Vox Machina
Banned
On a scale of 0-10 how "concerned" are you, OP?
11On a scale of 0-10 how "concerned" are you, OP?
On a serious note, I don't think a game like this will need much marketing. It will sell 5 million copies right out of the gate, and then become an evergreen title that keeps on selling. MS and Bethesda are perhaps keeping the marketing light to avoid the same pitfalls they fell into during Redfall hype. But I really think it comes down to wanting to keep the mystery of the game wrapped up tight, since this is a game designed to unravel all sorts of cool shit. I for one am avoiding everything in regards to trailers, gameplay clips or such, because I want to lose myself in this world completely without spoilers. The only thing I'm interested in is to see the shape of the game at launch, and if I should wait until it's patched up or dive right in.
On a serious note, I don't think a game like this will need much marketing. It will sell 5 million copies right out of the gate,
Are you willing to make an avi bet?
As with OP
No, but why even make an avatar bet? Why are you in doubt? Do you want this game to fail? Because it sure seems like it with your fake ass concern trolling.
The one hour direct already sold the game to everybody.
You spelled game pass wrong.Somebody looked at their wishlist and pre-order numbers and was like our job is done.
I watch a lot of gaming related content on YT and things like that, I have been surprised by the lack of ads for it there. Maybe they are going to make a bigger push on release day and post launch.
Aye man did you forget which alt you were logged in as ?
Update: I've been told from someone who is reportedly in the know that marketing begins 08 / 09-08 That’s Wednesday or Thursday this week. I am not an insider and have never claimed to be. That's just info that's been shared with me...
It will sell 5 million copies right out of the gate
Strong words.
Are you willing to make an avi bet?
Thanks for posting! I think that’s when the preload goes live as well.Update: I've been told from someone who is reportedly in the know that marketing begins 08 / 09-08 That’s Wednesday or Thursday this week. I am not an insider and have never claimed to be. That's just info that's been shared with me...
Mr Hyde take the bet, OP can't even count to 20.
Thanks for posting! I think that’s when the preload goes live as well.
Kinda understand your concern but it’s cool to hear that you’ll still be there early like me and many others. Personally I can barely remember when I was looking forward to a game this much. I won’t play it on Xbox though, and that’s where my concern pops up, they still haven’t shown the PC version as far as I know. Hopefully they start doing that as well when the real marketing kicks off.
It will start soon with impact marketing.
MS Stores are already starting to be filled with it
I would argue you have a very uncommon and specific expectation for pre-release game coverage that most do not have. Most games do not publish the dates reviews go live, and in fact, many games nowadays have an NDA and press isn't allowed to disclose exactly when reviews are allowed to be published (see: basically all Nintendo games).Do we have a Starfield review date?
I'll keep a game preordered right up until a few days of shipping, if I'm interested, but can't find any hands on experience. That's just basic due diligence. I have zero regard for who is publishing / developing the game. If they (Dev/Pub) refuse to showcase gameplay via giving people hands on, that's problematic. In my younger years, I wouldn't care. No hands on gameplay? No problem. My hype would see me through...
Today, having been a gamer for years and knowing what refusal to showcase independent gameplay means, I'll cancel that preorder. In short, no independent gameplay, no buy. The industry has done us dirty time and time again, using that strategy.
It's a "Fool me once..." kinda thing. A problematic release trend that the industry forced me to recognize.
Pretty strategic.
Update: I've been told from someone who is reportedly in the know that marketing begins 08 / 09-08 That’s Wednesday or Thursday this week. I am not an insider and have never claimed to be. That's just info that's been shared with me...
I'll keep a game preordered right up until a few days of shipping, if I'm interested, but can't find any hands on experience. That's just basic due diligence. I have zero regard for who is publishing / developing the game. If they (Dev/Pub) refuse to showcase gameplay via giving people hands on, that's problematic. In my younger years, I wouldn't care. No hands on gameplay? No problem. My hype would see me through...
Today, having been a gamer for years and knowing what refusal to showcase independent gameplay means, I'll cancel that preorder. In short, no independent gameplay, no buy. The industry has done us dirty time and time again, using that strategy.
It's a "Fool me once..." kinda thing. A problematic release trend that the industry forced me to recognize.
Still recon it might be a little janky on release?I don't care to see anymore gameplay, I am ready
A little?Still recon it might be a little janky on release?
I'm there Day 0 regardless
Thank you for your 'honest' concern, but not all companies have the same business plan and want to spend 100m+ on marketing games.
Here you go. I hope you can sleep better now.
I feel like people are exaggerating. Who doesn't know that Starfield is coming out in September? What more marketing could this game need?