Midway has announced that over 1 Million copies of Mortal Kombat: Deception have been shipped to retailers nationwide within the first week of availability, surpasing sales of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance by 35%.
"Mortal Kombat is clearly a franchise that continues to deliver innovative gameplay along with the hardcore, intense fighting action that fans have come to know and love over the past 12 years," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "We're extremely pleased to see that Deception has been received in such a positive light by both the media and consumers since we first announced the title in March. It's a true testament to the Mortal Kombat team's hard work and dedication that consumer interest is high enough to make Deception the fastest selling game in Midway's history."
