KefkaPalazzo
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Bethesda has an embargo on announcing the FO4 review embargo, are you kidding me
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Hot Coldman
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But this was so obviously going to leak out! So now it's marketing Bethesda's weird control obsession.
(also, holy shit, what if reviews are not amazing? that's a whole lot of 7s you've just potentially laser-focused on right now, Bethesda, GG)
Well, they did control the message on that one very well.
Krappadizzle
Member
Da' fuck?
Considering that Bethesda had an entire blog post about the "graphical fidelity" of the game despite the numerous videos/images showcasing the lack of graphical prowess, I'd say they definitely want that aspect hidden. Maybe even the poor animations and textures, or dumbed down conversations.
The lack of honesty and directness in the industry is baffling, and it baffles me every day that so many continue to support it.
TheSlySoul
Member
So they cannot say when they are posting review until Friday. What?
Like some have said. The Giant Bomb guys already talked about it and said it's not insidious. If anything it's about marketing. Get mad at the reviewers and journalists as well for doing this shit also.
Ahhh the old Agro Fargo embargo, very well then I shall return it in a fortnight good sir. Tally Ho!
lukeskymac
Member
Well that sure fills me with confidence.
This is building the hype machine. The reviews will be announced as coming on Monday on Friday, then the game comes out Tuesday. That's the point of it, keep people excitedly waiting for reviews over the weekend and have the hype hit critical point as all websites announce when the reviews are coming at the same time and all hit at the same time instead of trickle out.
Slammin_Hammon
Member
No. GAF gonna GAF.
Not really sure what they think they're doing... OpenCritic's had the embargo time up for a few days now?
I'm hopeful that this is a sign of strength. They're anticipating the reviews to be really positive, and so they're trying to build even more hype into the launch.
I'm hopeful that this is a sign of strength. They're anticipating the reviews to be really positive, and so they're trying to build even more hype into the launch.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
This industry takes the crown for coming up with the dumbest shit sometimes.
ZeroMaverick
Member
Wait, what? The review embargo is right there. The last line.
TheSlySoul
Member
It's more "WHY" than anything. Makes little sense to put one.
That reviews will be out a full 24 hours before the game and that copies have been out in advance to reviewers? Yup, I am non sarcastically thinking it's a good statement of confidence and just more AAA marketing bollocks.
Has this ever been the case? Seriously asking; I can't imagine the example but I'd love to see it.
Edwards_Omatic
Member
We need to go deeper.
But why does that matter? How about trusting sites to know their readers and let them decide when to tell people? Or if sites trickle the news out over a few days you might get more continuous coverage rather than one big hit.
All that really matters is when the reviews come out and getting as many people interested to see them. So let the sites do their job in getting people to tune back in on Monday
bananafactory
Banned
This isn't new. I don't recall the games but several times I've asked reviewers when the embargo is and theyve said that they weren't allowed to reveal that
ginger ninja
Banned
I have been OK with the mediocre graphics so far because hey, its fallout. But this is hard to ignore. As if release day embargo aren't ridiculous enough, you remove the critical process one step further. I really wish some indie outlet gets the game early independently and releases the review anyway, just to spite Bethesda but I know that's just wishful thinking.
pinkurocket
Member
Embarg'oh no she betta don't.
I know that last comment was partly in jest. But lets be real. This game probably has millions of preorders already. For the most part the reviews won't even matter unless it's severely broken. But we've already seen impressions that state it's running well.
This is all just marketing to keep the game in people's minds. Even though Bethesda doesn't need to.
SkoomaSuckinSwit
Member
Yo dawg...
I was thinking that they were just trying to make sure no one had an advantage in announcing their review first...
...but then I realised that makes no sense at all. It's just bizarre.
In terms of the actual embargo, this is one of the rare occasions where I actually believe that they're just trying to keep the story and locations a secret.
...but then I realised that makes no sense at all. It's just bizarre.
In terms of the actual embargo, this is one of the rare occasions where I actually believe that they're just trying to keep the story and locations a secret.
Because if you have the power to control the message, you may as well. If you can get the sites to cry out the message they want you to cry out in a single chorus at a specific time and date, holy shit you should do that.
This isn't aimed at you and me. This is to get it "trending worldwide" and have the casual observer start talking about the game ahead of the reviews.
7DollarHagane
Banned
This is sure to lighten the reviewers spirits while playing your game and make them think more highly of you!
If all the press as a group decided, you know what, fuck these embargoes. What would the publishers do?
Or decided that they would only abide embargoes that allow them to discuss their opinions before launch. Embargoes should only be there for game content and spoilers, not to hold back impressions until the game is made available for sale.
If all the press as a group decided, you know what, fuck these embargoes. What would the publishers do?
Or decided that they would only abide embargoes that allow them to discuss their opinions before launch. Embargoes should only be there for game content and spoilers, not to hold back impressions until the game is made available for sale.
Yeah, but nobody's going to care, really.
From their standpoint it surely makes more sense to try to work the reviews to their favor as much as possible. They have every reason to be confident in reviews being strong.
I can't believe people are buying a Bethesda game day one, and that was before we found out about the embargo.
What's wrong with buying a Bethesda game day one? Many people like their games and are excited for it. This is no different.
It's apparently not uncommon and it's no biggie to the reviewer as long as they get the game with enough time to actually put a review together.
they're notoriously broken.
Silent Chief
Member
I, for one, don't see a problem.
Just saying there is an embargo implies no reviews until the game goes on sales.
The effect is on November 6 people will start talking about reviews even though they won't be available for another 3 days.
Just saying there is an embargo implies no reviews until the game goes on sales.
The effect is on November 6 people will start talking about reviews even though they won't be available for another 3 days.
TheSlySoul
Member
The only way I see it make sense if it is like Xenoblade and they get the game a month ahead. Seems like they got a review copy this week.
Charles Brandon
Member
The thing is, and I'm as guilty of this as anyone, you don't have to buy all your games on the first day. If the review is embargoed until the day of release, just hold off until the next day if you're worried. As a group we really are like fucking children sometimes. No patience whatsoever. Everyone has to have everything immediately, even if it means not really having any fucking clue what it is you're spending your money on.
I can't believe people are buying a Bethesda game day one, and that was before we found out about the embargo.
Yeah why would I buy day one after so many times buying their games at launch and loving them? How dare I buy from a company had provided me more than a thousand hours of gaming enjoyment.