Weekly PC Sales: World of Warcraft Keeps Selling

by Chris Faylor, Aug 26, 2008 8:57am PDT

Related Topics – NPD, Software Sales, PC Sales

Following yesterday's release of July's top 20 best-selling PC games, marketing research firm NPD Group has issued its list of the top-selling PC titles at United States retailers during the week of August 10-16.

While the list is virtually unchanged from last week's, the impending releases of Maxis' The Sims 2 Apartment Life Expansion Pack and Spore may soon change things.

World Of Warcraft: Battle Chest / Blizzard / $38 (Average)
The Sims 2 Double Deluxe / EA Maxis / $30 (Average)
World Of Warcraft / Blizzard / $20 (Average)
Spore Creature Creator / EA Maxis / $10 (Average)
Nancy Drew: The Phantom Of Venice / Her Interactive / $20 (Average)
World Of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Expansion Pack / Blizzard / $30 (Average)
The Sims 2 IKEA Home Stuff Expansion Pack / EA Maxis / $20 (Average)
Diablo Battle Chest / Blizzard / $39 (Average)
Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare / Infinity Ward / $49 (Average)
Warcraft III Battle Chest / Blizzard / $39 (Average)

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By: .ka`boom.zZz. x Show Full Post

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This makes me dreadfully sad. So many souls being lost to such a terrible game.

Aug 26, 2008 9:43am PDT

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This makes me dreadfully sad. So many souls being lost to such a terrible game. : .ka`boom.zZz.
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CoD 4, still going strong nearly a year later... That's good to see.

Aug 26, 2008 1:31pm PDT

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CoD 4, still going strong nearly a year later... That's good to see. : Kazomir
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- I have many older customers (age 45+) buying the game. I'm selling a shit ton of video cards because of ... : sheepraper

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How many WoW sales are from hardcores setting up 2nd and 3rd, and in some cases 4 or more accounts? I would bet around 1/4 atleast.

Aug 26, 2008 12:15pm PDT

How many WoW sales are from hardcores setting up 2nd and 3rd, and in some cases 4 or more accounts? I wou... : BorenKets123

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By: leaked x Show Full Post

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Has there been a week without a Sims 2 related expansion?

Aug 26, 2008 11:45am PDT

Has there been a week without a Sims 2 related expansion? : leaked

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Aww poor Nancy Drew fell to 5th spot.. Common shackers show your support, buy more Nancy Drew games!

Aug 26, 2008 10:50am PDT

Aww poor Nancy Drew fell to 5th spot.. Common shackers show your support, buy more Nancy Drew games! : pillzer

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What server are The Phantom of Venice shackbattles on?

Aug 26, 2008 10:01am PDT

What server are The Phantom of Venice shackbattles on? : Mad Jack McMad

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