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Live Activity: Left 4 Dead not turning heads, people too busy with Halo 3 photo

You've got to love how videogame consumers reward originality. Here we have a fresh, brand new IP with an awesome gimmick and excellently implemented four-player co-op ... and people are too busy playing Halo 3 to care.

Left 4 Dead is not exactly breaking records in terms of how many people are playing it, coming in at only number seven in the Xbox Live activity chart. It has been beaten by nothing but established franchises with Halo 3, World at War, Modern Warfare, GTA IV and even Fable 2 charting ahead. 

Personally, I couldn't imagine passing up wave after wave of infected for a couple of crappy Spartans, but there's no accounting for taste, I suppose. Hit the jump for this week's Live activity.

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)
1    Halo 3
2    Gears of War 2
3    CoD: World at War
4    Call of Duty 4
5    GTA IV
6    Fable II
7    Left 4 Dead
8    Madden NFL 09
9    Fallout 3
10   FIFA 09


Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased)
1    Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
2    A Kingdom for Keflings
3    UNO
4    Castle Crashers
5    Worms
6    Portal: Still Alive
7    Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
8    Aegis Wing
9    Bomberman Live
10   Assault Heroes

The above arcade list is based on full versions purchased.

Original Xbox Top Live Titles (based on UU’s)
1    Halo 2
2    Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
3    Fable
4    Counter-Strike
5    Call of Duty 3
6    Battlefield 2: MC
7    Conker: Live Reloaded
8    Street Fighter Anniv.
9    Star Wars: Battlefront
10   Splinter Cell Chaos

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Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 19:59
Josh Tolentino
That's because all the smartest people grabbed L4D on the PC!
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:00
MrSadistic
Yeah, pretty much what unangbangkay said.
Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:01
Alexradl
The greater crime is that Madden 09 is ahead of Fallout 3.
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:02
Scrixx
People bought this on 360? Over PC? I lol'd.
vrplumber's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:03
vrplumber
I would be contributing to the Left4Dead stat, however my 360 had major heart failure 15 minutes into my first session with the game, which I had bought that day. I have never been so pissed off at an inanimate object as just then. Damn you freezybox, damn you to hell!!!!!

also out of warranty cocks
Palidi's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:08
Palidi
@Alexradl:

Anyone whose anyone bought Fallout 3 for the PC for the mods and community support as they did with Left for Dead.
Solgrim's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:09
Solgrim
I wish my PC could run this game.

Also, I don't understand why people choose COD4 over the new Socom.
TheBorbes's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:09
TheBorbes
that's because this is a PC game kthx.
power-glove's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:10
power-glove
Oh, here come the PC elitists again. Ugh.

Actually, nabbing the seventh spot is pretty good position for L4D. It is a new IP which probably did not pop up on people's radar until the demo was released.

Also, there were a lot of Halo 3 BF sales in various stores so that likely had an impact on the activity chart.
Druid 01's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:12
Druid 01
anyone who purchased orange box for 360 should have realized by know its much better to buy any valve game for your PC, unless you feel like never being able get the updates they constantly release or being forced to pay for the free additional content they released . . . months and months and . . . later
Ninjasnake's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:13
Ninjasnake
If my home pc could run left 4 dead properly then I would have grabbed it for that. I however was forced to pick it up on the 360. It controls great for a console shooter though IMO. I can't believe GTA is still up there though, I guess I still have time to get those online achievements I haven't grabbed yet.
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:19
falinter
Meh, I know I did my fair share of L4D playing. I just can't beat any on expert. But I shant ever give up!
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:21
Wexx
Anyone who is anyone is playing Left 4 Dead on PC, duh.
Druid 01's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:22
Druid 01
@power-glove
I'm not saying PCs are "better" thank 360s but your better off buying valve content through steam than microsoft and xbox live
Looptron's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:23
Looptron
Its sad that this world is filled with idiots. Halo is mediocre at best with the rest of the FPS genre that hasn't changed since Wolfenstein and Doom. Same goes for Madden.

But people don't like challenges, and L4D is a challenging game. Its like an arcade shooter. So people need to get over it and play this awesome game.
Skillz's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:28
Skillz
Where do the lists for XBL activity come from... I have been wanting to check how many people play a few games before going to pick them up...
bart999's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:29
bart999
All of those new 360 sales, each and every month are getting Halo 3 when they buy their new systems. It only makes sense in a way.

Personally I'm more surprised that Gears2 hasn't overtaken Halo3.
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:30
ArrestedDeveloper
I just got L4D in the mail today (39.95black Friday deal) so that is one more person playing L4D.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:31
Dan CiTi
Halo 3 is a lot more fun than L4D when it comes to multiplayer. Left 4 Dead isn't that great of a game at all either, just like Halo 3.
enfaw's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:32
enfaw
I really don't get why everyone gets a boner over zombie killing, it it the gore? The purposefully stupid ai?
BattyAdroit's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:37
BattyAdroit
Nothing is more boring than reading posts by elitist PC gamers.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:38
Josh Tolentino
Who said we were looking down on console gamers? We're just noting the fact that to date all Valve content has been better on the PC, and that includes L4D.
Bjbrains's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:39
Bjbrains
I don't get why people get offended when the PC *does* have more/better features. Valve has been far better at supporting its PC gamers with free DLC for TF2 and mods for Hl2/Portal. The same thing is true of Fallout 3 due to the modding kit that was used to make amazing things in Oblivion.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:40
Josh Tolentino
@BattyAdroit

Actually, it's just as boring reading posts by elitist console gamers, as well as posts complaining about either.
akathatoneguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:44
akathatoneguy
I'm not really surprised. Really, it just shows how loyal Halo 3 fans are, or how resistant they are to trying new things, depending on your perspective.

Look at it this way:

CoD fans are split in two now, as some have obviously moved on to WaW while others have stayed behind with Infinity Ward's offering. Before the new CoD, CoD 4 was dominating (from what I remember) this list.

A lot of GTA IV players have probably found other games, whether they be Saints Row 2 (even though it doesn't appear on this list), or whatever. Maybe even the new Madden.

You can tell that the Valve fans have mostly moved on to L4D, as the Orange Box is gone now.

Halo 3 is at the top spot simply because Halo 3 players are refusing to move on to a new game.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:48
grafkhun
I don't see how halo 3 beating it out in playtime is such a big deal... first of all, more people own halo 3 than L4D, given the fact L4D has barely been out a month. Secondly, the majority of 360 gamers are competitive and halo 3 is competitive, with it's persistent stat tracking and ranking system, L4D is more about a laid back session just relaxing having fun killing zombies. Most people with L4D have it on PC as well. Anyways, I like both Halo 3 and L4D and I have been playing L4D way more, I don't see how not having L4D on the top of the charts is like the sign of the apocalypse for you people. I mean, will the fact that more people play Halo 3 than L4D on XBL damper your enjoyment of L4D? no. sometimes, even the dtoid staff needs to STFUAJPG.
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:50
Trevor McGee
Left 4 Dead is way better.
Ronsauce's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:51
Ronsauce
Halo 3 simply offers great online MP. L4D feels like an outdated Half-Life mod.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:55
Mxyzptlk
Someone remind me, what does STFUAJPG stand for again?
Infinite Obscurity's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 20:57
Infinite Obscurity
I'm still waiting to get my new hard drive so I can get the PC version of L4D. I've been so tempted to get it for 360 though -_-.
Charlietime's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:07
Charlietime
But why has gears not surpassed the halos???
and no love for Nuts and Bolts?
id rather play banjoo than halos
gonzo666's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:08
gonzo666
maybe if the game offered some different weapons and varried gameplay other than the exact same thing over and over.....and over
jamesesdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:11
jamesesdad
I mean what do you expect. When valve gives barely anemic support to their multiplayer only affair last year with orange box, what idiot in their right mind would even bother buying the game when its more expensive on xbox, with less players playing. Not to mention any one who paid full retail for a multiplayer only game with 4 maps is the real idiot. Left 4 dead is fun, and granted it is an original IP, but barely an original game design.
Gamer Named Tim's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:17
Gamer Named Tim
Left 4 Dead should have at least beaten GTA4. :(
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:19
eternalplayer2345
What heretic said
xe-cute's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:26
xe-cute
Yeah, why buy xbox360 version instead of the PC version? Especialy after how they screwed console owners with orange box support.

Duh!!!

PC version 4TW (even on crap PCs)
Ninja In Distress's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:27
Ninja In Distress
Heretic: What are you, twelve years old? Valve products are simply better on PC.

PC TF2: Updates, maps, mods, weapons, more servers, more people, more people per server, etc.

360 TF2: NONE OF THAT

Its just the facts, man. Don't get bent out of shape with your weak-ass sarcasm is you can't accept it.

And yes, I have Left 4 Dead on 360 because I get better framerate and already have a mic for it.
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:28
AngelsDontBurn
Halo is so retarded. Seriously. There are so many other better games. I never quite understand why some people praise it so much.

L4D >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Halo
ninjikiran's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:30
ninjikiran
L4D just doesn't have enough content to warrent purchase, given the way I am I would probably get bored of the limited number of maps after the first go through =P.
Ninja In Distress's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:38
Ninja In Distress
You got some serious issues, nigga.
lawlflip's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:48
lawlflip
Let people play what they want, the majority of people who have L4D bought it for PC anyway.

Oh, lets compare an FPS that's better on PC to a console game that has sold millions.

Why did you even bother writing this?
teh sideburns's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:51
teh sideburns
It's true that most players with access to a gaming PC and a 360 should get the PC version, especially seeing as TF2 DLC has still not arrived on 360.

I do not have a PC equipped for gaming, and I also prefer to game on the couch with a controller in hand, so I sadly do not have the choice. I refused to pay $60 for a game with 4 maps, but when I saw the chance to snag it for $40, off of Amazon black friday, I ordered a copy.

Anyway, I'm more interested in xbox live stats the week or two after xmas, because many gamers with limited incomes may have wishlist'd L4D if buying it outright wasn't an option.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 21:53
grafkhun
@heretic- you really think L4D will be forgetten in 2 months? maybe for some, but I know I'll be playing it for a long time to come. Sure it has 4 maps and 2 modes, but it's so god damn fun, I can replay it over and over.

"THAT'S why I hate PC gamers not because they get better version but because every time Valve releases a new game they get a massive erection and won't STFUAJPG." they cum all over their keyboards when something from blizzard is released then?
power-glove's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 22:03
power-glove
"In the meantime, the 360 fanboys can now stop being so defensive."

That is where you lost me. Valve needa to give better support both the PS3 and 360 . There is a good market there for people who would love a solid FPS experience. Valve is good company that should try to branch out to the consoles because not every one can have good gaming rigs.

I don't care if I have to pay for updates. Remember, the only reason why that type of content is free is because Valve wants to give incentive for people to use the Steam store and program. It is also their servers supporting the updates and not someone's responsibility. That and PC gamers have a strong sense of entitlement and believe that all of their extra content should be free despite the work that goes into it. See 402's post on the COD 4 Map Pack for a sample of this.

I like FPS games on the PC. I played FEAR and UT 2004 on the PC and I had a lot of fun with them. So, don't assume that I don't like the PC as a gaming platform and I like Steam as well.
Jawmuncher's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 22:12
Jawmuncher
Once I found out there wasn't a story mode to speak of it dropped off my to buy list. Haven't even played it besides the demo. It seemed fun but I really like a good SP in my games. Not much of a MP kind of guy.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 22:13
Monodi
I think many people dont buy games for PC seeing not everytone upgrades their computers for playing them. Is just some common logic to think a console would run it better since it was designed to play games on it still when it could be the other way around for a much better experience.
Arttemis's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 22:16
Arttemis
Just as sideburns said, if you have access to a 360 and a gaming PC, it's clear that the PC version will be superior in many ways which make it a better choice.

Pointing out this information in a thread (read: the one you're reading now) that highlights player-count statistics on the limited platform isn't elitist, nor is it trolling.

Going to people's blogs and negatively repeating this information would be.

As for L4D's longevity, I definitely can see it have a strong online PC following in the same sense CS and TF2 do.
Cube's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 22:22
Cube
Nobody cares about the lame console ports Of PC FPS everybody playing it is already doing it On PC and they odered it off steam that does not get counted on sales charts.

HALO 3 is for console boys that do not any better and that is about as good as FPS get for them.


I also find it so funny when I watch my friend play team fortress on consoles an nobody "understands" the game play,

""what i am a medic? I got to heal people not shoot? OMG! where is my big gun that goes boom? we all cant be spys? what.

Then they go back to halo and the really crappy dumbed down port of call of duty 4 since that is "Deep fps gameplay" for that market.


and the AI and controls in the xbox 360 port is really horrible to look at what the hell did they do?.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 22:22
Clockwork
Needless to say, I'm very disappointed Halo is still at the top of the leaderboards. There's much better multiplayer games than Halo, Left 4 Dead being one of them. Hell, I haven't played Halo 3 in months.
Darkanubis87's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2008 22:25
Darkanubis87
yeah there really is no reason to pass this up. Zombie matches on Halos suck in comparison, the Nazi undead mode is fun for about two matches. And the only game the has a good reason to beating it out its Modern Warfare, for obvious reason. LISTEN TO REASON GODDAMIT!
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