David Jaffe Responds to Lack of Twisted Metal Hype “My Best Work in the Series” – NGV Episode #46

"If you cannot tell already, Nick’s Gaming View Episode #46 is loaded with not only solid gaming news, but coverage of my conversation with the gaming icon, David Jaffe, along with the highly successful Producer, Tim Carter. This is not a show to be missed by any gamer, techie, or film follower. This is Nick’s Gaming View!"

-TheGamerAccess.com

[Nick212004]

What do you guys think of the severe lack of hype for Twisted Metal?

[jsslifelike]

I'm not entirely sure TM fits with the current evolutionary stage of game design, to be honest.

[DarkTower805]

I honestly thought the same thing. TM:B was my favorite game for a long time, but I wasn't sure if it would fit in todays market. After seeing the gameplay I totally changed my mind. It looks so fun, and I hope it gets the proper marketing.

[EVILDEAD360]

I've said this from day one..Twisted Metal should have made the E3 stage this year as well. Even a new trailer would have worked with some new announcements on added gameplay features.

The game absolutely looks great and Jaffe seems pretty stoked about how it's all coming together, but I still feel like you have to present games of this nature as a priority to the public. Because if they don't feel like it's a priority then they get overlooked at retail.

Twisted Metal drops the same day as Rage and Dark Souls in October. Sony has plenty of time but they need to put some effort in ensuring the gaming public is more excited about the game or it may suffer Motorstorm: Apocolype's fate.

Car combat games this gen have had a rough go at it as of late. Don't look farther than Blur or even Split/Second for an indication. Even with the nostalgia factor and what looks like epic boss battles and fresh gameplay ideas Twisted Metal needs some better press going forward.

Just my humble take

Evil

[MintBerryCrunch]

Team play doesn't fit the current evolutionary stage of game design?

the fuck?

[jsslifelike]

Maybe that doesn't make much sense, I'll give you that, but watching the E3 footage and playing it last year still made me think, "wow- the 90's were fun, weren't they?" I never once wanted to re-experience it, just reminisce.

[Loner]

Old game
People forgot about it
If it gets good reviews people will buy it

[consolez_FTW]

No, how is this game old, hasn't even released yet.
People forgot about this...no just no
This is Twisted Metal! I'm pretty sure review scores won't stop fans of the series from buying this! In fact, I can't wait for TM!

EDIT: Sometimes I wonder if Loner and Warprincess know each other..Like all the trolls on N4G discuss how to be the most annoying.

[-Alpha]

It's an old name, but the game is entirely new

It's getting lost in the Sea of 2011, but it's certainly on my radar. Jaffe has put in a lot of work and this is clear to anyone who has played TMB.

[BubbleSniper]

lol.. reviews. Loner do you buy games based on reviews?

if i listened to reviews, i'd have never tried gems like Secret of Evermore.

i didn't listen to reviews as a kid and i won't start now

[chidori666]

game looks OK,But I expected better graphics..and it looks like it’ll be fun. But I remain sceptic at this point.

[BubbleSniper]

what do I think!? did you not see sweet tooth's ice cream truck turn intoa freaking transformer?!

this is high on the to-buy list just because of that.

i also get that old-school vibe with fresh paint and can easily see something new all over the place.

this is the evolution of TM. it's not trying to be anything else but what it is.. Twisted Metal.

kill that shit, Jaffeeeee

[ElementX]

I think submitting your own article, being the first to comment, and asking your viewers what they think is LAME!

On the other hand, you are cute ;)

As for lack of Twisted Metal hype... I think it's bad news. The videos I saw looked alright, but definitely not PS3 exclusive quality graphics.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

I wouldn't say there is a lack of hype for this game. People at E3 seemed very excited about this title. I know I'm really looking forward to it.

[-Alpha]

It's just lost in the shuffle:

October alone has Dark Souls, BF3, Arkham City, Rage, and Forza

Hard not to see why Twisted Metal may have a lack of hype with all the focus on those titles but it's surely on my list and the game looks incredible

[SoapShoes]

I don't see much hype for Rage or Forza. The other three, yes, but those two have about the same hype as Twisted Metal.

[Dart89]

Give me TM now.

[Inside_out]

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TBH, I think the first showing was a disaster. People were shocked at how bad it was, I know I was and they voiced their opinion about it as well forcing David Jaffe to be all defensive about it.

I did see some recent footage and it looks far better than I thought it would and actually, I think this game could surprise many...it looks like a lot of fun.

David Jaffe was ranting recently about how things have changed at Sony and I think the pressure may be getting to him a bit. Hopefully, he can hold it together till the game launches and gets some sales.

Why this guy is not making a multi-platform game at this point is beyond me as his loyalty to Sony seems to be from a forgotten era and game from long ago. If this game fails it will be a personal catastrophe for opinionated Jaffe...no pressure david. ;D

[egm_hiphopgamer]

Hot Show As Always man keep it gangsta peace

[BX81]

LMAO. One bubble? It's gettin rough. I've never been a fan of twisted metal, I wouldn't even look twice at one of the games. How ever this game looks pretty sweet. It doesn't have the best graphics for a PS3 exclusive but the fun factor seems to be there.

[xabmol]

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym...

[finnhima]

Hot show my ass. crappy, sensationalist, and most CERTAINLY not "keepin it real".

[IAmTheTruth]

LittleBIGPlanet 2 got a beta.
Killzone 3 got a beta.
SOCOM 4 got a beta.
inFAMOUS 2 got a beta.
Uncharted 3 got a beta.
Resistance 3 is getting a beta.

Where's the Twisted Metal beta?

[cyclonus007]

Probably closer to launch. Game comes out in October so they have some time...

[IAmTheTruth]

I hope so, I'd do a backflip for a Twisted Metal beta.

[one2thr]

It seems as though a majority of folks believe that graphics are what make the game...... As if people don't remember the early and late 90's game(s)
Blasphemy! Compared to all the other Twisted Metals this one looks fantastic so far and this maybe the reason why the game doesn't appeal to you unlucky few is that y'all probably didn't grow up on Twisted Metal and from what i' ve seen so far Sweet Tooths ice cream truck can turn into a "Transformers" like robot...... Need I say more?

[dgonza40]

if jaffe says its the best he's ever made, that is more than enough reason for me to buy it.

[Boody-Bandit]

WTF is wrong with people and these lame catch phrases like AAA, console wars, hype, sales charts, etc? Who is this guy or anyone to say what is or is not anticipated? Did you knock on every gamers door in the world and take a survey? No.

This is why Jaffe hates the media because the majority of them are garbage / tabloid wannabe journalist that will never be.

Let the games speak for themselves when they are released. The only persons opinion that should matter is the one that shelled out their hard earned coin for the product.

I myself am really looking forward to Twisted Metal. I have always been a fan. When Sony announced it at E3 2010 the crowd went nuts. Let's wait for it to be released and then we will talk about whether or not it's a fun title. At the end of the day that is what gaming is all about, fun factor and entertainment value.

[gustave154]

The game is still far away from release... Maybe they can release a MP beta to hype the game?

[kamakaz3md]

Id like to buy it if i got the money but im not hyped. There are some new and cool game modes, but the graphics are terrible and the gameplay doesnt look nex gen... looks like something on ps2. Needs better car physics, like gta4 had. more realistic, and not so much arcady, but thats what people like i guess

[blackburn10]

They say it has no hype. Isn't showing lots of trailers, talking about the game and stuff like that hype? What exactly is it you people want? Sweet Tooth to visit you while your sleeping and threaten to kill you if you don't buy the game? What hype is there for Skyrim? And nothing is stopping anyone from anticipating it.

Why do people try to fight down Sony exclusives as hard as they can? TM probably has as much trailers, developer diaries and demos as any game coming out in October-November but somehow it gets picked on for lack of hype @ kamakaz3md your exaggerating. Its not even close to PS2 graphics

[Merivigian]

I've seen more people say they want to play Skyrim than Twisted Metal, I think that's the hype. I frankly keep forgetting that Twisted Metal is actually coming out. Just today I saw a random ass comment that just said "SKYRIMMM!!!" totally off subject, but apparently he was psyched.

[blackburn10]

@ Merivigian. What does that have to do with anything? Are we talking about generating hype or what is being hyped by gamers? People are complaining the TM is not being hyped not that they are not hyped for it. What does someone yelling SKYRIM!!!!! have to do with a game being hyped? That is nonsense

[THILLREBORN]

Great show as always bro, I'm loving the back drops...your production value has really stepped up.

[Raven_Nomad]

There's no innovation with Twisted Metal. It was a relevant game a decade ago I guess, but gamer's are a bit more complex now. Try making a new ip instead of Resurrecting a long since dead one.

[DigitalRaptor]

"Long since dead"? You're just exposing your ignorance big-time mate. The fans will choose when it's long dead.

And calling this game out as if that makes you a "more complex" gamer. Coming from the same guy looking forward to Kinect games and Call of Duty. xD

[killajd]

I think TM will have a beta and once it gets closer to the release date it will start to heat up with more gameplay being released. the only way they can mess this up is if they don't promote it!!!!!!!!! advertise the crap out of this game and all the other first party titles SONY