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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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I totally agree, this is something which should definitely be changed. It may be unfair or stupid, but I'm instantly put off a game if the game trailer comes up with "not actual gameplay", because all that says to me is the game doesn't look good enough to show.
You couldn't do this with a movie though. If you saw a movie trailer, and it said "not actual movie footage", it would seem pretty pointless, so what do I learn from a game trailer that doesn't have any footage of gameplay in? Absolutely nothing, except stay away from it.
You couldn't do this with a movie though. If you saw a movie trailer, and it said "not actual movie footage", it would seem pretty pointless, so what do I learn from a game trailer that doesn't have any footage of gameplay in? Absolutely nothing, except stay away from it.
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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