As easy as 1.23 million: Modern Warfare 2 breaks first-day UK sales record
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Nov 11th 2009 at 1:29PM } 
Smashing through the estimated 631,000 units sold by 2008's Grand Theft Auto IV, Infinity Ward's slick shooter grossed £47 million (roughly $78.3 million) in first-day sales, which ELSPA and GFK-ChartTrack pair with 1.23 million units sold. Sold to adults, of course! "So, as an 18-rated video game, it is important that this game is not played by children, and parents should be appropriately vigilant," said Rawlinson. "We ask everyone to make sure they check the packaging of games to ensure they are suitable for their players, especially as we enter the festive season when video games are one of the most popular gifts of the holiday."
We hope you don't take offense, people of the UK, but some of you have awfully high-pitched voices online.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
HAAS599 @ Nov 11th 2009 1:31PM
FUCK IW
MrXile @ Nov 11th 2009 1:31PM
Get a grip idiot.
JXCgunrunna @ Nov 11th 2009 1:39PM
FUCK HAAS599
If you are having problems with ur PS3 version im sorry. If you are waiting to get it on the PC still im sorry too but really, what has IW done that is so horrible? Brought hours of enjoyment to over 15 million people. Yea thats rough.
Grow up or stop posting shit.
Leobebes (BDF: Braid Defence Force) @ Nov 11th 2009 1:39PM
Waaa PC fanboy feels down in the dumps? Taco Bell didn't give in to those wanted the enchirito back, so why should IW give in to your terrorist demands when only 500,000 bought COD4 two years ago?
Alton Brown [ XBL: LordToastington] @ Nov 11th 2009 1:40PM
The Enchirito was awful.
HAAS599 @ Nov 11th 2009 1:50PM
its the new "First"
Just a joke moron
but seriously, FUCK IW!!!
samfish [wants to know: do midgets have night vision?] @ Nov 11th 2009 1:53PM
"but seriously, FUCK IW!!!"
For a second there I thought you just misspelled "FUCK WII"
Prof. Von Manifest (aka the caterpillar in your buttermilk) [PSN: Manifest37] @ Nov 11th 2009 1:53PM
I think this is backlash from PC gamers.
PS3 users are perfecting their craft on the campaign before trying the MP.
How's that for optimism!
JXCgunrunna @ Nov 11th 2009 1:57PM
Sorry. Its hard to tell with all the Anti MW2 stuff flying around and I'm just getting tired of it. It is a really solid game and while I understand the complaints from the PC side being a PC player myself with TF2 and it sucks that PS3 is down for a few days but its getting out of hand.
HAAS599 @ Nov 11th 2009 2:03PM
Sarcasm is hard to get across sometimes.
The downvotes are probably well deserved.
Upvote this comment if you want an open beta before MW3 on all platforms.
KingOfHearts @ Nov 11th 2009 2:12PM
Requesting upvotes is a surefire way to get downvoted on Joystiq.
Please don't go outta your way to get upvotes, this is a blog, not a popularity contest..
HAAS599 @ Nov 11th 2009 2:17PM
I really need to work on my sarcasm. That last sentence wasn't sarcasm.
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Nov 11th 2009 2:48PM
You idiot. Sarcasm doesn't work on the Interwebz.
JerJer @ Nov 11th 2009 3:18PM
wait if telling people to..up...
hmm..
downvote this comment!
MrXile @ Nov 11th 2009 1:31PM
Joystiq, better to be called high pitched than world bullies ;)
Enosoma @ Nov 11th 2009 1:39PM
That's Mr. World Bullies to you, buck-o.
please @ Nov 11th 2009 1:40PM
China and Russia are world bullies
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 11th 2009 1:41PM
You silly Europeans.
samfish [wants to know: do midgets have night vision?] @ Nov 11th 2009 1:55PM
I LOVE CANADA! CANADA ROCKS THE SOCKS OFF OUR COCKS!
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 11th 2009 1:57PM
What's Canada?
samfish [wants to know: do midgets have night vision?] @ Nov 11th 2009 2:00PM
It's a magical place where everybody is awesome and leprechauns ride unicorns for breakfast.
Duh~!
Prof. Von Manifest (aka the caterpillar in your buttermilk) [PSN: Manifest37] @ Nov 11th 2009 2:20PM
That last part sounds like magical fetish porn.
Zoot Suit Jedi @ Nov 11th 2009 3:31PM
@ Darth Bradwart
Why, Canada is the proprietor of that delicious, dry ginger ale, silly!
DrunkMiffy @ Nov 11th 2009 1:31PM
And said whiney brats should be crucified.
bozman @ Nov 11th 2009 1:34PM
thats funny.most of the american kids i hear online sound like little girls
Solace @ Nov 11th 2009 1:41PM
well atleast we have nice teeth
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 11th 2009 1:41PM
Hey-oh!
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Nov 11th 2009 1:43PM
While I, Captain Planet, have no official place of birth, I currently reside in California and I must agree here. American kids (aka screaming Elmos) are far more prevalent here than they are across the pond.
Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Nov 11th 2009 2:01PM
Lol, Solace, nobody sees teeth in gaming, they only hear the little girl screamings :D
skyline666 @ Nov 12th 2009 8:03AM
@Solace
arent you all over weight to
Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Nov 11th 2009 2:07PM
Having a whale of a time in Orlando :D
bozman @ Nov 11th 2009 2:23PM
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B1LlYh6iKqs/Sq3N_yE_r5I/AAAAAAAAAuI/93K0kWWI5vk/s400/yellow_teeth_3.jpg
@solace what are you trying too say?
Carbonize @ Nov 11th 2009 2:23PM
I think Solace meant they have nice veneers. Veneers that are bleach white when a tooths natural clour is actually a very light ivory.
Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Nov 11th 2009 2:40PM
Oh, thats why I hate fox news :D They spend more time demonstrating the white beauty of thier teeth then getting any worldwide news actually correct.
redjack @ Nov 11th 2009 5:27PM
Do Brits ever wonder why American kids are always screaming for cigarettes online?
Whocares @ Nov 12th 2009 7:46AM
yeah - I'm often told to 'sex off you cigarette' by you rude americans. I would retort with a witty comment but its hard to speak with my shitty british teeth and a cup of tea or crumpet in my mouth.
Whocares @ Nov 12th 2009 7:51AM
hey, maybe sarcasm and the internet can co-exist peacefuly
Marky264 @ Nov 11th 2009 1:35PM
Awfully high pitched voices? How about Arrogent Annoying Whiney Americans? Yeah bet you wont take offense to that one? ;)
ganrob @ Nov 11th 2009 1:41PM
I'm trying to read your comment out loud in a fake british accent. It's not working, but still hilarious.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 11th 2009 1:44PM
We don't care what you think.
We're not paying an arm and a leg for 'petrol'...
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Nov 11th 2009 1:48PM
you lost the war buddy get over yourself!
Traceur_Ryuk [Founder of The Anti-EMCB(tm) and co-leader of ATDF] (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Nov 11th 2009 1:51PM
Oh no. Now the Europe VS. America is starting on Joystiq. Can't we all just get along? :)
Geoff900 @ Nov 11th 2009 1:53PM
@Darth Bradwart, Obviously you do otherwise you wouldn't of commented...
Traceur_Ryuk [Founder of The Anti-EMCB(tm) and co-leader of ATDF] (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Nov 11th 2009 1:53PM
Also, "Arrogant Annoying Whiney Americans?"
Are you sure we aren't talking about the French?
skyline666 @ Nov 11th 2009 2:03PM
@Darth Bradwart
We might pay a lot for "petrol", but at least we dont shoot our own people and other allies in wars.
Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Nov 11th 2009 2:05PM
Does the angry german kid count?
ShadowOp @ Nov 11th 2009 2:11PM
I think joystiq isn't complaining (although they probably would) about the voices, I think they're just pointing out the inconsistencies in what was asked and what has happened... just a thought...
epicmuffin @ Nov 11th 2009 2:22PM
@skyline. what the hell are you talking about? Friendly fire? Yeah, you're right, that's a uniquely American concept. Go away, man.
Katana Master @ Nov 11th 2009 3:27PM
You guys know that England isn't the only country in Britain? Ever heard of Scotland? Wales?
Anyone still with me?
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Nov 11th 2009 1:39PM
Ugh, I'd hate to be at Infinity Ward right now. Can you imagine the cricle-jerk party happening over there right now?
Wait a minute...I'd LOVE to be there right now.