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Subject: Do you think ODST will beat H3s World Record?
Poll: Will ODST beat the record?  [closed]
Yes:  29%
(21 Votes)
No:  71%
(51 Votes)
Total Votes: 72

Halo 3 made the record for most number of games sold in the first week... so I wonder if ODST will beat the record? I don't think it will because a lot of people think the price is unreasonable... but it is a Halo game.

  • 06.15.2009 2:23 PM PDT

Maybe. But it doesn't seem to have as much hype as Halo 3 did.

  • 06.15.2009 2:41 PM PDT
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Most of the reason for the massive sales of Halo 3 was because it was marketed and hyped up beyond belief.

  • 06.15.2009 2:42 PM PDT

i believe it would atleast come considerably close.

  • 06.15.2009 2:43 PM PDT

i highly doubt it, id honestly be surprised if it sold half as much as halo 3.

  • 06.15.2009 2:46 PM PDT

I really doubt it. Halo 3 was super hyped and marketed. ODST has obviously not been hyped the same way. I wish it was though. The hype was lots of fun. But back to the subject. I know a couple people who own Halo 3 who probably will not buy it. I figure there are plenty of people who think the same way.

Bungie, time to start the marketing train!

  • 06.15.2009 2:47 PM PDT

I think it will set the record for the most EXPANSION PACKS sold in a week...... but maybe the WoW pack sold fast.

  • 06.15.2009 2:48 PM PDT

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Maybe. But it doesn't seem to have as much hype as Halo 3 did.


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  • 06.15.2009 2:49 PM PDT

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From what it seems, there is somewhat a good amount of hype, but seeing that people are complaining about pric being rised, it's highly doubtful. Espically since it's just 3-5 hours for campaign, just 1 game mode and 3 new maps on the 2nd disc. And people seem to be upset about it since they already bought the maps included in the game. Although it'd be good to people who never bought the map packs.

[Edited on 06.15.2009 2:51 PM PDT]

  • 06.15.2009 2:50 PM PDT

Its really a toss-up. A lot of fans may have been captivated to the series after buying Halo 3 even though they never played Halo 2 or CE, so the fanbase may have grown. More people may be potentially attracted to ODST than during the release of halo 3. However, there isn't as much hype for Halo 3: ODST compared to Halo 3, and like you said, the price is high for an expansion.

  • 06.15.2009 2:54 PM PDT

Adjust your strategy to the game, not the game to your strategy.

If I remember correctly, GTA 4 beat Halo 3's record for most games sold in the first week.

  • 06.15.2009 2:57 PM PDT
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I say no. It would be unlikely for an expansion (sorry, phatdragon, couldn't resist) to beat out the main game.

  • 06.15.2009 3:00 PM PDT

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ODST sales will forever be encompassed by the shadow of Halo 3's record.

  • 06.15.2009 3:02 PM PDT

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Maybe. But it doesn't seem to have as much hype as Halo 3 did.

Pretty much. While Bungie is an absolute master of building up hype, they definitely haven't done that as much for ODST as Halo 3.

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no halo 3 was a contention of halo 2 every 1 knew it was coming because of what cheif said at the end and odst really wasn't expected so. also halo 3 was the first halo game on the 360

  • 06.15.2009 3:09 PM PDT
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I would hope so, but I doubt it. A lot of people are turned off by the price, and a lot of people are (for some strange reason) angry about the fact that there's no BR. Missing a fantastic game because it's missing a weapon is ridiculous, but it's there choice.

  • 06.15.2009 3:13 PM PDT
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lawl no

its only an expansion that is ridiculously priced

i hope it bombs that way MS knows consumers wont fall for this BS

on and BTW GTA4 now holds that record

  • 06.15.2009 3:21 PM PDT
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more then half of halo 3 sales but less then all sold

  • 06.15.2009 3:35 PM PDT

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Posted by: a squirreI
Maybe. But it doesn't seem to have as much hype as Halo 3 did.


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  • 06.15.2009 3:39 PM PDT

Approximate number of people who buy ODST that didn't buy Halo 3: 5
Approximate number of people who bought Halo 3 and will not buy ODST: 500,000

You do the math.

*Numbers are slightly exaggerated

  • 06.15.2009 3:52 PM PDT

Look

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNL-CQRih_k

No. Alot of people whom already have Halo 3 aren´t going to buy ODST. Like MLG´S!!!

  • 06.15.2009 3:52 PM PDT
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As good as ODST looks, I don't think that it will beat the record. It isn't as hyped as Halo 3 was.

  • 06.15.2009 4:04 PM PDT

It might though... there's not many good games coming out this year... unless MW2 comes out.... or if MechAssault 3 comes out... but that's just me.

  • 06.15.2009 5:07 PM PDT
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For an expansion, yes

  • 06.15.2009 5:12 PM PDT

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its not an IMPORTANT part of the storyline.its going to be a blast and we will finally get to play and learn from the ODST perspective.if this was halo 4 where we got an answer to the cliffhanger we have had for nearly 2 years than yes, this would make the record. this is just a small gap that doesnt involve the blue team,masterchief but the ODST squad working with ONI.

im sure this will not break the halo 3 par but will be a great game nonetheless.

  • 06.15.2009 5:13 PM PDT