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Worst brand "advertisement" ever (Rovio / Angry Birds)
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Princess Skittles
Prince's's 'Skittle's
Your reply was in regards to people stating that Namco is known for a lot more than Pac-Man.
Namco followed Pac-Man with Galaga. Rovio is hoping to ride Angry Birds until the well is dry. And then, they will be no more.
They have actually numerous prototypes being developed as we speak and of course they will milk the biggest videogame sensation of this decade to the bitter end. Just like Namco is still milking Pac-Man.
Castor Krieg
Banned
Best proof money can't buy you taste.
Princess Skittles
Prince's's 'Skittle's
I hate what Namco has done to Pac-Man, for the most part (mostly from the Namco America side, not surprisingly).
But we've got Pac-Man CE and CE DX out of the milking. So, I mean, it's hard to be mad.
TheContact
Member
Never got the hype of Angry Birds. It's a fun game, yes. It's a dollar. But the amount of publicity and money its generated is just silly. It's not original at all. Right place, right time I guess.
To Far Away Times
Member
So if she gets mad at him does she wear a Crush The Castle shirt?
Night_Trekker
Member
Even considering all the horrific garbage the OT decides to share with the rest of the world, this is still one of the most depressing threads in recent memory.
I know it's pointless to say the Rovio guy should be ashamed of himself (Angry Birds prints money and all that), but... he really should be ashamed of himself.
I know it's pointless to say the Rovio guy should be ashamed of himself (Angry Birds prints money and all that), but... he really should be ashamed of himself.
It's not that Angry Birds is the only game Rovio has ever done, it's just their most popular game that overshadowed everything else they've released.
I enjoyed their Darkest Fear games.
Yeah who knows if 25 years from now, Rovio has made something good out of all this!
UncleSporky
Member
Your example does not make any sense. It's not like Westerbacka had a giant slingshot with him...
DangerStepp
Member
Yeah, really. Looks like she didn't even bother to iron it.
Takamura-San
Member
It always the case of "Why people enjoy _________ which i hate, but instead should love what I like".
Some people cannot fathom that others enjoy what they hate.
The_Hitcher89
Member
I think there's a certain amount of resentment that its had seemingly fuck all work, tech-wise at least, put into it for its massive profits.
Also, having the franchise shoved in your face doesn't help. Its why I understood people disliking Harry Potter beyond what you'd expect from people who simply weren't fans of the books
Night_Trekker
Member
How about look at the fucking OP? That level of tackiness should offend even fans of the game.
sakipon
Member
I really think it's more about the one hit wonder thing. Kind of like a nice song becomes headache inducing when the artist plays it over and over again... because as soon as people will hear the rest of the album, that career will be over for good.
You sound furious.
Takamura-San
Member
There are singers that still live off pretty well out of their one hit wonders.
Well Rovio has made other games. Lots of other games actually, more than a lot of other companies. No one bought them. There's no reason to believe people would buy anything else non-Angry Birds they release from here on out either.
Relying on the strength of your brand as opposed to the strength of your product is generally a bad idea.
UncleSporky
Member
According to wikipedia, Vesterbacka is not CEO of Rovio, it's someone named Mikael Hed. Are we sure it's him?
a Master Ninja
Member
She looks too happy in these photos.
Little Green Yoda
Member
Wikipedia says Crush the Castle only released 7 1/2 months before Angry Birds. Somehow I thought it came out even earlier than that. When was Castle Clout released?
Phonomezer
Banned
SHe looks ridiculous.
Princess Skittles
Prince's's 'Skittle's
The thing I find perplexing about the whole Angry Birds merch overload is that people are buying $20 t-shirts and $30, $50, $70 dolls and toys for a game that is $1 (or free).
It kind of hurts my brain thinking about it.
sixteen-bit
Member
Stay free Nicolas Cage.
B_Rik_Schitthaus
Banned
Amazing where ripping off internet games and putting in cartoon birds gets you.
I am so sorry I have to inform you about this but...
Angry Birds has actually launched as a physical copy on shelves. It's the same free/1 dollar game... for 10 euros.
Yes I'm not even kidding
cartman414
Member
Angry Birds is the Ed Hardy of gaming brands.
DownLikeBCPowder
Member
Every day if necessary.
The power of a brand..! Are people really buying all of these things for these kinds of prices? I guess I was never in the loop on this particular IP.
we.are.the.armada
Member
Bwhahaha, I love living in this world. The gift that keeps on giving
I guess you could say that at this point the games are just another form of advertising. What they're really selling is the characters themselves, in any form they can think of.
I am so sorry I have to inform you about this but...
Angry Birds has actually launched as a physical copy on shelves. It's the same free/1 dollar game... for 10 euros.
Yes I'm not even kidding
I... uh ... what
Fox Mulder
Member
Every company would do this if they could. There's even Halo toys for kids when the game is rated M.
The game took off because it has an appealing art style and catchy music in addition to gameplay that's approachable by anyone. A mom trying to get 3 stars on every level gives her the same satisfaction as people getting worthless achievements or trophies on their big boy real game consoles.
plus there's an actual plastic toy version of the game for $20.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11393574
Yeah, both the original and Rio are on Finnish store shelves for 10 euros each. Each.
While he's there with his wife? Ugh... That's just fucked up
FWIW, the games are sold at various pricepoints - iPad versions are 2.99 and 4.99, Mac and PC digital versions are sold at 4.99 USD.
The boxed copies are priced at 9.99 because there's so much additional costs involved (printing costs, retail, shipping, logistics), but basically it's exactly the same game as the online versions (auto-updates and includes future version and content updates).
Boxes are much better as gift items though, and some people still like to collect them. If you don't, then the digital download versions are probably better for you.
Cheers,
The boxed copies are priced at 9.99 because there's so much additional costs involved (printing costs, retail, shipping, logistics), but basically it's exactly the same game as the online versions (auto-updates and includes future version and content updates).
Boxes are much better as gift items though, and some people still like to collect them. If you don't, then the digital download versions are probably better for you.
Cheers,
For me, I can't help but feel just a little revolted that they made a reskin of someone else's flash game, got popular, and are riding that wave while being arrogant as hell about it and acting like they're personally crushing the traditional portable gaming industry.
That said, I've played the game a little, it's not bad, but it is what it is - a time waster. I actually think the advent calendar thing they've got going now is kinda cool though.
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