i love playing MAG but have noticed its not selling to well. So how many copies does MAG need to sell to be successful and justify a sequal.

For a heavily criticised new IP which is exclusive for PS3 that is only Multiplayer....?....It is already successful!

you'd have to hope for 1 million sales,

for a succes i'd say,sony too would think that most likely

256 I guess

i see what you did there...

id say 400k-500k to be profitable.

I'd guess from what I read about development time/size they're probably breaking even right about now or just passing into small profits.

Unless the game collapses I think MAG will see enough LTD sales to be successful. I think if Sony gave it continued exposure, perhaps arranging some clan tournaments with some rewards, etc. they could easily help it stay relevant for the target demographic for the game.

Wow look at all the other new IP's that have came out over the last few months who sold less than Mag has in the same timeframe. Now ask yourself why know body's saying there not successful. Mags a success, for an online only exclusive Mags a very big success.

Has the game been successful from a developer's and publisher's standpoint? It all depends on Sony's original expectations and estimates. However, for a PS3 exclusive that is only playable online and received lukewarm reviews, the game has sold well. We'll have to wait to see how well it does over time, as the game's longevity may influence any decisions to make a sequel. I know that the advertisements are still up in my local shop a month after release, so Sony may be willing to provide the support necessary to give the game long legs.

1) It's most likely already a success.

2) Sequal? Don't expect one until PS4, dood. What you can expect for MAG is expansions.