Game Reveals: A Source of Increasing Frustration | On Point
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In the world of video games, a marketing cycle is followed, where releasing a teaser is a crucial component. The process of teasing can be quite extensive, with certain game publishers leaving behind a trail of clues and mysteries for players to decipher, before finally revealing the important details. While this approach effectively builds up excitement and anticipation, what happens when the final product doesn't live up to expectations?
In this episode of Spot On, Tam is joined by guest host Jeff Grubb to discuss the frustrations that arise from teasers, especially when they offer very little substantial information about highly-anticipated games that are still far from completion. They also delve into the impact of lackluster game information on individuals outside of the development and publishing teams, particularly as major events like The Game Awards draw near.
Our Website's weekly news show, Spot On, is hosted by managing editor Tamoor Hussain and senior producer Lucy James. Airing every Friday, the show focuses on the latest news in the gaming industry. Unlike other news shows, Spot On delves deeply into a single topic rather than providing a recap of all the news.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I have mixed feelings about game reveals. On the one hand, I understand the excitement of getting a glimpse of a new game that I'm looking forward to. On the other hand, I've been burned too many times by teasers that overpromise and underdeliver.
I think the biggest problem with game reveals is that they're often too vague. They show a few flashy trailers and screenshots, but they don't give us any real information about the game. This can lead to a lot of disappointment when the game finally comes out and it's not what we were expecting.
I think game companies need to be more transparent with their reveals. They need to give us more information about the game, so we can make an informed decision about whether or not we're interested. I'm tired of being disappointed by games that don't live up to the hype.
