Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? - Page 2

Kalki · 04-05-2006, 05:08 AM

How about just FEAR then?

Portals used as weapons and not just environment tricks would have more of an appeal to gamers.

hell-angel · 04-05-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Malgon

I'm guessing a playable demo, or even an up to date demo reel. No doubt Prey is still a few months away, for final bugfixes and polishing. Imo of course.

Well, we will get a movie for sure, and maybe even a demo.

Doesn't really matter though, since I am not there I can not play it.

hell-angel · 04-05-2006, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalki

How about just FEAR then?

Portals used as weapons and not just environment tricks would have more of an appeal to gamers.

Well, FEAR has a really good name that had a lot of appeal. Other then that I don't think it will have much more appeal then Prey.

ReadOnly · 04-05-2006, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RedTiger

Interesting post, but I don't think you bothered to comprehend what you were replying to. I don't recall saying that "casual" gamers were to be ignored in my post. Nor did I, in any way, suggest that a broad appeal towards potential buyers wasn't the way to go.

Agreed. Just commented part of the post. My bad.

Kalki · 04-05-2006, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hell-angel

Well, FEAR has a really good name that had a lot of appeal. Other then that I don't think it will have much more appeal then Prey.

The name? That's where the appeal of FEAR lay? Prey is a much better name, and it's not some inane abbreviation. I thought you'd say the graphics were better or something.

hell-angel · 04-05-2006, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalki

The name? That's where the appeal of FEAR lay? Prey is a much better name, and it's not some inane abbreviation. I thought you'd say the graphics were better or something.

hehe. I can understand that. But personally I don't think the graphics are that much more appealing (if any) then those of prey.

But you have got to admit that FEAR stands for something, it is something that everyone know and has some experience with to some degree. And that is the appeal of the name I think.

The name Prey also has a lot of appeal I agree. But the appeal of a name is personal I think.

Kalki · 04-05-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hell-angel

But the appeal of a name is personal I think.

That is true. I was looking for factors that appeal commonly to all gamers. Like bullet-time, viewable player body with melee fighting, intense firefights, etc. Doesn't bullet-time have a more mainstream appeal than mind-bending portal weirdness?

Zizz · 04-05-2006, 09:39 AM

irt topic: I sure do hope so

Though i dont think it really matters since that announcement is real close, anyway.

I seriously can't wait to get my hands on the dev tools. Especially the level edit

All those awsome textures, particles and gravity options seem so to cool to level with!

Oh btw; this is my intro post, hi everyone! : )

Kalki · 04-05-2006, 09:41 AM

Hey Zizz! Welcome aboard.

KaiserSoze · 04-05-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Zizz

irt topic: I sure do hope so

Though i dont think it really matters since that announcement is real close, anyway.

I seriously can't wait to get my hands on the dev tools. Especially the level edit

All those awsome textures, particles and gravity options seem so to cool to level with!

Oh btw; this is my intro post, hi everyone! : )

Hi Zizz!

Kristian Joensen · 04-05-2006, 11:11 AM

Welcome Zizz, hope you enjoy your stay. Personaly I think we will see a gold annoucement between now and 2-3 weeks after E3.

I am not really looking forward to the level editor so much as I am looking forward to seeing an SDK with some code. I don't think I am really able to be a level designer, but we will see. Perhaps if I am lucky I will be able to makr that one first room.

Micki! · 04-05-2006, 11:47 AM

Praise every level designer who wants to work on Prey when it's out... Can't wait to see all the wacky community entries...

PS
Hi Zizz, welcome aboard the forums... enjoy your stay...

mysteryperfecta · 04-05-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RedTiger

I don't know if this is true or not, considering the very positve press and word-of-mouth Prey is getting. I know of at least 3 other sales just based on me gushing over the games' features and environments. Prey is first on my "giggle" list, and frankly I'd be surprised if many other hardcore FPS players didn't feel the same way.

The press is definately positive, but most previews are. Prey will need some really positive reviews to hope for commercial success. Also, I don't think word-of-mouth is a real factor yet, your ethusiasm aside. Prey will need some really positive "This is awesome" and not "This will be awesome" word-of-mouth to hope for commercial success.

My post was about the timing of Prey's gold announcement, and I still believe that there will be bigger games and bigger announcements at e3 than Prey can compete with. In this way, it would be a huge mistake to waste a gold announcement at e3, unless it comes with something tangible like a demo.

ReadOnly · 04-05-2006, 01:20 PM

Are reviews mean a thing when it comes to sales?

RedTiger · 04-05-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalki

Does it have the same appeal as FEAR or Quake 4 had to the gaming community?

That's the question.

Of the two, Q4 and FEAR, I could most easily compare Prey to F.E.A.R. Since F.E.A.R. was a first-run concept it had to drive its way into our heads based on the FPS "twists" it would supposedly bring to the table. Sounds a lot like Prey, yes?

I fully expect Prey to do a lot better than F.E.A.R. though, for more than a few reasons.

RedTiger · 04-05-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mysteryperfecta

Also, I don't think word-of-mouth is a real factor yet, your ethusiasm aside. Prey will need some really positive "This is awesome" and not "This will be awesome" word-of-mouth to hope for commercial success.

Of course word-of-mouth is a factor, even before a games release. It's just one more way to get people pumped. My "enthusiasm aside?"

How is THAT supposed to work. From all indications, Prey is going to be a fine FPS, with a rich story line to back up the action. It's okay to feel this way, isn't it?

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My post was about the timing of Prey's gold announcement, and I still believe that there will be bigger games and bigger announcements at e3 than Prey can compete with.

Stranger and stranger. What happens at E3 isn't going to make or break anything for me. I'm a PC gamer, not a game groupie. We're all different here, remember?

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In this way, it would be a huge mistake to waste a gold announcement at e3, unless it comes with something tangible like a demo.

Otay!

hell-angel · 04-06-2006, 12:45 AM

Welcom Zizz, enjoy your stay.

dark_angel · 04-06-2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hell-angel

Welcom Zizz, enjoy your stay.

Weclome Zizz, sit tight and enjoy your stay cause It will be one hell of a ride

Now speaking about Prey, the game will simply be announced gold when they have done tweaking/optimizing and sorting out dirty bugs

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And we all know 3drealms and how they strive for perfection by releasing top-notch free of bugs games

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So my guess will be after E3 ( When GB gives them the green and gold light

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hell-angel · 04-06-2006, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dark_angel

Now speaking about Prey, the game will simply be announced gold when they have done tweaking/optimizing and sorting out dirty bugs

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And we all know 3drealms and how they strive for perfection by releasing top-notch free of bugs games

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So my guess will be after E3 ( When GB gives them the green and gold light

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Or maybe before, in short, they will announce it when it is done, no sooner and no later.

RedTiger · 04-06-2006, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalki

That is true. I was looking for factors that appeal commonly to all gamers. Like bullet-time, viewable player body with melee fighting, intense firefights, etc. Doesn't bullet-time have a more mainstream appeal than mind-bending portal weirdness?

F.E.A.R. has its moments for sure, especially if you have the right rig for it. I'm more than pleased that I bought it. But I expect a lot more from Prey than portals, though they DO sound deeply cool.

RedTiger · 04-06-2006, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ReadOnly

Agreed. Just commented part of the post. My bad.

No problem, RO.

Kalki · 04-06-2006, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RedTiger

F.E.A.R. has its moments for sure, especially if you have the right rig for it. I'm more than pleased that I bought it. But I expect a lot more from Prey than portals, though they DO sound deeply cool.

A portal gun that permeates gameplay like the gravity gun does for HL2 would really rule. I had made some suggestions earlier on this, involving rerouted hazards, etc.. Don't think it's possible for Prey right now but I'd like to see it in an expansion pack.

Zizz · 04-06-2006, 07:32 AM

Hej thanks for the warm welcome guys! I dont see alot hospitality like this on most forums : )

I'm ready and set for the ride ^-^

RedTiger · 04-06-2006, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalki

A portal gun that permeates gameplay like the gravity gun does for HL2 would really rule. I had made some suggestions earlier on this, involving rerouted hazards, etc.. Don't think it's possible for Prey right now but I'd like to see it in an expansion pack.

Portal gun! *drool*

TBH, though, I think I can go the rest of my online life without being hit by another toilet. Which, I guess is why I'd rather beat myself to death then play any more HL2 DM.

Micki! · 04-06-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Zizz

Hej thanks for the warm welcome guys! I dont see alot hospitality like this on most forums : )

That's one of the reasons we all like this place so much...

PS, where are you from..?!

Zizz · 04-06-2006, 08:22 AM

I'm from Belgium, Antwerp. But i shouldnt spoil this thread with irrelevant nonsense about myself

I should fill in my profile huh :P

Cerberus_e · 04-06-2006, 08:28 AM

That's not nonsense, I'm from Belgium: West-Flanders

Micki! · 04-06-2006, 08:33 AM

Heh, i was just being curious...
Your post said "Hej" which is the Scandivavian version of "Hi"... DAnish, in my case, so i thought you were from somewhere around Denmark or Sweden etc...

Anyways, let's keep on topic...

Uhm, i already said what i believed, so... yeah, that's all for now...

Cerberus_e · 04-06-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Micki!

Heh, i was just being curious...
Your post said "Hej" which is the Scandivavian version of "Hi"... DAnish, in my case, so i thought you were from somewhere around Denmark or Sweden etc...

No in Dutch we say Hey, he just misspelled it

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Originally Posted by Micki!

Anyways, let's keep on topic...

Uhm, i already said what i believed, so... yeah, that's all for now...

Thanks for getting this thread back on its tracks

As for me, I don't think we'll get a gold announcement, but I read something about a surprise in one of the recent updates?

Micki! · 04-06-2006, 11:14 AM

A playable demo perhaps..?!
Nahh, i doubt it...

hell-angel · 04-07-2006, 12:55 AM

Oh no, not more belgium people.

Just kidding man.

As for the topic, it will be gold when it is gold and it will not be announced any sooner or later then that.

However, they might give a release date by then though.

mysteryperfecta · 04-07-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RedTiger

Of course word-of-mouth is a factor, even before a games release.

Generally, yes. In the instance of Prey, I haven't seen a very broad groundroots upswell of anticipation, yet.

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From all indications, Prey is going to be a fine FPS, with a rich story line to back up the action. It's okay to feel this way, isn't it?

Sure. I'm optimistic as well. But it needs more than that to succeed, imo.

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Stranger and stranger. What happens at E3 isn't going to make or break anything for me. I'm a PC gamer, not a game groupie. We're all different here, remember?

If a gold announcement is worth something in terms of hype, then I wouldn't want Prey's announcement smothered by the weight of the hypefest known as e3. I think that would be a possibility.

peoplessi · 04-07-2006, 12:52 PM

Yeah, I surely hope they will announce, at least something at E3. Though, it is not up to me

Boinky · 04-07-2006, 01:50 PM

I just hope BFG sends my replacement card back to me b4 it goes gold

RedTiger · 04-07-2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mysteryperfecta

Generally, yes. In the instance of Prey, I haven't seen a very broad groundroots upswell of anticipation, yet.

Unless you're a demographer how would you know for sure? My gamer friends are stoked about it. The couple of times I've brought it up in forums where people didn't seem to be aware of it, there was a positive response. Beyond that, things will unfold as they should.

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Sure. I'm optimistic as well. But it needs more than that to succeed, imo.

My goal is to enjoy a rich, well-polished and immersive FPS. It's up to Prey's marketing techs to fret about the rest.

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If a gold announcement is worth something in terms of hype, then I wouldn't want Prey's announcement smothered by the weight of the hypefest known as e3. I think that would be a possibility.

The only announcement I care about is the one that tells me when to be at EB to pick it up. My rig hungers for Prey!

George Broussard · 04-07-2006, 02:13 PM

I expect a pre-order announcement soon and the game is basically done and just being polished, tweaked, and in the final stages of completion.

Kristian Joensen · 04-07-2006, 02:33 PM

That is great news, George. Will that pre-order announcement include Game XStream related info ?

Cerberus_e · 04-07-2006, 02:34 PM

That's exciting

EDIT: good question KJ, I hope they tell you <hether the retail version has it or not

RedTiger · 04-07-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by George Broussard

I expect a pre-order announcement soon and the game is basically done and just being polished, tweaked, and in the final stages of completion.

Great news indeed! Thanks, George.

Micki! · 04-07-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristian Joensen

Will that pre-order announcement include Game XStream related info ?

Does GameXstream play any big role with Prey anyways..?!

PS, Thanks for telling George...

04-05-2006, 05:08 AM	#41
Kalki	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? How about just FEAR then? Portals used as weapons and not just environment tricks would have more of an appeal to gamers. __________________ "Gentlemen, generations to follow will see us as the first pioneers of the internet. They will look upon our days as those of brave spirits and free ideals - where men were men, women were men and children were the FBI." Free Speech

04-05-2006, 09:39 AM	#48
Zizz	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? irt topic: I sure do hope so Though i dont think it really matters since that announcement is real close, anyway. I seriously can't wait to get my hands on the dev tools. Especially the level edit All those awsome textures, particles and gravity options seem so to cool to level with! Oh btw; this is my intro post, hi everyone! : )

04-05-2006, 09:41 AM	#49
Kalki	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? Hey Zizz! Welcome aboard. __________________ "Gentlemen, generations to follow will see us as the first pioneers of the internet. They will look upon our days as those of brave spirits and free ideals - where men were men, women were men and children were the FBI." Free Speech

04-05-2006, 11:11 AM	#51
Kristian Joensen	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? Welcome Zizz, hope you enjoy your stay. Personaly I think we will see a gold annoucement between now and 2-3 weeks after E3. I am not really looking forward to the level editor so much as I am looking forward to seeing an SDK with some code. I don't think I am really able to be a level designer, but we will see. Perhaps if I am lucky I will be able to makr that one first room. __________________ The Philosophy Of Liberty, Chaos Theory Tachyons, Time Travel, and Divine Omniscience A Refutation of Moral Relativism(Transcript)

04-05-2006, 11:47 AM	#52
Micki!	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? Praise every level designer who wants to work on Prey when it's out... Can't wait to see all the wacky community entries... PS Hi Zizz, welcome aboard the forums... enjoy your stay... __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense'

04-05-2006, 01:20 PM	#54
ReadOnly	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? Are reviews mean a thing when it comes to sales?

04-06-2006, 12:45 AM	#57
hell-angel	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? Welcom Zizz, enjoy your stay.

04-06-2006, 07:32 AM	#63
Zizz	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? Hej thanks for the warm welcome guys! I dont see alot hospitality like this on most forums : ) I'm ready and set for the ride ^-^ __________________ Hot d3 mod!

04-06-2006, 08:22 AM	#66
Zizz	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? I'm from Belgium, Antwerp. But i shouldnt spoil this thread with irrelevant nonsense about myself I should fill in my profile huh :P __________________ Hot d3 mod!

04-06-2006, 08:28 AM	#67
Cerberus_e	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? That's not nonsense, I'm from Belgium: West-Flanders

04-06-2006, 08:33 AM	#68
Micki!	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? Heh, i was just being curious... Your post said "Hej" which is the Scandivavian version of "Hi"... DAnish, in my case, so i thought you were from somewhere around Denmark or Sweden etc... Anyways, let's keep on topic... Uhm, i already said what i believed, so... yeah, that's all for now... __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense'

04-06-2006, 11:14 AM	#70
Micki!	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? A playable demo perhaps..?! Nahh, i doubt it... __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense'

04-07-2006, 12:55 AM	#71
hell-angel	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? Oh no, not more belgium people. Just kidding man. As for the topic, it will be gold when it is gold and it will not be announced any sooner or later then that. However, they might give a release date by then though.

04-07-2006, 12:52 PM	#73
peoplessi	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? Yeah, I surely hope they will announce, at least something at E3. Though, it is not up to me

04-07-2006, 01:50 PM	#74
Boinky	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? I just hope BFG sends my replacement card back to me b4 it goes gold __________________ If you give a man a jingle, he'll jingle for a day. If you teach a man to jingle, he'll jingle all the way! I got a fever. And the only prescription, is more cowbell.

04-07-2006, 02:13 PM	#76
George Broussard	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? I expect a pre-order announcement soon and the game is basically done and just being polished, tweaked, and in the final stages of completion.

04-07-2006, 02:33 PM	#77
Kristian Joensen	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? That is great news, George. Will that pre-order announcement include Game XStream related info ? __________________ The Philosophy Of Liberty, Chaos Theory Tachyons, Time Travel, and Divine Omniscience A Refutation of Moral Relativism(Transcript)

04-07-2006, 02:34 PM	#78
Cerberus_e	Re: Anyone else think we'll get a GOLD announcement at E3? That's exciting EDIT: good question KJ, I hope they tell you <hether the retail version has it or not