So why did MK vs DC beat LBP?

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Million on 16 January 2009

FishyJoe said:

Marketing? Name recognition? Voodoo?

Can someone explain to me why MK vs DC beat LBP in Nov and Dec NPD?

what an odd comparison.

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craighopkins on 16 January 2009

Mk has a huge fan base.
Even when the game is average and no advertising, it will sell good

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--OkeyDokey-- on 16 January 2009

Because LBP is a failure, as is the PS3.

Is that what you wanted?

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thekitchensink on 16 January 2009

Probably because one is an amalgamation of two popular franchises, and one is a new ip.

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Kantor on 16 January 2009

Because people are stupid. NFS Undercover has outsold Okami.

/thread.

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Something about there being no god and the average consumer being an utter disappointment comes to mine.

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MichaelSchumacher on 16 January 2009

--OkeyDokey-- said:
Because LBP is a failure, as is the PS3.

Is that what you wanted?

Also this. You are correct my dear sir.

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darthdevidem01 on 16 January 2009

after seeing NFS undercover do 1 Million on Ps3 & 360

anything is possible

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Johann on 16 January 2009

Kantor said:
Because people are stupid. NFS Undercover has outsold Okami.

/thread.

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MichaelSchumacher on 16 January 2009

Johann said:

Kantor said:
Because people are stupid. NFS Undercover has outsold Okami.

/thread.

Victory...is YOURS!

What is wrong with me?:( NFS undercover is awesome

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