Nobody could have expected this one, but it turns out thatHalo 3has actually become quite a popular release. I know, I couldn’t quite believe it myself, but our news contributor Joe Burling and regular tipster TheGoldenDonut wiped the haughty smirk off my face with the power of evidence. Come with me as we look at all of today’s announced successes in theHalo 3camp.
It should come as no surprise thatHalo 3has stormed onto Xbox Livelike a hungry Nazi, claiming the number one spot fromGears of War. As a side note, if you’re anythinglike me, you’ll now find that it’s the perfect time to playGears. Most of the ones left playing it are awful (or the dangerous hardcore that need to be avoided), so I’m actually only substandard at it these days, not a total laughing stock.
In terms of sales,Halo 3has quite obviously become thefastest moving 360 game of all time. One in three Xbox 360 owners have purchased the game already, andHalo 3currently sits just belowGTA: San Andreasas the second fastest selling game in history. Naturally, the game’s success has a knock-on effect, as sales of the 360 console have doubled,outselling the Wiifor the first time in half a year. Maybe Nintendo needs to sell more …oh wait.
Among all the other holiday titles on the way,Halo 3has contributed to an analystraising GameStop’s forecasts. If you’re not convinced yet that the game is doing well, perhaps itsnumber one position in the UK chartswill make a believer of you. I know, for a game with such little coverage and gamer interest, it’s difficult to grasp, butHalo 3has actually become the sleeper hit we never expected it to be. Accept the truth.
