Modern Warfare 2 Tops Entertainment Industry

[hellraiser06]

Ok. As far as the movie vs. COD goes, we should keep in mind that we have to buy 1 ticket each for the family, while we have to buy only one game per family. So, for a family of 4, movie price comes out to be about $60(including popcorn and soda). Not to mention, there are much more people willing to shell out for a movie than video gamers.

 

[Nexus52085]

[citation][nom]hellraiser06[/nom]Ok. As far as the movie vs. COD goes, we should keep in mind that we have to buy 1 ticket each for the family, while we have to buy only one game per family. So, for a family of 4, movie price comes out to be about $60(including popcorn and soda). Not to mention, there are much more people willing to shell out for a movie than video gamers.[/citation]
This is true, but not every family goes to see a movie together, and we're not talking about popcorn and drinks. That's like saying everyone who bought MW2 bought an extra accessory. I see your point, though, about the fact that you only need one MW2 game per household. This is why you don't compare movies to video games. It's nearly impossible to measure. The best way for me to measure whether or not a game or movie has been a huge success is to determine whether or not it has become a household name. I guarentee you noone in my household has heard of MW2 except for me, and we're a family of 5. They ALL have heard of Harry Potter. So, whether or not the game has printed more money is really besides the point.

 

[Guest]

I would have to say congrats to activision for a well played marketing strategy.. I know a few people who have purchased this game and they do like it... I have heard now that there are hacks and cheats out...I do like the graphics.. I saw the game in a store around here.. So far I have not heard good things about this game.. more like it is to short in game play or story.. No dedicated server and the possibility of unfair game play because punkbuster is unsupported.. Well I have my 60 dollars in my pocket waiting on BC2 or BF3 see ya.....

 

[Guest]

All this boycott shit is just people acting like babies... you like it, buy it.. if you don't, fuck off and stop whining..