"accidental" reveals that keep happening with ME2/ME3? Almost
everything that has been released since ME2 has been "revealed" a few
days/weeks before the official announcement for it. Some obvious examples
include references about the Kasumi DLC being found in game files, weapons in
the Firepower DLC shown in the previews for the Shadow Broker DLC, and the
achievements for the Arrival DLC being shown on XBL and PSN more than a week
before the "official" announcement.
With the exception of the Firepower weapons, each one of these was called a
"mistake" and taken down soon after it appeared or in the case of the
Kasumi DLC, simply denied. However, if you look at the responses careful,
Bioware (usually through Chris Priestly) does not claim that the
"accidentally" reveal item in question does not exist. Rather that it
was a mistake that should not have been there or that they have "no plans
for such at the moment." Also after the initial denial, all further
discussion or questioning is directed back to the original statement with no
new information or clarification given. I believe that the Legion reveal,
Overload DLC, and Firewalker DLC also fall into this situation but I have not
been able to find the original post about them to be certain.
As you can probably tell from the tone, I do not believe these reveals to
be accidental. As careful as anyone for Bioware is to reveal anything even in
passing on these forums, I find it difficult to believe that that many
"accidental" reveals could have slipped passed without anyone in the
company noticing. Especially given that most of these were though official
company releases no less! One or two maybe, but almost every major DLC for the
game? That's pushing the limits of believability. On a side note, as a market stagey
it's brilliant. Throw the hardcore fans a bone that they're sure to pounce on
and start rumors through BSN, facebook, etc. that draw people in. Officially
deny the reveal and stir up the forums, etc. so even more people are draw in to
see what the excitement is about and tip off the internet game site (which we
know, at least some, keep an ear very close to the ground on the forums for any
news). Then when interest is peaked and many more people are drawn in, make the
"official" announcement. It seems these "leaks" could only
help Bioware.
Why is this in the ME3 section rather than the general one? I believe that
the supposed "Prothean DLC" is another perfect example of the
"accidental" reveal. I don’t purpose to know what it’s about or how
it is handled, simple that it exists. It was a very specific reference that is
quickly removed once widely known (in the forum) and a denial that it is was a
mistake. Not that it didn't exist or wouldn't be included, simply that the line
about the Prothean DLC shouldn't have been on the ad. And coincidentally it happens
right at the beginning of E3 when they try to get publicity for the game.
Thoughts?
Modifié par dcal31, 03 juillet 2011 - 01:07 .
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