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[Calverz]

Do these people not communicate? Two GAAS playtests on the same weekend as the launch of Resident Evil 9. What is going on?

 

[DeepEnigma]

It's a closed test.

With that said, don't care for either game and,

RE4

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

This is by design so they have an excuse when no one inevitably plays either Horizon or Marathon

Sort of like how they announced that they would be permanent banning all hackers

They're preparing people for the very low player numbers

 

[mayham2199]

It's a closed test doesn't matter much. The marathon will have millions of free people to pull from. Horizon handpicked people to try it out.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

I'm sure the Hotizon playtest is relatively small and it appeals to different players than Marathon and Resident Evil.

 

[mckmas8808]

I'm sure the Hotizon playtest is relatively small and it appeals to different players than Marathon and Resident Evil.

Exactly!

 

[Calverz]

I'm sure the Hotizon playtest is relatively small and it appeals to different players than Marathon and Resident Evil.

It's bizarre planning and your assumption is not worth a risk taking. I mean there are lots of people who would want to play all three. Why not do it another weekend?

 

[diffusionx]

It's weird for a publisher to schedule two betas, even one closed and one open, on the same day.

 

[Luipadre]

Its closed and its only a 3 hour window. It will be fine

 

[coachmcguirk91]

It's bizarre planning and your assumption is not worth a risk taking. I mean there are lots of people who would want to play all three. Why not do it another weekend?

I bet it is purposefully done to drown out any negative coverage it will recieve. Guerilla just wants to gain information. The game is not coming out this year

 

[Light_Crusader25]

This is by design so they have an excuse when no one inevitably plays either Horizon or Marathon

Sort of like how they announced that they would be permanent banning all hackers

They're preparing people for the very low player numbers

Neither my head nor my hand are big enough to execute the facepalm your post deserves...

 

[rebellio]

Sony seems doesn't have people or veterans for charge live service games.

 

[Topher]

Last week, Bluepoint closure. Phil Spencer "retirement". Nintendo refunding Xenoblade.

News really fell off a cliff didn't it?

 

[saintjules]

What you complaining about? You're eating!

 

[clarky]

Horizon is a limted closed test. Pretty sure they will get the people they need. Doubt they give a shit a about CCU.

 

[Loomy]

Do these people not communicate? Two GAAS playtests on the same weekend as the launch of Resident Evil 9. What is going on?

Pretty sure the Horizon test is at their intended capacity already.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Last week, Bluepoint closure.

 

[seb85]

They can shove it

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

It's bizarre planning and your assumption is not worth a risk taking. I mean there are lots of people who would want to play all three. Why not do it another weekend?

I don't know but with a bit of grit and determination I think they'll be able to recover from this grave error.

 

[Felessan]

It's bizarre planning and your assumption is not worth a risk taking. I mean there are lots of people who would want to play all three. Why not do it another weekend?

Those lots have no chance to play all three - one is close test most likely to handpicked small crowd (who probably played Marathon already if interested)

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Do these people not communicate? Two GAAS playtests on the same weekend as the launch of Resident Evil 9. What is going on?

Are you going to have the option to play both this weekend?

 

[KanKamAndNob]

Doubt that Horizon gets any attention, but we'll have to wait for an open beta to gauge actual interest.

 

[Calverz]

I don't know but with a bit of grit and determination I think they'll be able to recover from this grave error.

I'm simply pointing out the lack of planning and the apparent lack of communication between studios.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

I'm simply pointing out the lack of planning and the apparent lack of communication between studios.

I'm sure PlayStation and Guerilla planned for this much more than you or I did.

 

[yogaflame]

Blue point died for this ugly and abomination. Nepotism and favoritism this ugly game was green light. This will flop for sure.

 

[Idleyes]

Last week, Bluepoint closure. Phil Spencer "retirement". Nintendo refunding Xenoblade.

News really fell off a cliff didn't it?

If we look at Xenoblade as a renaissance mural painted on a church ceiling, it ain't that ugly.

 

[Topher]

If we look at Xenoblade as a renaissance mural painted on a church ceiling, it ain't that ugly.

I'll sign up for an art class so I can appreciate it

 

[Moondoggy]

Come on guys, they're just trying to be responsible, they know no ones going to play it anyways.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Neither my head nor my hand are big enough to execute the facepalm your post deserves...

You're seriously telling me people won't use that as an excuse to justify weak initial performance? New here?

We've already seen how negative discourse can tank momentum for a game early on. With titles like Highguard, the narrative formed early and stuck. It absolutely feels like groundwork is being laid so that if engagement is low or reviews come in rough, there's a built-in explanation ready to go.