The Last of Us ships 3.4 million in first three weeks

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Sony Computer Entertainment said Naughty Dog's The Last of Us "surpassed all sales expectations" after shipping 3.4 million units worldwide, including download purchases, in just under three weeks. SCE declared the melancholy horror the fastest-selling PS3 game of the year, as well as the fastest-selling "new software title" in the console's history - in other words: the fastest-selling new intellectual property.

"These sales figures are a testament to the blockbuster quality of The Last of Us," said Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida. "The teams at Naughty Dog are true visionaries and their storytelling capabilities are second to none, this title is an undisputed demonstration of that. SCE continues to be committed to delivering unique gameplay experiences that redefine the interactive entertainment industry and The Last of Us is a perfect example."

Like a zombifying fungus, The Last of Us has really grown on critics and fans alike. Joel and Ellie's grim adventure notched all five stars in our review, with our Richard saying it had a "curious inertia" that he couldn't deny from seeing through to its end. Meanwhile, The Last of Us did what BioShock Infinite and Dead Island: Riptide just fell short of this year: infecting the top of the UK charts for four weeks straight.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/07/09/the-last-of-us-ships-3-4-million-in-first-three-weeks/

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KatsumiPosted:

NinjaWizard
Gossip This game is actually really good. Wish they had an Xbox version.


If they did, it would sell a ton. I would get it.


I would defiantly get it if the game came out for Xbox 360.

AlbericiPosted:

They did well on this game thats alot of sale :)

PlusnetPosted:

Gossip This game is actually really good. Wish they had an Xbox version.


If they did, it would sell a ton. I would get it.

PlusnetPosted:

M60 The game is great. No wonder why it shipped so much.


Yeah, and the graphics look so amazing.

IlIuminatiPosted:

The game is great. No wonder why it shipped so much.

KatsumiPosted:

bigchukka That is so many copies. It doesn't surprise me though..the game is amazing.


It will likely sell over 5 million in it's lifetime the way it's going

bigchukkaPosted:

That is so many copies. It doesn't surprise me though..the game is amazing.

KatsumiPosted:

Woobie That's unbelievable, I really wish I owned this game.


Too bad that it's a Play Station 3 exclusive. Many Xbox 360 players would love to play this game

kal45Posted:

TFM I don't think this game looks that great.


Trust me when you play it you will be amazed of the graphics

TFMPosted:

I don't think this game looks that great.


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