RPGmasterBoo Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 A question for the devs Where the hell is the ad campaign for this game?? Its a crime that so few people know about it, I constantly see previewers noting they never heard of it, before getting a chance to play it. Come on, a more aggressive approach wouldn't hurt, when every crap game can get a bucket of hype today, AP must get its share as well. Imperium Thought for the Day: Even a man who has nothing can still offer his life
Pop Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality!
RPGmasterBoo Posted August 10, 2009 Author Posted August 10, 2009 We could still use some Imperium Thought for the Day: Even a man who has nothing can still offer his life
Joseph Bulock Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 A question for the devsWhere the hell is the ad campaign for this game?? Its a crime that so few people know about it, I constantly see previewers noting they never heard of it, before getting a chance to play it. Come on, a more aggressive approach wouldn't hurt, when every crap game can get a bucket of hype today, AP must get its share as well. Developers do not control the advertising for a game. We may make suggestions and whatnot, but it's pretty much out of our hands. My blood! He punched out all my blood! - Meet the Sandvich
Oner Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Developers do not control the advertising for a game. We may make suggestions and whatnot, but it's pretty much out of our hands. I've been curious about this for a while, if the publishing/advertising is Sega's job, why does the developer company have a marketing person/staff (Mr Rorie)? Sega could just as well send someone over and ask what you think the guy should emphasize in interviews, no? And no, I'm not implying he should get fired, before some genius asks. -.- Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
Cl_Flushentityhero Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 I had always assumed Matt Rorie's job was to deal with us
Humodour Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Developers do not control the advertising for a game. We may make suggestions and whatnot, but it's pretty much out of our hands. I've been curious about this for a while, if the publishing/advertising is Sega's job, why does the developer company have a marketing person/staff (Mr Rorie)? Sega could just as well send someone over and ask what you think the guy should emphasize in interviews, no? And no, I'm not implying he should get fired, before some genius asks. -.- Obsidian is still an independent company. Sega doesn't own them. As such they need people to manage their brand - people like Rorie.
RPGmasterBoo Posted August 11, 2009 Author Posted August 11, 2009 Developers do not control the advertising for a game. We may make suggestions and whatnot, but it's pretty much out of our hands. Then, have you got any idea whats on their mind? Because this is beyond weird. Imperium Thought for the Day: Even a man who has nothing can still offer his life
Humodour Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 I agree that it's sad to see this game end up like Deus Ex or No One Lives Forever or Torment (great games with soft sales due to lack of an advertisement push), which it invariably will.
AlphaPro Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Same, the game looks brilliant, but i bet more people are guessing whatis230 then wondering about alpha protocol. build a man a fire and he will be warm for a day, but set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Nepenthe Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 I agree that it's sad to see this game end up like Deus Ex or No One Lives Forever or Torment (great games with soft sales due to lack of an advertisement push), which it invariably will. I was always under the impression that Deus Ex sold quite well later on... You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Oner Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 I agree that it's sad to see this game end up like Deus Ex or No One Lives Forever or Torment (great games with soft sales due to lack of an advertisement push), which it invariably will. I was always under the impression that Deus Ex sold quite well later on... It saved Ion Storm from bankruptcy, but I have no idea how many copies got sold overall. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
Jaesun Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 http://www.sega.com/ :/ They have been releasing a bunch of previews and interviews lately though. SEGA does need to get that hype machine going..... Some of my Youtube Classic Roland MT-32 Video Game Music videos | My Music | My Photography
Mr. Fob Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Agreed, this is going to be a great game and it deserves an equally great marketing campaign. I mean, I am not waiting for prime time tv advertisement but I didn't even see an ad in a PC gaming magazine yet. It's a shame, really.
Wrath of Dagon Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Developers do not control the advertising for a game. We may make suggestions and whatnot, but it's pretty much out of our hands. Then, have you got any idea whats on their mind? Because this is beyond weird. We don't have any ****ing money!!!! "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
Londonboy Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 I don't think this game is gonna be hyped anymore than it already is i also think this game may not sale the best but it will be a great game one of those hidden gems with a lot of potential like the true crime series blap london
Oner Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Distribute AP T-shirts to Al-Qaeda members to wear when they threaten nations in videos, and AP gets more hype then needed. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
Nepenthe Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 It sounds like they are slowly starting the hype machine now - all the previews are saying that AP has been slipping under the radar, but it sure is getting some visibility in all the outlets now. There's still ~2 months left, good time to get the advertising machine going now that they've started. Coming first is also good in this complete drought of games we're undergoing now. I gave up on GTA IV and have already set up four dates this week. I mean, if I don't watch out, this could spell the end of my geeky singleness and kill my ability to play ~50h CRPGs and watch tv series season BD boxes nonstop. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Kelverin Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 How about a advertisement when updating NWN2 with a patch, it can't be that difficult. OBS never tried to pimp their games through community updates like bio did. Or is there some unknown reason this can't be done? J1 Visa Southern California Cleaning
Enoch Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 How about a advertisement when updating NWN2 with a patch, it can't be that difficult. OBS never tried to pimp their games through community updates like bio did. Or is there some unknown reason this can't be done? I'm guessing that the patch being hosted primarily by the publisher (Atari) would preclude this particular approach. They're not going to want to be hosting an ad for a Sega game on their servers.
Kelverin Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) How about a advertisement when updating NWN2 with a patch, it can't be that difficult. OBS never tried to pimp their games through community updates like bio did. Or is there some unknown reason this can't be done? I'm guessing that the patch being hosted primarily by the publisher (Atari) would preclude this particular approach. They're not going to want to be hosting an ad for a Sega game on their servers. I get it, does not explain why they never used it for their own expansions though.... Can't assume everyone goes to the message boards for updates Edited August 11, 2009 by Kelverin J1 Visa Southern California Cleaning
Pop Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Actually from what I remember when a new update program was put into circulation it donned a skin advertising whatever new xpac was on the shelves. I remember having a NWN1 adventure pack update program despite not having that particular product. Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality!
Darth InSidious Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Considering that, IIRC, at one point this was coming out in direct competition with Mass Effect 2... ... what the sixty-megaton gang-**** does Sega think they're doing? Really? This game should be hyped like it's the second coming! Goodness knows, BioWare gets away with it. A viral campaign might be an idea; anyone know how to get one going? This particularly rapid, unintelligible patter isn't generally heard, and if it is, it doesn't matter.
Oner Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 The same way you Rick Roll someone. 1: Go on another forum 2: Grab attention 3: Link to youtube 4: ??? 5: Profit Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
alanschu Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 I agree that it's sad to see this game end up like Deus Ex or No One Lives Forever or Torment (great games with soft sales due to lack of an advertisement push), which it invariably will. Deus Ex sold quite well.
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