Maybe, just maybe, we'll get a cinematic trailer or something.
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NYT covers Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards move to independent and online.
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Maybe, just maybe, we'll get a cinematic trailer or something.
Steverulez
Member
Microsoft are a huge company who have a bunch of different aspects to their business and just happen to have naming rights for this particular venue, I don't see it being "shady", if its the most suitable venue for the event then I think for Geoff and TGAs that is the most important thing
There is a committee with all of the big publishers on-board... if it was such an issue I'm sure someone would have brought it up. Perhaps if it was the Xbox Theatre with massive Xbox ads and Phil Spencer's face plastered everywhere it would be a bit different
brainchild
Banned
Right there with you, buddy. Nintendo has been pissing me off with their deafening silence about Zelda Wii U.
Please don't start this shit. The game is still in development for Wii U. Worst case scenario, NX gets an enhanced version.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Wow, I didn't realize he spent that much. It was a great show that had a huge impact on the years. The music, the announcements, and so forth. I'm really hoping to see another one this year.
I didn't realize he was so rich.
I didn't realize he was so rich.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Yes, exposure is exactly why company's like MS pay for naming rights. It's like saying it's "shady" that Sony get's maximum exposure from having their name and logo plastered all over the Champions League. It's not shady, it's the entire reason they do it.
Yup, pretty much this. Not much else to say, really.
Just like last year, I will be sure to watch if at all possible.
Come on. You know it's true. Don't blame me for stating the obvious.
AuthenticM
Member
I had no idea Keighley was fucking loaded.
Messofanego
Banned
We reinvented the award show model for a young audience in way that I never thought possible, Mr. Keighley, 37, said.
I don't know, I prefer BAFTA making the award show lean to an older demographic that's more in line with the actual buying demographic i.e. 30s. That's how they can do lifetime tributes or remind us of the history of videogames by mentioning retro games and people still know what they're going on about.
I don't know, I prefer BAFTA making the award show lean to an older demographic that's more in line with the actual buying demographic i.e. 30s. That's how they can do lifetime tributes or remind us of the history of videogames by mentioning retro games and people still know what they're going on about.
I wonder how big of a gamble that million dollars was for him? Sounds like he took a big risk.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I still think back to the Imagine Dragons/Koji Kondo performance. It fit the night perfectly.
entremet
Member
He lost money, but I think he expected to lose money his first year.
Yeah, that's the main takeaway I got from this article. That's gotta be IMAX money, no way did he amass that kinda dough from GameTrailers and Doritos ads...erm...editorial content. If he did, then Gertsmann is a billionaire.
In all seriousness, good on him. Last year's show was fantastic and I've been waiting all year for this year's show.
brainchild
Banned
Until there is evidence suggesting it, I'm not going to believe it.
Nintendo fans are notorious for jumping to conclusions when they get impatient due to Nintendo's secrecy. They're almost always proven wrong because of it.
There's no reason not to release the game on both systems. More money for them, and they avoid pissing off their loyal customers. Iwata was very clear in stating that Nintendo is aiming to transition Wii U owners over to its successor, and that cannot happen if Nintendo is unable to gain/maintain the trust of their customers.
SamuelSupreme
Banned
He gets a lot of hate here but Keighley is one of the true faces for Video Game Journalism, especially when it comes to pushing the envelope forward.
The_Inquisitor
Member
I'm looking forward to watching this years.
flatearthpandas
Member
Good for him for the exposure. Don't remember if I watched last year. Game trailers and hype with occasional awards ain't my thing.
Well, Geoff's mainly a host, not a journalist. He really didn't deserve any of the hate he got, the guy has valuable industry connections and promotes stuff.
AstroNut325
Member
When are the 2015 awards scheduled?
Warm Machine
Member
The money they have invested seems like the return on a WiiU version would never pay back. Instead using the game as leverage to get people to buy the NX seems like the most likely direction.
entremet
Member
Dec 3rd. Don't know the time. Probably evening.
Scott32020
Member
Speaking of Keighley, what happened to the Bonus Round? Hasn't been one since August