collision detection: Halo 2 strategy-guide sells nearly as well as Bill Clinton's <i>My Life</i>

November 17, 2004

Halo 2 strategy-guide sells nearly as well as Bill Clinton's My Life

Here's a neat cultural moment for you: The strategy guide for the video-game Halo 2 has become Random House's fastest-selling nonfiction book since Bill Clinton's My Life last summer. As Random House's press release reports, the Halo 2 guide sold over 270,000 copies on its first day, Nov. 9. In comparison, Clinton's book sold 400,000 copies on its initial day.

For even more Halo 2 punditry, check out my Slate review of the game, blogged below ...

Posted by Clive Thompson at November 17, 2004 03:26 AM | TrackBack

Comments

I dont find myself so very surprised.Both are works of fiction and fantasy. Both have bizarre interpretations of their history (hilarious, as you put it). However while Halo calls some of their enemies "Unggoy" We call Hillary "Ugly"

Posted by: Jim on November 19, 2004 07:01 PM

I actually think she's pretty attractive!

Posted by: Clive on November 21, 2004 08:33 PM

I actually think she's pretty ugly!

Posted by: AP on November 24, 2004 12:25 AM

Hey Clive-
I will trade you one of our Hillarys for one of your Shania Twains

Posted by: jim on November 24, 2004 08:20 PM

Heh. No way, dude.

Posted by: Clive on November 24, 2004 09:16 PM

who needs a fuckin guide u fuckin pussies. u are the ones who are the ball lickers. and u enjoy cheak squeezing sausage fests.

Posted by: Halo on December 1, 2004 10:40 AM

true dat muther fuck who ever needs a guide is quite the fondling ball fucker.i am sick of this quer ass debater i am outa here bitches

Posted by: Halo Master on December 1, 2004 11:08 AM