”These figures tell a clear story. The video games industry is now an established part of the mainstream entertainment mix,” said Michael Rawlinson, director general, ELSPA. ”Whilst the launch of Modern Warfare 2 has indeed been extraordinary, it is indicative of the growing popularity of video games. One in three people in the UK now play video games regularly.”
Modern Warfare 2 sells over 1.7 million units in the UK on its first week
16 November 2009 | By Jamie Davey
ELSPA confirms that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has continued to break records within the entertainment industry by selling over 1.7 million units in the UK on its first week. This makes Modern Warfare 2 the highest grossing video game launch with revenues of £67.4 million.