KiefbladeMaster
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I saw the Mountain Dew promo but not really anything else. That's probably because I don't eat at Buffalo ever -- unless I'm trashed, or watch any cable show that isn't DVR'd.
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UK:TF's first week sales on XB1 is more than the double amount TF2 sold on PS4&XB1
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I saw the Mountain Dew promo but not really anything else. That's probably because I don't eat at Buffalo ever -- unless I'm trashed, or watch any cable show that isn't DVR'd.
I saw the Mountain Dew promo but not really anything else. That's probably because I don't eat at Buffalo ever -- unless I'm trashed, or watch any cable show that isn't DVR'd.
It's definitely had a lot of money put into marketing it, just not in the places that people on this forum usually look.
I've seen more stuff for Titanfall 2 than I have for BF1.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
I think not releasing on PS4 from the start and that TF1 was a good start but ultimately kind of disappointing and didn't hold an audience hurt this second one.
Complicated
Banned
On the off chance that another Titanfall gets made hopefully they can get back to what made the first one so great. What am I saying, Respawn is making Star Wars games forever now.
The Antitype
Banned
In hindsight, probably would have been smart to keep it as an Xbox One exclusive and get the Microsoft marketing push.
Microsoft doesn't have a Halo this year. Can you imagine the kind of push they would have put behind TitanFall as their big shooter this holiday season?
Microsoft doesn't have a Halo this year. Can you imagine the kind of push they would have put behind TitanFall as their big shooter this holiday season?
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
They sent it out to die. I imagine EA cutting ties with Respawn very soon if not the studio itself closing down.
The studio shutting down? That got a good chuckle out of me.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
Did you forget that Gears of War 4 exists and undoubtedly sold more than Titanfall 2?
I'd guess you're not familiar with Respawn next project? http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...spawn-is-making-a-third-person-star-wars-game
The Antitype
Banned
Because it had an immense Xbox marketing push behind it? You don't think a GoW4 sized marketing push for Xbox One, complete with bundles and whatnot would have moved the needle?
funkystudent
Member
I am still not convinced this wasnt a move done on purpose so EA could get Respawn in a weak position so they can try buy the studio or at least a large chunk of shares in it.
We shall see.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
A really early in development Star Wars game that is years off and has a chance of being cancelled?
Guerrillas in the Mist
Member
I am actually struggling to think of a worse release date for a big-budget FPS.
It's simpler than that. It's our internal name for it - Respawn's 2nd game, hence R2. Titanfall was R1. I'm not entirely sure how it spread to become a popular name for it on here, but it probably had something to do with all the Respawn folks that post here using it automatically instead of TF2 or Titanfall2 or something.
Why would people suddenly abandon the franchise now? Outside of the Gaf echo chamber, COD is still absurdly popular and the inclusion of MWR makes the package even harder to compete with. Even ignoring the quality of the game, customer habits and social networks also work against TF2. People buy games to play with their friends and, going by the early sales numbers, no one has friends playing this.
I mean, sure, it would be great for the better game to perform better, but how many years in a row can people continue to assume this is the year that the COD machine breaks down?
While I do think that would've been smarter, the date would've still been terrible. Even launching in a September or December would've been much better.
The Antitype
Banned
I hope sales for your game pick up.
That said, the design decisions made that focus the game harder on Pilot vs Pilot instead of the interaction between Pilot vs Titan were a huge mistake. You guys kneecapped the elements of the game that separated it from the pack, and emphasized the elements that made it homogenous with many other FPS games on the market.
I wrote off the game after the beta, and it was only the strong reviews for the campaign that made me jump back in. Multiplayer is still fun, but nowhere near as dynamic and multifaceted as the first.
Hopefully future updates can address it.
Wow at some of the comments but that was also when people were upset with MS.
I don't think the marketing rights were locked down till very late in the year, if I remember correctly E3/EA summer event they showed/Demoed titanfall 2 on PS4. I don't Think Sony wanted the marketing rights because they have COD.
The Antitype
Banned
Sony didn't want or couldn't have the marketing rights because they have the COD deal for DLC.
Microsoft would have wanted some benefit to comarketing the game, like exclusive content or an exclusivity window.
Just becoming an Xbox One exclusive and getting Microsoft all in would have probably made up more than the difference of the (thus far reported) piddling PS4 sales.
What a crazy turn of events. Has a huge fan of the first, I was happy to hear it was going multiplat, because I figured it would mean certain financial success for Respawn and a healthier playerbase.
Fast forward a few years and much of what I loved about the MP had been nuetured and the game sent out to get slaughtered by bf1 and COD. Even as a multiplat, it's fairing worse than it's predecessor did as an exclusive on a much maligned recently launched console.
this amazing franchise just keeps getting tripped up by the pencil pushers.
Fast forward a few years and much of what I loved about the MP had been nuetured and the game sent out to get slaughtered by bf1 and COD. Even as a multiplat, it's fairing worse than it's predecessor did as an exclusive on a much maligned recently launched console.
this amazing franchise just keeps getting tripped up by the pencil pushers.
It was clearly an eleventh hour co-marketing deal.
Titanfall 2 was still being shown on PS4 (and Xbox One) at gamescom.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
If the game was released in March with a bigger marketing push Titanfall 2 would sell more. But they made the dumb mistake of releasing it at the same time as Battlefield. Either EA is just that stupid or they're evil. To be fair, it's getting really good word of mouth and I'm going to rent to rent it tonight.
cleveridea
Member
Looks like Activision using Respawn to fight Respawn is working. On amazon US, the PS4 and X1 versions of COD IW are above Titanfall 2, but they are both the legacy $80 edition that includes modern warfare remastered.
visiblemode
Member
This is really sad. They clearly worked super hard on this. Up till recently, I didn't really care about it, due to the MP shooter market being crowded, but the SP is getting such positive buzz, that I've upgraded it from "nah" to "bargain bin" or even "sale."
Sadly the bargain bin price looks like it will be within reach far too easily. Which is good for me personally, but I rather great devs stay healthy, tbh.
Sadly the bargain bin price looks like it will be within reach far too easily. Which is good for me personally, but I rather great devs stay healthy, tbh.
The Antitype
Banned
I doubt Respawn is in any danger, but if for whatever reason EA decides to cut ties, a publisher like MS, Ubi or WB would be nuts not to sweep in and work with them,
Incredible talent.
Incredible talent.
Sir Abacus
Member
I didn't buy Titanfall 2 because I already got burned on Titanfall 1.
Two months and I got fractured out of the online community and was either forced to pony up $10 or not be able to play half the games.
I don't care if TF2 has all the maps free and forever. TF1 just turned me off future entries in the franchise forever.
Two months and I got fractured out of the online community and was either forced to pony up $10 or not be able to play half the games.
I don't care if TF2 has all the maps free and forever. TF1 just turned me off future entries in the franchise forever.
Game is fantastic I hope the sale pick up in time with word of mouth, still find it hard to believe how EA thought sandwiching it between two of the biggest selling shooters of the year was a good idea. Hopefully they'll take more care when choosing the date for Respawn's Star Wars game.
Apocryphon
Member
Huh! That makes sense. Sorry for the confusion!
Also, the game is stellar. I hope it meets sales expectations!!!
Console crossplay would have been a nice inclusion though...
Terrible release date murdered this game. The campaign is fantastic and some of the new gameplay mechanics....wow.
Best use of time travel in a FPS I've ever experienced, adds a ton of tactical depth to that section of the game, when you realize you can flip back to reload and reposition, then go back to 'real time' to fight. Loses a bit when they put enemies in both timelines, but still amazing to play.
TimeEffect
Member
I swear, whoever is holding out here (Sony/MS) can suck it! Totally ruining games like this for not supporting cross play
Dusktildawn48
Member
EA doesn't deserve Respawn.
Souldestroyer Reborn
Banned
Would it be safe to say that releasing TF on only one console has hurt the 2nd installment?
Caddyshack
Banned
Sent to die.
True, it would be easy for EA since it's played on their servers.
Opus Angelorum
Member
If anything it should have the opposite affect.
This is purely down to Battlefield 1.
They did fund them. Whether someone else would have gave them the same support, who knows.
At least they don't own Respawn or Titanfall.
The Antitype
Banned
Look, with all due respect to a game I adore, Team Fortress 2 hasn't been widely relevant in years.
Complicated
Banned
Probably more to do with negative word of mouth among existing fans and releasing among more competition.
The Antitype
Banned
The opposite, actually.
The lack of a first party giving it a serious marketing push combined with EA's clear emphasis on BF1 hurt it far more than anything.
If being single-platform were the problem, it's sales on said single platform wouldn't be more than double the multi platform sequel....
BouncyFrag
Member
Target has buy 2 get 1 deal so I'm gonna pick
It up soon.
It up soon.