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Bungie's announcement canceled, confirming once again that E3 sucks
- Thread starter Kai
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To me, this really says a lot about Microsoft in this market. In this case, the people that were negatively impacted by this decision were not just all of the fans that support them, but the entire team at Bungie who worked as hard as they did. Didn't matter, apparently - so long as benefitted them in some fashion, that was enough.
I realize I don't play my consoles that much anyway, but I don't see myself supporting them in the future. My condolences to the guys at Bungie who have to sit and watch this happen.
I realize I don't play my consoles that much anyway, but I don't see myself supporting them in the future. My condolences to the guys at Bungie who have to sit and watch this happen.
StormyTheRabbit
Member
sonicmj1 said:
Ah yes, because sarcasm can EASILY be seen in writing.
? Thought you were serious with that thing, then I remembered the letter generator so I took it out. I'll happily put it back if you'll sleep better at night.Sai-kun said:
DeadFalling
Member
Wow... Was waiting to post icalledit.gif and everything...
But they DID go to the normal homepage and post a news item detailing the events like I said would happen if it were true!
I CALLED IT!
WOO! WOO!
But they DID go to the normal homepage and post a news item detailing the events like I said would happen if it were true!
I CALLED IT!
WOO! WOO!
:,(
Imperial Hot
Banned
If their was ever an instance of extremely poor timing and taste on GAF, this is it.DeadFalling said:Wow... Was waiting to post icalledit.gif and everything...
But they DID go to the normal homepage and post a news item detailing the events like I said would happen if it were true!
I CALLED IT!
WOO! WOO!
:,(
Just trying to help is all.StormyTheRabbit said:
At first, I was convinced it was all part of some greater master plan, and a hopelessly optimistic part of me still believes it, in the face of the overwhelming evidence to the contrary. But it seems like that isn't the case.
It's a dick move on Microsoft's part to wait until the last possible moment to derail the hype train. I have a ton of respect for Bungie, and few developers do as good a job of reaching out to their fans and communicating with them. Still, it's not going to make the game take any longer or anything, it just means we'll hear about it later. And while that's annoying, and quite a bit of a letdown at a conference that has so far been full of such disappointments, it's not the end of the world.
I appreciate that Bungie was willing to give some kind of explanation (even if it's just passing the buck), and their recent article on the subject helped a lot to allay my concerns.
open_mouth_
insert_foot_
the backlash is going to continue to be huge and Microsoft will relent like they often do. they will realize this was a mistake and the announcement will be made sooner rather than later. at least that's the logical view...
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Deleted member 21120
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Yeah, it's not like their games are popular or anything...SantaC said:
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Dead Man Typing
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My take on it is that Microsoft feels they've won E3 and don't need another big announcment.
So they're going to save it for a future event. Perhaps they were expecting Sony to show something that they didn't. (The Agency???) Which they would counter with a similar title with the Halo IP attached. (Halo MMO FPS???) Whatever it is, clearly Microsoft seems to think that there's more to gain from saving this for later. But they'd better have a damn good reason.
So they're going to save it for a future event. Perhaps they were expecting Sony to show something that they didn't. (The Agency???) Which they would counter with a similar title with the Halo IP attached. (Halo MMO FPS???) Whatever it is, clearly Microsoft seems to think that there's more to gain from saving this for later. But they'd better have a damn good reason.
DeadFalling
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open_mouth_ said:
Hopefully this is the case.
artredis1980
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Halo wars being shown live: http://livewire.ign.com/2008/e3/index.html
StormyTheRabbit
Member
artredis1980 said:
Nothing to do with this thread really, but thanks.
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Deleted member 22576
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Yeah, I'm watching the Halo Wars demo too.
Jeeez, this game looks absolutely SICK.
If I'm not mistaken, they're playing campaign.
Why are the colors are on nearly everything off?
Jeeez, this game looks absolutely SICK.
If I'm not mistaken, they're playing campaign.
Why are the colors are on nearly everything off?
Imperial Hot
Banned
Following in the steps of the great GhaleonEB, I have left the Xbox Ambassadors program.
In the eternal words of Ghaleon, Fuck 'em.
In the eternal words of Ghaleon, Fuck 'em.
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Deleted member 21120
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Wow, are you serious?snack said:
You explain to them your reasoning?
BrokenSymmetry
Member
Just read this on gamesindustry.biz:
Bungie's announcement was pulled because of a press leak?
gamesindustry.biz said:
Bungie's announcement was pulled because of a press leak?
Imperial Hot
Banned
Yup. I told them I don't want to be associated with a company that treats it's partners like shit, nickels-and-dimes the consumer at any given opportunity, and sells faulty hardware.Cocopjojo said:
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Deleted member 21120
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Major props, bro. You coming to PAX?snack said:
MaritalWheat
Member
Nice. Any response from them on it?snack said:
I'm more of a Halo fan than a Bungie fan. In fact, many aspects of Halo 3 have made me question Bungie's decisions. This whole thing just plain stinks for everyone involved. Bungie, as a company, is being immature by the letter blaming their publisher. I don't know the circumstances, so I can't really comment on Microsoft's doing. Yeah, they can be portrayed as the big bad wolf in this whole thing. And if they maliciously did it, they should be. But not knowing the facts surrounding it, there's nothing to say. And it sucks for gamers and fans.
But some of you guys are taking this thing ENTIRELY too seriously. Okay, you guys were hyped by a countdown. It's your own fault for getting so hyped. I learned last year with the Beta, don't get hyped for these things. Delays are normal in the gaming world and announcement delays should be no different.
Oh yeah, let's compare this to Watergate because the Microsoft delaying a game announcement is right up there with the president tampering with the national election. And any game journalist who "has the balls" to break this would probably be ostracised from the industry. That's all fine and dandy to fanboys who will pick up signs and pickets, but it doesn't mean shit when they start losing support from publishers. Hey, that's how the world works.
If one thing has been revealed in this thread, people need to reassess their priorities.
But some of you guys are taking this thing ENTIRELY too seriously. Okay, you guys were hyped by a countdown. It's your own fault for getting so hyped. I learned last year with the Beta, don't get hyped for these things. Delays are normal in the gaming world and announcement delays should be no different.
Oh yeah, let's compare this to Watergate because the Microsoft delaying a game announcement is right up there with the president tampering with the national election. And any game journalist who "has the balls" to break this would probably be ostracised from the industry. That's all fine and dandy to fanboys who will pick up signs and pickets, but it doesn't mean shit when they start losing support from publishers. Hey, that's how the world works.
If one thing has been revealed in this thread, people need to reassess their priorities.
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Someone compared this to Watergate? lolJdFoX187 said:
AndersTheSwede
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... ;-(
Fuck MS, or EA... hell, fuck em both.
What kind of decision making process involves planning a big reveal, teasing the fans and then pulling the plug on the whole thing?
What possible reason could there be for canceling the announcement?
Fuck MS, or EA... hell, fuck em both.
What kind of decision making process involves planning a big reveal, teasing the fans and then pulling the plug on the whole thing?
What possible reason could there be for canceling the announcement?
Imperial Hot
Banned
I'd love to, but I am on the east coast, and I'm only sixteen. In other terms, their is no chance in hell my parents would allow me to miss school for a gaming convention, let alone come with me and pay for it.Cocopjojo said:
I posted it on the Xbox Ambassadors Forum, thread was locked instantly, followed by a removal of my Ambassador status and access to the Ambassador forum.MaritalWheat said:
Imperial Hot
Banned
What press leak? Which one? I haven't heard of a leak unless they are seriously calling their next thing Halo 3 Blue.Jtyettis said:
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
Jtyettis said:
Post it?
MaritalWheat
Member
:lolJdFoX187 said:
This got compared to Watergate? Damn, I missed that. Well, again I say look at the FF13 threads, this is tame by comparison. At least people were being sensible earlier.
Imperial Hot
Banned
I can't believe someone compared Watergate to this. Watergate ain't got shit on this.MaritalWheat said:
Sarcasm, for the sarcastically-challenged
artredis1980
Banned
Jtyettis said:
MotionPlus
frontieruk
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Jtyettis said:
Care to point us to the leak?
Felix Lighter
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JdFoX187 said:
That's his schtick.
http://kezins.com/2008/07/e3-microsoft-press-conference-expectations-rumors/1872
This one, but I cannot find the original sourcing that was posted to gaf yet with search offline.
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
EazyB said:
You didn't hear? Back when Sega made Halo, it was really good!
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snack, check your PMs.
artredis1980
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Cocopjojo said:
PM me