Gears of War surpasses 2 million sales worldwide

Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 11:48AM by QJ Staff Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Epic Games, Microsoft, Richard Teversham
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What's the Fastest-Selling Next-Generation Console Game of 2006? What's the Fastest-Selling Exclusive Xbox Game of All Time? As of now, it's this game right here:

Gears of War


Gears of War... worldwide, more than 2 million copies have been sold - an amazing feat for a game that's only been in the market for about six weeks. So what's the best way to celebrate something this momentous? With a press release of course (what - you were expecting fireworks and free downloads?).
  • "Gears of War clearly has won the battle for the title of the must-have game of the year," said Richard Teversham, Director of Platform and Marketing, Home and Entertainment Division EMEA.
  • "We've always held high hopes for Gears of War, but we never expected such an overwhelmingly positive response from critics and gamers all over the world," said Michael Capps, president of Epic Games. "Our fans can absolutely count on Epic to keep delivering new gameplay through Xbox Live."
The press release also said that Gears of War is quite big on Xbox Live too. There are more than 1 million unique gamers in about 10 million online gameplay sessions unlocking 7 million achievements. "Paid registrations per day have skyrocketed more than 50 percent since the game's launch," said the press release. Amazing.

Remember when we told you about how Microsoft wanted Gears of War to boost Xbox Live activity? Well, it's doing it. The press release said that "on top of being the No. 1 title on Xbox Live, Gears of War has driven new members to the network."

 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by Lionheart - 2006-12-15 06:48
» X360 Power

Bravo Epic...Bravo Microsoft...now instead of using only 45% of the X360's graphical power for GOW use 75% for GOW 2 and than just blow everyone away using the full 100% potential of the X360 power for GOW 3!!! Good times are coming! Standing Ovation

by Mike - 2006-12-15 12:11
» WOW!

2 Million, Im speechless. This is one of very few games I have played through on all levels, play online and continue to play through some of the levels to recieve the achievements. When I do that, thats a game. I love this game and look forward to updates to keep it going. GoW 2, Im not worried about it now. I will guess they will do everything to make it better. Epic lived up to the hype with this one, Im sure they wont let us down. All that money is great motivation to keep a good thing going and a better thing in the future.

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