What attracts millions of gamers to camp outside their local video game retailer a day or two prior to its release? Call Of Duty.
Avid Gamers Lining Up for the Midnight Release
It would be ridiculous to say that the Call Of Duty series is not one of the most successful in history, as the last 3 titles have sold a whopping total 43 million copies. Consequently, there is no doubt that Black Ops 2, the next instalment, will sell millions of copies, but the question on everyone’s mind is how much longer can the makers retain this incredible level of success?
Large Sales Numbers indeed, but will a downward trend continue?
I have long been regarded as a Call Of Duty ‘fanboy’, but myself and many other players have become bored of the same game with minor tweaks here and there. This reality is observed through the last instalment, which is currently selling slower and behind 2.7 million copies than its previous game, which is a cause for concern. If Black Ops 2 fails to rejuvenate and capture its players with something fresh on its release tonight, it may indicate the Call of Duty franchise has passed its peak and heading on a downward trend.
