The Fastest-Selling Game in EA History Propelled by Great Reception from Critics and Player Word-of-Mouth
\nSYDNEY, Australia . \u2013 November 1, 2011 \u2013 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that based on internal estimates, Battlefield 3\u2122 has sold through five million units in the first week globally, making it the fastest-selling game in EA\u2019s history. The outstanding retail performance is driven by critic\u2019s reviews averaging above 85 on console and above 90 on PC.* Word-of-mouth from gamers is also driving sales \u2013 Battlefield 3 now has more than 2.5M \u201clikes\u201d on Facebook\u00ae. Following the tradition of all games in this storied franchise; Battlefield 3 includes a superior multi-player experience. Consumers have logged-on in unprecedented numbers to team up and join the battle. Server stability was solid in the first weekend, delivering EA\u2019s highest-ever usage rates. While some players experienced intermittent outages of online services due to high volume, internal estimates show that servers and service uptime stabilized to roughly 98.9% throughout the weekend, ensuring that players were connected and enjoying the game. With a commitment to support the game as a software service, EA is listening to consumer feedback and is making daily updates and improvements to ensure an optimal online experience for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Fastest-Selling Game in EA History Propelled by Great Reception from Critics and Player Word-of-Mouth SYDNEY, Australia . \u2013 November 1, 2011 \u2013 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that based on internal estimates, Battlefield 3\u2122 has sold through five million units in the first week globally, making it the fastest-selling game in EA\u2019s<\/p>\n