Multiplat AFL Evolution 2 - pre-launch thread

[Mitho]

And we'll all still buy it, because we're desperate for another AFL game. Obviously they're targeting parents and their children with the Christmas buys. Doesn't make any sense to me.

 

[saintkildaman]

In the past WW have been slammed on social media whenever they’ve released promotional content, it appears as though they are deliberately holding off any pre release footage of the game this time round.

 

[Ok Boomer]

I don't think I'll be buying it.

Not enough value for money.

 

[Quivorir]

I don't think I'll be buying it.

Not enough value for money.

Based off the exactly nothing we know, how can you form that opinion?

 

[Ok Boomer]

Based off the exactly nothing we know, how can you form that opinion?

Past experience. Happy to be wrong.

 

[MadMundy]

why would you release the game in December?


******* amateurs

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Probably because games around Christmas typically do well with sales. They're targeting parents who'll buy their kids this as a present. It's not amateur at all when you think about it, it's a smart business move and I'll be buying it.

 

[00Stinger]

Probably because games around Christmas typically do well with sales. They're targeting parents who'll buy their kids this as a present. It's not amateur at all when you think about it, it's a smart business move and I'll be buying it.

And most people will wait until it is discounted in March when football is on the mind.

There is a reason why Madden, NBA2k & Fifa are released just as there seasons start

 

[Freo16]

And most people will wait until it is discounted in March when football is on the mind.

There is a reason why Madden, NBA2k & Fifa are released just as there seasons start

The reality is that this wasn’t plan A and that this has happened because of the delays, so if their choices are release it in December (when it’s ready) or sit on it until March, then I’m not surprised they’re taking a punt on December, this could give them two sales boosts, one for the initial release and then again when the new season starts with the dlc update

 

[Quokka]

FIFA etc also have dedicated fan bases who are the majority of their market, AFL games haven't been able to build that and so the parent buying Christmas presents are likely a bigger percentage of sales.

Judging by the last few games there won't be a price drop anytime soon and so even though it's a rubbish time to release I'd be surprised if it actually hurts sales.

 

[Del80659]

i will buy it when it is on sale early January. new games aren't actually that 'new' (i.e. revolutionary) and go on sale within weeks now

 

[Freo16]

i will buy it when it is on sale early January. new games aren't actually that 'new' (i.e. revolutionary) and go on sale within weeks now

This game won’t go on sale for a very long time, if ever, they can’t afford to cut the price and hope to make a profit/break even

 

[Quokka]

I could be wrong but I think Evolution was at least a year old before it was discounted, and similar for all of True Blue's AFL games.

 

[Sonny Bonds]

This game should be retailed at $39 - $49. Will smirk and walk past if it's $79+

 

[Sonny Bonds]

I could be wrong but I think Evolution was at least a year old before it was discounted, and similar for all of True Blue's AFL games.

Pretty silly marketing. People buy games on impulse during release because it's something new. If people don't pay top dollar on release, they're most likely not going to pay the same 12 months later or will pick a used copy online.

 

[Freo16]

This game should be retailed at $39 - $49. Will smirk and walk past if it's $79+

You have no idea what the game is like and already your saying it’s not worth full price

 

[SugarShane]

You have no idea what the game is like and already your saying it’s not worth full price

It's made by Wicked Witch, that gives you a fair idea. I haven't heard AC/DC's latest album but I bet I can guess what it's like.

 

[Quokka]

It's made by Wicked Witch, that gives you a fair idea. I haven't heard AC/DC's latest album but I bet I can guess what it's like.

But would you write a review for the CD unheard? I've got pretty low expectations for this one, so much that I'm not expecting to buy it, but I'm still not going to make a decision until after I've seen it.

 

[palmomagpie]

Haven't been on bigfooty for weeks, get all excited seeing this thread filled with comments, but still no news. Gee whiz Hopefully something comes out in grand final week

 

[Sonny Bonds]

You have no idea what the game is like and already your saying it’s not worth full price

You can't be serious?

Already behind on a release date. We still don't even have a release date.
No comment coming from Wicked Witch. Not even replying to people.
Absolutely no trailers or game play footage.
Basically, do not want to communicate to people wanting to purchase their product.

Iv'e been a gamer for 30+ years. Pretty obvious it's not looking good.

If they're looking at xmas for release, most people cap their spending for presents. If it's under $50, they will move more units.

 

[dwwaino]

$50 would barely cover platform royalties, retailer mark up and distribution. No wonder Australian game development is in the pits because people want everything for nothing. $99 is RRP in Australia, $69-$79 launch prices are at the cost of the retailer.

 

[Sonny Bonds]

$50 would barely cover platform royalties, retailer mark up and distribution. No wonder Australian game development is in the pits because people want everything for nothing. $99 is RRP in Australia, $69-$79 launch prices are at the cost of the retailer.

When is the last time you paid $99 for a console game? I'm not talking updated/special editions. Indie games currently sell for under $49, new release.

 

[dwwaino]

I don't think you understood.

 

[Treehill23]

Why are people arguing about the price ?
If people used their noggins, they’d realise these companies are purely after a profit to stay in business
Regardless of how bad it is, AFL fans will still buy it
Just because it’s not at the quality of an EA or 2k Sports game, does not mean they lower the price
I mean unless you’d rather this be the last ever AFL game made then of course they’re going to ‘overprice’ it

 

[Sonny Bonds]

Fair points. I'll concede.

Support Australian made

 

[SirBont]

I just don't understand why they can't show of there game it like someone willing to kill them if they do