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God of War Ragnarok Deleted Trailer Suggests Game Almost Shared Starfield's Release Date

God of War Ragnarok‘s release date has been a sore subject among many for months simply because it has been a well-guarded secret. A variety of leaks had suggested that the release date would fall anywhere from August to November, but now the release date has been confirmed by Sony. God of War...

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A number of tweets reposted a deleted trailer for God of War Ragnarok, suggesting the game was originally going to release on November 11th, 2022.

 

[anthony2690]

Probably decided it wasn't worth the hassle from Xbox fanboys, or the pettiness it would create from the Sony fanboys.

As it would just be unpleasantness all round that would over shadow the important news, the game itself.

Plus we would get loads of click bait articles and youtuber videos most likely too.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

They should have done it. Who cares, it's a good date.

 

[Imtjnotu]

11:11 make a wish

 

[baphomet]

should have taken it.

not like they would have any competition for it.

 

[Elbereth]

::shrugs::

Anyway, I'll be playing both.

The only question that remains is which one I'll be playing first.

 

[baphomet]

::shrugs::

Anyway, I'll be playing both.

The only question that remains is which one I'll be playing first.

Well if you play GoW within a 6+ months of it's release it's obvious which one you'll be playing first.

 

[PixelatedBeast]

They probably thought it wasnt worth being petty, and divide the potential sales they could get with this being the major holiday release by making die hard xbox fans mad, who would otherwise purchase.

 

[RespawnX]

They should have done it. Who cares, it's a good date.

Everyone with a little clue about relationship and brand management.

 

[ANIMAL1975]

Word on the streets is that 11/11 is Abandoned release date (soon to be announced on a PlayStation Experience big event) and Sony is not taking the risk of the 'head to head' and GoW loosing sales.


Either was that or that guy @Vyne platform wars thread..

 

[SteelCurtain 59]

Well if you play GoW within a 6+ months of it's release it's obvious which one you'll be playing first.

Could I borrow your time machine? Since you seem so confident

 

[Bragr]

Can't risk Todd Howard bringing out the big one and Starfielding all over them.

 

[baphomet]

Could I borrow your time machine? Since you seem so confident

The only question is whether Starfield actually releases in the first half of 2023.

 

[ckaneo]

Probably decided it wasn't worth the hassle from Xbox fanboys, or the pettiness it would create from the Sony fanboys.

As it would just be unpleasantness all round that would over shadow the important news, the game itself.

Plus we would get loads of click bait articles and youtuber videos most likely too.

Lol, they don't care about that. Stanfield ain't even coming till next year.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Everyone with a little clue about relationship and brand management.

the same relationship with a competitor that has Aaron Greenberg managing their brand?

 

[Ezekiel_]

::shrugs::

Anyway, I'll be playing both.

The only question that remains is which one I'll be playing first.

This is what being delusional looks like

 

[ANDS]

Wednesday is a better day and in theme with the game. It's "his day" after all.

. . .financially it would have been dumb, with both companies basically blunting the impact each other had. Would have made for some interesting (and cringe worthy) threads though.

 

[RespawnX]

the same relationship with a competitor that has Aaron Greenberg managing their brand?

Obviously the ones who manage to do better than Greenberg. However, we can agree that it's not that hard?

 

[Fuz]

They should have done it for the lulz.

 

[Punished Miku]

Phil tweeted Cory something nice when he was having his latest meltdown on twitter and that probably changed the date. Killed em' with kindness.

 

[jm89]

Jim so lame man. Fat kaz would have done it.

 

[Elbereth]

This is what being delusional looks like

Touché lol

In any case, if the Starfield date wasn't switched, it would be applicable all the same.

 

[DragoonKain]

If you add 11 and 11 you get 22.

Or if you separate them and add 1 and 1 and 1 and 1, you get 2 and 2.

That's 22. Or 2 2.

 

[rickybooby87]

Phil threatened to convince Satya to buy Sony
If Jimbo went through with it.

 

[jm89]

If you add 11 and 11 you get 22.

Or if you separate them and add 1 and 1 and 1 and 1, you get 2 and 2.

That's 22. Or 2 2.

 

[theHFIC]

11/9 launch allows for an extra two days of sales and logged gameplay hours for the first week which will look great on financial reports, Sony infographics, and pure bragging rights.

Jim is always thinking, plotting, and scheming. Visionary.

 

[GhostOfTsu]

Of course it was. All their big releases are on Fridays but they didn't want to deal with that smoke so they changed it last minute.

Odin Day my ass.

 

[Black_Stride]

If you add 11 and 11 you get 22.

Or if you separate them and add 1 and 1 and 1 and 1, you get 2 and 2.

That's 22. Or 2 2.

 

[SlimySnake]

lol what a bunch of fanboys

I like it.

 

[SLB1904]

if was kaz hirai, he would not only release on 11 but make fun of Microsoft in the process, jumbos needs to go he's to nice

 

[Lognor]

Probably was decided before original starfield release date and then they changed once starfield release date became known.

 

[jm89]

Probably was decided before original starfield release date and then they changed once starfield release date became known.

What ever copium you need bro

 

[j0hnnix]

Sony knew they could not compete with the powerhouse of Bethesda/Howard.

/s

 

[Lognor]

Jim so lame man. Fat kaz would have done it.

What ever helps you cope. Grow up though

 

[balls of snow]

Makes sense. Who the fuck releases on a wednesday.

 

[01011001]

Sony knew they could not compete with the powerhouse of Bethesda/Howard.

/s

this but unironically... I don't know why Bethesda's games are so popular, but they are... it's bizarre, but even Fallout 76 is making them money

 

[TGO]

Shame they pussied out

 

[odhiex]

I am glad that they (Sony) did not push for 11.11. Not worth for baiting the fanboys...lol

 

[mejin]

It would be fun to have the petty complaining about pettiness.

 

[Hezekiah]

should have taken it.

not like they would have any competition for it.

Would have been funny if they launched on that date given Microsoft's fumbles in 2022.

But now we get to play the game two days earlier

 

[Hezekiah]

Could I borrow your time machine? Since you seem so confident

The only question is whether Starfield actually releases in the first half of 2023.

The fact that they haven't provided a release month, and that the trailer looked rough and was chopped up bits of gameplay and in-engine footage suggests there's a good chance it doesn't release until Q3 or Q4.

 

[crunchyBiscuits]

They chose the 9th because so they could delay to the 11th not because they want to spite anyone, but because the game needs 2 more days of polish

Jokes.

Interesting that they went with a Wednesday. Haven't all of Sony's big release over the last few years been out on a Friday?

 

[Bernd Lauert]

 

[3liteDragon]

Of course it was. All their big releases are on Fridays but they didn't want to deal with that smoke so they changed it last minute.

Odin Day my ass.

They didn't wanna deal with Craig.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

They chose the 9th because so they could delay to the 11th not because they want to spite anyone, but because the game needs 2 more days of polish

Jokes.

Interesting that they went with a Wednesday. Haven't all of Sony's big release over the last few years been out on a Friday?

Yes, that's another thing that makes it weird

Sony just avoided the 11th because they are being weak cucks, tbh.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

Damn, and here I was thinking Arrogant Sony was *back*, guess the exterminator took mercy on 'em

 

[DaleinCalgary]

Why would it matter if they chose 11/11.

 

[3liteDragon]

So this was a last min change by two days for some odd reason

 

[Captain Toad]

Yeah, makes sense. Why they are doing a Wednesday, I'll never know. Odin's Day is a weak reason. Why not Thursday for Thor's Day?

 

[Valedix]

I wish they had gone through with it lol