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nightsurge on 24 January 2009
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richardhutnik said:
nightsurge said:

Nope.  Not at all.  That's the point I'm trying to make.... I can't get hyped without good advertising, and if someone like me who actually goes to forums and learns about the game isn't hyped as much as I should, why will the average Joe consumer be hyped?  The answer is they won't be hyped unless Sony picks it up.

Also, I believe the labeling of "savior" was first given by PS3 fanboys, hence why I "quote" it rather than just state it in a normal sentence.

I'm not the only one who is shocked and dissapointed with Sony advertising, so you can all calm down and join my cause rather than accept Sony's slacking attitude lately.

Why do you personally need advertising and exciting ads to govern your purchasing decisions?  Why not do some independent research and make decision on yourself.  Who cares if a game sells a ton, if you like it.  Games are supposed to ENTERTAIN you, not give your life meaning in how they sell so you can talk smack to others.   Anyhow, go track down the special on the making of Killzone 2 and see if the game is for you or not.  And who cares about advertising.

The advertising issue would be for people who are concerned about sales as a hobby (I raise my hand as one of these people).  But no way am I going to let advertising be the deciding factor for me.  Make me aware?  Yes.  But not to get me pumped.

I never said anywhere that ads were the sole reason for me buying the games I do.  I even mentioned that I browse the internet and forums and have learned much about the game this way.  However, the initial high that I had for the game has died down because I haven't seen any cool new trailers that make me go "WOW!"  I'll get the game regardless because of what I already know, but the main thing I keep trying to say and everyone keeps missing is that Sony really needs to up their game when it comes to advertising.... ESPECIALLY when it comes to a game that they need to succeed as much as Killzone 2.  The average Joe consumer is NOT like you and I, and does not go online and learn about a game.  These people will not be hyped or even made aware of this game, unfortunately, and it's Sony's own fault at this point.