Celb on 27 May 2007
| Quantum-Tarantino said: Nope, looks exactly like the type of game i would go nuts over. BUT heres why it wont hit a million. First, its a New IP - Noone knows Uncharted from Adam. Second, its got an identity crisis - Is it a shooter? An indiana jones style adventure? A puzzle solving romp ala zelda? Third, Install base in its target market. - The 360 consolidated most of its market share (unintentionally) in the USA, so when a game doesnt sell in japan, it doesnt matter. With the PS3, it NEEDS Japan AND USA for a bona-Fide Mega hit. Uncharted will be exactly that in Japan, Un-Charted. Fourth, It will be launchnig against STIFF competition - This will be the final nail. Why pay $700 for uncharted, when you already have an X360, and similar games are coming, sure they wont look as pretty, but they dont have to. Why try a NEW game/IP/Genre when you have GTA and Halo, Mario and Metroid. Gears of War launched at the perfect time, Uncharted doesnt have that Luxury. |
Gamers know Uncharted, being 1s party and one of Sonys most praised games it will get major marketing.
Its a great game thats what it is, if you like shooters action adventure you will like it. Appeals to a massive audience.
Around 2.5 million PS3s with out japan (now), they payed $600 they want great games, they want then badly.
Stiff competition yes but non of its diretcly competes with Uncharted, like i said plenty already payed $600.
Its launching for Xmas, what better time is there. Good chance it will be the big thing from Sony for xmas, that menas massive xmas marketing support.
