Galactic Civilizations II cracks the top 10 in sales

April results in

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148856.html
from GalCiv2 Forums

In various posts Brad (Frogboy) has said that there was no way Galactic Civilizations II could make the overall top 10 in PC games sales.

The reason for that is that unlike games released by the big 5 publishers, Galactic Civilizations II would only be at major retail outlets (as opposed to every store that carries any sort of PC game). 

Another factor is that Galactic Civilizations II is available for direct purchase and download which aren't counted.  Nearly 30% of the game's overall "sell-thru" has come from sales through TotalGaming.net (one can imagine the ranking if those sales were added in).

But thanks to strong word of mouth, great reviews, and other factors, GalCiv II sold so well at the retail outlets that it is at that it was able to still make the top 10 for April.

Thank you so much for your support! 

 

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Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
KUDOS!!

It's great to see good games get the recognition they deserve!

(Now go fix that missing Doom Ray thumbnail/graphic issue!! - see my other post)

DragonPM
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
KUDOS!!

It's great to see good games get the recognition they deserve!

(Now go fix that missing Doom Ray thumbnail/graphic issue!! - see my other post)

DragonPM
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Doh! Sorry not sure how I ended up with a duplicate post...I only hit the submit button once.

DragonPM
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Let's have an OH HELL YEAH!!
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Rock and roll! It's great to see an indie publisher win for once. You guys so deserve this!
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I never understood why you never expected it to crack top ten. It's just an awesome game.

HELL YEAH!
Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
This is the first PC game I've bought since Half-life2...
To be honest, the reason I bought it was a magazine article, or maybe a blog, I forget
about the company's philosophy on copy-protection.

Overall, I'm happy with my purchase, great game.
Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
What do you expect when you make a great product? And continue support.....And say there might be an expansion...And tell us there might be an GalCiv3.


PS> Oblivion, GalCiv2, Oblivion, GalCiv2, Oblivion, GalCiv2, Oblivion, GalCiv2, Anymore that is all I do.

PPS> Screw anyone not on the Oblivion, GalCiv2, gravy train
Reply #14 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Well as far as I am concerned, it should be in the top 10, the game is that good and yes people are recommending it. Also, I think stardock now has all of the MOO community over here because GalCiv2 is a better game, simple as that. Not to mention it has MUCH better graphics and 3D at that. People have to agree, those graphics look pretty and get more sales so more people will pick up a copy. Kind of like women (and us guys too just ask your wife or girlfriend, not to mention cats and dogs too), the better looking ones get picked up faster, at least most of the time.
Reply #15 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You really deserve it, great game.

Just one thing, if this guy from EA knocks upon your door to buy the company... don't open!
Reply #16 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
An excellent game deserves an excellent position in the top sales charts cause it's just so good

I just can't believe that 'The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff ' tops the list. EA just keeps making cash cows...
Reply #17 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You forgot to mention the No Copy Protection part How could you sell so many, obviously everyone is just stealing the game without copy protection!

Heh, congradulations. I love you guys
Reply #18 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
No, exactly the opposite! If they stole the game then they wouldn't be counted in the sales. This goes to show that people actually buy the game BaninLance.
Reply #19 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You guys just pulled off the George Mason NCAA run of the computer gaming world...

Reply #20 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I heard nothing but good words about GalCiv before I bought it, and the thing that really sealed the deal for me was the respect Stardock has for their customers. Not only is GalCiv free of copy-protection/drive hassles, but the shipped product is not considered finished! It is continually upgraded, made better, and the community is shown what changes occur and the progress Stardock makes through its frequent news. The community has truly received Stardock's dedication and support, and for that we give you ours.
Reply #21 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Glad I could add to your success. Now, if only the game had been called, "Master of Orion III"...
Reply #22 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Way to go Stardock!!!! I love seeing this game reach the top 10, maybe sombody should email the sales charts to Starforce.....
Reply #23 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
maybe sombody should email the sales charts to Starforce.....

I think they know how useless and annoying their crap is, they are just used to marketing blahblah... and FUD.

Anyway, good idea ...

Reply #24 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Awesome news. Congrats all you hard-working developers at Stardock! Now start crackin' on those next patches and expansions..
Reply #25 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Congratulations, it's a success you deserve.