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Just yesterday in this same place we were beginning to realize the commercial boom in the scene is causing Uncharted 3. Well, to continue in this line, now another game that brings us together in terms of sales is gaining attention. We refer in this case Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, which was launched just a few days ago, on November 8. According to what has been reported from the offices of their own Activision Blizzard , the title of military action and managed to sell no more and no less than six and a half million copies. But what’s striking is that number arrived at that chilling uniting two markets, the United States and United Kingdom.

How could it be otherwise after such news has come to light important statements of company officials in charge. In fact, the very CEO of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, has said the launch of the game in question became more important than has been recorded by the great entertainment. While it took the opportunity to remember and emphasize that this record was achieved in only two territories. On the other hand, although the executive has not cleared, the truth is that thanks to such sales have been billed about $ 400 million over 24 hours.

At the same time, Kotick said that no other scene franchise record sales achieved during the first day on sale for three consecutive years. While adding that marketing now registered with Call of Duty imposed on other figures who were able to get The Lord of the Rings or Star Wars.

Meanwhile, he also gave his view was the CEO of Activision Publishing, Eric Hirshberg. From the perspective of the executive’s success is due mainly to more than a game, the series was known become a cultural landmark, the that makes it constantly attract new followers.

While many investors are excited about Star Wars: The Old Republic, the game will eventually make way for its launch, the title that fans are willing to give an opportunity for the new Star Wars MMO. The bad news is, however, that instead of arriving in the spring of 2011, is expected to rise in September.

While BioWare and Electronic Arts have confirmed a release date change, is well known closed, the title has been the victim of a series of delays. A number of analysts who have spoken say they are worried about the money they spent on the development of the game and the fact that the subscription model may be difficult for the company to gain strength with him.

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