working incredibly hard with all of our partners around the world to make Call of Duty the biggest entertainment launch of all time for the fourth consecutive year.

"Pre-orders for Black Ops 2 continued to track ahead of Modern Warfare 3, which is no small feat given that MW3's was the most successful pre-order program of all time."

However, Hirshberg went on to acknowledge: "There are always risks when trying to grow a brand that is already performing at record-setting levels. So while we're optimistic, we're still planning prudently. We look forward to sharing details about our successes with you over the weeks ahead."

Activision has confirmed a Black Ops 2 release date of November 13.

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RazourArtsPosted:

Some people think this game will suck. I dissagree!

OasisPosted:

It'll be this years blockbuster. Then 2013 will have another. It never changes.

DankruptPosted:

This game looks amazing i have seen some streams on it and it looks so good

Jono_EvzPosted:

I hope it does break records because this does seem like an amazing game. Like they have completely revamped the whole zombies game mode and they are bringing competitive gaming back.. Good on them, they seem to have worked hard for it.

carlos-Posted:

This game takes gun skill, Hastr0 from the competitive CoD team EnvyUs helped makes this game. This game is based on competitive so if you play gay, you won't be on my ranking level. Thank god.

IcyPosted:

Do you know why they say this for every Call of Duty? It's because it happens to every Call of Duty. (Recently anyway.) Whether you like it or not, the series does extremely well. And it will continue to do well no matter how boring/repetitive it gets.

sw4gPosted:

Nothing new.

This is the same news, for every Call of Duty so it doesn't come as a surprise. But I do doubt this, but who knows?

-Remixx-Posted:

they always say this for every call of duty!

Activez-Posted:

They say that for every Call of Duty.

Apache9256Posted:

Necklace_Jr That's been said for the past 4 Call Of Duty's. I can assure you that it may sell high but it won't be the best game. Since Modern Warfare 3 this game has lost all my faith and hope and I'm skeptical about BO2 because it's just another rushed franchise game.


I agree. Im not going to buy it for a while until i rent it first. Ever since cod BO they went down hill. I cant see how this one will be any different.