Well, one can't present a flagship title in early stages of development and expect to hear standing ovations. Even if it shows promise, it's likely ridden with all kinds of bugs and glitches that will make it seem really unappealing to most gamers. However, you also don't want to tantalize audiences with cryptic images in an effort to generate hype. As much as I love Konami, their marketing division has stupid ideas. The best way to make us enthusiastic is to simply display the best things your game has to offer. It's not that complicated!
@YHWHMystic: Yeah, sounds like he learned the lession that Too Human taught everyone about showing your game too early.
I think waiting until you have something polished to show would be good for the industry as a whole but for some reason I don't think the pr/marketing types would go for that.
My guess is that he will definately show something at E3 but not in public or to press. Alot of "backroom" things happen at E3, that being said why else would Mr. Jaffe be in LA?
For a moment, I was going to give you a 'HIYOOOOO!' because I thought you were responding to BritBloke916's post. Then I realized you were making a serious response to Jesse.
Excellent, Twisted Metal is badass, and will be a purchase if it includes 4 player split-screen. Maybe next we will see a PS3 War of the Monsters game @(O_o)@
Ah, Jaffe. That man certainly knows how to whip the internet into a frenzy. Just happening to let this picture slip the month before E3? Nah, he couldn't possibly have done it by accident. No way. Never in a million years.
Despite all the shit he takes for being outspoken, Jaffe's a very, very smart and insightful guy. His blog is always entertaining to read and his thoughts on the industry are always well-supported even if I don't always agree with him.
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I think waiting until you have something polished to show would be good for the industry as a whole but for some reason I don't think the pr/marketing types would go for that.
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For a moment, I was going to give you a 'HIYOOOOO!' because I thought you were responding to BritBloke916's post. Then I realized you were making a serious response to Jesse.
Awwwww. :(
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You know there something really great you could see, if only they would show.
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Sorry to burst your bubble.
:/
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...I know it's personality. Still, if you say it with enough emphasis and use air quotes, personality can mean boobs.
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Despite all the shit he takes for being outspoken, Jaffe's a very, very smart and insightful guy. His blog is always entertaining to read and his thoughts on the industry are always well-supported even if I don't always agree with him.
Hope to see some good news at or around E3.
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