But in reality, would you be able to have a real judgement ready of the game on the 21st if you could only buy it on the 19th?Sure but getting it early is so that can have the review ready for launch or an earlier embargo usually but theoretically I can buy the game and review it or at least give my impressions which is enough I imagine to be damaging before official reviews come out. Like they'd be better off buying it themselves.
Well people bought The Witcher 3, the third installment of a very niche franchise, and most of them never played the first twoSo you would buy Shenmue 3, the third installment of a very niche franchise, having either not played the previous two or disliking them?
I don't know but it seemed like Eurogamer was pretty excited about the game.Are the more sophisticated and clever european reviewers allowed to review it earlier?
I imagine a lot of US reviewers won't get the game because it flies above first person shooters
So you would buy Shenmue 3, the third installment of a very niche franchise, having either not played the previous two or disliking them?
Probably should've set the embargo date earlier for europeans tbhAre the more sophisticated and clever european reviewers allowed to review it earlier?
I imagine a lot of US reviewers won't get the game because it flies above first person shooters
Are the more sophisticated and clever european reviewers allowed to review it earlier?
I imagine a lot of US reviewers won't get the game because it flies above first person shooters
It's entirely possible to think this embargo stuff is a dumb and worrying precedent, whilst also thinking the game will be fine.Previews were generally quite good for a AA game on a very limited budget/staff size.
So y'know. Don't get your pants in too much of a twist.
Who gives a shit if previews are OK, this is anti consumer, period.Previews were generally quite good for a AA game on a very limited budget/staff size.
So y'know. Don't get your pants in too much of a twist.
Are the more sophisticated and clever european reviewers allowed to review it earlier?
I imagine a lot of US reviewers won't get the game because it flies above first person shooters
Well people bought The Witcher 3, the third installment of a very niche franchise, and most of them never played the first two
They can enforce it towards any outlet that receives a review copy at no cost.
Deep Silver could've had 69k Shenmue fans hyping this game up, but then they went and screwed us. I at least am no longer particularly interested in convincing people to give this game a shot.Hahaha oh wow
How could Deep Silver fuck the PR for this up so badly?
It's entirely possible to think this embargo stuff is a dumb and worrying precedent, whilst also thinking the game will be fine.
anti consumer lolWho gives a shit if previews are OK, this is anti consumer, period.
Who has a gun against your head to buy it on launch day?Who gives a shit if previews are OK, this is anti consumer, period.
I mean that's though to say, you'd probably know if the game was bad after 10 to 15 hours of dedicated play at minimum you could release an impressions piece. That could be damaging enough or hey even high praise enough.But in reality, would you be able to have a real judgement ready of the game on the 21st if you could only buy it on the 19th?
The outlet could just buy another copy (ie. PC instead of the PS4 copy they received) on the 19th and review "that version" right?
I read your post as being about that "the fans get to enjoy themselves for two days before reviews tell them what outdated crap they are playing". Maybe I read more into it than I should've, my bad if so.What? They probably foresee poor scores from critics and are hoping positive word of mouth from the fans the game was made for will counteract it.
Yep. I know it's not exactly the same thing but pokemon had a controlled embargo. What about the other 50-60% of the critics who have to review the game AFTER release?Previews were really good. One more round of hysterics before release.
Come one people, really?
People should buy it if they like Shenmue and want to support Yu Suzuki, which is why I'm buying it. I'm not sure I'm going to get another opportunity to play this game I waited 18 years for, so I'm making a hard choice and choosing to be selfish. It's unfortunate Deep Silver is involved. I make many decisions that are not entirely ethical, and that's a byproduct of our capitalist society.I predict a Metascore of 69.
I think Shenmue still has some design sensibilities that are rare and compelling, so I think there's a chance it might find a new audience, but people who don't have a connection with the previous games might have a harder time getting it. And of course some people simply don't get on with these forklift simulators for assholes.
Making a modern Shenmue for an audience fondly remembering games that are now 15+ years old, is a pretty weird thing. I think in some areas you'll have wished Ys Net looked more forward. But I expect fans will largely be satisfied.
Deep Silver could've had 69k Shenmue fans hyping this game up, but then they went and screwed us. I at least am no longer particularly interested in convincing people to give this game a shot.
Actually, people shouldn't buy this game. Deep Silver clearly has no confidence in it, they just picked it up so they could make a bunch of money, by development costs being heavily subsidized by the crowdfunding, and then again by screwing us backers by selling PC distribution exclusivity to Epic.
And Deep Silver is owned by THQ Nordic/Embracer, who continues to employ the people who did some co-marketing with the Nazis, pedophiles and terrorists on 8chan.
10-15 hours is the estimated time to get out of the first area, Bailu Village. I don't think an impressions piece would be fair if they didn't get beyond that stage.I mean that's though to say, you'd probably know if the game was bad after 10 to 15 hours of dedicated play at minimum you could release an impressions piece. That could be damaging enough or hey even high praise enough.
I read your post as being about that "the fans get to enjoy themselves for two days before reviews tell them what outdated crap they are playing". Maybe I read more into it than I should've, my bad if so.
I mean, it makes sense. Reviewers probably won't get Shenmue if the collection reviews are anything to go by.
Feels like you've got it backward.End of the world confirmed. We have to wait 48hrs for reviews.
If you're on the fence about shenmue 3, wait two days. If you wanna buy it on release, buy it.
Unfortunately we all know this is just another opportunity for many to bash the game unnecessarily. *sigh*
Like, some of you are acting as if people haven't even had a hands on with this game. They have, at 5+ events now - press and public. There was literally a backer demo that was really well received by the fanbase at large.
Unfortunately we all know this is just another opportunity for many to bash the game unnecessarily. *sigh*