Activision Blizzard’s sandbox superhero outing emerges as the June victor in software market
Over-the-top free roaming action title Prototype topped the June software charts in the US, with the 419,900 sales enjoyed by the Xbox 360 SKU bettering both high-profile new arrivals and perennial sellers. The PS3 SKU shifted around 181,100 units.
Much like the wider games market in North America, there were significant declines in the software sector, with overall sales falling 31 per cent to $625.8m.
THQ’s surprise worldwide hit UFC 2009: Undisputed was next up with the Xbox 360 SKU shifting 338,300 units.
There was a strong debut for EA’s Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, too, which doubled the first month sales of both the ‘09 and ‘08 versions.
EA also managed the unthinkable – it topped the Wii software charts with its personal fitness trainer EA Sports Active, bettering Nintendo’s big franchise favourites.
Advertisement
It’s the first time since release that Wii Play has not figured in the Top 10 – a remarkable achievement for a game that’s now 29 months old. Here’s the Top Ten:
1. Prototype – Xbox 360 (Activision Blizzard) 419.9k
2. UFC 2009: Undisputed – Xbox 360 (THQ) 338.3k
3. EA Sports Active – Wii (EA) 289.1k
4. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 – Wii (272.4k)
5. Wii Fit – Wii (Nintendo) 271.6k
6. Fight Night Round 4 – Xbox 360 (EA) 260.8k
7. Fight Night Round 4 – PS3 (EA) 210.3k
8. Mario Kart Wii – Wii (Nintendo) 202.1k
9. Red Faction: Guerrilla – Xbox 360 (THQ) 199.4k
10. InFamous – PS3 (Sony) 192.7k
Comments
Figures
PS3 sales would indicate that for a 3rd party publisher it isn't a very bankable platform in the current marketplace.
Online Pharmacy best pills dfg
http://confluence.public.thoughtworks.org/display/~buy-xanax-no-rx - xanax http://confluence.public.thoughtworks.org/display/~buy-tramadol-no-rx - tramadol http://confluence.public.thoughtworks.org/display/~buy-valium-online - valium http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=buy-ambien-online-without-prescription-buy-ambien-10mg-5mg - ambien http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=buy-xanax-online-buy-xanax-2mg-1mg - xanax http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=buy-fioricet-online-without-prescription-buy-fioricet-cod - fioricet http://connections.blackboard.com/people/50273d6fc2 - tamiflu http://tapestry.formos.com/wiki/display/~buy-tamiflu-winthout-prescription - tamiflu http://boinc.vanderbilt.edu/CSB/view_profile.php?userid=5324 - ambien http://confluence.public.thoughtworks.org/display/~ativan4r5r - ativan http://confluence.public.thoughtworks.org/display/~buy-ambien-without-prescription - ambien
doering collateral districtsee silg residents dosage azerbaijan
Leave a Comment
HOT TOPICS
Religious leaders slam Modern Warfare 2 130
Microsoft hails its ‘killer weapon’ in battle with PS3 and Wii 34
Russia pulls Modern Warfare 2 from sale? 16
The Hut rebuffs AC2 date break claims 14
MW2 sales pass $550m worldwide 13
60% of UK 360s have failed 11
The Producers pulls out of Trilogy partnership 10
Xbox Live class action begins 10
Facebook hitting PS3 today 8
Call of Duty inspires new retailers 6
RELATED STORIES
NPD: US market suffers further decline 2
NPD: DS dominates hardware market 1
NPD: Has digital stolen retail’s missing sales? 1
NPD: Big US market declines in May 1
NPD: Hardware suffers sharp dip 1
US: June games market jumps 53 per cent year-on-year 6
NPD: Record December lead by blistering Nintendo hardware sales 1
NPD: Nintendo shatters records in 2008 1
NPD: Sony hails ‘continued momentum’ for PlayStation brand 1
NPD: January market sees 13% growth 1
ABOUT US
MCV is the leading trade news and community site for all professionals working within the UK and international video games market. It reaches everyone from store manager to CEO, covering the entire industry. MCV is published by Intent Media, which specialises in entertainment, leisure and technology markets