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IGN NPD Preview: Uncharted 2 to Dominate Sales

IGN: October NPD results are coming fast this month, and a few analysts have already provided their predictions for what's to come.

Electronic Entertainment Design and Research analyst Jesse Divnich expects Sony's blockbuster sequel Uncharted 2: Among Thieves to come out on top for the month of October, bringing in around 600,000 software unit sales. Other titles that should chart in the top 10 are Borderlands from 2K, Halo 3: ODST, and Double Fine's Brutal Legend

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GamerallDay - 58 days 10 hours ago

1 - This is only a preview but...

UC2 is my favorite PS3 game so far. I didn't care if it sold 5 copies or 1,000,000 copies as long as I was one of the 5 people who bought a copy of the game.

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theEnemy - 58 days 5 hours ago

1.1 - "I didn't care if it sold 5 copies or 1,000,000 copies as long as I was one of the 5 people who bought a copy of the game."

Bubbles for that badass comment.

And include me in the people who bought it btw.

:D

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silverbeld - 58 days 2 hours ago

1.2 -

@gamerallday.

Agree with you there, you are truly real gamer. I also don't even care as long they deliver great games for me to enjoy. Its good to have competitions on the console market. We consumers are the winners!!

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freddy99 - 58 days 1 hour ago

1.3 - sales doesnt affect the Actual game,

But low sales means less chance for a sequel beeing made, so i guess i care about sales in that sanse.

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Syronicus - 58 days ago

1.4 - "UC2 is my favorite PS3 game so far. I didn't care if it sold 5 copies or 1,000,000 copies as long as I was one of the 5 people who bought a copy of the game."

Agreed, and bubbles to you as well. bubbles to anybody that agrees with that post for they are truly gamers.

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JoySticksFTW - 57 days 23 hours ago

1.5 - I have to agree with freddy99.... No, we don't play "sales" we play games -- but game sales do matter

And I'm not talking the "ZOMG luk @ teh salez!!!11!! 2,000,o00 f1rst w33k!!" BS that we see sometimes.

I just want a game like Demon's Souls to sell well enough to justify a sequel, especially with the great gameplay ideas DS fans have been coming up with and the devs are interested in adding.

Look at games like Heavenly Sword and Lair, both of which I loved. Because of sluggish sales, there might never be a sequel with a chance to improve on what the critics griped about in those games.

F' all that. I want me a HS sequel :(

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raztad - 57 days 22 hours ago

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UC3 is more than granted. UC2 is selling phenomenally good, specially if you compare with UC1 figures.

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zeeshan - 57 days 22 hours ago

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You guys can say anything but I hope and wish for Naughty Dogs to get great rewards. I wish this game sells great and sells at least 3 million copies. THEY DESERVE IT.

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JoySticksFTW - 57 days 20 hours ago

1.9 - @beans... LOL!! Wow, looks like someone's insecure...

First, please reread my comment, and then read your rant - and see how foolish you look

Second, repeat First, because it's just too funny

Third, I own all systems (PS3, Wii, and yes 360) and no where in my comment did I say anything to "disrespect" any console's fanbase or games. And you come on here acting all r@ped-victimed out for some reason.

If anything, my statement supports the 360 fanbase's long argued theory that game sales do matter. I just don't care if it reaches 10 mil status for so-called bragging rights.

You're pathetic and your comments shame yourself. LOL!

Tears!! Cry them for me, Beans! Oh, those glorious tears!!! :D

EDIT There's more!:

I'm sorry that I keep making fun of you Beans, but I just couldn't resist!

Here's Beans:

"Talk about some idiotic logic lol. So you honestly think the games that sale well don't get played as much as all your precious ps3 exclusives?"

Where did THIS come from?! Ah hahahahah...

Awww, the hurt feelings of a fanboy.

I'm sorry, wawrry little Beans. There there, feel better now? :(

:D

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beans - 57 days 19 hours ago

1.10 - lol joystick

You sound like Charlie Browns teacher...bla bla bla with your hairy hash brown looking Azz.

"Third, I own all systems (PS3, Wii, and yes 360)" It's called stealth trolling you funny guy. You may not have been doing it intentionally but it's there. I own all three consoles as well and prefer my 360 the most so it doesn't matter if you own all 3. Good try but don't get upset and whine when somebody calls you out lol.

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JoySticksFTW - 57 days 19 hours ago

1.11 - It gets even better! Hey, everyone. Don't come around here "Stealth Trolling". Sherlock Beans is on the case! :D

So when I stated that Mass Effect and Lost Odyssey can easily go up against the likes of Valkyria Chronicles and Demon's Souls (a game that I have stated many times has stopped me from completing the godly Uncharted 2), is that "Stealth Trolling"?

Or is it stealth trolling only when it's convenient to you?

You talk about PS3 fanboys on N4G, instead of playing games. But here you are, looking for unicorns, gremlins, and other make-believe.

If you just wanna play, I'll play. Heck, I'm home from work today bored-stiff. I used to love battling it out with fanboys like oh... I don't know... Power of Green for instance ;)

And Zhuk, Dark Sniper, Mart (I think N4G misses these personalities)

But if you're seriously acting insecure about your console of choice, you need psychiatric help, or a girlfriend, or a life. Don't go getting your feelings all hurt over video games like you did above. And certainly don't go delusional. I'm all for a good conspiracy theory but jeez...

Besides, if I was "stealth trolling" I would probably notice that the guy that I'm trying to annoy has a famous superhero for his avatar - and I'd change my avatar to his arch-nemesis to annoy him further.

Oh, wait...

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beans - 57 days 18 hours ago

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Ok Joystick this is getting personal! What's your address so we can settle this like a hero and a villain? I promise not to piss in your lawn.

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gumgum99 - 57 days 17 hours ago

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on the next Dragonball Z!!

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JoySticksFTW - 57 days 17 hours ago

1.14 - @ gumgum99

I'd say "next on Challenge of the Super-Friends!"

or is that reference too old now? That was my show back in the day! :)

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BaschPS3 - 57 days 17 hours ago

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I'd like to share in the excitement. All gamers, "xbot" or not, should play Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. It is definitely my personal favorite this generation; probably ever. Such a good game. Do not let this opportunity pass by! Next up, Assassin's Creed 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Mass Effect 2, Heavy Rain, God of War 3, Alan Wake, The Last Guardian, and Final Fantasy XIII. :D

P.S. These are just U.S. numbers. The game has already reached well over a million by now.

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Xbox Avatars Shoe - 57 days 17 hours ago

1.16 - LOL!

Michael Pachter has an IGN user rating of 3.9/10 from 48 user reviews! Too bad IGN didn't do an official review of him but if they did, it would look something like this:

Presentation: 4 - Ugly outfits and bad hair are always sure to make an appearance at every Pachter interview. Not to mention, he looks like a guy who stands in the kiddy pool and smiles way too often. At least he tries to look good though and doesn't have hair like Daniel Kayser from GameTrailers.com.

Sound: 3 - A bland and boring voice doesn't help his already dull interviews. It could be worse though; he could have an annoying-screech-of-a-voice like some of the GameSpot video reviewers.

Lasting Appeal: 1 - Once you read/hear 2 or 3 of his absurd interviews/predictions, you'll cringe whenever you see a headline which contains the words"According to Pachter." Not only will he make you want to avoid interviews and videos focused solely on him, he will make you want to avoid anything where he is just one of multiple participants, such as The Bonus Round.

Overall:2 - His appearance is poor, his voice is sleep-inducing and he makes you want to stab your eyes with needles and plug your ears with lit dynamite. If you're looking for good insight, there are many other, better, choices available.

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Elaine Benes - 57 days 12 hours ago

1.17 - IGN NPD Preview: Uncharted 2 to Dominate Sales

yes, but nobody cares about october. this is the month we all have been waiting for. sure Forza and UC2 and BL are great----but MW2's numbers are what we wanna see. :)

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sikbeta - 57 days 11 hours ago

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GO NATE!!!! and SULLY obviously

UC2 GOTY by Gamers!!!!

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jleack - 58 days 5 hours ago

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Such an outstanding game. It really deserves the great sales.

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iron_sheik - 58 days 5 hours ago

2.1 - indeed

not only the best ps3 game this gen but perhaps the best game of this gen

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theEnemy - 58 days 5 hours ago

2.2 - It's not a game.

It's an experience.

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Neo604 - 58 days 5 hours ago

3 - it set a new standard for graphic.

everything else look kinda lastgen.

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iron_sheik - 58 days 5 hours ago

3.1 - It has incredible story

and great MP too
The gamelay is awesome too. If you are getting one game this fall then it should have to be Uncharted 2
It is also the highest rated game of the year. MW2 is at the same metascore as UC2 but will go down to 93-94 as more reviews come in

have you even played uncharted 2?

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Jsynn7 - 57 days 22 hours ago

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Don't forget KZ2. To me, UC2 and KZ2 set new standards for next-gen graphix and they just so happen to be PS3 exclusives. That says a lot.

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lh_swe - 57 days 21 hours ago

3.3 - *cough, cough*

Excuse me? Last gen?
Excellent animations, superb voice acting, mo-cap and phenomenal level design. I fail to see anything last gen about it.

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Pillville - 57 days 19 hours ago

3.4 -

@lh_swe

I think he's saying "all other games" look kinda lastgen

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lh_swe - 57 days 16 hours ago

3.5 - Ahhhh!

Silly me :D

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NMC2007 - 58 days 5 hours ago

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Prediction = Preview?

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mindedone - 58 days 5 hours ago

5 - Well I hope it DOES sell well

only to promote future works with the same amount of effort put in them.

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jack_burt0n - 58 days 5 hours ago

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The faithful know that whatever no's it does post its justice for the uncharted franchise after 3 yrs. If you liked the second game go back and buy the first for cheap but new :)

love the naughty gods

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DeathroW22 - 58 days 4 hours ago

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I really hope it does, Naughty dog deserves it.

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raidenCPT - 58 days 1 hour ago

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I love Uncharted and Uncharted 2

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Traylor4 - 58 days ago

8.1 - So Right!!!

Uncharted 1 & 2 are arguably the best one/two punch this generation in gaming. Anyone who would crap on this game is clueless or worst, an Xbot fanboy.

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GirlGamerEm - 58 days 1 hour ago

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Naughty Dog have done exceptionally well, Uncharted 2 is the complete package.

And I totally agree with GamerallDay's awesome comment.

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blizzard_cool - 58 days ago

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Who are the phantom disagree-ers?

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lh_swe - 57 days 21 hours ago

10.1 - Check the open zone ---->

You'll find them trolling over there.

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DigitalAnalog - 58 days ago

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Uncharted 2, a blessing this gaming generation.

Regardless if the game is hated or not. At least we have hope that a game with this type of "quality" has been brought to the gaming table. I only expect future PS3 exclusives will follow suit despite being heavily biased against by the media.

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Sileo - 57 days 23 hours ago

11.1 - Very True

I don't like how reviewers give a game a 9/10, 10/10 (suggesting it's a "perfect" game), and then they give another game the same score which isn't even in the same league.

They seem to get blinded by hype and the idea of people complaining about their review, rather than reviewing the game for what it is.

Uncharted 2 is an incredible game, I've only just started playing it though (I don't know why I didn't get it sooner). I'd rented CoD:MW2 before it, and Uncharted 2 is definitely a sight for sore eyes after the last-gen graphics of MW2.

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RadientFlux - 57 days 21 hours ago

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I honestly thought that this myth about how the media is bias against the PS3, would stop after all the positive reviews for Uncharted2, Demon Souls and Ratchet & Clank.

Oh and Sileo apparently you don't remember what last-gen graphics look like. Sure Uncharted2 looks amazing but it's not an entire generation leap from everything else on the market.

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DigitalAnalog - 57 days 21 hours ago

11.3 - @RadientFlux

You don't look at the review scores to tell the quality of the game.... nowadays.

Uncharted 2 sure is not "next-gen" leap in this console generation but it still is leaps and bounds over most games with only Killzone 2 to rival it.

Positive reviews for R&C? Eurogamer gave it a 7.0 because they believe it's more of the same even though GeoW 2 was never penalized for it. Then there's the issue with EDGE magazine.

Try reading the content behind the scores and you'll see what media "bias" is. I'm sorry to say this but you're gullable if you don't see otherwise.

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RadientFlux - 57 days 17 hours ago

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Most times I read through 2 reviews, for every game I'm interested in and no I still don't see a bias. I do find it interesting that you consider me gullable, if I don't follow your line of reasoning.

Comparing a game series with 10 titles (R&C) to a series that only has 2 (GeOW). Is a bit unfair espically when you want them docked the same points for 'more of the same'.

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FPShooter - 57 days 23 hours ago

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I feel lucky every time I pick up my controller to play Uncharted 2. I loved Uncharted DF too but this is a real step up.

I've played a lot video games and I can honestly say I have never enjoyed playing anything more than Uncharted 2.

This game is a cut above the rest, a true masterpiece. A million thanks to you ND.

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RadientFlux - 57 days 22 hours ago

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The only game I'm concerned about is Brutal Legend. As sales aren't supposed to all that good and the marketing effort by EA was pretty lackluster after the game launched.

The reason I'm not worried about Uncharted 2 sales, is due to it's ad campaign and the success of the first title. So a 3rd game in the series is a given.

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saimcheeda - 57 days 19 hours ago

15 - Uncharted

is one of the instant classic games, i hope they come out with a PSP Version too soon

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Crystallis - 57 days 18 hours ago

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U2 will break the 2 mil mark before this year is over. When its all said and done U2 will have sold over 5 mil.

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eagle21 - 57 days 18 hours ago

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Disagrees must have got banned from xbox live. :( lol

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gumgum99 - 57 days 18 hours ago

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the irony is that this news is on the 360 channel.

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Waldex_Encore - 58 days 12 hours ago

1 - Please

Insert here a classic MetalGearRising(or another stupid generic xbot) mongoloid comment about how the PS3 and Uncarted 2 are inferior and the Xbox will bring peace to the entire planet...

Stupid animals...

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ReviewsArePolitics - 58 days 1 hour ago

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They are generic and retarded like their console and their games

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4point7BillionLoss - 58 days ago

1.2 - insert droid

praising Sony's worst console in history, worst losses in history and worst community in history of gaming.

droids are fail.

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lh_swe - 57 days 21 hours ago

1.3 - @4point7BillionLoss

Good way to prove Waldex_Encore's point ;)

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YoungKiller25 - 57 days 19 hours ago

1.4 - @ 4point7BillionLoss really!?!?!?!?!?!

from this
http://upload.wikimedia.org...

to this
http://static2.videogamer.c...

Are you slow or something Their best console in history
and Third fastest selling console in history

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Chet Faliszek 360 - 58 days 9 hours ago

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PS3 – 320,000
Xbox 360 – 280,000

epic fail for ps3 cuz every month that passes ps3 lost more and more sales ..

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iron_sheik - 58 days 5 hours ago

2.1 - do take in europe and japan

cuz when you add those 2 then you have ps3 outselling x360 2:1 worldwide :)

@below
arcade is 200$ . still 100$ cheaper than the 120gb slim

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TheBlackSmoke - 58 days 5 hours ago

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Both consoles are the same price and the PS3 sells more...epic fail for sony?

Also consider the USA is Microsofts strongest region whilst sony owns japan and is clearly more popular in europe.

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stonecold1 - 58 days 4 hours ago

2.3 - ps3 out sell the 360

here in australia and newzealand just a thought

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4point7BillionLoss - 58 days 2 hours ago

2.4 - PS3 lost Sony $4.7 billion

and increase in sales represents an increase in debt ... especially after a price drop Sony couldn't afford in the first place.

expect losses to grow ...

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LTC - 58 days 5 hours ago

3 - 360 in third place again

Get used to it bots your POS console's days are numbered

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PS3_HAS_GAMES - 58 days 5 hours ago

4 - everyone should check out these 2 vidoes..its sooo funny..must watch

http://www.youtube.com/watc...
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

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MaximusPrime - 57 days 23 hours ago

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i LOL'd at the first video. it is so funny.

thanks for that

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FiftyFourPointTwo - 58 days 3 hours ago

5 - Uncharted 2 to Dominate Sales

I wonder how Flopza 3 is doing. Nevermind, it must be flopping some more.

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Theoneneo81 - 57 days 22 hours ago

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wait you mean forenza 3 came out I didnt even noticed i was so busy playing uncharted 2 to care :)

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lh_swe - 57 days 21 hours ago

5.2 - I think Forza 3 is doing really well actually.

Thats not to say anything bad about Uncharted 2 because as i have said in the past its one of the best games this gen.

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horndog - 57 days 11 hours ago

7 - Just 600k in a month? Really?

For real? And this is a GOTY contender? Really? That's all it could mustard in a month? The best graphics in history? 600K? That's it? Game of the decade? 600k? I feel bad for ND. Pitty. Sales bin by Christmas right in with another game of the century known as KZ2.

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Cuzzo63 - 51 days 4 hours ago

7.1 - NAA

Its over a mill. probably more. thats jus for NA

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