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Game Developers: Stop Overpromising

Posted by michael on from the sure-they-will dept.

Andru Edwards writes "Recently, there has been a flurry of game developers releasing games which did not live up to expectations the developers set earlier on. Due to this pratice of overhyping upcoming games, gamers have become wary of those games which have major hyoe behind them. Here is a look at which developers are falling victim to the hype, as well as why Nintendo's frustrating strategy might actually be the best approach after all."

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  1. Re:Open letter to the citizens of the United State by Tofurkey · · Score: 0, Troll

    And overpronouncing.

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  2. In related news: by duckpoopy · · Score: 0, Troll
    Movie producers: stop overpromising

    Sports teams: stop overpromising

    Restaurants: stop overpromising

    Politicians: stop overpromising

    Employers: stop overpromising

    ad infinitum

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    word.
  3. Re:Doom III by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I agree with the parent and would like to add:
    "HALF-LIFE RIPOFF!!!"

    Where's the original storyline?

  4. What is major hyoe? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I guess if you can't spell Andrew right you can't spell hype right either. Lurn to spelchek.