The game's North American release is now set for January which is fine by me.
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=24480
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The game's North American release is now set for January which is fine by me.
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=24480
I've seen that quote a couple of places and really want to punch the writer in the head. People who speak like that deserve it. I bet this guy leverages his synergies all day long.Quote:
Bayonetta is an extremely important new IP for SEGA and adds a new level of depth to our growing portfolio," said Sega West president and COO Mike Hayes in a statement. As a result of market analysis, we have taken a Publishing decision that January 2010 is the optimum release time in the Western Markets to maximize this exciting new title's potential.
James
He's an executive. They all speak like that.
I think that's a good decision. Maybe companies are realizing that releasing everything in fall isn't always a good idea. Still, I can't help but wonder if January 2010 is a little too close to God of War 3's March 2010 release date.
I'm excited about this game. Right now I have no time to play it, so the push back kinda gives me time to save up and finish some other stuff.
I could care less about God of War 3, I don't own a PS3. So it dropping around the same time won't have an effect on me and probably alot of other 360 only owners. It might affect its ps3 sales, but YAY for multi console releases.
I just realized that Dante's Inferno is also set for a Q1 2010 release. Maybe delaying Bayonetta isn't such a good plan - that's three very similar games in a short timeframe.
Dante's inferno and God of War are similar, but other than being third person action games they have nothing to do with this one.
Dante's Inferno has EA's marketing muscle behind it, and God of War is a well established IP. The games are similar enough that Sega is continuing their traditional retardation by even attempting to go toe-to-toe with those games. Right or wrong, having a female lead doesn't bode well against that competition either.
Female leads are bad for sales?
Dante's Inferno isn't 'til 2010, man, and GoW3 is a platform exclusive. And I doubt tits and ass will chase away many potential customers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshi