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  FRoGBuster | September 08, 2007
  wow, that's pretty surprising and informative. This will likely make many developers and publishers reconsider the power of the Wii as a money making machine. A Huge User Base does indeed mean a lot. This may also be good news for the poor hardcore gamers with Wiis. They might see something more along the lines of BioShock soon, somewhere behind the horizon
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  Final Blade | September 08, 2007
  Whats funny is Halo 3 will probably end up like Bioshock here and get second in top sales per week.
  
  To get serious now..I told you guys MP3 are outselling bioshock and thats surprising.
  
  MP3 is the bioshock of the Wii FRoGBuster.
  As the title implies hype isn't everything. Makes you wonder how Halo 3 will do. I play halo so don't think i hate it.
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  volacide | September 08, 2007
  It's just that BioShock will go down in history as one of the best games of all time, Metroid Prime 3 however will not.
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  bbb7002004 | September 08, 2007
  I disagree, as would many others. MP3 is one of the best games I have ever played, and its control scheme blows duel analog out of the water. I'm not saying Bioshock isn't an excellent game, just don't go bashing other excellent games without good reason.
  
  I guess what this data really says is that Wii is for hardcore gamers, while only little kids play 360.
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    volacide | September 08, 2007
    There's this game called Metroid Prime (1) bud.
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      volacide | September 10, 2007
      How did I get a -3 on talking about how good Metroid Prime 1 was?
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  Gogetenks | September 08, 2007
  Exactly. Metroid Prime is still considered one of the best games of all time half a decade after it's release, and it is still the fourth highest rated game on Metacritic (the three higher than it are Ocarina of Time, Soul Calibur and Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2, on the N64, Playstation and Dreamcast respectively). Other than Soul Calibur, it was the highest-rated game of the generation, and deserved it. It was superb. Metroid Prime 3, although not particularly original, is more of the amazing formula and is still an experience not found in any other franchise.
  
  What makes you think Bioshock will be so remembered and Metroid will not? The Metroid series already has two, if not three, games that are considered some of the best games ever (being Metroid, Super Metroid and Metroid Prime). Bioshock is an excellent game, without a doubt. I loved it. But, like bbb said, "just don't go bashing other excellent games without good reason".
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    volacide | September 08, 2007
    You start that off with "Exactly volacide" and then end with what makes you think BioShock will be so remembered and Metroid won't? That would mean that you don't agree with me.
    
    Metroid Prime 1 will be remembered, but not Metroid Prime 3 won't even compare.
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      twilightprince | September 08, 2007
      I think Gogetenks was agreeing with bbb.
      
      Anyway, I don't think Bioshock will be remembered as one of the best games of all time. I could name dozens of games better then it, and many FPS better then it. I can't voice my opinion on Metroid yet, since I don't have it. But I've already played through Bioshock, and yes it's a great game, but it's not the best.
      
      Hopefully Metroid 3 continues to sell this well, and Nintendo reconsiders their 'casual gaming' approach.
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        volacide | September 08, 2007
        Hahaha he edited his post, it started off with "exactly volacide."
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      Final Blade | September 08, 2007
      He agreed with the Metroid prime 1 not 3. And i disagree volacide, Metroid prime will be remember probably more so than bioshock. Hell no one will remember Bioshock when Halo 3 comes out.
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        volacide | September 08, 2007
        You're *bleep*ing crazy. BioShock is going to be right alongside Half-Life 20 years from now.
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        Final Blade | September 08, 2007
        Oh im sorry but i didn't realize you can predict the future ok then allow me, MP3 will be alongside SSBB in 20 years from now.
        
        Since your statement is pretty much idol speculation and your opinion i will take it as a grain of salt. Thank you.
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        twilightprince | September 08, 2007
        And Metroid Prime 3 will always be remembered as the game that 'redefined console FPS controls.' Try going back to dual-analog after playing an hour of MP3, you can't.
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      Gogetenks | September 08, 2007
      I was referring to bbb's post. However, the comment was aimed at you, volacide. Notice the comma, they are two seperate statements. Since you replied to his post, now my post is no longer directly below his, so it looks a bit out of place. I'll edit your name out just to clarify, anyway.
      
      But in other words, I agree with bbb. Chances are, Halo 3 will steal all it's thunder coming out a mere month after it. Frankly, I think Bioshock deserves the attention much more than Halo 3, but I'm quite sure it won't get nearly as much. Shame, really. It'll still sell, but without a doubt Halo 3 will hurt it. In fact, I think it could even hurt other games' sales on other consoles a little, although not as much as on the 360.
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      Guticb | September 09, 2007
      Twilightprince. I HIGHLY beg to differ. I've played Metroid Prime 3 now (Got about 4 hours of playtime) and I can very easily go back to playing Warhawk on my PS3. Hell, any PC FPS game's controls still blow both of those out of the water.
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  gameboy613 | September 08, 2007
  Honestly I'm not surprised at all. I'm tired of people underestimating Metroid because its on the Wii. I swear if it had PS3 or Xbox 360 on the cover everybody would be raving about it >.>.
  
  But anyway, this game was anticipated to be epic and it seems it's fulfilled it's sale expectations. Not to take anything away from Bioshock, it's a great game but Corruption is better, IMO.
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  ConkerASkyJockey | September 08, 2007
  I'm not surprised. Sure BioShock is a good game, but its not the best. They are better FPS.
  
  But on a serious note, MP3 deserves to outsell BioShock. It has great gameplay and controls. It was bound to pass Bioshock one day.
  
  Besides, I'm betting two cents that nobody will give a ass about BioShock once Halo 3 comes out. I'm even wondering if they will still reminber it.
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  Pyrazor | September 08, 2007
  I was under the impression that BioShock's hype occurred in a period that is roughly slightly before and mainly after it's release and was caused by receiving five perfect reviews.
  
  This being the case it only seems natural that it was outsold in the first week. Metroid Prime is a series and as such can be expected to get sales without hype. Two prequels are hype enough. BioShock would logically have to enter that gamer trial period.
  
  Personally, I don't think much of either game.
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  Kokoro | September 08, 2007
  It doesn't really surprise me. Metroid Prime 3 seemed more anticipate than Bioshock.
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  Seeker X | September 08, 2007
  I really don't see how sales actually PROVE that one is better than the other.
  
  Just take the console's sales and the fact that the Metroid Prime series has a bigger fanbase than the System Shock/BioShock series ever will (about the majority of the Nintendo fans/Wii owners and you can bet this outcome is as predictable as 2+2 being 4.
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    volacide | September 08, 2007
    Indeed, just look at Halo. It's not the best game ever but you might think it is looking at the obnoxious sales.
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  Theory of Chaos | September 08, 2007
  I really did not expect this to happen. I love them both, but after playing Metroid, it's hard to go back to dual analog. Maybe that preview channel worked after all...
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  MikeyW | September 08, 2007
  Gosh, I'd not really heard much about Metroid here, but everyone's going on about bloody Bioshock. That's a shock in itself.
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  Solid Snake 4Life | September 08, 2007
  Dude man Metroid deserves it. Nintendo finally pulled off the timing and the sales show it.
  (Wait I agree with FB? The apocolypse)
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  twilightprince | September 08, 2007
  Over 11 million people disagree with you.
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  Silver Mirror | September 08, 2007
  I wouldn't call them people, after all who would buy games like Mario Party and Wii Sport of there own free will?
  
  The dark Cesspool that is casual gamers that's who "shudders"
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    twilightprince | September 08, 2007
    That's why MP3, which is a hardcore game, is one of the fastest selling Wii games to date.
    
    Get your facts straight, buddy.
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  Sonic Flash | September 08, 2007
  I'm happy to say that my brother bought a 360 Elite last week and my MP3 progress has slowed somewhat as I eagerly watched him play through the game. MP3 is a very fun game as well.
  
  While the emphasis in MP3 is on control and Metroid-style action, Bioschok is about the story and atmosphere experience. MP3 would have been worse on the 360, and Bioshock would have been worse on the Wii. Each are fine FPS games that I adore too much to compare.
  
  I'm honored to have both in my house right now; my brother and I contributed to both sides of the contest.
  
  To those Wii owners that diss Bioshock; go try it. Spend some dark evenings with it and some buddies and really get into it, it's pretty cool. MP3 will still be a notable title on the Wii and in FPS progressio. They're too different to try and compare.
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  Solid Snake 4Life | September 08, 2007
  I'm not gonna call Bio a bad game. I just prefer Metroid to Bioshock as it revolutionizes the FPS controls while still having a deep emphasis on the adventure.
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  Ameer | September 09, 2007
  Maybe they're buying Metroid because they have no other alternative?
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    Final Blade | September 09, 2007
    That makes no sense, its not like there getting forced at gun point. They have other alternatives. People buy metroid cause they like it, case in point.
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    gamefreak101 | September 09, 2007
    Well, that doesn't follow much logic. That's like saying that Lair is going to do well on the PS3 because there's really no alternative at the moment. (And whether or not any system has no other alternative is an ignorant opinion) If the game is bad, it will not sell well. People don't just randomly waste 50-60 dollars just because there "is nothing else to do with it". They'll buy Metroid because of reviews and personal tastes.
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    bbb7002004 | September 10, 2007
    Ameer, The exact same comment could be applied to Bioshock as well.
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  Solid Snake 4Life | September 09, 2007
  Maybe but does that mean it doesn't desevere it? No.
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    Ameer | September 09, 2007
    Did I ever say it didn't? I'm merely pointing out that the Wii has a genuine lack of games that are any good and this is filling that void.
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  Riku31069 | September 09, 2007
  Actually, I'm not surprised after reading this article. MP3 deserves to outsell BioShock. BioShock has poor gameplay and storyline. But MP3, on the other hand, has excellent gameplay and storyline. So there you have it.
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    Ameer | September 09, 2007
    
    
    That comment is a joke.
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  gamefreak101 | September 09, 2007
  Wow, lot's of fanboy ranting going on here. Well, to stray away from that, the only thing I take away from this article is proof that the Wii is not meant only for children, and developers will no longer have to hesitate to bring mature games to the system.
  
  And really people, Bioshock is almost a completely different game and is just as good as MP3, so just stop comparing the two.
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    iLLmatic | September 09, 2007
    There is nothing 'mature' about Metroid. riku, your comment really is a joke.
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  twilightprince | September 09, 2007

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  And really people, Bioshock is almost a completely different game and is just as good as MP3, so just stop comparing the two.

  QFT
  
  Both games are awesome in their own ways. Let's just leave it at that.
  
  (man, I've noticed a few comments getting deleted)
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  Silver Mirror | September 09, 2007

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  Maybe they're buying Metroid because they have no other alternative?

  That makes sense, after all if Brawl, Mario Kart and Galaxies were all released right now Metroid probably wouldn't be selling nearly as well
  
  

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  That makes no sense, its not like there getting forced at gun point. They have other alternatives. People buy metroid cause they like it, case in point.

  FinalBlade I'm so used to you being a PS3 fanboy seeing you supporting a Nintendo game is almost ....creepy
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    Final Blade | September 09, 2007
    Im just making a point, nothing scary really.