Activision have announced the opening weekend sales data for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. BO3 boasts the largest opening weekend in entertainment in 2015. The game is doing significantly better than the previous two Call of Duty titles – Advanced Warfare and Ghosts – making $550 million in its opening weekend. “Call of Duty’s millions… Continue reading Black Ops 3 Makes $550 Million in Opening Weekend
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Call of Duty Digital Earnings See ‘Significant Growth’
Activision earned $1.05 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2013, down slightly from $1.075 billion during the same period in 2012. Digital sales (including DLC) accounted for $387 million (37 percent) of the total. A large part of Activision’s report — including an earnings call held this afternoon — focused on the announcement… Continue reading Call of Duty Digital Earnings See ‘Significant Growth’
Black Ops 2 ‘on track for record sales’
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is on track to achieve record sales, according to Cowen & Company analyst Doug Creutz. He said in a research note: “Post-holiday sales trends for BO2 have been significantly better than those for last year’s Modern Warfare 3, and we expect BO2 to slightly beat the previous franchise high… Continue reading Black Ops 2 ‘on track for record sales’
‘Black Ops II’ dominates new releases in 1Q 2013
Whenever my self-esteem begins to climb and I start thinking I might actually be a productive and talented member of society, all I need to do is jump online for some Call of Duty multiplayer action to put me in my place. Multiplayer is the one place you can go where everyone is an expert… Continue reading ‘Black Ops II’ dominates new releases in 1Q 2013
Black Ops II and FIFA 13 outsold music and DVDs in 2012
Call Of Duty: Black Ops II – the biggest anything in 2012 Video games were the first and second highest-grossing retail releases last year, beating out both The Dark Knight Rises and Emeli Sandé. Call Of Duty: Black Ops II was not just the best-selling video game of 2012 in the UK, it was the… Continue reading Black Ops II and FIFA 13 outsold music and DVDs in 2012
NPD: Black Ops II January’s best-selling title in US – GameSpot
The NPD Group today reported United States industry sales for January 2013, revealing Call of Duty: Black Ops II has remained the best-selling title in the region since launch in January. Rounding out the top five titles for the month were sequels Far Cry 3, Just Dance 4, NBA 2K13, and Madden NFL 13. The… Continue reading NPD: Black Ops II January’s best-selling title in US – GameSpot
PS4 and Xbox 720 impact on ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ sales revealed
Dennis Durkin has revealed the potential impact the PS4 and Xbox 720 may have on the sales for the next “Call of Duty” video game, which will presumably be called “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.” According to a report from Latinos Post on Feb. 8, the CFO of Activision believed that the launches of… Continue reading PS4 and Xbox 720 impact on ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ sales revealed
Black Ops 2 tops UK sales charts for 2012
In the battle of soccer versus guns, guns win. At least, that’s the case in the UK, where Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 managed to claim the title of best-selling game of 2012, according to Chart-Track. FIFA 13, the latest edition of the reliable sales powerhouse, managed to clock in at number 2. The… Continue reading Black Ops 2 tops UK sales charts for 2012
UK Video Game Chart: Black Ops 2 makes it five weeks at the top
Hitman: Absolution climbs back up to No.2. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 holds on at the top of the All Formats All Prices UK video game chart for a fifth successive week thanks to a 14 per cent week-on-week sales increase. Activision’s shooter has now matched the five week run at the top… Continue reading UK Video Game Chart: Black Ops 2 makes it five weeks at the top
Black Ops 2 stays top dog in UK, Far Cry 3 maintains second
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has now held the top spot on the UK charts for four consecutive weeks, joining FIFA 12, FIFA 13 and Lego Batman 2, which have all accomplished the same feat in 2012. Branding, branding, branding! Far Cry 3‘s strong reviews haven’t hurt it any, as the shooter (and best… Continue reading Black Ops 2 stays top dog in UK, Far Cry 3 maintains second