Black Ops 2 'could be the best-selling game of all time' - Activision
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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-Robin-Posted:
It will break records. I still haven't pre-ordered and don't know if i will.
I have a mom and pop shop near me and will see if i can get the game over the weekend.
If not, ill go pre-order at another store as they don't accept pre-orders.
I have a mom and pop shop near me and will see if i can get the game over the weekend.
If not, ill go pre-order at another store as they don't accept pre-orders.
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YelpPosted:
I hold high hopes for this game. Although I didn't play much of BOPS, I thought it was very good, very much underrated and possibly more balanced than previous titles IMO. One can only hope hey!
DeadlyDasherPosted:
Oasis It'll be this years blockbuster. Then 2013 will have another. It never changes.
"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."
Woah man, you didn't just say something that they already acknowledged in the article.
DeadlyDasherPosted:
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.
**** your faith and hope.
If you knew how much the modern war series has sold you wouldn't be spewing out ignorance.
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