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RUMOR: Playstation 4 to launch October 21st
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Portugeezer
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That would be nice, and only 2 weeks before November which people would have normally expected.
I won't get my hopes up now anyway, only a few months left.
I won't get my hopes up now anyway, only a few months left.
somesayyea
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an October launch would be great, hope it's true
Dead Prince
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it should launch early to build up more hype.. game will sell regardless i bet.
CassidyIzABeast
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Didn't even know those were coming out at launch. UFC was coming next year so I figured everything was coming next year. More possible then.
Still is, launch window, hell if the date is true, it's only a week after, enough time for the early adopters to play with the firstparty titles before going to thirdparty, everyone wins.
I assume most, if not all early adopters will be dedicating lots of game time first few weeks.
SEGAvangelist
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I understand an October launch, just not this early. Timed around BF4 and ACIV would just make a bit more sense to me. What would the retail launch lineup look like at Oct. 21?
Knack
Killzone
Drive Club
Madden 25
Skylanders
FIFA
2 NBA games
Just Dance
Am I missing anything retail-wise?
This is amazing... Two great gifs from the same movie.
I need to rewatch Assassin's at some point, it's been years.
They'll undoubtedly have some digital only stuff as well. Housemarque seems like they may have their SSHD followup ready for launch, some indie games, maybe a few of the F2P titles in the queue. More than enough to hold people for a week.
Audible Phonetics
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Various Artists
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I really hope so! Im on vacation the next week so itd be nice not to have mine delivered to an empty house.
Here's some evidence to slightly back that rumor up... In an interview with Jack Tretton after the Sony conference, Jack was asked for a more specific launch date than 'Holiday Season'. Jack mentioned 'October November or December' when responding to to the questions, which seems to me he refers 'Holiday Season' to be three months, rather than Nov/Dec.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eVYv6hr-CTs&t=180
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eVYv6hr-CTs&t=180
longbisquit
Neo Member
Decided to keep brother2 for awhile longer. Need that GTA, Batman & TWD season 2 fix. Looking forward to see which 3rd person action game takes my wallet (Assassins Creed 4 or Watch Dogs).
SwiftDeath
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Exciting rumor to say the least
Hope it's an October release
Would give the lead to PS4 over X1 if only slightly
Hope it's an October release
Would give the lead to PS4 over X1 if only slightly
BadAss2961
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Which is good. Let the exclusives get a week by themselves to help drive sales a little.
SlowRevolution
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Awesome news if it's true.
What happens with the Watch Dogs bundle, then (and maybe others)? Does Amazon ship the game separately?
What happens with the Watch Dogs bundle, then (and maybe others)? Does Amazon ship the game separately?
Vire
Member
I'm sure Ubisoft would be thrilled knowing there game won't be available on the day people go buy the console.
It's not happening.
Battlefield 4 and AC4 are too big.
Relaxed Muscle
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Can we agree that this was Banderas best role?
RedNumberFive
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I had thought that Drive Club was delayed. Am I mistaken?
Hidden One
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Phire Phox
Banned
LOL. Its def not coming out until November.
a secret-boss
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oh no I just filed Leave.
SEGAvangelist
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Thought a tweet squashed that rumor.
BadAss2961
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One of the best things to ever happen to the internet at least.
BrokenEchelon
Banned
At this point, the sooner the consoles hit the sooner the blood bath begins, and I want to watch the blood flow.
I think this should be added to the OP.
Duxxy3
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The gifs are better than the movie.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Stormwatch
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Late October would be PERFECT. I had pre-ordered AC:IV on 360 and PS4 in case I didn't want to wait too long. But, if they are releasing the PS4 before the game comes out then I only have to buy it once!
indigo-cyclops
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Hmm, I kind of hope not; too close to the closing of my home purchase. Would never be able to convince my wife to let me keep my pre-order then.
But if so, so be it! I'll just wait.
But if so, so be it! I'll just wait.
WooHooAlex
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If this is true .... aww sheeeiit.
Surely that was Desperado (and just as GIF-worthy).
LiveFromKyoto
Member
That would be really smart on their part, get Killzone on the shelves before Battlefield or CoD.
Mnn they probably happy, by the time those games come out the PS4 should be around 500k or more instead of thetypical 200k at launch. More PS4 more games sold.
Additional thoughts:
1. You get it out into the initial hands of preorders/early adopters months ahead of the holidays.
2. Kiosks/demos go out.
3. Market the shit out of it.
4. Black Friday approaches, holidays approach.
5. Enough time to churn out stock for the holiday rush and marketing.
If they can make this happen, they will have nailed it.
1. You get it out into the initial hands of preorders/early adopters months ahead of the holidays.
2. Kiosks/demos go out.
3. Market the shit out of it.
4. Black Friday approaches, holidays approach.
5. Enough time to churn out stock for the holiday rush and marketing.
If they can make this happen, they will have nailed it.