L.a. Noire probably wont sell.
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Oh, so much this.DeadlyYellow said:
There's a reason so many people think the game is made by Rockstar... it'll sell better than "A Team Bondi game".
After Red Dead Redemption, pretty much any game with the Rockstar name on it is going to sell at least relatively well.
I disagree. Although I don't think that L.A. Noire will win game of the year (even if it does sell as well as I hope) I think Skyrim has more of a chance than Uncharted 3. It's a more well known name, and it isn't console exclusive. But, it's definitely between those two.OutrageousEmu said:
Actually LA Noir will probably sell to people that liked rockstar's games like red dead redemption and also to those that enjoyed Heavy Rain. And those crowds big enough for the game to be a success. I do realize they are different thnigs but it a crime/thriller is always worth the time.
You two need to watch the videos for it. There's a huge difference.TheDooD said:
How so, exactly? I've been worried about it myself. The marketing campaign for the game is nearly non-existent. Many people haven't heard of it until last week.mr.mystery said:
God dammit, some of you people need to learn the definition of trolling. And next time actually contribute to the thread.
Rockstar has become increasing skilled at crafting unique and enjoyable experiences. L.A. Noire well do just as well a RDR. RDR was a complete shot in the dark. At least Noire riding into town on the heels of a successful murder mystery game(Heavy Rain).
Besides as other have said it will do well simple because it is a Rockstar game.
Besides as other have said it will do well simple because it is a Rockstar game.
It's a Rockstar game, it'll sell well based solely on that.
It'll probably get a backlash when people realize it isn't a sandbox game like most of their titles and get a more cinematic experience.
Game still looks like it will at least be worth a rent to check out.
It'll probably get a backlash when people realize it isn't a sandbox game like most of their titles and get a more cinematic experience.
Game still looks like it will at least be worth a rent to check out.
Eh, alright. That was a tad more at the other guy, though, who thinks it's just a Mafia I/II clone. It really isn't.TheDooD said:
What about Heavy Rain? I don't remember any marketing for it (although I may just be blanking) and it sold over 2 million copiesZeroMachine said:
Hm... fair point, actually. That's why, although I have my reservations, I think it will sell well (word of mouth, the "Rockstar" effect, etc.). But it, unfortunately, has the potential to flop. Which will be sad beyond all measure.artanis_neravar said:
It is only published by Rockstar, it is developed by Team Bondi.DeadlyYellow said:
The only thing this game really has in common with any Rockstar game is free-roam.
LA Noire is a linear game. Its not like GTA or Red Dead.
Sure, it is technically a Rockstar game, but a huge R and a Star don't always guarantee selling fifteen million copies.
I am really looking forward to LA Noire and I truly do hope that its sales do well, but I just have a feeling that this game won't be as popular as GTA or Red Dead, because it is a "thinking man's" game.
Combined pre-orders around the globe are around 1 million already. Word of mouth, good reviews, marketing, price cuts etc are going to help greatly. This will sell just fine methinks. (This argument assumes LA Noire is a good game which I have no way of knowing yet)
I think it will sell well, because it's
a) published by rockstar, which will make many poeple buy it without knowing it
b) the film noire setting, which is little used in games and
c) the facial animations.
Also, I think it'll be the GOTY 2011 because unlike it's biggest contestants, D4E, UC3 and ES5, it will be a new IP and not a sequel, and it innovates both gameplay and technology. So it should at least be the game of the year by critical acclaim, if not by sales.
But I also think that due to point a), it'll spark much frustration and heated online discussions, because many will expect a GTA or RDR in the forties, and these expections won't be met, and the game won't be "sandoxy" enough for them. Much like Mafia II was critizised for not being open enough...
a) published by rockstar, which will make many poeple buy it without knowing it
b) the film noire setting, which is little used in games and
c) the facial animations.
Also, I think it'll be the GOTY 2011 because unlike it's biggest contestants, D4E, UC3 and ES5, it will be a new IP and not a sequel, and it innovates both gameplay and technology. So it should at least be the game of the year by critical acclaim, if not by sales.
But I also think that due to point a), it'll spark much frustration and heated online discussions, because many will expect a GTA or RDR in the forties, and these expections won't be met, and the game won't be "sandoxy" enough for them. Much like Mafia II was critizised for not being open enough...
Ok... wow. Calm down. That would be just retarded. Sonic Unleashed is a horrible game. Skyrim and Uncharted will both be amazing. It's just that, before even being let past the starting line, Skyrim has a bit of a backing behind it, what with Oblivion winning game of the year.OutrageousEmu said:
I wasn't saying it was guaranteed. I was saying it has a bit of an edge, but it is still between those two games. So don't worry, I'm not bashing Uncharted 3 here.