Author Topic: Eternal Darkness 2 Marketing Tactic: Reasons (Read 38134 times)

odifiend · « **Reply #200 on:** May 09, 2004, 04:47:20 AM »

Even as a nay-sayer, that is admittedly incredibly peculiar. Especially since I heard that Nintendo Power barely even like to mention mature content in their magazine. But again I think all the break amounts to is not renewing their contract. I figure we'll still get new content.
Still it kinda of sounds like Nintendo Power is out of the loop for whatever reason. The cheeriness that i think ruby_onix is refering to just gives it that feel.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #201 on:** May 09, 2004, 05:33:07 AM »

Nintendo Power changed a while back...They now review "M" rated games...

Chongman · « **Reply #202 on:** May 09, 2004, 06:00:36 AM »

almost time for E3 guys....

me be all jittery!!

I can see why some ppl are so ardent to believe that, yes, SK is gone, but you can't deny there's reason for doubt. All of these tiny little facts add up to a large pile of doubt, and if you can't see that then YOU'RE in denial. Whatever happens, will happen at E3. Until then, for all we know, SK is really gone. If they are, E3 will be the final nail in the coffin that tells of SK gc support.

Oldskool · « **Reply #203 on:** May 09, 2004, 08:58:28 AM »

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Originally posted by: Bill
Nintendo Power changed a while back...They now review "M" rated games...

Yeah,, but they always give warnings and stuff before doing walkthroughs and specials for "M" rated games. "But be warned, this game is rated M and is not for the faint of heart."

Unfortunatly, the US doesn't have a major unofficial Ninty magazine. But Britian has 2 or 3 big unofficial ones aswell as the official one! NGC is particularily good, it is the successor to the also excellent N64 magazine.

Rich · « **Reply #204 on:** May 09, 2004, 09:36:02 AM »

There are way to many things pointing to SK not leaving that I'm willing to bet this is a hoax.

Mannypon · « **Reply #205 on:** May 09, 2004, 10:34:51 AM »

Matts quote: "This is the rare case that the skeptics are right"

lookin at this quote I would have to say he is referring to us and that one lines speaks volumes.

savanna03 · « **Reply #206 on:** May 09, 2004, 02:35:29 PM »

yeah you know what... i think this comes down to the contract expiring. IGN just probably jump into conclusion right away or maybe this is just NINTENDO plan to have a huge impact on the company's image on E3. oh man, im so excited for E3.

DS, NEW TITLES, NEW SURPRISE, METROID PRIME: ECHOES and RESIDENT EVIL 4... oh i just cant wait.

oh and about the COSTUMER SERVICE thingie... thank you whoever you are for responding to that 'cuz you just nailed it perfectly. oh and NINTENDO POWER thingie... heeeeeeeeeell yeaaaaaaaaaaaah.

The Omen · « **Reply #207 on:** May 10, 2004, 05:07:09 AM »

Nintendojo just put up an editorial on the SK/NIN breakup. But it seems more like the writer is just going on about why Nintendo did it, and offers no real news at all. No quotes from either NIN/SK. Which again leads me to believe......

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #208 on:** May 10, 2004, 09:49:10 AM »

...They're all crazy.

odifiend · « **Reply #209 on:** May 12, 2004, 12:13:11 AM »

I'm now so torn.
It is possible that Nintendo was trying to drown the news in all their good news. The DS is damn impressive, as are their scheduled games and revamped Zelda (supposedly running on WW engine).
But the revamped Zelda- Nintendo purposely let it spread that the next game would use the WW engine causing their whole audience to look for cel-shading. Proving that Nintendo can control and suprise us. Much like a certain other company. That was bordering on prank for Nintendo and was a dang cool one too. It seems I underestimated their coolness.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #210 on:** May 12, 2004, 12:36:54 AM »

Simply great marketing execution. Time everything right, and catch everyone off-guard. Like a good sanity effect.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #211 on:** May 12, 2004, 12:47:53 AM »

"But the revamped Zelda- Nintendo purposely let it spread that the next game would use the WW engine causing their whole audience to look for cel-shading."

It does use the WW engine... just modified.

Tricky word play... I'm hoping that's what the whole SK thing is too.

Didn't Matt say something about the skeptics being justified? I want to know exactly what he was talking about...

And, heh, this is as good a place to throw this in as any... I'm hoping Denis is the new secret developer of Zelda. Everything would fit if that were true.

Gremio · « **Reply #212 on:** May 12, 2004, 02:44:49 AM »

Nintendo Power says: "We hope to bring you news on Silicon Knight's next big project soon!"

Gamecubivore · « **Reply #213 on:** May 12, 2004, 10:11:17 AM »

I dunno. . . Silicon Knights + Zelda? Seems like wishful thinking and generally unlikely, but who knows! Anything's possible.

I just would not bet on it. I still think it's quite possible that Silicon Knights is really gone too.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #214 on:** May 13, 2004, 01:22:11 AM »

Hehe... a whole post of covering your ass.

"It COULD happen... but then again, maybe it... COULDN'T?

"

Nothing personal, I just thought it was funny.

savanna03 · « **Reply #215 on:** May 13, 2004, 03:55:02 PM »

heres from IGN

"IGN: What happened to Silicon Knights?

Perrin Kaplan: They are going to continue the business of what they do. We respect the work that they have done. They are a really, really good team. I just think Nintendo and Silicon Knights have slightly different priorities, which does happen in business quite frequently. But we have a lot of mutual respect for each other.

IGN: We just bumped into Denis Dyack, president of Silicon Knights, as he was on his way into a Nintendo meeting. So what kind of plot are you hatching?

Perrin Kaplan: There is nothing that precludes us from having a relationship. I mean, they may make a product for DS or otherwise. But it's just purely as a second-party -- that part of the relationship has changed."

i guess this seal the deal huh... from what i understand, SK is now a 3rd party except NINTENDO still publish some or all of their games. thats why i kinda understand why NINTENDO didn't made a big deal about it because they still have a strong relationship compared to LEFT FIELD and RARE.

so im indeed excited for SK's next product which NINTENDO POWER refers to.

Mannypon · « **Reply #216 on:** May 13, 2004, 04:02:08 PM »

all Perrin says is "that part of the relationship has changed" he really doesnt say how it has changed or doesnt really get into any detail about it. I'm still aint sure what to make of all this, they are still hiding something. Makes me wonder who that so called secret director is for the new zelda game.

MysticGohan24 · « **Reply #217 on:** May 13, 2004, 04:17:27 PM »

Isn't Perrin Kaplan a she..? I thought I remember her giving birth awhile ago... or maybe I'm confused... but I'm sure she's a She

NintendoFanGirl · « **Reply #218 on:** May 14, 2004, 04:47:00 AM »

Yes, Perrin is a woman.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #219 on:** May 14, 2004, 05:43:55 AM »

Poor girl, always being mistaken for a guy...

Mannypon · « **Reply #220 on:** May 14, 2004, 09:43:06 AM »

ma bad lol, but yeah, she doesnt really get into details on anything in regards to sk.

MysticGohan24 · « **Reply #221 on:** May 14, 2004, 10:27:31 AM »

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Poor girl, always being mistaken for a guy...

lol I was correct

( just wasn't sure ) as I hate to make the mistake, but still i was right

odifiend · « **Reply #222 on:** May 17, 2004, 10:08:54 AM »

Did SK get mentioned at E3?

KDR_11k · « **Reply #223 on:** May 17, 2004, 08:33:56 PM »

No, but Mr. Dyack was seen on his way to a Nintendo meeting.

Jukeoncampus · « **Reply #224 on:** May 18, 2004, 05:33:17 AM »

I love it!

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