TheNPD isn’t what it used to be, but we can still utilize their data to gain some idea of which games are making an impact at retail.
There aren’t a lot of surprises here, but I was personally shocked to seeEpic Mickeycome in sixth in overall sales for December. Going bythese numbers from theNew York Times, it looks like the game sold approximately 1.3 million units in December alone. Looks like Wii exclusivity might not have been such a bad idea after all.
I have few friends who got the game for Christmas, and they’ve all told me thatthey love it. These are people who only own a Wii, but have never played a3DZeldaorMariogame, let aloneOkami. Due to their lack of experience with some of the best games ever made, they probably have pretty differentstandards than me(and probably you) when it comes to 3D action/adventure platformers.
Anyway, enough out of me. Check out the rest of the story to see a few other surprises and notables, likemuch better than predicted Wii sales, a slump for the PS3, and some impressive showings forDonkey Kong,Assassin’s Creed, andWorld of Warcraft.
NPD December 2010 – Hardware and Software Sales Detailed[Ripten]
Hardware
Nintendo DS – 2.5 MillionWii – 2.36 millionXbox 360 – 1.86 millionPS3 – 1.21 million
December 2010 Top 10 Games (New Physical Retail only; across all platforms incl.)
01.Call of Duty: Black Ops** (360, PS3, Wii, NDS, PC) ACTIVISION BLIZZARD02.Just Dance 2(Wii) UBISOFT03.World of Warcraft: Cataclysm(PC) ACTIVISION BLIZZARD04.Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood** (360, PS3) UBISOFT05.Donkey Kong Country Returns(Wii) NINTENDO06.Disney Epic Mickey** (Wii) DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS07.Madden NFL 11(360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP) ELECTRONIC ARTS08.Michael Jackson The Experience** (Wii, NDS, PSP) UBISOFT09.NBA 2K11(360, PS3, Wii, PSP, PS2, PC) TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE10.Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit(360, PS3, Wii, PC) ELECTRONIC ARTS
**(includes CE, GOTY editions, bundles, etc. but not those bundled with hardware)
Annual 2010 Top 10 Games (New Physical Retail only; across all platforms incl. PC)
01.Call of Duty: Black Ops** (360, PS3, Wii, PC, NDS) ACTIVISION BLIZZARD02.Madden NFL 11(360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP) ELECTRONIC ARTS03.Halo: Reach** (360) MICROSOFT04.New Super Mario Bros. Wii(Wii) NINTENDO05.Red Dead Redemption(360, PS3) TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE06.Wii Fit Plus** (Wii) NINTENDO07.Just Dance 2(Wii) UBISOFT08.Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2** (360, PS3, PC) ACTIVISION BLIZZARD09.Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood** (360, PS3) UBISOFT10.NBA 2K11(360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, PC) TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE
