D3 Pub riding 'Ben 10' wave this holiday
D3 Publisher is boasting to MCV that versions of Ben 10: Protector of Earth for Wii, DS, PSP and PS2 have sold a collective 2.5 million copies worldwide. While not nearly as impressive as Gears of War 2's feat of selling 2 million in one week, we suspect the cost of development for Ben 10: PoE was quite a bit less (and D3's metric perhaps a bit lower). The title has been in the Top 40 UK software sales consistently since launching October 2007.
This bravado is not without apt timing, of course, as the publisher is gearing up for the release of Ben 10: Alien Force in February. Expect mediocre reviews for the game and a hefty profit margin for D3 -- behold the power of a licensed IP.
This bravado is not without apt timing, of course, as the publisher is gearing up for the release of Ben 10: Alien Force in February. Expect mediocre reviews for the game and a hefty profit margin for D3 -- behold the power of a licensed IP.











Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jacksons @ Dec 29th 2008 12:39PM
Good news for them! I'm still looking forward to Eat Lead.
Wiinterfang @ Dec 29th 2008 12:44PM
Good for them :).
mr mobius @ Dec 29th 2008 12:50PM
Why have I never heard of this game before if its been out for so long and in the top 40 consistently? I've never even seen it in any shop selling Wii games.
What is it like and has it got good ratings?
Wiinterfang @ Dec 29th 2008 12:53PM
It's a normal game just very low budgeted.
The Dark Wayne @ Dec 29th 2008 12:50PM
people still use their PS2s?
Wiinterfang @ Dec 29th 2008 1:17PM
Persona 4.
samfish @ Dec 29th 2008 12:58PM
In fairness to kids these days, people my age used to think that Chip 'n' Dale and Duck Tales games were good, too.
...I'm probably gonna get downvoted for saying that.
j.howlett @ Dec 29th 2008 1:09PM
the DS version i played of ben 10 was fun and the duck tales game was good
jorojoserojas @ Dec 29th 2008 1:11PM
BOTH games you just named are, in fact, still awesome.
AwesomeTown @ Dec 29th 2008 1:29PM
What do you mean "used to"?
MegaSnort @ Dec 29th 2008 1:33PM
I found the hidden characters in every level of Ducktales... oh the memories. While Mario 3, Crystalis, Zelda 1&2, Lolo, Ninja Gaiden and other classics of that era have created lasting legacies within the gamer community, I still have a special place in my heart for every PoS licensed game I sank countless precious hours of my childhood into. Although, the Tiny Toons game was actually a fantastic platformer now that I think about it, amazing level design and 4 unique characters a forgotten gem probnably overlooked even during the NES' prime.
BPMOmega [gamertag] @ Dec 29th 2008 3:59PM
But folks like Capcom and Konami knew how to make a good licensed game... Well, back in those days, anyways.
You can't honestly say DuckTales was bad, can you?
samfish @ Dec 29th 2008 4:04PM
I never liked Chip and Dale, even way back when it came out.
As for Duck Tales, I played it not too long ago and it just wasn't anywhere near as good as I seem to recall.
...admittedly, though, I did play it on an emulator, which could have had something to do with it.
Alzheimers @ Dec 29th 2008 5:20PM
For every Duck Tales, there's a Total Recall.
For every Rambo, there's a Predator.
For every Robocop, there's a Terminator 2.
Actually, maybe it's just the licensed games featuring Ah-nuld
(suddenly remembers "Back to the Future", and throws up a little in his mouth)
Viridium @ Dec 29th 2008 1:12PM
Does Tara Strong do any voicework for it? She's pretty talented.
Alzheimers @ Dec 29th 2008 2:02PM
Did I miss something?
I don't even remember hearing anything about Ben-9, and now they're up to 10?
Poisoned Al @ Dec 29th 2008 2:03PM
Kids will want any old shit with the right name on it. We all went though that stage.
Yes, even YOU!
Sometimes the game would be actually good, but most of the time it was a cheap cash in.
The Dark Wayne @ Dec 29th 2008 2:32PM
I still do that with Batman and Star Wars
dan.diemer @ Dec 29th 2008 2:34PM
I actually just bought this for my 4 year old. He's really into Ben 10 right now and I figured for 20 bucks it should provide some entertainment and bonding time.
Poisoned Al @ Dec 29th 2008 3:05PM
...or at least shut him up for five minutes.
Vcize @ Dec 29th 2008 3:00PM
What the hell is a Ben-10?
LaughingTarget @ Dec 29th 2008 4:00PM
A Cartoon Network show. It's surprisingly watchable.
The Dark Wayne @ Dec 29th 2008 5:36PM
not nearly as good as their newest, Batman The Brave and the Bold.
Fridays at 8/7 central.
LaughingTarget @ Dec 29th 2008 7:30PM
With the exception of the last two Schumaker Batman movies, there isn't much that involves Batman that isn't good.
BPMOmega [gamertag] @ Dec 29th 2008 4:00PM
I would consider buying a Ben 10 game if it were... ya know, GOOD. The show's not half bad, and could have some game potential.