Quote Originally Posted by Marcus Maxentius
Another big problem is that so many games are bought because of multiplayer. They might not think singleplayer is important because it doesn't create as much sales. If you notice the first patch was a multiplayer hotfix. You'd think that since singleplayer has so many problems that that would be their first concern.
If I were to call MP the tip of the Total War iceberg I would be guilty of overstating my case. MP folks are vocal and, in forums at least, apparently numerous. But they represent a tiny fraction of Total War sales. Most buyers don't bother to go to forums and talk about games, prefering to spend that time actually playing them!

Be warned that someone will come in here soon and dispute this but don't you believe 'em!