'Destiny' Rakes in $325 Million, But Reviews Paint Game as Mediocre

Destiny, the epic space opera that is part first-person shooter, part massive online game, sold through $325 million worth of games in the five days since it was released, publisher Activision said Wednesday.

That number, which represents the number of copies already in consumers hands, is the biggest ever for the launch of a new gaming intellectual property. But it's also surprisingly high considering the game is receiving mediocre reviews from critics across the board.

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Destiny represents a huge undertaking by its creator Bungie — known for creating the Halo series — and its publisher Activision. All told, $500 million was invested in the game, including the marketing, which is the biggest budget ever for a game. The marketing was also inescapable since June, with prominent TV spots appearing months back, including during the "Every Simpsons Ever" marathon on FXX that became a television event. Sony even rolled out a special-edition white PlayStation 4 as a bundle for the game. Read more...

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