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Marketing 101: How is Sony supposed to market Lair?

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RadientFlux6086d ago

SIMPLE: Sony should release a multi-level demo as fast as possible, allowing gamers to try the game

iceice1236086d ago

They want people to buy the game. Having a demo will only allow people to see how horrible it is before they buy it, Sony then loses.

TheSadTruth6086d ago

lmao

how can you disagree with him when he's right?

if the majority of reviewers think it's a bad game then the majority of users who download a demo will think it's a bad game

it's not rocket science

BUT

maybe if they only do a demo of a segment of the game that doesn't demonstrate the games massive shortcomings, people might think it's a good game and actually buy it then

the problem is that there might not be a single portion of the game like this

LeonSKennedy4Life6086d ago (Edited 6086d ago )

What's sad here is that you guys listened to the reviews. I play the game all the time and I can't find the same gripes as the reviewers found. The controls are better than most games on the Wii and they're praising that thing like there's no tomorrow!

They WANT this game to be bad, so the game IS bad...follow me mindless, media-brainwashed, losers?

The game is fantastic! Ask anyone who owns it. It's a great game and we all agree. The same goes for Warhawk! Everyone has basically turned their backs on Sony for some reason...probably money from a certain company that never actually has to do anything to get ahead except PAY PEOPLE OFF!

EDIT: No, I mean anyone who PLAYS IT! It doesn't matter what system you're loyal to...JUST PLAY IT!!! How hard is that? Your friend either doesn't like video games or has a fear of dragons. The game is great! TRY IT...then, cry about how Sony sucks and all that other junk you've been spewing out because "your friends are doing it".

TheSadTruth6086d ago

my friend owns it and he hates it.. I haven't even bothered trying it

anyways.. ask anyone and they will say they like it? If you mean ask anyone on n4g then yes, because the majority of ps3 owners here are loyal to the sony brand, and not to quality games...

Hayabusa 1176086d ago (Edited 6086d ago )

Yeah...great idea. That way, nobody would buy it once they see how crap it trully is.

I hope everyone realises why this game is crap...sixaxis...

BloodySinner6086d ago

Gotta' love the typical "I don't listen to the reviews" speech. Always makes me chuckle. Why are you people even talking about Lair? You KNOW it's lame, so just stop it.

You should be busy playing some GOOD PS3 games. Warhawk, Virtua Fighter 5 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma. But no. What are you playing? Stupid Lair.

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DrWan6086d ago

1. Hype sells games, TV commerical maybe expensive but it may pay off, you know all the movie games and crap like htat? they suck but they sell, they are always advertised along with the movies. Well it may not work, but if they hype this game up (which already has), and we are going after the "ignorant" rich kid off the block here, not blog readers, bc they have already bashed it to hell. Also advertise on other media channels as well if possible, be it mags and what not.

2. Fix the control by releasing a small patch to allow control change and mapping of the SixAxis, as well an adjustable meter of the sixaxis sensitivity, that's about all you can do to save this expensive project.

3. and yes, like the buddy above me said, release a Demo with ajustable controls!! Let me ppl know and prove to the people that the reviwers were wrong! even better if they can re-cut the CG in such a way that in the end of the trailer you will go wait, that's all? what next what next, damn i need to get this game!!!

Because one of the things that shine is the story on Lair, quite enjoyable.

socomnick6086d ago

are you a real doctor if so Why does my stomach hurt after lifting weights today :\

DrWan6086d ago

Which part of your stomach? When you lift weight, you tend to undergo what is called the Valsalver maneuver, which is basically you try to exhale but with your glottis close. Think of it like when you are straining in the restroom when you are constipated. Now, if you lift too much and keep on increasing your abdominal pressure this way it can cause compression to the internal organs, intestines, liver, stomach, as well as compressing the inferior vena cava preventing sufficent blood from going back to your heart (decrease venous return), this subsequently decreases the perfusion to the other tissues of your body.

If the condition is relieve right away after you lift and do not percipitate, it's most likily mechanical compression of the stomach (i assuem when you say stomach, u can tell the difference between your stomach and you "belly"? because alot of patients are vague on their symptomalogies). If this does happen, i suggest you not just concentrate on lifting, strengthen your OTHER muslces before you lift more, strengthen your abs and improve your cardiovascular health (jogging instead of lifting, lifting doesn't do anything for your heart), that way u can increase your cardic output when you lift later and perfusion rates to these visceral organs should improve.

Of course, please see ur doctor for further diagnosis, i can't make any diagnosis online wihtout seeing you.

socomnick6086d ago

thank you dr wan the pain seemed to go away It happened as I was exhaling if the pain comes again ima go to my doctor.

ShiftyLookingCow6086d ago

I wonder who disagreed with DrWan, I am guessing one of the followers of Benny Hinn or other "faith healer"s

KnowitAll6086d ago (Edited 6086d ago )

Doc that was impressive man. This is the first time I give bubbles!!

Anyways to advertise Lair they should
1. Give away a free Hacky Sack with it (Who doesn't love hacky sacks?? We just can't get enough of them)
2. Advertise the "Play Lair on the go(Psp)" That would really help.
3. Have a sexy model play it.(Its what convinced me to get a wii....)!
4. And my grandma says show the dam game on a comercial! Dragons kick ass!!

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LeX6086d ago

My favorite thing was watching one of the producers talking about the game months ago and how it would only be possible to make such a great game on the PS3. How the controls are amazing and how they have utilized the SIXAXIS. Not only does the game suck but they will not be able to sell a lot of copies because they decided to be a PS3 exclusive. Nice choice guys. HAH

gunnar29066086d ago

my fav thing is playing games! insted of listening to someone else crap opinion.
OPEN yer eyes - LAIR is the game that is not possible on PC.
Anyway the truth reveils itself sooner or later. World of Warcraft got the lowest scores at first but then they were 'corrected' by lotsa sites when the game got #1

Ju6086d ago

What ever they did, I think it was pretty successful: 100K the first weekend. We'll see how the second week went.

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Top 10 Bad Games by Good Studios

Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "When shopping for new video games you can often trust the name publisher or developer on the box to be an indication of the quality of the game. Names like Nintendo, Square Enix, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Xbox Game Studios and Sega are world famous because they helped shape the industry by releasing some of the most defining video games of all time. Though sometimes even these great gaming houses stumble and put out a stinker."

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Gamerking821405d ago (Edited 1405d ago )

Splatterhouse remake . Loved the og’s at the arcade growing up . Hell the best thing about the remake was the og,s were included . And left alive by Square . That game had so much potential , but the gameplay was worse horrendous .

Game-ur1405d ago

once Great studios getting destroyed is actually common. happened with ND and Last of Us2, Bioware and Mass Effect Andromeda/Anthem, Bungle and Destiny .

BeRich2331405d ago

Fuse should have been on that list (Insomniac Games)

Yui_Suzumiya1405d ago

Splatterhouse remake kicked ass

merryja1405d ago

I personally don't like these games.

East76lands1405d ago

I'm pretty much certain that any Sonic game that comes out will be terrible, I've not enjoyed one since the original side-scrolling days of the MegaDrive.

HarryMasonHerpderp1405d ago

Then you might like a recent sonic "sonic mania".

jaymacx1405d ago

For this Topic it says Good Studios that make bad games. Sonic Team hasn't been good in years.

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5 Disappointing Games and the Great Studios That Should Remake Them

A reimagining of 5 disappointing video games and the masterpieces they could have been underneath other studios.

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FallenAngel19841882d ago

How often do disappointing games get remakes

darthv721881d ago (Edited 1881d ago )

well... if disappointing movies can get remakes then why not games? some of these have really good premise but somewhat disappointing execution. In the right hands they could be great.

I quite enjoyed lair (after the patch), too human and the order 1886. I'd even add in quantum break and recore as disappointing but with a good premise.

gangsta_red1881d ago

"well... if disappointing movies can get remakes then why not games?"

But how many disappointing movies actually get those? I'm still waiting for a remake of Howard the Duck.

darthv721881d ago

^nothing disappointing about howard the duck. It is cheesy 80's goodness.

gangsta_red1881d ago

When you're right, you're right.

rainslacker1881d ago

@Gangsta

Wasn't there a rumor that they were looking at making another Howard the Duck? He had a cameo in GoTG2.

Love that movie for how bad it was. That and Garbage Pail Kids.

DrumBeat1881d ago

The Order was a fresh experience. Not the most compelling game, but I didn't want to put it down, and platted it. Good for what it was.

Quantum was something different as well, but a little less fun to actually play, imo. The 'acting' was done in a cheese factory too. Completed one path and never returned to it.

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pietro12121881d ago (Edited 1881d ago )

FFXIV was already remade, and it's probably the beat thing Square has put out in years.

notachance1881d ago

yes, I was giving an example of disappointing games remade to be a great game

thorstein1881d ago

Every time sites need clicks. Just look at the obligatory: i wAnT cLIcKs tEh OrDer 1886 pIcTUrE.

JonathanHarris1881d ago

It's really not super often, but it does happen!

Mostly we see cult favorites come back around but in the recent case of Shaq-Fu we really saw a truly awful game see new life (not great life but at least new).

It's something I'd love to see a lot more of.

Thanks for reading my article!

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NarutoFox1881d ago

Too Human yeah I remember that game smh😂

Inzo1881d ago

The Order has its faults yes but it had a fantastic atmosphere and some great gameplay. A game with enormous potential and far from disappointing. I say give Ready at Dawn another crack at it because I think they created an diamond with some rough edges that just needs some tlc.

Dreamcatcher451881d ago

Problem was the repetitive boss fights. I liked the gunplay, cover system and somewhat the story.

hulk_bash19871881d ago (Edited 1881d ago )

It did have fantastic atmosphere, I'll give you that. But gameplay pretty much played out like short gunfire segments interlaced with walking/sneaking + QTE events. Gameplay was the weakest point of The Order because RAD prioritized world building and graphical detail. Ut was disappointing because it didnt live up to the massive potential it haf. If they were given another shot at a sequel, I hope they can learn from their mistakes.

notachance1881d ago

gameplay was meh but the world had potential, in my ideal world it'd have Mass Effect kind of gameplay

Prubar1881d ago

I waited till The Order was discounted and went in with certain expectations and wasn’t disappointed. Just like Quantum Break. Great concept just needed a little extra meat on the bones.

rainslacker1881d ago

I had high hopes before it released. They were curbed some by the early previews, and while I found faults with the game, and it was obviously released unfinished, I still enjoyed it. The lore, acting, graphics, and world itself were excellent.

JonathanHarris1881d ago

I agree that it had some awesome atmosphere and the gameplay wasn't awful, but that potential is exactly why I put it on this list. I actually loved playing the game (same as some of the other games I put on this list such as Army of Two) But I would just love to see what could happen if it fulfilled some of that potential, ya know? Could have had the next incredible Sony franchise to rival God of War.

Thanks for reading my article!

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TheEnigma3131881d ago

The order should have had a sequel. The first one wasn't bad just needed a few tweaks.

robtion1881d ago

I would love a sequel to The Order. It is still a great game.

Lair had a great concept and could be amazing with the current technology available. A Lair-like ps5 game could be incredible.

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15 Worst PlayStation Exclusive Games of All Time

PlayStation’s strong and impressive lineup of exclusives is probably the biggest edge it has over its direct competition in the market- a fact that has been true for as long as anyone can remember.

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TheEnigma3132169d ago

Ridge racer for PSP was actually good and shouldn't be on this list. I think I'm the only one that enjoyed Haze.

Mr Pumblechook2169d ago

When GamingBolt have to dig up PS1 & PS2 games you know Sony is doing something right.

PygmelionHunter2169d ago

The list is about the worst Playstation exclusives games OF ALL TIME...

Why wouldn’t they include PS1 and PS2 games?

Prince_TFK2169d ago

That’s right, only PS4 games should be on the list of the worst Sony exclusive games of all time. /s

Dragonscale2168d ago

As much as I like PlayStation, there are plenty of stinkers just like on all platforms tbh.

hulk_bash19872168d ago (Edited 2168d ago )

Haha you completely missed or are willfully ignorant of the intent of this article. It clearly says worst PS Exclusive Games of All Time.

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UltraNova2168d ago

A Haze 2 or reboot would be nice!

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NonShinyGoose2169d ago

RR on Vita made the list, not the PSP version. RR on Vita was severely lacking content.

Knushwood Butt2168d ago

They tried something new and it failed.

The initial price point was low but a large amount of content was locked behing DLC

These days you often pay full price up front and get the same concept.

Darkwatchman2168d ago (Edited 2168d ago )

Didn’t the list just have ridge racer on Vita? Because the Vita ridge racer was a dumpster fire at $40 with next to no cars or tracks. It was such an incomplete experience. As the article states, it felt more like a full priced demo than an actual game. Psp ridge racer had so much more to it.

SierraGuy2168d ago (Edited 2168d ago )

All early ridge racers had next to no cars...game was great because of its graphics, controls, fun factor. Nothing could touch it on PS1.

mrdeli2169d ago

When this piece of flotsam indicated that "Being a clone of GTA shouldn't be that hard" I just closed the window.

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Liqu1d2168d ago

The most disappointing game I have ever played.

madforaday2168d ago

Socom 4, I guess you could say that was an AWFUL/TERRIBLE Socom game. BUT it was an okay game if it didn't have the word Socom in the title.

Gardenia2169d ago

To save you from clicking those annoying slides:

HAZE (PS3)
LAIR (PS3)
KNACK (PS4)
RIDGE RACER (PS VITA)
TWISTED METAL III (PS1)
LAST REBELLION (PS3)
BRAVO TEAM (PS4)
BASEMENT CRAWL (PS4)
MORTAL KOMBAT: SPECIAL FORCES (PS1)
GANGS OF LONDON (PSP)
LITTLE DEVIANTS (PS VITA)
PLAYSTATION MOVE APE ESCAPE (PS3)
APE ESCAPE ACADEMY (PSP)
KUNG FU RIDER (PS3)
EYETOY: OPERATION SPY (PS2)

solideagle2169d ago

thank you for the list. I believe he should listed PSVR titles as VR....

yeahright22169d ago

I love when people do this to sites that try to artificially up their clicks by forcing one click per entry. But I will say maybe let's leave off the first entry so they get the one click. Both so N4g gets whatever they're due for pushing traffic to their site and to send a message to the site that you only get one click.

Gaming_1st2169d ago

Well everybody should have gamingbolt blocked anyways.

Dragonscale2168d ago

Don't need to. I avoid it like the plague regardless lol.

Hardiman2168d ago

When certain sites have articles on here I just look at the comments.

FinalFantasyFanatic2168d ago

Sites are lucky if I click once or twice, half a dozen or more clicks is more effort than I'm willing for a list that may or may not suck.

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Gaming_1st2169d ago

I feel Knack or Ridge Racer shouldn't be on there.

Dragonscale2168d ago (Edited 2168d ago )

Maybe not knack but it's understandable, its not the best game tbh. Dunno bout ridge racer.

SierraGuy2168d ago

Ridge racer should never be on a worst list. FU gaming bolt crap.

Stogz2168d ago

Cant argue with Bravo Team, that game really did suck.

GBG_Jason2168d ago

Bless. I stopped after 1 because of it.

KwietStorm_BLM2168d ago

Have to say that is a pretty crappy list. I remember being so pissed with Twisted Metal 3 after TM2.

OffRoadKing2168d ago (Edited 2168d ago )

You're doing Gods work. Many blessings upon the house of Gardenia.

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