Fuck the day. Another thing to rant about... or actually... just question.
Why do video game companies feel the need to release games at different times in different regions? I can understand only releasing certain video games in certain areas. Like many games that are in Japan never see the rest of the World... ever! I bring this up well because of FF13-2. No no, its not growing on me nor do I feel the need to play any current FF game. But I do check in with the FFWiki page and a few other gaming news sites.
Leading up to the Japan release of FF13-2, many 'leaks' took place will in advance. Screenshots here, trailers there. Other goodies in the corner. Even a DLC video popped already just a week after the game came out. Hell even a week before the games release, the entire opening cut was leaked.
What bugs me is that, for people who want to play outside of Japan... isnt that experience ruined by all this? I mean, it takes under 5 minutes to search and see nearly every thing in the game already. What happens to Lightning, the multiple endings and all that good stuff. Not to mention already published video walkthroughs and guides/FAQ made. I know for me, if I gave a dam about a game and someone/company kept posting info about it. I would click to no end before its release here.
Basically, I ask this, do you think its time to end this region by region roll out? I mean the game isnt going to fail by SE standards. It will make back more than what it cost to make even though it doesnt matter to the core FF fans. Thats not the point. For the people that do care, I feel its things like this that ruin the gaming experience. Perhaps even cheapens it.
I agree with this sentiment. There's lots of games that come out anymore and before they reach ALL the markets, it's on youtube somewhere and you can basically get an idea of a game like that. They released (for example) Star Wars The Old Republic to ppl who pre-ordered the game and that same day I looked up and saw dozens of vids about the game on youtube. I don't have a problem so much with ppl uploading stuff, it's more like you said about the release dates and these uploads ruining the game for some.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand these same vids and stuff could possibly create even more interest in a game for ppl. Maybe seeing all the flashy stuff will get attention for the game from casual gamers who wouldn't usually buy it.
But, I'm with you about them just releasing a game in all intended markets at the same time.