Heavily marketed?
That would require MS to know the game actually existed in the first place
They definitely had some level of marketing, it just wasn't that successful is all.
Heavily marketed?
That would require MS to know the game actually existed in the first place
No, they wanted the pc version out the way as well, otherwise it would already be out.
But they bundled it. And put it in their E3 video. And. And. And.
The deal must have gone sour somewhere along the way. It's the only thing that makes sense unless you want to think Microsoft was super incompetent.
EG - In part is it about having an answer to Uncharted 4? The comparison between the last Tomb Raider and Uncharted has been made.
Phil Spencer: Totally. I'm a big fan of Uncharted and I wish we had an action adventure game of that ilk. We've started some, and we've looked at them. But we don't have one today of that quality. This is an opportunity.
Tomb Raider in 2013 was a success due in large part to your continued support. Our goal has always been to deliver something truly special with Rise of the Tomb Raider. Todays announcement with Microsoft is one step to help us put Tomb Raider on top of action adventure gaming. Our friends at Microsoft have always seen huge potential in Tomb Raider and have believed in our vision since our first unveil with them on their stage at E3 2011. We know they will get behind this game more than any support we have had from them in the past - we believe this will be a step to really forging the Tomb Raider brand as one of the biggest in gaming, with the help, belief and backing of a major partner like Microsoft.
Whenever this comes out, for the love of God, just find a day that it's not paired up with a behemoth of a title releasing the same day. If the 1 year exclusivity status for the console version and they can't release it till next holiday in the ps4, keep it away from things like cod or mass effect or even something like horizon.
I think Uncharted 4's delay hurt the marketing that was likely planned for the game. The comments from MS and CD after the deal seemed to be one where they were looking to go head to head with Uncharted for the action adventure crown this holiday, and with the delay that broke down that angle.
MS wanted the game because they wanted to fill a void in their lineup that happened to match the biggest IP Sony would be launching the following holiday. CD wanted to TR to become the biggest action adventure brand. So it all matched up rather well until the delay.
Inb4 Tomb Raider PC releases same day as Dragons Dogma PC.
RIP Lara
I keep waffling on whether or not I want to pick this up for my Xbox 360. I haven't played a Tomb Raider title since the late 90s.
Yeah, but they still could have marketed it better. Uncharted getting delayed shouldn't have changed their marketing strategy if they're going to spend so much money getting exclusivity.
you don't actually think Dragon's Dogma PC will outsell Tomb Raider, do you?
Need For Speed and Just Dance outsold Tomb Raider. All bets are up in the air. lol
Need For Speed and Just Dance outsold Tomb Raider. All bets are up in the air. lol
He was talking about PC version of ROTTR.
And you are comparing ROTTR Xbox One sales with multi-platform titles.
you don't actually think Dragon's Dogma PC will outsell Tomb Raider, do you?
He was talking about PC version of ROTTR.
And you are comparing ROTTR Xbox One sales with multi-platform titles.
Wait two big multiplatform franchises outsold tomb Raider on a single platform? Wow!
PS4 version alone probably did better for Need For Speed.
Yes, this comparison isn't valid. But ROTR released on 360 and XBO !Wait two big multiplatform franchises outsold tomb Raider on a single platform? Wow!
Let's use some different examples, then.
Dead Rising 3 sold almost triple of ROTTR.
Ryse sold double of ROTTR.
Nice try at revisionism. Tomb Raider was released on two platforms. You're so silly, el oh el.
Nice try at revisionism. Tomb Raider was released on two platforms. You're so silly, el oh el.Wait two big multiplatform franchises outsold tomb Raider on a single platform? Wow!
Let's use some different examples, then.
Dead Rising 3 sold almost triple of ROTTR.
Ryse sold double of ROTTR.
They definitely had some level of marketing, it just wasn't that successful is all.
Let's use some different examples, then.
Dead Rising 3 sold almost triple of ROTTR.
Ryse sold double of ROTTR.
What's exactly wrong and bad with these numbers? These look good to me, idk.