By Hector Cortez Oct 8, 2009, 13:03 GMT
Electronic Arts today announced the record-breaking launch of FIFA 10, which managed to sell 1.7 million copies in the first week of its European launch. FIFA 10 is now the fastest selling sports game ever and EA’s biggest European launch in history.
FIFA 10 is now the fastest selling sports game ever and EA’s biggest European launch in history.
FIFA 10 has launched to widespread critical acclaim. The game received perfect review scores from Eurogamer Italy and Total Video Games. Official Xbox Magazine Italy calls FIFA 10 “the best football game ever” while Official UK PlayStation Magazine hails it “the best football game on PS3”, and ConsolPlus Germany says it’s “the best football game the world has ever seen."
“We were confident that FIFA 10 would be a hit, and this week fans across Europe have shown just how much they love this game,” said Peter Moore, President of EA SPORTS. “We are incredibly proud of FIFA 10 and this kick-off for great, authentic football competition.”
Fans across Europe have been drawn to FIFA 10’s online feature set with more than 10 million gaming sessions played online, and over 155,000 gamers playing online simultaneously during peak playing hours.
FIFA 10 will be in stores throughout North America on October 20, 2009.
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