Black Ops 3 Is the Best-Selling Call of Duty In Years, Series Is Far From Over

By Jonathan Leack

Many gamers have been under the impression that Call of Duty is losing popularity. That couldn't be further from the truth if November 2015's NPD Group numbers are to be believed.

According to NPD Group, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 was the best-selling game of the month. In the process it surpassed last year's remarkable Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare figures, and is currently on-track to achieve lifetime sales reminiscent of the original Call of Duty: Black Ops, a title that has accumulated over 14 million sales to-date.

Its fiercest competition came from Fallout 4, which performed 70% better than Fallout: New Vegas, and Star Wars: Battlefront's two million copies in North America.

Surprisingly enough Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 sold better on Xbox One despite Sony having an exclusive marketing deal. Fallout 4 saw similar results, selling better on PS4. 

PS4 took the top spot for hardware during the month, but Xbox One performed admirably selling more than 1.23 million units. This resulted in growth for hardware year-over-year.

Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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