Left 4 Dead 2’s pre-orders double that of original
That VideoGame Blog —
... some players actually do want the game. So much so that, according to Valve’s Doug Lombardi, pre-orders for the sequel have doubled what the first game held from the same place in the release cycle. “Our pre-orders are currently double what they were for Left 4 Dead 1 at this point in time away from launch, we’re like 20 weeks out or something like that,” explains Lombardi. ...
Advocacy FAIL: L4D2 pre-order sales double of original, says Valve
Joystiq —
... For all the talk of petitions and boycotts over Left 4 Dead 2's sooner-than-expected release, the game doesn't seem to be suffering much. A Valve representative tells Eurogamer that pre-orders for the sequel are currently double that of the ...
Will Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 work with each other?
Big Download Blog —
... , Lombardi tells Eurogamer that the sequel is already secured twice as many pre-order copies as the first game did at this time last year. ...
Valve to announce Left 4 Dead DLC soon, crybabies
Destructoid —
... Valve's Marketing VP Doug Lombardi has also noted to Eurogamer that despite fire and brimstone, Left 4 Dead 2 is already seeing pre-order numbers that double those of its predecessor at this point in time away from its launch. While the ...
Left 4 Dead 2 Doubles Predorders, Plus Finale Footage
Co-Optimus —
... It appears the impossible has happened. The original Left 4 Dead dominated the news last year, but Left 4 Dead 2 seems to be getting even more coverage. Of course, not all of it has been good, as many petition writing fans can attest. The controversy doesn't appear to have altered gamers' anticipation, according to Eurogamer. Preorders for the game are at double the rate of the original at this point in time. ...
ESD Publishers Boycott Valves Steam Service. Seriously? - by Derek Smart
Gamasutra Blogs —
... did with their boycott of Valve s upcoming game. In a word: nothing. They gain absolutely nothing except maybe some good, bad or ugly PR. Oh as for those lads boycotting LD42? Well, considering that the pre-orders for the new Valve game are said to be double that of the original game (which was HUGE), I d say they helped the game. So anyway, even with L4D2 coming out, the issue of additional Steam client installs is also moot because that game maybe not as big as MW2 will also play a part in gaining some additional Steam clients. Both MW2 (Nov 10th) and L4D2 (Nov ...




