GDC09: Over 2.5 million are Left 4 Dead
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Mar 27th 2009 at 12:13AM } 
If you haven't shot any zombies lately, you may want to jump back in soon. Valve is releasing the free Survival DLC pack next month for Xbox 360 and PC owners.
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giantenemycrab @ Mar 27th 2009 12:30AM
So wait, it's 2.5 million PLUS however much Steam has sold, or it's 2.5 million including Steam and we just don't know how much of that total is Steam sold?
DangerMouse @ Mar 27th 2009 12:42AM
Steam isn't included in the 2.5 million.
Bootes @ Mar 27th 2009 1:15AM
Ya, so this number is pretty useless. I'm sure plenty of copies were sold on Steam.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Mar 27th 2009 3:23AM
Okay, I was going to say with the giveaway sales on Steam, this figure seems really low. But if this figure doesn't count Steam at all, it's actually a very good figure. Which makes a lot more sense since the number of friends I have who bought it would indicate a higher sell rate than 2.5M copies would indicate.
Demon G Sides @ Mar 27th 2009 12:57PM
Steam randomly puts it on sale so I'm sure its number of sold is staggering.
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 12:35AM
So what you are trying to say is if it was the Xbox 360 AND PS3, it would have sold LESS than if it was on the 360 alone? I'm just trying to understand how your mind works, but that would probably fry my own in the process.....
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 12:36AM
Damn, forgot to put an "on" between the "was" and "the". I wish we could edit our own comments....
ice~ @ Mar 27th 2009 12:39AM
Well considering that day steam put L4D on sale and saw a 3000% increase, I'd say that accounts for a lot of sales, i'm interested in the number now
Kodros @ Mar 27th 2009 1:58PM
The 3000% increase was pre-sale on Steam vs sale on Steam. It's not really saying much without actual numbers.
Einhanderkiller @ Mar 27th 2009 12:45AM
PC and 360 game = 360 exclusive?
Wut.
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 12:47AM
Its funny how fanboyism works, I'm currently a PC fanboy and a small part of me is saying that console gamers don't deserve this game and yet I also know it sounds pretty damn stupid as well. Just as I'm unhappy at The Witcher coming to consoles and the possibility of Crysis 2 coming to consoles.
And I also know with fanboyism, if your system cannot get a game, you usually try to downplay the game and say its not that great. But the minute its announced for your platform, you are excited as hell, I know its going on with you and Metal Gear Solid 4. When its only on the PS3, its an overhyped game that's 90% overdramatic cutscenes but when it comes to the Xbox 360, its suddenly a fantastic game a lot more "better" people get to play and suck on that you "holier than thou" PS3 fanboys.
Caveman @ Mar 27th 2009 12:47AM
Rock, such a great game!
+1 for Xbox 360
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 12:48AM
"PC and 360 game = 360 exclusive?
Wut.
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Apparently when we talk about exclusivity, we talk about it between consoles, we really don't count the PC in the equation. That's how it works......
Obie @ Mar 27th 2009 12:53AM
Well, deserved! can't wait for the Survival mode....now...where there be new achievements attached to it also??
Einhanderkiller @ Mar 27th 2009 12:56AM
On Steam there will be new achievements; however, on the Xbox 360, there will be no new achievements as Microsoft doesn't allow them to be added to free updates.
Obie @ Mar 27th 2009 12:58AM
Well.......lametastic! Way to go M$!
Kaioh @ Mar 27th 2009 2:50AM
Einhanderkiller, you are wrong Microsoft does allow new achievements for free updates. They did with Bioshock, so there is no reason to believe they won't with Left 4 Dead.
Einhanderkiller @ Mar 27th 2009 2:59AM
I heard from a lot of different people that Microsoft didn't allow new achievements with free content, so I assumed it was true.
But it sounds like you're right.
"On February 1, 2007, Microsoft announced on their Gamerscore Blog some new policies that developers must follow related to Gamerscore and Achievements in future releases. All games must have 1,000 Gamerscore points in the base game - the title can ship with fewer than 1,000 points, but anything added later must be free. Game developers also now have the option of adding up to 250 points via downloadable content (for a total of 1,250 points) - this content can be either free or paid"
Einhanderkiller @ Mar 27th 2009 12:54AM
I'm sorry, but that doesn't make any sense.
Mister Bogus (Mr. ESC) @ Mar 27th 2009 12:56AM
SALES FIGURES HERE!!!
FemaleOrca @ Mar 27th 2009 10:18AM
A SMOKER'S GOT THE STEAM NUMBERS?
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 12:57AM
I know it doesn't make much sense, the PC platform is cut off from the console wars and when we talk about exclusivity, its just exclusivity between consoles, disregarding whether the game is also on the PC or not. I dunno why but that's the way it goes.
TheE3Guy @ Mar 27th 2009 12:58AM
Left 4 Dead is a glorified mod with a $60 price tag. It's one of the most overrated pieces of shit I've ever played. Prove me wrong
Rentaro @ Mar 27th 2009 1:01AM
I paid $25. I say, it's worth it >_>
Obie @ Mar 27th 2009 1:13AM
2.5 Million people just did.....bub.
Oh and Francis hates you too.
Anticrawl @ Mar 27th 2009 1:13AM
We could say that about any game... you know what I'm gonna just stop myself there and go play some Warhammer.
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Mar 27th 2009 1:20AM
you r a dildo my man. though i respect your thoughts i find them to nothing short of turdtastic.Go back to your Gears 2 or counter strike. I like my little running zombie game and enjoy playing with friends. YOU WAR-HAMMER DILDO^ What r u playing 40 k or fantasy? (I want to play too!)
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Mar 27th 2009 1:21AM
Oh and obie plus 1. E3 is also an overrated overpriced turd. Sorry im being a dick again.
Mister Bogus (Mr. ESC) @ Mar 27th 2009 1:31AM
>Prove me wrong
Lol Unsuccesful troll is unsuccesful.
Anticrawl @ Mar 27th 2009 1:33AM
@THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime)
I'm not sure what you just said, but suddenly I feel unclean and disturbed....
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Mar 27th 2009 1:36AM
You do realize you have just contradicted yourself Mr.Esc?
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Mar 27th 2009 1:37AM
hehehehe me too!
Mister Bogus (Mr. ESC) @ Mar 27th 2009 1:54AM
No is only succesful if it gets bawwws and rage but if we get lulz out of him he fails.
I wish I had the diagram to ilustrate you.
Anticrawl @ Mar 27th 2009 2:02AM
@Mr. ESC
I love diagrams.
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Mar 27th 2009 1:15AM
Wah Waaaaah PC PC PC u guys r spoiled brats. How u think i feel with a mac and so few games on a machine thats prolly as powerful as what u run. (no i will not poison this mbp with windows.) Also MGS4 on Iphone and Ipod lolz woot SARCASM!
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 1:21AM
What are you complaining about? To my knowledge, installing Windows on a Mac is easier than vice versa, at least its officially supported whereas Apple doesn't allow OSX to be installed on PCs, its against their EULA. I don't care for OSX, I've used Windows my entire life and am happy with it but you get the best of both worlds.
My desktop is custom built by the way and I like how there are so many PCs to choose from, from 8" netbooks to 20" desktop replacement monsters. I am happy being a PC.
Phil @ Mar 27th 2009 1:27AM
Just got my copy of it today... great game!
Mister Bogus (Mr. ESC) @ Mar 27th 2009 1:32AM
Why trolls are getting so much atention these days?
Downvote and move on people.
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Mar 27th 2009 1:33AM
I am a Mac and I am pulling your uptight leg.
Alex @ Mar 27th 2009 2:00AM
The only game I appreciated a short campaign haha. Can't wait for the update!
DmaRt @ Mar 27th 2009 2:03AM
I have this game already and its great!!.. it reminds me of the good ol' days when it was all about having fun and not worrying about spending so much money on a game... I mean i understand CAPCOM and OTHER Corps. need money to pay stuff off... but sometimes they need to think about us and lets us have some fun with at least something free or very cheap in that matter..
Paulmichael @ Mar 27th 2009 2:33AM
Cosmo, you started out with a nice reply, but then...Damn, what happened? Yes, it does sound pretty stupid: Consoles don't "deserve" some PC games? That makes no sense. At all.
Paulmichael @ Mar 27th 2009 2:34AM
So...Price drop? :)
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 2:41AM
Why would they drop the price when it is selling so well? They would do it when sales drop.
Paulmichael @ Mar 27th 2009 2:51AM
To sell even more! Even a $10 drop would produce a rise in sales... Mostly wishful thinking though.
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 2:58AM
Of course I'd like a pricedrop as well but look at the Wii for instance, its still selling extremely well without a single pricedrop since it launched so I'm sure Valve will keep the price for a bit. At least it is cheaper on the PC, especially with some nice deals, when I visited India in December, they had legal copies of GTA4 and L4D for $10 and $20 respectively, I bought GTA4 and despite the back saying it had to be activated in India, I activated it in the U.S and it works 100%. : )
Einhanderkiller @ Mar 27th 2009 3:01AM
The price was $25 at one point during a sale. I don't think the price needs to go any lower.
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 2:35AM
At the very least, PC's should get the best version. ; )
Cosmo @ Mar 27th 2009 2:36AM
That's what sucks about being a fanboy, it saps you of all common sense and logic. Just like Sprinkes doesn't want any 360 games to come to the PS3 and wants all PS3 exclusives to come to the 360, it doesn't make sense and makes him sound like a total ass, just like I'm fighting against my fanboyism as well.
Lou-igi @ Mar 27th 2009 8:11AM
$60 bucks is a little expensive for this game. Your basically buying an Multiplayer only game. Single player is a joke plus there isn't much substance.
@ StarTrekNubian
"I don't believe the ps3 deserves this game."
Thats a weird statement. Did this Video Game Console offend you?