LiquidSolid
Member
Except they aren't. SCEI are the equivalent of Nintendo of Japan, while SCEJ, SCEA and SCEE are the equivalents of NoA/NoE.
This sounds like bull to me. It doesn't really line up too well.
Edited in quote for TOTP:
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Rumor: PSASBR leaks lead to recent SCEA PR firing [Up: Fabricated report. Not true.]
- Thread starter Kagari
- Start date
Except they aren't. SCEI are the equivalent of Nintendo of Japan, while SCEJ, SCEA and SCEE are the equivalents of NoA/NoE.
This sounds like bull to me. It doesn't really line up too well.
Edited in quote for TOTP:
DICKS AHOY
Banned
What if the fallout from this rumor leads to Superbot having to bribe Paul Gale for real this time to make up random shit about this game?
Afro Gunsou
Banned
They must have paid Kagari off already
This definitely made me laugh, lol.
I've contacted Kagari about potentially lining up my contact with her's to straighten it out though.
Hydrogen Bluebird
Member
I think the beta leaks is what caused PR to mislead people.
They must have paid Kagari off already
Hahaha.
MisterHero
Super Member
Despite the pointless distortion, they showed the game before its announcement. If the story is accurate, Paul Gale knew exactly what was going on but pretended to be an outside speculator. (?)
Rereading the story, that really sucks for the Revengeance guys if there was supposed to be a cross-promotion.
I don't know how the account in the OP so accurately describes Gale's intent ("Realizing a potential destruction of his reputation if done incorrectly")?
SniperHunter
Banned
sounds like damage control to me
In a perfect world, amirite?
TimeEffect
Member
Dammit, our source is a Jr. Member. I dont know what to believe.
We will see soon. Bad reviews, terrible sales and bad PR (plus bad word of mouth) is a perfect mix for failure. So far Sony/SB are doing a great job at it.
Glorified G
Member
This seems way too contrived to believe. Bribing Paul Gale to do leaks? SCEJ "catching wind" of what Kamiya said on twitter? Like Kamiya's twitter would have any relevance to anything improtant. lol.
Not sure what this means. In fact, it'd make just as much sense (or even more) because he's a junior.
Hydrogen Bluebird
Member
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Ugh, can we agree that either way Paul Gale is a douchebag? This is the guy that acted like Star Fox vs. Metroid, Rocksteady TMNT, and a Capcom project starring HIMSELF... as RYU... Were all real at one point or another.
As for this story:
A. It's real = Paul Gale is a douchebag
B. it's fake (Paul Gale trying to drum up publicity) = Paul Gale is a douchebag
As for this story:
A. It's real = Paul Gale is a douchebag
B. it's fake (Paul Gale trying to drum up publicity) = Paul Gale is a douchebag
Most devs/industry people here would be juniors if they don't already have a tag
Why would a good game get bad reviews?
DICKS AHOY
Banned
I know Platinum Games usually doesn't have the best of luck in terms of sales but I sort of doubt they were banking on PASBR being this huge burst of hype for Rising; it seems like off the Metal Gear Solid name alone their game would have more hype behind it than Superbot's.
The average person probably also doesn't know this game exists. Even if this rumor winds up being 100% bull, this game still probably played a small part in Sony laying off their PR folks, considering we're nearing release and it still isn't drawing the amount of hype you'd see from Smash or even slightly more niche fighters like all of Capcom's stuff (some of which got their entire rosters leaked before the games even get officially announced!) this generation.
Snowden's Secret
Banned
So, what I'm taking away from this rumor is that the entire Super Sony Bros rumor->leak->reveal->leak->leak->leak cycle was simply an All I Want for Christmas is a PSP-styled PR attempt at viral marketing?
Dammit Sony.
I haven't played it, so I won't personally comment on it, but my brother and some mates played it the other day when Sony demo'd it on campus and they didn't really jive with it (they're probably what we'd call dudebro demographic). My brother said it lacked any "punch" in the gameplay like Smash Bros (his favorite game), his damning example being that when you KO someone they simply disappear, instead of flying across the stage and have a huge explosion and sound effect (I haven't played it so I don't know how accurate that is). He also said it was too slow and made Brawl feel like Melee when he got home.
So, virtually, they hated it because it wasn't Smash Bros I guess, and I imagine some number of reviewers will do the same.
Dammit Sony.
I haven't played it, so I won't personally comment on it, but my brother and some mates played it the other day when Sony demo'd it on campus and they didn't really jive with it (they're probably what we'd call dudebro demographic). My brother said it lacked any "punch" in the gameplay like Smash Bros (his favorite game), his damning example being that when you KO someone they simply disappear, instead of flying across the stage and have a huge explosion and sound effect (I haven't played it so I don't know how accurate that is). He also said it was too slow and made Brawl feel like Melee when he got home.
So, virtually, they hated it because it wasn't Smash Bros I guess, and I imagine some number of reviewers will do the same.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Subpar Smash Clone.
IMO.
Doesn't mean much.
On that note why would a bad game get good reviews?
Yeah, I really hope we're done taking him seriously.
Im talking about the pictures with Paul Gale, himself, showing his six pack in a beach and doing push ups....LOL. Like he went that far for his bullshit. They meant nothing since he was spreading lies to begin with. (Title Fight details were gotten from SCEA to begin the hype train I assume)
ScraftyDevil
Banned
Jerry Jewel would never lie to us :<
If anything, SuperBot is (rightfully) trying to defuse this situation, before more people jump on the "ARGH SPERBT PLS PRE-ORDER CANCELLED WHERE'S CRASH" ship.
chertipros
Member
WHAT
WHAT
WHAT
....................WHAT? when was this? If he really did that then yeah this entire fiasco or anything else that might come out of his mouth should not be taken seriously
Metalmurphy
Member
Response has been overwhelmingly positive from beta and expos. I don't know where this "it's a bad game" is coming from. GiantBomb?
So I guess you played it already?
Terrible sales is the measure of failure, it doesn't contribute to it. And it's a little early to say it will review badly.
Lol. What a twist.
But yeah, SCEA contacting an outside source source like Paul Gale to do false advertising for them sound too crazy even for them. And SCEJ forcing SuperBot to add characters that match Paul's hints? How's that even going to work when most of the characters were 3rd party?
Gonna just take a step back for now. Pretty fun Friday either way though! Thanks GAF.
But yeah, SCEA contacting an outside source source like Paul Gale to do false advertising for them sound too crazy even for them. And SCEJ forcing SuperBot to add characters that match Paul's hints? How's that even going to work when most of the characters were 3rd party?
Gonna just take a step back for now. Pretty fun Friday either way though! Thanks GAF.
The game is going to get some very low reviews for sure. Some will have completely shitty justifications for the score though, but hey its their opinion.
chertipros
Member
This is kind of OT but who is Paul Gale anyway? I keep hearing his name and website mentioned
From playing the Beta, it's the opposite of what i'd call a bad game, but there you go.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Yes.(Not really)
Just looks lackluster to me.
It would be great if it did well. I have nothing against it personally.
They must have paid Kagari off already
Perfect.
Huh? I don't see it getting excellent reviews, but it'll get like an 8.6-8.8 on Metacritic.
He was the first who leaked solid information about this game so thats why many people consider him credible.
Hideki Kamiya.
Not to mention that SCEJ can't tell SCEA to do anymore than Naughty Dog can tell Media Molecule what to do.
HylianScribe
Member
I want to make something clear, since I conducted that interview. I didn't actually ask them about the Raiden leak or their feelings on PASBR. It was a Revengeance interview, not PASBR. I was asking about Snake vs Raiden in terms of their personality and depiction in the series, and it lead to a theoretical confrontation between the two and how it would play out. The answer started out normally, and then midway through both men asked if I could just ask them about PASBR instead. That's when they decided to vent about their issue with the game, including being upset over the leak. However, when probed if they had other grievances, they said it was best kept for a later time and wouldn't comment further.
I understand, personally I think its a fantastic game but I have played it alot and thats the main problem with this game Sony needs a demo or make a complete open beta.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
haha that was classic
Just to be clear the game is far from perfect (artsyle is terrible, music is not that good (so far anyway), and sound effect are not that great either (but its getting better)). But from what I have played I dont think the game deserves anything lower then a 7 that its going to get from some outlets but once again it's their opinion.
Ragingnight
Member
He also admitted that he haven't played the game.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I have to say with the latest sound leaks (regarding the soundtrack) I'm actually pretty happy with how its turning out. But if it wasn't for those leaks, I would agree with this assessment. Certainly am really enjoying it though.
Similar threads
- Locked