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Whenever I watch a game being advertised on TV now, the majority of them don't show actual gameplay footage. Most recent culprits being Mafia 2 and Halo Reach.
Now I understand the need for these games to look impressive and to catch the viewers attention, but surely this just leads to disappointment for some people when they actually get round to finding proper footage?
I also take into consideration that these ads do state they are not showing actual gameplay, and we as experienced gamers always know when the video is not in-game, but what about those that are less experienced and are looking for a nice gift for a relative. I think these people will feel quite peeved off after actually seeing what they have went and bought.
I think all game adverts should include at least some actual gameplay footage, dont you?
Now I understand the need for these games to look impressive and to catch the viewers attention, but surely this just leads to disappointment for some people when they actually get round to finding proper footage?
I also take into consideration that these ads do state they are not showing actual gameplay, and we as experienced gamers always know when the video is not in-game, but what about those that are less experienced and are looking for a nice gift for a relative. I think these people will feel quite peeved off after actually seeing what they have went and bought.
I think all game adverts should include at least some actual gameplay footage, dont you?
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GT5 lost my interest based on 'Actual ingame footage'
I've never successfully played a racing game using a camera from the perspective of someone floating in the air looking back at the car...
It may represent the graphics, but not the gameplay itself.
Ofcourse, we're a fickle bunch as gamers and only care about the gwafix!
I've never successfully played a racing game using a camera from the perspective of someone floating in the air looking back at the car...
It may represent the graphics, but not the gameplay itself.
Ofcourse, we're a fickle bunch as gamers and only care about the gwafix!
Commercials should show more actual game footage. If their is a commercial for a racing game like a game from the Burnout series I would love to see some actual in-game crash 'n' smash footage.
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