I don't get this line of thinking. The last AC did huge numbers. Why would they be worried about the new one? They've been showing Watch Dogs at all the trade shows, but not allowing gamers to play it. There was obviously something they were hiding.
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Watch Dogs delayed until the Spring of 2014 (after April 1st)
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I don't get this line of thinking. The last AC did huge numbers. Why would they be worried about the new one? They've been showing Watch Dogs at all the trade shows, but not allowing gamers to play it. There was obviously something they were hiding.
prankster101
Banned
As Miyamoto said: a bad game that is delayed can eventually become good. A bad game that is released is bad forever.
Watch Dogs looked so unfinished when I saw it at Eurogamer last month. Glad Ubisoft saw sense and delayed it, as it would only have hurt the game in the long run.
Honestly, Watch Dogs had the potential to be next gen's 'Aliens: Colonial Marines', it looked so bad.
Watch Dogs looked so unfinished when I saw it at Eurogamer last month. Glad Ubisoft saw sense and delayed it, as it would only have hurt the game in the long run.
Honestly, Watch Dogs had the potential to be next gen's 'Aliens: Colonial Marines', it looked so bad.
You mean PS4 right? I guess they will get the system but not the game
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
I think they needed some more time.
Impeccable
Member
Good job, Ubisoft. I was getting worried for my pre-order of the game.
SEGAvangelist
Gold Member
GTAV still big plus it's own competition from AC4. Good move.
Crimson_Gold
Member
And Destiny
SatoAilDarko
Member
Was the one third-party game I planned to buy near launch for Wii U to support Ubisoft and third-parties in general so this frees up some of my future money.
So...
...anyone wondering what The Division will *really* be like?
I do recall being a little sceptical at the first reveal of Watch_Dogs; I didn't buy that that was what gameplay would *really* work out like. Now, to be fair, it might still achieve that, but later - but I'm getting a little bit of a vibe that Ubisoft are significantly better at promises than they are at achievement, and I'm going to look upon future announcements in that light
...anyone wondering what The Division will *really* be like?
I do recall being a little sceptical at the first reveal of Watch_Dogs; I didn't buy that that was what gameplay would *really* work out like. Now, to be fair, it might still achieve that, but later - but I'm getting a little bit of a vibe that Ubisoft are significantly better at promises than they are at achievement, and I'm going to look upon future announcements in that light
lol you were still gonna get it after shitting on it in every thread about it?
It's not like the launch pickings are very high. I'm only getting 3 PS4 games now unless I choose to replace Watch Dogs with AC4 (fat chance :lol)
Totally different games, regarding competition this is more like moving away from Assassins creed and into Infamous.
shinobi602
Member
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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gigantor21
Member
Shit, that's right. Wow. XD
Dead Man Typing
Member
With a new ip it's probably best not to put out a buggy broken game in the hopes of patching later. Maybe GTAV's online woes scared somebody at Ubisoft.
CassidyIzABeast
Member
The fuck was all that footage they were showing for the last 5 months? They were showing new demos at damn near every trade show.
That's a good point. They were official bundles too (at least here in Europe). Not just solus console + game on disc that a retailer had put together.
I was hyped for a launch ps4 until i read the launch day games list. I don't think I can justify buying one on launch day, there's literally zero games I'm interested in. I am interested in a couple of Xbox one launch games, but no way I'm falling for Microsoft's lies.
I think they needed some more time.
When was that? Also, they usually show alpha footage and they always say that it's not a representation of the final product
Fatality?
Angelus Errare
Banned
Translation: We saw just how fucking detailed GTAV was and we thought "shit....we better work on Watch_Dogs. We didn't even have glass shattering when stealing vehicles!"
maquiladora
Member
I'd rather wait and have a more polished game any day. Good news.
illmatic22
Banned
Wow.
Mr_Antimatter
Member
Leaves me without one of my more anticipated launch titles. Going to have to take a look at the lineups again, and pick something new.
Killzone, Knack, Resogun and NBA 2K14 are plenty of reasons for me. Will definitely keep me busy until Second Son rolls around in February.
shinobi602
Member
Why do you waste money on games you don't like? Wouldn't spending money on things you enjoy be a more sound practice? lol
keltickennedy
Member
Looks like the Dev team finished playing GTA V and had an "oh shit!" moment.
Fushichou187
Member
Edit: More KZ for Everyone!
Pretty much. I bet Guerrilla Games is grinning like crazy now.
civilstrife
Member
So it got Rayman'ed?
Dead Prince
Banned
GTAV effect. at least we have Ass creed coming.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
I think he means, how will retailers handle purchases for the Watch_Dogs bundles. As they'll have cost more. It's going to cause a lot of confusion, more than likely, either offering refunds to conversions to other bundles. All the worse, since the console seems completely booked out in most countries, so changing to other bundles may not be such an easy thing. I'm sure Sony are ecstatic about this...
not every open world game should aspire to be gta5 though. they spend a lot of time on small details that aren't really relevant in other games (shooting ranges, radio station commercials and talk shows, flying, etc.). it wouldn't really make sense for aiden pierce to be flying helicopters if the game is about getting around the city undetected.
Mr.Marston
Member
Wow and I just chose the Watch Dogs bundle yesterday!
Wonder if Amazon are gonna knock my order back to the standalone PS4 now.
Wonder if Amazon are gonna knock my order back to the standalone PS4 now.