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Thu Dec 17
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11/17/09
While there has been some quality tidbits and reveals on the show (Madden 10 retained some level of motion controls? Excitebike: World Rally? First, albeit ridiculously brief, glimpse at CV: The Adventure ReBirth?), the vast majority of the content has either been covered already or concerns games that the 'core' are not interested in (Style Savvy, for example).
Furthermore, the segments for the games showcased on each show tend to be VERY short. Nintendo's games obviously are going to take the top spot, but the third-party titles are typically discussed in general terms for a couple of minutes at most.
If Nintendo could cut back on the skits and focus more on the games, even if many traditional gamers are not interested in some of the highlighted products, then I think the show would be far more effective in obtaining and educating an audience. #reggiefilsaime
11/17/09
to NOT be those media outlets!
it's designed to be cute, fun, funny, silly and informative on only the most surface level.
it's to inform the millions of gamers that do NOT frequent sites like these.
keep in mind, we're the minority, even among what you might consider "the hardcore" ( *shudder* ) #reggiefilsaime
11/17/09
inform the millions of gamers that do NOT frequent sites like these.
My contention stems exactly from that. The level of information relayed about many of the games shown is so basic that I wonder if it is actually pushing folks to find out more.
For example, Rabbids Go Home was featured on the show a couple of weeks ago. How long was its segment? 60 seconds!
If this program is meant for those who do not visit these types of sites, then how effective is a minute long product description in enticing a consumer into a $50 purchase?
That style may work for a title repeatedly talked about over a period of time, but only Nintendo games are granted that on the show (i.e., NSMB Wii talk three episodes in a row).
I do not mind the silliness and fun factor of the show, but I think it is a disservice to consumers new and old that such limited information and gameplay footage is shared on the show. #reggiefilsaime
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I doubt the second one will have good sales.. #reggiefilsaime
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:DD #reggiefilsaime
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Then wait for Microsoft or Sony depending on if Sony goes last again of the big three and either get to take a gander at vXIII or Resistance 3 or Dark Cloud 3 or...I'unno stuff that'll look cool but then will be slightly underwhelming when they bring out PS One Eyed Wand despite launching to less than stellar sales and statistics and stuff.
Microsoft will try to be the cool kid again. Gnarly. Radical. #reggiefilsaime
11/17/09
And then watch Wii vitality sensor become the new Wii fit and sell 20 million plus, face it, Nintendo is less concerned with whether it makes the hardcore happy or not, since you will buy the system for Mario and Zelda and Metroid, they want the other people #reggiefilsaime
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As for Batallion Wars, I found the first one to be atrocious. Completely unplayable as a shooter, and too convoluted to work as a strategy game. It took the worst elements of both worlds, glued them together haphazardly, then required more complicated interaction than they afforded the user to be able to accomplish. I am sure I am not alone on this one. #reggiefilsaime
11/17/09
"We've got an idea for the best game ever!"
... 3 months pass
"our game will be awesome!"
... a year passes
"look - you can run around... and jump... it's going to be great!"
... a year passes. Select outlets can play a preview copy.
... a month passes, everyone's seen the game, but still can't buy it.
...3 months pass
"We waited that long for THIS?"
I kind of prefer
"Hey, we were also working on this game you've never heard of, and in a month or two, it's all yours!" #reggiefilsaime
11/17/09
And while they're working on that, maybe they can do something about announcements for announcements. I get the marketing strategy going on there...but c'mon! #reggiefilsaime
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I am going to say that I have never seen a highly hyped game that has merited its hype. Not that they haven't been good, but always a let down. Smash Bros Brawl, Brutal Legend, Mirror's Edge... all gave me 'I waited this long for THIS', even though I liked 1.5 of those games :) #reggiefilsaime
11/17/09
Also, it's hard to live up to the hype you can make up in your own mind... so the more excited you are for a game, usually the more disappointed you will be... #reggiefilsaime
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No More Heroes has reached the height of its popularity. I loved the game, but I don't think 2 is going to sell significantly more than 1. Faster? No doubt. #reggiefilsaime
11/17/09
It's gonna sell awfully, despite being an amazingly improved sequel and fantastic game overall, while something as unoriginal as MW2 sells x1000 more copies. #reggiefilsaime