Tyrell Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Well we all know that getting the name out for anything has a big influence on how a product does. Rather it is a movie, music album, or evenf videogames. KOTOR had somewhat of an okay campaign. I'll go into Babbages in the Mall and I'll see large KOTOR advertisements. There was also a commercial for KOTOR that came out about....what? 2 weeks before KOTOR came out I believe. I liked how the commercial started out with a Jedi guy then eventually turned into a Dark Jedi guy. All in trying to show how you can chose your destiny in KOTOR. It worked out well I guess by setting new Xbox sales records with like what? 200,000 something copies sold the first 4 days breaking the record which Halo previously held. Well how do you believe the marketing will play out for TSL? Do you think it'll be more deeper then what KOTOR had or about the same? I don't know when TSL is supposed to come out, but this is a reason why I believe it should still come out in Feb 2005. I would probably try to feed off of EP3 as much as I could. We all know that Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is going to be THE movie of 2005. Batman Begins is going to be good to but EP3 is the one with the most anticipation. I would have commercials that uses EP3 as a source like "Before the Republic turning into an Empire (Showing some clips of EP3), 4,000 years ago the Republic faced its own problems.....(Then switching to TSL)" Yeah yeah it sounds corny but you sort of get the idea of how TSL could somewhat use EP3 in many ways. As for other commercials I would do like what EP2: Attack of the Clones did, by having a commercial for every major character in the game. They had a small 30 second commercial for Anakin, Padme, Obi, Mace, Yoda, Jango etc....For TSL I would have one for Mira, Sion, Kreia, Atton etc.... Then I would have another set of commercials that portray the LS/DS aspects of TSL. There would be one 30 second commerical showing the LS parts and things of TSL then there would be another 30 second commercial showing the DS parts and things of TSL. Overall it would probably take away from the pockets of LucasArts cause advertising like this WILL cost a great amount of money. If done and done correctly, I believe it would have a great effect on the intial sales of TSL. What are your thoughts on the marketing campaign for TSL? PlayMoreConsoles TheForce.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigboy2 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 i didn't see eny ads for kotor i just herd about it from a friend and bought it "Your total disregard for the law and human decency both disgusts me and touches my heart. Bless you, sir." "Soilent Green is people. This guy's just a homeless heroin junkie who got in a internet caf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Wanderer Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I don't live in the US, so I never saw much advertising for KOTOR 2. Oh, there was some around the net that I saw from time to time and the local game store had some posters in their shop as far as I remember... but that was about it. Despite the fact that many people who've played KOTOR has a negative view on it, I'm still very optimistic about the Februari release and can't wait to get my paws on the game :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofAnakin Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Same here. I didn't see it advertised. I was just looking for a new Star Wars game to play, and saw that KOTOR seemed to be getting good reviews from game sites and also friends, and decided to check it out. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD SKOOL WHEELMAN Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I rented it after I saw one of the commercials, and since some other games didn't really appeal to me at that time, I got it; after renting it of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archmonarch Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I read all the previews before it came out, then read the review when it came out. Saw the commercial on tv then got it for Chanukkah. And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I don't know when TSL is supposed to come out, but this is a reason why I believe it should still come out in Feb 2005. I would probably try to feed off of EP3 as much as I could. We all know that Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is going to be THE movie of 2005. An X-mas release will help it MUCH more than EP3 ever could Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archmonarch Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 An X-mas release will help it MUCH more than EP3 ever could Ahem, a HOLIDAY Release. And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrell Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 I don't know when TSL is supposed to come out, but this is a reason why I believe it should still come out in Feb 2005. I would probably try to feed off of EP3 as much as I could. We all know that Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is going to be THE movie of 2005. An X-mas release will help it MUCH more than EP3 ever could Well you also have to consider the other games that'll be coming out during the Holiday timeframe. But we'll see though, anything is possible and anything can happen. PlayMoreConsoles TheForce.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan the Terrible Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Outside of game review sites (where I saw the previews), I never saw KOTOR advertised. Honestly, I doubt Obsidian (or, more likely, Lucasarts) would be willing to fork over the dough for a TV advertisement. I made this half-pony half-monkey monster to please you But I get the feeling that you don't like it What's with all the screaming? You like monkeys, you like ponies Maybe you don't like monsters so much Maybe I used too many monkeys Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Outside of game review sites (where I saw the previews), I never saw KOTOR advertised. Honestly, I doubt Obsidian (or, more likely, Lucasarts) would be willing to fork over the dough for a TV advertisement. This is KOTOR2....it will get PLENTY of free advertising from gaming sites and magazines. But advertising costs are covered by the publisher (LucasArts) usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archmonarch Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 KOTOR I had TV advertisements. With the added hype of a Game of the Year Prequel, why wouldnt KOTOR II? And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrell Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 I mean look at all the other sequels to GOTY type games. You know that Halo 2 is going to be heavily advertised on TV, you know that GTA: SA is going to be heavily advertised on TV (as all Rockstar games are) so why not TSL? PlayMoreConsoles TheForce.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Prodigal_Knight Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 HAHA! I love the mini comercial of Yoda! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archmonarch Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I dont think I ever saw that one. Describe it if you would. And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkile Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 We all know that Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is going to be THE movie of 2005. I didn't know that. I assumed it was going to be a turd like the other two prequels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Quasar Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 We all know that Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is going to be THE movie of 2005. I didn't know that. I assumed it was going to be a turd like the other two prequels. Which prequels? Ep. I & II of Star Wars were goods movies (especially 2) so I don't know which "prequels" you are referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrell Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 We all know that Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is going to be THE movie of 2005. I didn't know that. I assumed it was going to be a turd like the other two prequels. Well....I guess thats what happens when you put assumptions into things that you don't even know about.... PlayMoreConsoles TheForce.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Child of Flame Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I really doubt that KotOR II will need any advertising at all to sell in huge quantities. I live in the US, watch a significant amount of TV (though mostly educational, and Nicktoons for the nostalgia value) and didn't see any ads. I just happened to come across it while browsing Lucasarts about the new Jedi Knight game. Now Beyond Good & Evil OTOH was a sin for Ubi not to advertise it. <curses Ubi Veep and all his descendants> :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkile Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I thought I saw ads for Beyond Good And Evil on tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archmonarch Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 You did. And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrell Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 This is how I see it, without no ads TSL is going to do well cause of the fanbase it is carrying over from KOTOR. BUT, what about bringing in those new fans? PlayMoreConsoles TheForce.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightcleaver Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 To tell the truth, I don't understand how they decide what to hype and what not to hype. It all seems pretty arbitrary, but I rather doubt we'd be able to convince LA to advertise more on this game. They'd probably have complaints from other fans if they advertised KOTOR 2 as much as you suggest and didn't do the same for their other games, like Battegrounds, Republic Commando, and Jump to Lightspeed. I guess companies that really need the cash are bound to advertise a lot more. As it stands, I don't think LA is desperate for cash right now, not to say you're wrong for suggesting they do this. They might lose a good portion of their profit margin doing this (I don't know how much; you might, and they would know as well), and considering the first game's popularity, would have a good chance of doing more harm to their pocketbook than good. Still, more internet media wouldn't hurt - I just don't know about the larger ad campaigns. You'd really have to talk to an expert, or be an expert, to know anything about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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