| Chrkeller said: I do prefer Nintendo's approach; we will reveal when a game is actually coming out soon. I never understood revealing Elder Scrolls 6 (or is it 7?) and basically saying, hey sometime in the next decade. |
I had considered doing a thread asking “What is the ideal length of time between reveal and release?”following my posts in here last night (but opted against it b/c I need a break from starting forums lol). Honestly, I kinda like it when Nintendo reveals a game well before release— the build up really complemented BotW very well, and I personally really enjoyed waiting for Pikmin 4 and TotK. …However, if an early reveal means a rocky development cycle (e.g. Bayo3 and MP4B), then Nintendo should stick with the SMBWonder/SMOdyssey/SSBUltimate/KirbyATFL approach (i.e. reveal and release within 12m).
I think two months is too soon TBH. It doesn’t give the game enough time to gain traction among consumers, leading to a kinda wimpy launch. I like it when a game gets s solid marketing cycle and a decent amount of time to sear in the public’s thoughts.
So, I’d say 4–10 months is the sweet spot.
