Capcom plans big RE4 marketing push
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The Abominable Snowman
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If the Xbox had no releases as big as RE4 coming up in 2005, I'd agree with you. As it is looking now, they have at least 2 though.btrboyev said:
I hope it's a competent big maketing push. They can spend lots of money on bad marketing ideas of course ;-) BTW, will Capcom have some sort of theatrical advertisement for RE4? I'm not sure if that's the best marketing move, but at least it has a chance to make more people aware of the game. 
But do those dates only refer to the airing of the footage on NASDAQ's jumbotron? Or will they actually air TV commericals starting on Dec. 22nd? I'd hope for the later, but maybe they'll air the TV commercials after the game is released (like some other "brilliant" publishers) I'm just being pessimistic ;-)
I'm just being pessimistic ;-)soundwave05
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Too little, way too late.
If Capcom can sell 400,000 in the US they should be estatic.
Nothing sells on the GameCube aside from Nintendo mascot games and even those are taking a hit these days.
If Capcom can sell 400,000 in the US they should be estatic.
Nothing sells on the GameCube aside from Nintendo mascot games and even those are taking a hit these days.
soundwave05
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I don't think the ad campaign for this will be any bigger than the Metroid Prime 2 one (I've seen that commercial a couple of times too).
The campaign has already started. The Gamecube demo units have large cardboard cutouts on them now with RE4 and Metroid Prime 2 on them. There is also a beautiful RE4 standee at EB stores. Go take a look. It's HAWT!
They're simply pushing it now when it makes sense. The date is set in stone. January 11. Promoting hard close to release and through the shelf time makes more sense than hyping too far in advance, especially with the Cube, IMO. They're already doing a good job with the in store promotions I've seen. All those Christmas shoppers are going to see that standee. It made me stop and take notice today.
They're simply pushing it now when it makes sense. The date is set in stone. January 11. Promoting hard close to release and through the shelf time makes more sense than hyping too far in advance, especially with the Cube, IMO. They're already doing a good job with the in store promotions I've seen. All those Christmas shoppers are going to see that standee. It made me stop and take notice today.
soundwave05
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XBox should get a larger sales boost in 2005 just due to a $99 price point (as will PS2) which will probably happen sometime between March and May to clear stock.
XBox doesn't really need a huge hit game anymore, just a steady stream. They've already established themselves with the 18-35 year old demographic, those players know what to expect from XBox as a brand. Halo 2 will continue to be their flashship title well into next year.
Nintendo has no rep there with older players, so even if Resident Evil 4 is a *big* game, it's not going to sell to its potential anyway.
XBox doesn't really need a huge hit game anymore, just a steady stream. They've already established themselves with the 18-35 year old demographic, those players know what to expect from XBox as a brand. Halo 2 will continue to be their flashship title well into next year.
Nintendo has no rep there with older players, so even if Resident Evil 4 is a *big* game, it's not going to sell to its potential anyway.
wobedraggled
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A good way to push would to have not let on about the ps2 version yet....
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APerfectCircle
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I really hope this does well, it's the last real chance a 3rd party gamecube game has to be a real hit.
Late Stage Marxist
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Both games were announced exclusive. Both games were announced Xbox ports, the only difference was that GTA:SA had a chance in the marketplace prior to the Xbox version announcement.lockii said:
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GTA:SA was announced to be a timed exclusive from the start ("premiering on PS2") You'd have to be a real dumbass (or just not give a shit) to think that the game won't get ported. I'd wager most peoeple just don't give a shit, and want to play their favorite game as soon as they can.
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soundwave05 said:
It could sell really well. The occassional big GC non-Nintendo game does. The Sonic titles, Rogue Leader, Super Monkey Ball, plenty of the EA titles (though, with a few exceptions, still less than on the Xbox or PS2).
So it's got a shot. Oh and while it's not really to the topic, but Animal Crossing is a Nintendo non-mascot game that sold well.
Littleberu
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Teddman said:
Doom 3? Selling well? Not gonna happen.
Oh and San Andreas is still 6 months away.
Late Stage Marxist
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Well, the GTA series has historically received ports for multiple systems without interrupt, while the same rang true for the Resident Evil series in the past, it was proclaimed GC exclusive just prior to the release of REmake. Apples and oranges.Marconelly said:
You've got to admit, Capcom has put a lot of faith into the Gamecube. The reasons: Shinji Mikami isn't a big fan of the PS2, and the X-Box has a very underwhelming audience in Japan. A bare few mature titles hav sold on the gamecube (besides Wrestling), so let's hope RE4 gets what it deserves 
Naked Snake
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What's the Japanese release date for RE4?
Really glad Capcom is pushing it in USA.
Really glad Capcom is pushing it in USA.
Gaia Theory
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