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Funcom, the company behind the new MMORPG, Age of Conan, has issued a press release stating that more than 700,000 players have created accounts for the game.

Durham, USA – June 30, 2008 – Funcom is proud to announce that Age of Conan continues to dominate the PC sales charts in all markets where the game is available. Over the last few weeks it has remained the overall #1 PC game in most European markets, while also performing tremendously well on several all-format charts. In the US, Age of Conan impressively conquered the #1 PC spot for the first two weeks of available NPD data. Due to the amazing interest surrounding the game, more than 700.000 gamers have now signed up for an Age of Conan account. In the second month after release it is also clear that Age of Conan has taken the position as the undisputed #2 subscription MMO in the western world. 

When Age of Conan stormed into retail stores as the most pre-ordered original PC game in history, it instantly became the best selling PC game of May. The pace at which Age of Conan sold made it one of the fastest selling PC games of all times, and Funcom is therefore very satisfied to see the positive sales trend continue. As all countries report sales differently, it is not possible to get a complete overview of the exact box sales at the time of writing, but Age of Conan remains the top selling PC game in most all released markets. This includes being the #1 overall PC game in June in the Nordic countries, Oceania, Germany, France and Spain, as well a top three contender in all other markets where the game is out. No substantial sales data for June is yet available from the US market, but Age of Conan was the #1 PC game in the latest official NPD update.

“That Age of Conan remains #1 in retail stores several weeks after release is of incredible importance to us, and proves that the game has a large potential beyond the early adopters,” said Morten Larssen, VP of Sales & Marketing in Funcom. “With more than 700.000 accounts created so far we have a fantastic platform to build from, and we will continue our marketing spend to further drive numbers in the months to come. It also means that Funcom can dedicate significant development resources on evolving the game even further, naturally giving us a great hope for the future of Age of Conan.”

“We are incredibly pleased to see Age of Conan turning into an MMO phenomena,” said Gaute Godager, Game Director on Age of Conan. “As a MMO company we know that a good start is but the beginning for a virtual world. All we care about now is to make Age of Conan into an even better game, and we have extensive plans to ensure that Age of Conan remains a top MMO alternative for many years to come.”

For more information about the game or to sign up for the community, please visit www.ageofconan.com

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Proof that timing and hype is almost everything that matters in this market. Grats on that FC.

Originally posted by Ephimero

Proof that timing and hype is almost everything that matters in this market. Grats on that FC.

I wonder how many of those accounts are active today!!

Originally posted by Draccan

Originally posted by Ephimero

Proof that timing and hype is almost everything that matters in this market. Grats on that FC.

 

I wonder how many of those accounts are active today!!

Mine is so proof that when you make a new concept it is fun to play. The grind is my only grip but what mmo dont you have to grind in at some point. Just other mmos didnt have to click 1000 buttons to do so =P

Originally posted by Goldknyght

Originally posted by Draccan

Originally posted by Ephimero

Proof that timing and hype is almost everything that matters in this market. Grats on that FC.

 

I wonder how many of those accounts are active today!!

 

Mine is so proof that when you make a new concept it is fun to play. The grind is my only grip but what mmo dont you have to grind in at some point. Just other mmos didnt have to click 1000 buttons to do so =P

Have no idea what you just tried to say mate!

Bull$#^%

Originally posted by Draccan

Originally posted by Goldknyght

Originally posted by Draccan

Originally posted by Ephimero

Proof that timing and hype is almost everything that matters in this market. Grats on that FC.

 

I wonder how many of those accounts are active today!!

 

Mine is so proof that when you make a new concept it is fun to play. The grind is my only grip but what mmo dont you have to grind in at some point. Just other mmos didnt have to click 1000 buttons to do so =P

 

Have no idea what you just tried to say mate!

My bad i bunched up my reply and it was directed to you and the OP so i can see where my statement would of got confusing

the first part

Mine is, refered to the fact that my account is active so there for it was directed toward you and the rest was directed at the OP. Sorry for the mix up but it was my tiny rant on how i felt about the game because it seems 700K active is proof enough that Conan sucks to the haters. Timing doesnt have anything to do with this game its just its a good game it has its flaws but what game doesnt.

Woot for AOc this game rocks, and its only  going to get better. 

Funny, I can't find a single PC gaming chart with AOC still near the top.  Guess they are referring to old charts to make it sound better.