Halo: ODST Has Outsold Killzone 2, Already
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Article written by nofi in PS3 News, Xbox 360 News, on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 22:13.
We’ll be honest, this is something of a shock, but apparently Halo: ODST, the Earth-based prequel, has already outsold the PS3’s flagship first person shooter Killzone 2. Estimates (and we stress that word) put American sales of Guerrilla Games’ Killzone 2 up at around 2 million copies, but today Loot Ninja is reporting that sales of ODST are already above that, after just one day, although again the figures are from VGChartz and as such should be taken as an estimate.
Regardless, the figures over at Bungie show a hugely impressive number of players today at almost a million worldwide at the time of writing – it’s not clear whether that’s online-only game mode players and obviously doesn’t include the many Xbox 360 gamers not connected to Live so could potentially be many more. If this is true this is one hell of a coup for Microsoft and Bungie and comes on the back of a similarly impressive (currently 84%) set of Metacritic scores.
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mynameisblair | 23/09/2009 22:18
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Wow.
But Halo -IS- huge.
Although I wont buy it, don’t really like the series.
djhsecondnature | 23/09/2009 22:20
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I find it strange that I’m not actually surprised. Slightly disappointed but not surprised.
BlingOnMyWrist | 24/09/2009 02:35
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Perfectly put.
I’m not the slightest bit amazed. And while I don’t own an Xbox 360, I absolutely LOVE Halo. I’m not so up to par with the current installment but, from the little I’ve seen, it seems great.
I bought Killzone 2 the day it came out, played it for a month or two and it just sits in my game case…
It IS a beautifully made game, and so is Halo. But, Halo and Bungie especially, really put the fun into the game. I find Killzone to be a very serious game, with awkward (but manageable) controls.
I don’t know… I love Killzone and I love Halo, but I think if I were to choose one over the other I would most likely pick Halo. Aside from friends, it is the ONLY other reason I would want a 360. Too bad [paying for] Live is a complete deterrent.
Michael | 23/09/2009 22:21
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What with this and MS buying EA, Sony are screwed.
nofi | 23/09/2009 22:22
Wants a custom tag.
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Buy me a PSP dev kit whilst you’re in a good mood, mate.
Michael | 23/09/2009 22:26
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No chance. You ignored my request for a 360 and now you ask this! Cheeky scamp!
Cort | 24/09/2009 02:03
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WTF is a TSA VIP? LOL
a inferior race | 24/09/2009 03:04
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Michael was one of the founding fathers of this here part of the interweb. Hw is even featured in a level of LBP.
G_The_Enemy14 | 24/09/2009 07:50
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wow
GamerRiley | 24/09/2009 08:49
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Michael is the son of Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, no less!
He is VIP.
Tuffcub | 24/09/2009 10:13
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MS are not buying EA – just popped on my Reuters screen its a load of old poo!
stefhutch20 | 23/09/2009 22:24
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Can’t say I’m surprised. Anything with the Halo name is going to sell in record numbers.
Carl | 23/09/2009 22:26
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I’m surprised it was only 2million to be honest. With Halo slapped on i was expecting more. Still a huge number though.
Rob92 | 23/09/2009 22:26
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God I honestly don’t see the appeal! It’s an awful game (IMO obviously) I hate MS, they’d better not take over EA..
Watchful | 23/09/2009 22:29
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What’s so awful about ODST? I’m playing it at the moment and must have missed something.
C_S15 | 23/09/2009 22:29
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Same, it’s a brilliant game.
Rob92 | 23/09/2009 22:31
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Halo. Not played ODST to be fair. Every other Halo game is overhyped and remarkably average. Not that I think Killzone is much more deserving, that bored me too..
teflon | 23/09/2009 23:52
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Based on quite a few reviews, the graphics are identical to Halo 3 (with a modified HUD), the gameplay is nearly identical (you get less shield, and health packs are back), its very short (3 hours plus walk around abandoned city time), and the only new thing in the MP is essentially the Horde mode from GoW 2.
So very little new content, and then you’ve got to pay as much as a full release?
Im not begrudging the game anything outside of the lack of value. If it had been priced as the expansion pack that it really is, then it’d be much easier to recommend.
Kings | 24/09/2009 00:22
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The only reason I am not annoyed by the price is that they threw the whole Halo 3 multiplayer on there. So it’s like getting a full game.
Star_Waters | 23/09/2009 22:27
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wow i have to admit i know nothing about this game, but its HALO so is going to sell well anyway
i really must start looking into these games for 360 if i intend to get one, lol
Soli | 23/09/2009 22:27
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figures…
Michael | 23/09/2009 22:30
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Yeah, what about them? Are you surprised? Are you…oh, I see. Figures. Gotcha!
AlexRoz | 23/09/2009 22:29
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Yeah, I expected this much! Although I did get the game and it is really worth the 70 bucks
cam the man | 23/09/2009 22:30
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whats ODST stand for?
Michael | 23/09/2009 22:31
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One Day Sony Trounced.
Erroneus | 23/09/2009 22:49
Wanted "Trophy Hunter" but was too late.
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Orbital Waste Sanitation Technicians.. oh wait no thats Halo 3 OWST: http://ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php?d=20090921
The Halo games should have stopped after the second in my book. ODST looks like a decent game, but it doesn’t deserve the hype. But I guess you really can’t blame Bungee and MS, they can sell a turd, as long it’s named Halo.
Raen | 23/09/2009 23:03
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Orbital Drop Shock Trooper
Lfc-Gaz | 23/09/2009 22:34
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I’m not surprised by this, Halo is massive. I’m pretty sure most 360 owners will have this game
death_magnetic84 | 23/09/2009 22:35
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orbital drop ship trooper, i believe
I agree that this news should come as no surprise. I’m still more satisfied and optimistic about PS3 exclusives than those for the 360. Without Halo, Microsoft doesn’t have alot to go on, which is maybe why they have to buy exclusive features from devs like Infinity Ward. oh well
Lorcan | 23/09/2009 22:41
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Yeah, I’m not really surprised.
Halo is massive and if you look at the sales of Halo 3, it’s to be expected.
Shame, but oh well.
Timesh1993 | 23/09/2009 22:41
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Chuffing Hell, that was quick
FRUIT0FDOOM | 23/09/2009 22:42
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A very good game indeed and I am loving it. It’s “Halo” so it was going to sell loads, just so happens it is worthy of the sales. The Firefight mode alone is simply brilliant.
Just remember: 1/ There are more 360 owners and thus a bigger consumer base to sell this game to. 2/ In my opinion Halo has had some of the best marketing campaigns in gaming. 3/ With books and various other merchandise it simply has more of a following. 4/ None of the former points mean it is a better game, simply “more popular”. I also think Halo hits the sweet spot as it can be played by kids and adults, Killzone 2 is perhaps (maybe unintentionally) enjoyed by the older and more hardcore gamer.
Also – MS keep relying on Halo (and Gears) to bring in these statistics and a good revenue. Sony are bringing out more “unique” titles such as Uncharted 2/God of War 3/ The Agency and (though a shooter) MAG.
There my thoughts on the situation anyway. One thing I know for sure is that forums will be bursting with pathetic fanboy comments tonight. It’s nice to see no such comments here thus far
Timesh1993 | 23/09/2009 22:52
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“In my opinion Halo has had some of the best marketing campaigns in gaming.”
Very True!
madmatt95 | 24/09/2009 00:04
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I agree, i still remember the Neil Blomkamp adverts, not a fan of the game though
Jamie Solo | 24/09/2009 00:51
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If you liked those adverts you should check out the one they made for ODST
Timesh1993 | 24/09/2009 17:51
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The ODST advert is epic!
Doddsy | 24/09/2009 08:19
Totally Oscar Mike
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Halo sucks!!!!!! Lolololol.
But on a serious note the brand of Halo could sell a sub-par RTS. Oh, wait…
Rob92 | 24/09/2009 18:16
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that made me lol
a inferior race | 25/09/2009 02:24
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I actually thought Halo Wars was better than command and conquer on the xbox,