Report: Gears of War: E-Day cost over $500 million and has sold around 400,000 copies
What we know
A report attributed to an anonymous source says Gears of War: E-Day cost roughly $500 million to make, alongside claims that it has sold just over 400,000 copies. None of this has been officially confirmed. IGN
Pure Xbox says Kotaku's source, described as familiar with Xbox's business, put Xbox's spending at over $500 million, and that this figure does not include marketing. PX
Microsoft reportedly did not respond when asked for comment. Pure Xbox notes that no official figures exist and that some people have objected to the claim, with a Bloomberg reporter weighing in. PX
Key facts
- Reported budgetOver $500 million, excluding marketing (unconfirmed, per Kotaku's source)
- Reported salesJust over 400,000 copies (claim)
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Coverage · 2 sources
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IGN Gears of War: E-Day Reportedly Cost $500 Million to Make, Amid Claims It Has Sold Just 400,000 Copies IGN · Wesley Yin-Poole · Oct 30Read
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PX Rumours Persist That Xbox Spent $500 Million On Gears Of War: E-Day, Despite Some Objections Pure Xbox · Oct 30Read
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