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EA unconcerned about releasing Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 this autumn
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Jawmuncher
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It'll be fine, doesn't seem like TITANFALL will launch directly with these bigger names.
Gears is xbox's biggest exclusive though and considering exclusivity of Titanfall 1, it's directly competing against its sales even if it's not exactly the same type of game. It's not a wise move to release near Gears IMO. Battlefield maybe but not Titanfall. Titanfall would have to come out before Gears (September) or well after it (November) IMO
Battlefield will sell well on it's own though, it has nothing to really gain from the holiday because it's already a huge franchise or competing against CoD. Titanfall 2 has a lot to gain there.
If anything gets pushed into 2017 it should be BF.
Feels like EA is going for the 1-2 punch against CoD. CoD fans that want a futuristic shooter? Titanfall. Want a WW1 shooter? BF. Want a
probably
Big risk that could pay off hugely but I don't think it'll be succesful
You have Gears 4 as well. So there's 5. That's pretty loaded.
Especially when you consider DLC money.
Well COD comes out in November. Doubt EA will release Titanfall the same month as BF1.
Not sure I agree with this. CoD is out 4th November (Friday), I think Titanfall should release it on the 1st November (Tuesday)
Why? Have review embargo up well before release, build the hype train and directly cut into CoD's marketing campaign with the reviews/probably amazing word of mouth, then by the time CoD comes out Titanfall is still fresh on everyones mind and it might sway people to pick up Titanfall instead.
CoD will still outsell Titanfall but with the right marketing Titanfall could steal all the mindshare this holiday, especially with all the hatred against IW.
Yes and no.
For us, gaming enthusiasts for the most part, who have no problem (since we're here I imagine) in discerning the differences between two shooters and have the will of investing money in more than a couple of games each fall, it's fine. Titanfall and Battlefield might live together and we could buy both in the span of a month or two and enjoy them.
But Johnny-I-play-videogames-but-I'm-no-expert doesn't. He's gonna probably buy 2-3 games a year and usually chooses the ones that give most bang for their bucks. So, sports games (e.g. FIFA) and a shooter (e.g. COD) most of the times. The other day I was talking to a guy and he was asking me about Overwatch for example, he seemed interested, but he told me that he normally doesn't buy a lot of games. I do prefer Overwatch to a Call of Duty BO3, but that time I advised him to buy the latter, since he's probably going to meet all of his friends there and get a seriously meaty package for his 60.
People that buy shooters then probably will buy only one of them this year, between COD, Titanfall 2 and Battlefield this autumn and it's really plausible that the two EA games will steal each other's thunder a bit, even if they are really different at their core, because most gamers won't care or won't recognize the differences in play style.
For us, gaming enthusiasts for the most part, who have no problem (since we're here I imagine) in discerning the differences between two shooters and have the will of investing money in more than a couple of games each fall, it's fine. Titanfall and Battlefield might live together and we could buy both in the span of a month or two and enjoy them.
But Johnny-I-play-videogames-but-I'm-no-expert doesn't. He's gonna probably buy 2-3 games a year and usually chooses the ones that give most bang for their bucks. So, sports games (e.g. FIFA) and a shooter (e.g. COD) most of the times. The other day I was talking to a guy and he was asking me about Overwatch for example, he seemed interested, but he told me that he normally doesn't buy a lot of games. I do prefer Overwatch to a Call of Duty BO3, but that time I advised him to buy the latter, since he's probably going to meet all of his friends there and get a seriously meaty package for his 60.
People that buy shooters then probably will buy only one of them this year, between COD, Titanfall 2 and Battlefield this autumn and it's really plausible that the two EA games will steal each other's thunder a bit, even if they are really different at their core, because most gamers won't care or won't recognize the differences in play style.
This is a nice plan and could potentially work, but you - just like EA it seems - have forgotten a tiny little thing
KingHenrik30
Member
I don't think canabalization is really a thing in the gaming industry.
Bits N Pieces
Member
Titanfall, Battlefield and Gears should scratch my shooter itch from October through to March/April next year.
Day 1 for the three of them.
Day 1 for the three of them.
Good Guy Gone Bad
Member
It's a very competitive time in general with Gears/CoD launching as well. I don't think it was well thought out. TF2 should take spring, and BF1 fall if EA is smart.
DudeWithNoName
Member
Same here, but I'm more excited for Titanfall. I still play the first one and it's so goddamn fun.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
This is a nice plan and could potentially work, but you - just like EA it seems - have forgotten a tiny little thing
Its a Remaster... i doubt people will play that as long as they think they would...
This is a nice plan and could potentially work, but you - just like EA it seems - have forgotten a tiny little thing
A $80 remaster with less maps than the original tied to a game with negativity surrounding it and potentially it being DLC for IW so you can't sell IW or anything. I truly think people are overestimating how much this is going to help COD. It will help, but not massively. Due to the nature of how you get the game aswell as Activision most likely pushing IW more than anything due to supply drops, the player base isn't going to be as big as it could be either.
When has a remaster/remake ever done huge numbers other than GTA/Minecraft? Even MCC, which was hyped just as much as COD4, even though it ended up broken still only sold a fraction of the other halo games sales and that was a much better package at a better price than this COD4/IW stuff.
speedomodel
Member
I'll be there day one for both.
EA is really on fire this gen, hardly any noticeable flops, lots of huge successes.
The Real Napsta
Member
I'll get Titanfall. Not interested in anything Battlefield or the latest CoD cash in.
Piston Hyundai
Member
Not that I don't believe them, but why the fuck would they say otherwise?
backflip10019
Member
I'm day one for Titanfall 2 and Gears. Will have to see more of Battlefield (gameplay) before I jump in.
Dougieflesh
Member
I'm buying BF1 for sure. I'll probably get TF2 depending on what my friends do. The game most in trouble imo is Gears 4. Multiplats reign supreme this gen
I was including Gears. Essentially COD, BF1, TF2 and Gears 4.
Hari Seldon
Member
I think it will definitely cannibalize sales. Probably just BF1 for me. But if Titanfall came out this summer I would probably pick it up.
Complicated
Banned
I'll definitely get Titanfall 2 rather than pay $80 for a watered down CoD 4, so they've made a good case for it if you ask me. A week or two ago I was saying CoD 4 was going to be my multiplayer game this holiday. That changed pretty quickly.
FonkyByNature
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I'm probably skiping Call of Duty this year and will buy Titanfall 2 instead. That is unless Titanfall 2 looks crap which i don't think it'll be.
As for Battlefield, it's a completely different game so for me, it makes no difference. I will buy one FPS this fall/winter and Titanfall 2 is high on my list.
As for Battlefield, it's a completely different game so for me, it makes no difference. I will buy one FPS this fall/winter and Titanfall 2 is high on my list.
LastChance2Frag
Neo Member
I think I will try both with EA access but really liked the first Titanfall just wish it had some sort of horde mode / pve to start instead of releasing it months after release. BF1 looks cool I hope they have some 1942/1943 expac.
But some people that stopped playing some shooters after blops 1 have said they are picking up a xbox or ps4 just for the cod4 remaster, which is pretty crazy.
Gears 4 & Halo wars 2 will keep me sweet until the reviews are out and servers are running smooth then decisions can be made.
Is destiny releasing anything this winter?
But some people that stopped playing some shooters after blops 1 have said they are picking up a xbox or ps4 just for the cod4 remaster, which is pretty crazy.
Gears 4 & Halo wars 2 will keep me sweet until the reviews are out and servers are running smooth then decisions can be made.
Is destiny releasing anything this winter?
Samurai G0SU
Member
Damn, this is going to be an expensive 3 months....
BF1
Titanfall 2
+other games that are must have
BF1
Titanfall 2
+other games that are must have
Yup, there's definitely some overlap, so someone's sales are gonna suffer.
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
true enough, they both are very different games. personally, im buying both but i dont know if i should buy BF with Premium later on when its on sale.
tearsintherain
Member
I don't see why they wouldn't just delay Titanfall to Jan or Feb, seems the smarter play. There is a ton of overlap in this crowd and genre and with this new model of deluxe, premium, etc it feels more and more like you pick one and stick with it and get burned when you try to play too many at once.
Like I own deluxe/premium editions of BF4, Hardline, Battlefront, Black Ops 3, and Titanfall - multiple platforms sometimes due to EA Access, etc. I pretty much only play Black Ops 3 though and rarely touch the rest.
I know I'd do the same with the new crop too . Probably only just buy Battlefield 1 and COD Infinity at launch, and wait for a sale on Titanfall and GOW4 if they all release at the same time. I view the latter two as "less desirable" than the former, and I'm not sure how EA/Microsoft could change my opinion.
Like I own deluxe/premium editions of BF4, Hardline, Battlefront, Black Ops 3, and Titanfall - multiple platforms sometimes due to EA Access, etc. I pretty much only play Black Ops 3 though and rarely touch the rest.
I know I'd do the same with the new crop too . Probably only just buy Battlefield 1 and COD Infinity at launch, and wait for a sale on Titanfall and GOW4 if they all release at the same time. I view the latter two as "less desirable" than the former, and I'm not sure how EA/Microsoft could change my opinion.
RoslindaleOne
Member
I was hoping TF2 would release March 2017. They should be a bit worried. I'm getting TF2 for sure over Battlefield. I'm sure there are plenty who would do the opposite. Better to have a good distance between them date wise, imo.
potatohead
Member
I think they are setting up Titanfall to be the direct competitor of COD. Maybe that's obvious I don't know
BF is their trophy horse, but I'm sure they are trying to get Titanfall 2 ready to steal away some COD fans.
BF is their trophy horse, but I'm sure they are trying to get Titanfall 2 ready to steal away some COD fans.
Gunslinger
Member
Question is can cod still be the reigning heavyweight champion of fps with so many new contenders..for me that will be interesting to see.
I mentioned in another thread that while I can see why they did that, it's disappointing to me personally because I don't see myself having the time or money for two different online shooters this fall. Though I'll be waiting on games for at least a few weeks this time so if things like FFXV disappoint then that will free up some time and money.
Right now I'd go with Titanfall 2 over BF1 since I have confidence that Respawn will at least make a satisfying campaign, if not an amazing one.
Right now I'd go with Titanfall 2 over BF1 since I have confidence that Respawn will at least make a satisfying campaign, if not an amazing one.
PeskyToaster
Member
I'll buy both. Titanfall is the true heir to CoD in everything but name and Battlefield plays way different and is going to an almost entirely unexplored time frame in gaming. If anything both are attacks on CoD sales rather than each other's.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Ex-Infinity Ward's own baby is gonna bite them in the ass if they think they can overthrow Infinite Warfare.
This is a nice plan and could potentially work, but you - just like EA it seems - have forgotten a tiny little thing
You overestimate the bundled Remaster
I think they are setting up Titanfall to be the direct competitor of COD. Maybe that's obvious I don't know
BF is their trophy horse, but I'm sure they are trying to get Titanfall 2 ready to steal away some COD fans.
Yep that's pretty obvious
The game that kicked it all off? That people have nothing but fond memories for and have beem asking for for years? I don't think I'm overestimating anything.