GTAV Could Smash Day-One Sales Records
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This morning's--and maybe this year's--biggest news is that Grand Theft Auto V is official, and a trailer will debut on November 2nd. The entire game industry is abuzz with all things GTA, and industry analysts are already weighing in on the never-before-seen title.
EEDAR's Jesse Divnich says that GTAV's launch could be the biggest of all-time, shattering records previously set by Call of Duty: Black Ops. Black Ops sold over 5 million units worldwide at launch and brough in over $1 billion in revenue.
Michael Pachter, on the other hand, isn't convinced that today's teaser should be considered an official announcment, but more of an "acknowledgement" that an announcement is imminent.
Ya know?... I think that's the smartest thing he's ever said.
Sonic: Generations Breaks All Sonic Pre-Order Records
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Sega has announced, via press release, that the upcoming Sonic Generations has smashed all previous pre-order records for a Sonic title. With what we've seen from the Blue Blur for the last five years, that fact isn't so surprising. Still, Alan Pritchard, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at SEGA of America, is excited for the comeback:
He's not kidding about Sega going full-out on the marketing for the game. Sega has already partnered with Six Flags throughout October to have hands-on stations and marketed messaging of Sonic Generations. Pro skateboarders, like Andy Macdonald and Tony Hawk, have also competed in a tournament celebrating Sonic Generations and Sonic's 20th anniversary that will air on Fox Sports Net on November 25th.Sonic Generations is the ultimate title to cap off Sonic's 20th anniversary and we have put our full support behind it with a number of truly amazing initiatives. This year is a milestone for Sonic and we want to make sure this is the best title that Sonic fans, old and new, have been waiting for.
Additionally, a custom Sonic-themed playground will be built by KaBOOM! for kids in East Oakland, CA at the Youth UpRising community center and Modern Sonic will debut as a helium balloon at th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Sonic Generations speeds into nationwide stores on November 1, 2011 for X360, PS3, and PC.
