As I said, I think a sequel will tell us alot about how they view the success of JE
True, but is D&D or SW liceanse worth 1.5+ million copies (I can't see JE crossing 900+, much less 750+)? The gaming press didn't seem to think so, judging by the LARGE amount of coverage of JE. My two freinds working at Gamestop we're surprised by the sales of JE. Especially since of the solid reviews.
It preformed alright, I don't think Bio is suffering because of it, but I doubt they view it as a success other than a "moral victory" for getting their first original IP off the ground.
and I don't disagree that it was somewhat cheaper to make because of being an original IP.