Topic: Soul Calibur II Launches Successfully

[WindyMan]

1.6 million shipped out on the first day, Namco's best ever.

SOULCALIBUR II Experiences Most Successful U.S. Game Launch in Namco History; More Than 1.6 Million Units Distributed Nationwide On Day One

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003--Leading video games publisher, Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that SOULCALIBUR(R) II, the sequel to one of the most revered weapons-based fighter video games of all-time, shipped over 1.6 million units on its first day, the largest day one release in the history of Namco's U.S. division.

"The release of SOULCALIBUR(R) II marks a monumental moment in Namco's already rich video game history," said Namco's Chief Financial Officer, Robert Ennis. "Never before has a Namco title sold as well in its U.S. debut and we hope that this is just a glimpse at what is to come for the 'Soul' franchise."

"SOULCALIBUR(R) II is one of Namco's most valuable video game franchises," said Garry Cole, Senior Vice President of Sales, Namco Hometek Inc. "I think that the value of the property is exemplified in that we were able to sell through nearly 10 percent of our initial launch quantity on day-one alone."

SOULCALIBUR(R) II is now available on the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft. The game features improved game play, upgraded graphics and a variety of game modes. SOULCALIBUR(R) II also received the "Best Fighting Game" award at the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Along with additional game content unique to the U.S. version, SOULCALIBUR(R) II features 10 game modes, console-exclusive characters, a host of unlockable characters and arenas, and over 200 collectible weapons and items.

[Grey Ninja]

I saw two rows of Soul Calibur II for GCN in Walmart the other day when I was in there.  Yesterday I got my last paycheque at my summer job, and I wanted to buy a game.  It was an easy decision, as no copies of Soul Calibur II left.  They had sold out in one day.

I did notice that they still had some left for PS2 though... hehe

[Djunknown]

Intresting story. I remember rolling into Gamestop in the afternoon the day it came out, picking up my copy and I saw all 3 versions behind the counter. The clerk said "no one's picked them up yet, and we have a few extra.." I found the experience anti-climatic..

On a side note, its intresting they make the press release today. 4 years ago, the Sega Dreamcast launched. I believe Soul Calibur was one of the launch titles. Creepy...