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Thanks to all of the new, existing, and returning World of Warcraft players out there, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm sold more than 3.3 million copies as of its first 24 hours of release, making it the fastest-selling PC game of all time. That?s a lot of flamebait for Deathwing. Check out the press release for all the details, and thanks again from all of us at Blizzard!
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IRVINE, Calif. -- December 13, 2010 -- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft?: Cataclysm?, the third expansion for the critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), sold through more than 3.3 million copies as of its first 24 hours of release, making it the fastest-selling PC game of all time.* This milestone eclipses the previous record of more than 2.8 million copies sold in 24 hours, set in November 2008 by Blizzard's second World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King?.
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm was simultaneously released in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand on December 7, and became available in Korea and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on December 9. More than 10,000 stores throughout the world opened their doors at midnight to welcome players who wanted to be among the first to obtain a copy of the expansion. In addition, more than 15,000 players attended official launch events hosted by Blizzard and key retail partners in the US, Canada, France, Germany, Russia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the region of Taiwan.
"We had to bring Azeroth to the brink of destruction in Cataclysm, but the result was our best expansion yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We want to thank all of our new, existing, and returning players throughout the world for their incredible enthusiasm and support, and we look forward to hearing what they think about all the new content."
"World of Warcraft: Cataclysm delivered even bigger day-one sales than we experienced with StarCraft? II: Wings of Liberty? in July," said Bob McKenzie, senior vice president of merchandising at GameStop, "making this a record year for Blizzard Entertainment at GameStop."
Prior to the launch of Cataclysm, World of Warcraft's subscriber population had grown to more than 12 million players globally, further strengthening the game's position as the world's most popular subscription-based MMORPG. More information about the new expansion can be found at the official Cataclysm website: http://www.blizzard.com/games/cataclysm/ .
To keep pace with the continued growth of World of Warcraft as well as development on other Blizzard Entertainment? games, the company is currently hiring for numerous open positions. More information on career opportunities available at Blizzard Entertainment can be found at www.blizzard.com/jobs.
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Nice.
All of the other MMO developers just puked in their mouths a little...
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With their installed base, had they NOT "shattered" sales records, the news would have shaken the industry.
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Yeah but the fact they sold more than LK must say something.
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It was obvious. With pre-purchase and pre-download service with automatic unlock at launch day.
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-Spacelord- posted:
It was obvious. With pre-purchase and pre-download service with automatic unlock at launch day.
Preorder and download of Digital version was the thing that made the 1-day record, for sure. Made it so easy.
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Just like ToA.
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I am pretty sure this can't be correct. I say this because so many of the MMO experts on this board predicted WoW was going to be declining rapidly by now.
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Yes, but where are they now? 
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I only see them talking about In store sales I haven't seen anything on digital sales.
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Blizzard should cut out the middle man and take over a mint.
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However the way players are burning through the new content they may also set a record for highest number of lost subscriptions over the next 3-6 months.
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Sociop posted:
However the way players are burning through the new content they may also set a record for highest number of lost subscriptions over the next 3-6 months.
Pretty sure I heard this one with both BC and WotLK.
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Sociop posted:
However the way players are burning through the new content they may also set a record for highest number of lost subscriptions over the next 3-6 months.
Shhh, you will make the fanbois get off their knees and cry with this crazy talk!
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Spookysheep posted:
Sociop posted:
However the way players are burning through the new content they may also set a record for highest number of lost subscriptions over the next 3-6 months.
Shhh, you will make the fanbois get off their knees and cry with this crazy talk!
You mean the same crazy talk that's been spewed for the past 4+ years?
Yes watch people get all worked up over it!
For the record I also get all worked up over global warming.
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Sociop posted:
However the way players are burning through the new content they may also set a record for highest number of lost subscriptions over the next 3-6 months.
Pretty sure I heard this one with both BC and WotLK.
BC was pretty long still have a lot to go back and do there, WotLK went much faster, but I am smoking through Cat. I think the large percentage of people will be done with all the quests in all the new areas by the end of next week at the latest, then they may run a couple more through, try one or two of the new toons then quit.
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Sociop posted:
Boone-Eldar posted:
Sociop posted:
However the way players are burning through the new content they may also set a record for highest number of lost subscriptions over the next 3-6 months.
Pretty sure I heard this one with both BC and WotLK.
BC was pretty long still have a lot to go back and do there, WotLK went much faster, but I am smoking through Cat. I think the large percentage of people will be done with all the quests in all the new areas by the end of next week at the latest, then they may run a couple more through, try one or two of the new toons then quit.
I will have approximately the same amount of time played for 80-85 as I did for 70-80. BC did take a bit longer, but that was mainly due to lack of a dungeon finder and increased travel time.
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GutterSludge posted:
Nice.
All of the other MMO developers just puked in their mouths a little...
And everyone not developing an MMO just started one.
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Iarwin posted:
GutterSludge posted:
Nice.
All of the other MMO developers just puked in their mouths a little...
And everyone not developing an MMO just started one.
And having them turn FTP before they even get out of alpha.
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Sociop posted:
However the way players are burning through the new content they may also set a record for highest number of lost subscriptions over the next 3-6 months.
I havent even tried to level and Im 1 million from 85.
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i doubt people will quit so fast even if they burn to 85 so quickly. the casual players are the majority...they probably have a long ways to go still. i got it on release day and im 81. not to mention i didn't touch tradeskills or archaelogy or roll alts or anything yet. and the hardcore players will grind dungeons and points and arenas no matter how boring it is, because they crave the gear. they are set on both fronts.
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On average, I'd say casual players will be doing between 8 and 12 hours per level, so 60 hours to cap. For someone who plays 1 hour a day that's 2 months just to cap. That probably leaves the player with over 2 entire zones for questing, which could easily add another 2 months. Add random dungeons thrown every now and then and any casual player has plenty of gaming worth for his $.
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I haven't even touched 80-85 yet. I decided to level a Worgen Warrior and I just hit 50 last night. He'll be my first 85, so it'll be a while before I even step into Northrend.
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My highest is still 77 with /63 days played. You people don't know what casual is. 
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Spookysheep posted:
Sociop posted:
However the way players are burning through the new content they may also set a record for highest number of lost subscriptions over the next 3-6 months.
Shhh, you will make the fanbois get off their knees and cry with this crazy talk!
His scenario is very likely to happen. No, really.
This is from someone who quite likely won't be subbed in 6 months - might want to give it a rest. Come back in 20 years and say "I told you so!" when WoW declines.
They could lose 80% of their player base overnight and still be king of the mountain.
Again, this from someone who would love to see Blizzard punished for their "PvP" policies but it's just not going to happen any time soonn.
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Wow is doomed.
You've read it here first, for the last 6 years, each time a new MMO or a new expansion to WoW was released. From the same trolls, who apparently don't care looking ridiculous over and over again.
The game is still here, stronger than ever.
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Actiblizzard is funded by the Illuminati. There won't be another WoW killer until they decide it so. 
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The_Korrigan posted:
Wow is doomed.
You've read it here first, for the last 6 years, each time a new MMO or a new expansion to WoW was released. From the same trolls, who apparently don't care looking ridiculous over and over again.
The game is still here, stronger than ever.
Shhh, you will make the troll triumvirate get off their knees and cry with this crazy talk!
No common sense allowed.
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This ghostcrawler guy and his three little minions are getting scary with all these sightings!
Shouldn't they be fixing all the bugs instead of posting on forums?
Just a thought 
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