It's got the rooster, it's got the crow, Modern Warfare 3 is big in Japan. For the week of November 14, according to Media Create, the PS3 version of Activision's latest blockbuster topped the charts at number one with over 180,000 units sold. The Xbox version, incidentally, is in the seventh spot with over 30,000 copies sold.
Meanwhile, Super Mario 3D Land has slipped from the top spot to number four, with over 62,000 copies sold. Perhaps the most surprising of all, however, is that the PS3 version of Saints Row: The Third managed to debut at number five with over 36,000 copies sold. As good as Saints Row: The Third is, we can't help but think Professor Genki had something to do with its success.
Reader Comments (33)
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 9:54PM FinalFantasyXIIIsucks said
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 9:55PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
While I never played much of the CoD or Modern Warfare franchises where ever the games hit, they hit hard.
Next week we can assume that it would be the best selling games on the Moon and Mars as well.
Next week we can assume that it would be the best selling games on the Moon and Mars as well.
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 9:56PM Khaos said
What a tweest.
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 10:03PM Timjoy said
The best cod is still the first one....
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 5:15AM (Unverified) said
@Tommy758 i prefer the fourth one...
and did anyone else notice the octupuss cum, in the right upper hand side of picture O_O
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and did anyone else notice the octupuss cum, in the right upper hand side of picture O_O
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 7:54AM GuitarHero666 said
@(Unverified) It's a octopus GUN. I know the picture doesn't make it clear but that's what is says, GUN.
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Posted: Nov 26th 2011 11:03AM (Unverified) said
@GuitarHero666 that makes slightly more sense..
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Posted: Nov 25th 2011 10:07PM Space Cobra said
Wait? I thought Japanese players hated "american" types of games like FPSes and such "violent" GTA clones?
;P
I think there is something else with that particular claim then.
;P
I think there is something else with that particular claim then.
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 10:12PM Space Cobra said
Wait? I thought Japanese players hated "american" types of games like FPSes and such "violent" GTA clones?
;P
I think there is something else with that particular claim then.
;P
I think there is something else with that particular claim then.
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 10:13PM Dhexodus said
I wonder how Activision advertised MW3.
Is worn panties a preorder?
Is worn panties a preorder?
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 10:37PM Parapraxis said
"Modern Warfare 3 tops Japanese charts"
Oh you quirky Japanese with your eclectic tastes.
Oh you quirky Japanese with your eclectic tastes.
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 10:42PM (Unverified) said
Japan the only place where PS 3rd party titles outsell their 360 counter parts.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 12:43AM Mustang Fanboy said
@(Unverified)
In Europe most FIFA games outsell their 360 counterparts.
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In Europe most FIFA games outsell their 360 counterparts.
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 10:45PM LENSconcept said
saints row would've been #1 if they hadn't made the dildo bat less veiny and floppy. at least i assume that would've improved things... when has increased floppiness ever made things worse?
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 12:49AM Tinkus said
@LENSconcept Actually, for a dildo that size (and assuming it's made of a standard silicone rubber) the floppiness is about what you'd expect. It seems like they really did their research. Besides, If they really wanted the top spot, they could have replaced the Penetrator with a tentacle on a stick.
Finally, I can use the knowledge gained from working in a porn shop for four years to good use!
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Finally, I can use the knowledge gained from working in a porn shop for four years to good use!
Posted: Nov 25th 2011 11:06PM RickGhastly said
It's disheartening that Ni no Kuni is shaping up to be a commercial flop. I've not played it, of course, but you'd at least think it'd fare better on great reviews and first impressions.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 12:00AM frr171 said
I always thought FPS's had a tough time capturing Japanese audience.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 1:32AM iceveiled said
Japan has fallen from grace recently, but MW3 topping the charts in Japan just ices the catastrophic cake.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 3:21AM Traptz said
Holy Monopoly Batman..who gives a hoot?
Seriously...who the hell cares about this.
Seriously...who the hell cares about this.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 4:32AM anatomyishorror said
@Traptz
Apparently you do since you came in to comment. Joystiq always posts things about japanese software sales.
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Apparently you do since you came in to comment. Joystiq always posts things about japanese software sales.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 8:04AM Bubbameister33 said
@RealityCheck2011
That's not really news.
That's not really news.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 10:38AM (Unverified) said
@RealityCheck2011
joystiq posts every monday the japanese hardware sales.
joystiq posts every monday the japanese hardware sales.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 11:39AM StarcasM said
@RealityCheck2011 the only thing funny is Japan really doesn't matter anymore. I don't even check the Japanese HW sales anymore. More and more handhelds get more play there anyways.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 11:42AM Cafecito said
It's time for an anime schoolgirl FPS with a gun that makes their clothes explode.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 12:04PM (Unverified) said
not surprising. sheep flock to modern whorefare.
Posted: Nov 26th 2011 12:41PM civilciv said
@StarcasM
lol Sure dude. I would expect someone like you to say this, especially since the 360 doesn't make any kind of impact there. I guess that's why Japan doesn't matter right?
lol Sure dude. I would expect someone like you to say this, especially since the 360 doesn't make any kind of impact there. I guess that's why Japan doesn't matter right?






