Heavy Rain a Ps3 system seller says David Cage

sinncross - 49 days 10 hours ago

Must have been a slight mistake upon submission.
The article's title is:
'Heavy Rain a PS3 seller says David Cage'

I'm not too sure if this will be true though... seems like a niche title. With some good marketing nearer the title it may stand some hope of good sales and hopefully it does, HR seems quite engaging story wise.

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Hellsvacancy - 49 days 10 hours ago

I just copied a pasted the headline as i saw it my bad

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Parapraxis - 49 days 10 hours ago

yup, like Hellsvacancy said, he just copied the title.
The author made a simple typo, but it's been fixed now ;)

My comment on the source site:
I’d love to see Heavy Rain a success.
Sony needs to really get behind it with the marketing and really let prospective gamers know what the game is all about.

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thedisagreefairy - 49 days 5 hours ago

but it looks like a fantastic experience.

with the amount of work they put into this (especially with scripts) i hope they get a good profit out of this game.

i know they are getting $60 from me

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deadreckoning666 - 49 days 5 hours ago

Yep, if Sony ACTUALLY markets it right then I don't see why it couldn't be. There best bet is too put this in movie theaters. A commercial spot would be too short to get the point across of what this game is.

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ico92 - 49 days 4 hours ago

i mean i find this game fascinating and will buy it the day it comes out but highly doubt it will shift ps3's but heck i said the same thing about uncharted 2

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Cold 2000 - 49 days 4 hours ago

Bah it will probably hit a million if marketed right, but too "serious" to be a system seller unless theyre planning to bringing adult non gamers to gaming with this.
But I dont see that happening, people intersted in a game like this already own a console.

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pharmd - 49 days 4 hours ago

it f*ckin better be, its been in development forever it seems....

ive lost interest

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pixelsword - 49 days 4 hours ago

I wanted both, but now I'm waiting on the final product of Alan Wake because of it's shift to episodic content... but both can be system sellers if done well.

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beardpapa - 49 days 3 hours ago

I hope this David Cage doesn't turn into that other guy *Cough* nariko * cough cough*.

He's praising the PS3 now and saying it's not possible without the Cell, Bluray, bbq, batman, twinkies ...

but that's also what the other guy said too.

And what happened to him when the game met abysmal sales? He turned tail and said "Hey guys let's do some multiplats." I'm sure that guy was banking on the PlayStation name to help sell his game, instead of creating a triple A game to help sell the system. I currently wonder what's the progress over there at Ninja Theory.

The game was great... just a little tooooo short and lacked any replay value.

Let's just hope Mr. Cage doesn't change his tune if The Origami Killer doesn't spark any head lines upon its inception into public hands.

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marinelife9 - 49 days 3 hours ago

PS2 Never really had a system seller. It was a culmination of all the great franchises that made it amazing. I think Heavy Rain will be another in a long list of awesome games that will round out the PS3 library.

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kws1065 - 49 days 3 hours ago

Considering this game is quite unique that no one has bought PS3 for such genre, it is true. But considering such genre has been sold badly, I don't see it will happen.

Even if some people buy PS3 for this game, but there will be few.

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sikbeta - 49 days 3 hours ago

"too "serious" to be a system seller"

What you want? a mario rip-off! lol

Seriously, I want this game because is pointing to a mature audience with an strong story, not a shoot-em up or hack and slash or a "family fun" game
and I like the characters for being common people, not training space-marines or a mustache plumber in a "rainbow and pink clouds everywhere" world

Is innovative, new and is looks pretty awesome

VARIETY FTW!!!

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ultimolu - 49 days 3 hours ago

I can't wait to try this out but I don't know if it's a system seller. God of War III, Gran Turismo, and FFXIII will most likely be system sellers.

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Arnon - 49 days 3 hours ago

I honestly don't seem to be too excited about Heavy Rain. I'm waiting for Alan Wake more, simply due to the fact that we've seen more on it I think. Also, I'm saying this without sounding terrible towards the game, but I in no way, can see this being a system seller. Did Indigo Prophecy even sell well, or become mainstream in any way for people to recognize the title?

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deadreckoning666 - 49 days 5 hours ago

I agree. But the reason KZ2 wasn't as successful as it was supposed to be was primarilly Sony's fault for hyping it to be the next coming of God. Ur completely right that graphics really don't mean squat. Its all about long-lasting fun and polished gameplay. I enjoyed Killzone 2 for several months but I haven't played it since September. COD4 on the other hand ive been playing for 2 YEARS and it hasn't gotten old.

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LeonSKennedy4Life - 49 days 4 hours ago

You've never played Indigo Prophecy, have you?

There is NOTHING below average about Quantic Dream. Heavy Rain is an interactive movie. That's what it is.

Fifty bucks says it's one of the most memorable experiences of your life though.

Graphics aren't everything. It's the Peter Jackson method. Even though Lord of the Rings has some of the best visuals ever captured on film, Jackson doesn't flaunt it like a schoolboy. He leaves that to lesser directors like Michael Bay.

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SnukaTheMan - 49 days 4 hours ago

Not many people even Know or seen that game to think this will be a system seller.

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fishd - 49 days 4 hours ago

The only "below average" thing here is your taste,now go play some FPSs

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beardpapa - 49 days 3 hours ago

KZ2 wasn't successful at all. Just look at the name! As a typical consumer, I wouldn't want my kids playing a game that has the name KILL ZONE, let alone see the horror of my love ones staring at me for playing a game that emphasizes on KILL ZONE.

The word KILL is enough to make Average Jane steer clear away from it. It's definitely not a great jingle.

GG should just abandon that name and think of something else. At least Insomniac hit it with Resistance. Resistance doesn't scare anyone away. It's just that it's a generic shooter at best with a very good storyline.

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Batzi - 49 days 3 hours ago

@LeonSKennedy:

As much as I love the protagonist in Resident Evil 4 :P, I must say I disagree with you. It might be unique or memorable but it's no way a system seller and it doesn't have much history behind it to support the thought of it being a system seller or even selling well. You said it, it's an interactive movie, how can an interactive movie sell a system when my dvd player can do the same? :P All jokes aside, I personally don't think the gameplay is appealing much although if there is one think that might force me to get it is the fact that it's a thriller and the story sounds interesting but still hate the idea that the protagonist can die and it has over 6 stories. In any case, I'll keep an eye on it. In the mean time, let's think of how AMAZING Resident Evil 4 was eh??? :D

@fishd:

I love FPS and Modern Warfare is no where near below or even average. The game set a new standard to FPS games and destroyed the famous counter-strike. But you got it all wrong, I play other genres too, action/adventures, and I don't think the man in my avatar ever deliverd anything besides a masterpiece, so I think you should've looked much deeper instead of labeling us "FPS gamers only". Metal Gear FTW! :P

@beardpapa:

Damn straight pal, not to mention the constant swearing and the heavy use of the F-bomb in the game which weren't necessary and made the game and characters look more ridiculous and disgusting.

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Persistantthug - 49 days 1 hour ago

Also, to be honest, the game is an M rated game....I would sure hope that you wouldn't let them play Killzone 2, it's not a game for kids.

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raztad - 49 days ago

It seems Batzi already played HR and its giving us his impressions. Thanks dude.

@bearpapa

Effectively games like KZ2, manthunt, Heavy Rain (despite the name), are not meant to be played by children. They are aimed to a real Mature audience. I' m sure nobody is expecting HR to sell 5m. Only teen and kid friendly games are able to pull those numbers with very few exceptions like MGS4 of course, game has an incredible large audience.

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Batzi - 49 days 3 hours ago

MGS4 alone sold 750 000 PS3s, so I think those numbers are enough to label it a system seller. But I don't recall sales of PS3s increased during Killzone 2 launch. The only other system seller besides MGS4 so far was the "cut price" itself which sold over 3 million PS3s in 2 months :P

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rob6021 - 49 days 3 hours ago

Or he's trying to get Sony to market heavy rain.

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Halo3 MLG Pro - 49 days 3 hours ago

I don't play Halo 3 anymore. I retired. I'll play Firefight with my friends a lot but that's about it. Forza 3 is what's getting most of my multiplayer skills. MW2 will also get a lot of playing time from me. I'm still waiting for Twisted Metal on the ps3 for me to buy one. Nothing else really interests me enough to buy a ps3. Uncharted 2 and Demon's Soul look sick but I can live without them. Besides, I have more than enough on my 360.

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ico92 - 49 days 3 hours ago

^^^
above

don't you ever get tierd of trolling?

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HDgamer - 48 days 22 hours ago

How can he? He hates all ps3 games.

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wxer - 48 days 16 hours ago

skills with auto brake and rewind ??

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

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eagle21 - 49 days 3 hours ago

Why does the 360 suck so much?

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Batzi - 49 days 2 hours ago

How is that related to the 360 in anyway??? can't we keep fanboy thoughts aside for once?? I'm a PS3 owner and I own a PS3 only for this generation and I think Heavy Rain, a PS3 exclusive isn't going to sell well and can't be a system seller. MGS4 was a system seller because of its history and Halo and GTA are system sellers for the same reasons. but what history does Heavy Rain have to label it a system seller without even considering whether or not the game is going to sell well. I'm not saying the game is bad, actually I'm looking forward to it but please let's not jump to conclusions as such without providing any kind of proof supporting the idea. They said the same about Killzone 2 and LBP and look how each ended up. Besides MGS4 and GTA, the only other system seller so far was the "price cut" itself which sold more than 3 millions PS3s in 2 months time!

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Foliage - 49 days 2 hours ago

RROD is the biggest system seller around. Dumb bots keep buying that pile of boiling crap when their 360 keeps breaking. Seriously, learn from your mistakes, that's why your mom swallows these days. No one wants two of you running around MGR. It's all about learning from mistakes. Stop giving into Microsoft, they have relied on the idiots of society for far too long.

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BX81 - 49 days 2 hours ago

@Foliage; "learn from your mistakes, " I see your parents took your advice years ago.... Wonder why you have no brothers or sisters? Thanks for the laugh big guy!

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LeonSKennedy4Life - 49 days 4 hours ago

Resident Evil 4 - Gamecube
God of War 1 & 2 - PS2

Um...since the introduction of QTE's...actually. Lols. Idiot.

Also, QTE's aside...this game is going to rock hardcore.

It's like Silent Hill or Fatal Frame...or anything like that. It's a different type of gameplay, yes...but that doesn't mean it's not gameplay.

Play Indigo Prophecy and you'll understand.

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FiftyFourPointTwo - 49 days 4 hours ago

Uhhh.. the game isnt for uncircumsized 12 year-olds like you and MGR above.

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NecrumSlavery - 48 days 23 hours ago

Um Ninja Blade was a flop. But it was a 360 game and we all know 360 is got generic shooters and bad RPGs...and PS3 is for innovation and awesomeness!

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ULTIMATE_REVENGE - 49 days 4 hours ago

This game looks like crap and it will never be a system seller.

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Hellsvacancy - 49 days 3 hours ago

If Heavy Rain looks like crap (by your standards) id love 2 know wot a spectacular lookin game would look like - and dont show me ANY 360 game coz there isnt a single game in your "vast" library that even comes close 2 the technical prowess that is Heavy Rain (thats includin ALL future 360 releases aswell)

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VictorSullivan - 49 days 4 hours ago

I expect them to both sell like crap, since HR is a niche title, and 360 kids buy nothing but Halo and Gears.

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Fishy Fingers - 49 days 3 hours ago

Alan Wake probably, it'll more than likely release in a period where the 360 has no other big games, so basically anytime in 2010.

Heavy Rain releases in the same period as GOW3 and GT5, the PS3 owners will have options. 360 gamers, not so much.

I'll be buying all 4 I mentioned :) Good times.

Still who cares, you play your sales, I'll play my games. See who has more fun.

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ReviewsArePolitics - 49 days 3 hours ago

You're no rocket scientist, you are a welfare moron that spends all his money on games which is why crap like halo sells so much.

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Mista T - 49 days 3 hours ago

alan wake doesn't look so great

a guy who thinks he's bad@ss with a flashlight

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FiftyFourPointTwo - 49 days 3 hours ago

Luigi's Mansion > Alan Fail

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CernaML - 49 days 3 hours ago

This website needs an age restriction. Or at least an IQ test.

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ReviewsArePolitics - 49 days 3 hours ago

That would mean no Xbox fanboys could enter the site.

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Batzi - 49 days ago

of course not. seriously dude, have you seen Alan Wake??? You actually play the game man.

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