Weekly PC Sales: Fallout 3's Nuclear Rocket Jump

by Chris Faylor, Jan 26, 2009 9:19am PST

Related Topics – NPD, Software Sales, PC, PC Sales

The last time we got sales figures, Fallout 3 was the 9th best-selling PC game at U.S. retailers. Now, NPD's data from the following week, January 11-17, is in, showing that Fallout 3 rocketed from its position at the chart's bottom to somewhere near its top.

This week also sees the retail chart debut of World of Goo, while Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 disappeared from the top ten after reappearing for one short week.

World Of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King / Blizzard / $38 (Average)
The Sims 2 Double Deluxe / EA Maxis / $20 (Average)
Fallout 3 / Bethesda / $42 (Average)
World Of Warcraft Battle Chest / Blizzard / $38 (Average)
Spore / EA Maxis / $49 (Average)
Left 4 Dead / Valve / $48 (Average)
The Sims 2 Apartment Life Exp. Pack / EA Maxis / $20 (Average)
World Of Warcraft / Blizzard / $20 (Average)
Call Of Duty: World At War / Treyarch / $49 (Average)
World of Goo / 2D Boy / $20 (Average)

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To anyone who cares, has a powerful enough rig, and still hasn't play Crysis Warhead.

It was at my local Best Buy Bargain bin section for $15. I don't know if it's the same price at other best buys, but the game is short, but definitely fun and gorgeous.

Jan 26, 2009 12:00pm PST

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To anyone who cares, has a powerful enough rig, and still hasn't play Crysis Warhead. It was at my l... : ajvitaly
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- Its a great game, I loved the shit out of it at full price. : MeestaNob

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The fact World of Goo charted at all is a testament to how awesome the game really is. It's also awesome that an "indie" game can still chart.

Jan 26, 2009 1:28pm PST

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The fact World of Goo charted at all is a testament to how awesome the game really is. It's also awesome ... : Durajim
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  Yeah, that's the most surprising/awesome part. I'm always willing to support indie games and World of Go... : valael
  - Aye, I was dubious about buying World of Goo, but it was worth it, awesome art direction too, a shame so ... : Durajim
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  Hmm, I've been hesitant about buying this after playing 4 or 5 lvls of the demo, it didn't grab me but ma... : samduhman
  - The main reason I wasn't sure at first, the game gets a lot better, well worth the small purchase price. : Durajim

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That's really impressive for L4D. I guess the game did do better than expected. Good for the team.

Jan 26, 2009 12:57pm PST

That's really impressive for L4D. I guess the game did do better than expected. Good for the team. : Godhatesfatpeople

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Fallout 3 is totally reaping the benefits of the DLC effect.

Jan 26, 2009 10:26am PST

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Fallout 3 is totally reaping the benefits of the DLC effect. : matrixneo42
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  Day-um, I didn't know it came out tomorrow. : Smurfy12
  - Wait... it does?! : bigexplosions

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I heard you can download purchased games now.

Jan 26, 2009 10:45am PST

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I heard you can download purchased games now. : Marrbe
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  What? : Smurfy12
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    They should track digital download sales. : Marrbe
    - It would probably help if the magical pixies put down their rainbows and lollipops and released some numb... : synapse19

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#3 on the list and they've made no attempts to fix crashing issues on that version

Jan 26, 2009 11:05am PST

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#3 on the list and they've made no attempts to fix crashing issues on that version : dantastic
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- What crashing issues? I have not experienced any crashes nor heard of any widespread problems. : shadebane
- Try running it on a more powerful toaster. : Smurfy12

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Go go Goo! World of Goo is a great game and deserves the attention it's getting.

Jan 26, 2009 9:38am PST

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Go go Goo! World of Goo is a great game and deserves the attention it's getting. : Weewoot
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  Is there a retail version of it, I thought it was only distributied online. : manlyman
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    - Yep, seeing WoG doing great at retail makes me happy, the game deserves it. : Autocrawler

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May be due to the many game of the year awards, some price drops and the upcoming DLC that some people may have been waiting for.

Jan 26, 2009 9:33am PST

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