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[yazenov]

At No.3 in the charts is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Although it was billed as a full sequel to 2022's Modern Warfare 2, fans felt it was more like an expansion, which may explain why its sales are nearly 39% lower compared with the previous year's game.

EA Sports FC 24, Hogwarts Legacy and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 all had marketing partnerships with PlayStation, and over half of those games' sales were on Sony formats.

This is from the UK 2023 annual sales report which included both physical and digital.

UK PC and console sales grew 2.6% in 2023 | UK Annual Report

38 million video games were sold in the UK during 2023, the latest GSD figures reveal.

www.gamesindustry.biz

 

[yazenov]

But those engagement records though...

 

[DenchDeckard]

Because it was a shit rip off package.

Message sent to Microsoft. Bobby Kotick didnt give a fuck he was going out the door

 

[Maddoxswe]

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Microsoft be like:

Bobby be like:

 

[Heisenberg007]

Sidebar, but it's so underrated how strategically PlayStation partners with the (future) best-selling games year after year after year.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

 

[Tarnpanzer]

The campaign sucked, but the rest(MP/Zombies) is actually better that MW2.

 

[Negotiator101]

Still sold plenty given the previous release was the fastest selling in COD history, but we have to spin the negative because you know Microsoft own it now

 

[UniformDeliverance]

Anyone with even a passing understanding of the gaming industry knew this was a filler year with a rushed product.

I have more anticipation for Treyarch's next title than anything Sledgehammer puts out.

 

[Ronin_7]

Trash tier game.

 

[yazenov]

Still sold plenty given the previous release was the fastest selling in COD history, but we have to spin the negative because you know Microsoft own it now

Where have you been these past years? We always shat on COD, even before MS owned Activision.

 

[VitoNotVito]

 

[Represent.]

Idgaf, I enjoyed my time with the short, lazy ass campaign.

- ZERO puzzles.
- ZERO padding.
- ZERO backtracking
- Not once was a door "locked from the other side"
- It's simply story, mission, progress. I respect it.

Kind of ironic how the biggest franchise in gaming, doesn't suffer from any of the lame as shit modern day gaming tropes in the campaign.

Its also nice and gritty in some parts

Is that a dead child? Not many devs would do this

 

[demigod]

But those engagement records though...

If I had to guess, Phil wrote this.

 

[clarky]

The best COD in quite some time. Didn't play the campaign but rarely do.

 

[clarky]

Sidebar, but it's so underrated how strategically PlayStation partners with the (future) best-selling games year after year after year.

You didn't need a crystal ball to tell you COD would be onr of if not best selling game every year for the last decade or so.

 

[Bernoulli]

Uk is closed for business

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Terrible TTK for MP and a MP that launched with only old maps.

Short bot match-like campaign.

Only decent thing is the open world zombies but that needed to be pvevp but it isn't.

I only own this pos because it came with the Slims I got.

 

[Heisenberg007]

You didn't need a crystal ball to tell you COD would be onr of if not best selling game every year for the last decade or so.

And Hogwart's Legacy, which was literally the first AAA game by an unknown studio? And FC 24 without Fifa's support for the first time in years and with a new name?

Sony's partnership instincts are worth highlighting. They have a few misses every now and then, but largely their record is amazing.

 

[Varteras]

Where have you been these past years? We always shat on COD, even before MS owned Activision.

Right? If anything, the shift has been the Xbox fanbase now defending it even if it's shit.

 

[GHG]

Still sold plenty given the previous release was the fastest selling in COD history, but we have to spin the negative because you know Microsoft own it now

 

[clarky]

And Hogwart's Legacy, which was literally the first AAA game by an unknown studio? And FC 24 without Fifa's support for the first time in years and with a new name?

Sony's partnership instincts are worth highlighting. They have a few misses every now and then, but largely their record is amazing.

Not sure how on earth they managed to pick the multimillion selling FIFA franchise in all but name and the game that's tied to one of the biggest franchises on the planet.

Absolute genius' I tell ya.

 

[clarky]

Terrible TTK for MP and a MP that launched with only old maps.

Short bot match-like campaign.

Only decent thing is the open world zombies but that needed to be pvevp but it isn't.

I only own this pos because it came with the Slims I got.

Completely the opposite of how I feel. The TTK is perfect and I love the old maps. Much better than most of the maps they put out in 2019 or II.

You can always play hardcore if you're less skilled regarding the TTK.

Can't comment on the rest as I don't play zombies nor the campaign.

They fixed the horrific packet burst issue on PC that plagued II and Warzone for over a year so they get a brucey bonus point on top.

 

[Bernoulli]

Not sure how on earth they managed to pick the multimillion selling FIFA franchise in all but name and the game that's tied to one of the biggest franchises on the planet.

Absolute genius' I tell ya.

Xbox always had FIFA marketing deal

 

[Ozriel]

And Hogwart's Legacy, which was literally the first AAA game by an unknown studio? And FC 24 without Fifa's support for the first time in years and with a new name?

Sony's partnership instincts are worth highlighting. They have a few misses every now and then, but largely their record is amazing.

Hogwarts Legacy is certainly great strategy at work, but it's beyond hilarious you're trying to pretend FC24 didn't have a 100% cast iron guarantee of being one of the best selling games of the year. Especially with no 'FIFA 24' on the shelves.

 

[Ozriel]

Xbox always had FIFA marketing deal

Until they dropped it nearly a decade ago in one of the biggest miscalculations of all time, along with dropping the COD marketing deal.

Mismanagement at Microsoft has screwed them over in everything they do in consumer electronics…from Windows Phone to Surface to Xbox.

 

[clarky]

Xbox always had FIFA marketing deal

Try reading the thread.

 

[The Pleasure]

Microsoft be like:

Bobby be like:

Nah, this is Kotick

 

[nemiroff]

Completely the opposite of how I feel. The TTK is perfect and I love the old maps. Much better than most of the maps they put out in 2019 or II.

You can always play hardcore if you're less skilled regarding the TTK.

Can't comment on the rest as I don't play zombies nor the campaign.

They fixed the horrific packet burst issue on PC that plagued II and Warzone for over a year so they get a brucey bonus point on top.

Yup, the multiplayer and warzone is the best in a long time. Campaign was short, but it was enjoyable enough.

And Zombies is great, I have no idea why anyone would want that pvp shit in there, because that's what multiplayer is for anyway. In Zombies we now have a mode which is a largely solid co-op mode (needs tweaking for next season though). And I have to say helpful friendlies in Zombies is largely such a positive experience.

 

[Kerotan]

While this looks terrible it's not all doom and gloom for now. They threw the worst cod package ever together at double the price it deserved.

Warzone won't crash and burn just yet as they'll play the return card for now. Already announced that Fortune's and rebirth Island are returning.

And you can be guaranteed verdansk will return either this year or next and that'll be huge for another year. After that my guess is people get bored.

Then you have the next black ops coming this year and it's had 3 years of development if not 4. So it'll be huge. Again after that who knows because it should have been a proper MW3 releasing in 24 but after the MW2/3 fiascos people will be wary of 4. Bobby really butchered things on his way out.

 

[clarky]

Yup, the multiplayer and warzone is the best in a long time. Campaign was short, but it was enjoyable enough.

And Zombies is great, I have no idea why anyone would want that pvp shit in there, because that's what multiplayer is for anyway. In Zombies we now have a mode which is a largely solid co-op mode (needs tweaking for next season though). And I have to say helpful friendlies in Zombies is largely such a positive experience.

The TTK actually allows you to react when shot and get into gunfights now. Much better, coupled with the better maps makes for a much more solid experience. I couldn't give a shit if the maps are old, i'll take any of them over another Piccadilly or Border Crossing.

 

[balls of snow]

No surprise since they have been selling mw3 at like 30% off since black friday.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

The last Call of Duty I've played was Modern Warfare 3... on Xbox 360. I don't understand the appeal of this franchise and why it's so popular.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

I've bought a few of the COD games in recent years. I didn't bother with this one as it was widely reported to be dlc packaged as a full game with a short campaign.

On that basis, I'm surprised it sold as well as it has done, but also how strong the brand is that people will go buy it anyway.

 

[j0hnnix]

Idgaf, I enjoyed my time with the short, lazy ass campaign.

- ZERO puzzles.
- ZERO padding.
- ZERO backtracking
- Not once was a door "locked from the other side"
- It's simply story, mission, progress. I respect it.

Kind of ironic how the biggest franchise in gaming, doesn't suffer from any of the lame as shit modern day gaming tropes in the campaign.

Its also nice and gritty in some parts

Is that a dead child? Not many devs would do this

I get it. I respect this opinion. I haven't played it but, I am a little tired of filler crap in games just to say it's over 40 or more hours. Main get for cod and same for bf is it's MP , if the MP is good you got 100s of hours to enjoy.

 

[Pakoe]

Good, fuck this dookie ass franchise.

 

[clarky]

The last Call of Duty I've played was Modern Warfare 3... on Xbox 360. I don't understand the appeal of this franchise and why it's so popular.

I dropped it around the same time. Picked it back up for 2019 and bought every one since.

It's my go to game when i've nothing else on or just want to kick back and have a bit of fun.

Truly don't understand all the hate it gets on this board, its one of the most popular games on the market for a reason, its a good game. I could (and do) play Resurgence all day with my group its a ton of fun.

 

[Calverz]

I see the Avengers have assembled here. No big surprises

 

[dotnotbot]

Idgaf, I enjoyed my time with the short, lazy ass campaign.

- ZERO puzzles.
- ZERO padding.
- ZERO backtracking
- Not once was a door "locked from the other side"
- It's simply story, mission, progress. I respect it.

Kind of ironic how the biggest franchise in gaming, doesn't suffer from any of the lame as shit modern day gaming tropes in the campaign.

Its also nice and gritty in some parts

Is that a dead child? Not many devs would do this

Damn, I love this film grain, looks so good. Makes me sad many people bitch about it, would look so much worse and artificial if you turn it off.

 

[DonJimbo]

Nice punishment for Activision

 

[Horseganador]

This DLC scam has sold quite well at full price, the worst valued COD in history.

 

[Mr Moose]

Good, game is buggy as fuck. Still waiting for them to fix the event tab, let you put on attachments that are weirdly locked, and give me my content that I paid for, I want my tree thing back!

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

And Zombies is great, I have no idea why anyone would want that pvp shit in there,

Non zombies players are always trying to ruin zombies with their dogshit ideas, happens every game.

 

[Represent.]

Damn, I love this film grain, looks so good. Makes me sad many people bitch about it, would look so much worse and artificial if you turn it off.

Yup, i turn it all the way up to 10. (its like that by default actually) looks real good an gives the campaign a cinematic vibe

 

[Tomofdahook17]

They'll have to really make a sick ass campaign again for me to buy another one, especially at full price.

MW2 I got as a birthday gift (didn't want to spend my own money) and I'm never buying another CoD until something really impressive happens.

MW2 is also SO much better than MW3 in terms of weapon handling, recoil and movement. I feel like a human with a gun in my hand, not a slippery snake that can vault walls at the speed of a German Sheppard.

 

[BigLee74]

I dropped it around the same time. Picked it back up for 2019 and bought every one since.

It's my go to game when i've nothing else on or just want to kick back and have a bit of fun.

Truly don't understand all the hate it gets on this board, its one of the most popular games on the market for a reason, its a good game. I could (and do) play Resurgence all day with my group its a ton of fun.

People hate success and mainstream. Especially forum geeks.

I can't believe anybody can criticise the content or volume of it. The amount of current maps (reworks or not) and future maps to come, MP modes, zombies, single player campaign. The value is there, and keeps me entertained year on year.

But I'm not some arty-farty, blinkered hipster warrior trollop, so my opinion probably doesn't count

 

[NickFire]

I personally think MW3 is best version to play, but it was absolutely overpriced and the lower sales make sense.

There's a bigger issue though. This would be 2 of last 3 iterations coming in soft. I hope this is a lesson for the industry. Focus on your core customers with a fair price = potential for wild success. Remove either core focus or fair price = bad outcomes.

 

[Calverz]

 

[clarky]

They'll have to really make a sick ass campaign again for me to buy another one, especially at full price.

MW2 I got as a birthday gift (didn't want to spend my own money) and I'm never buying another CoD until something really impressive happens.

MW2 is also SO much better than MW3 in terms of weapon handling, recoil and movement. I feel like a human with a gun in my hand, not a slippery snake that can vault walls at the speed of a German Sheppard.

Absolutley cannot agree with the bolded. They nerfed movement into the ground added a ton of visual recoil and muzzle flash. MW2 was a mess hence the reverse course.

Warzone 2.0 played fucking terrible because of the changes they brought in with II. Almost killed the goose.