rockstars silence

[Cyfa]

No news so far on the Newswire, so maybe that's good? Maybe they're preparing for something big.

 

Or maybe I'm just delusional.

[Colonel_Buttfuck]

Rockstar won't gain anything from this silent treatment. People lose interest and start focusing on other games.

 

Personally, I can wait, because I know the game will turn out great in the end. I can't say that about many games before I actually play them, but when it comes to GTA, satisfaction is always guaranteed.

[HaroldBreevy]

Rockstar won't gain anything from this silent treatment. People lose interest and start focusing on other games.

 

Personally, I can wait, because I know the game will turn out great in the end. I can't say that about many games before I actually play them, but when it comes to GTA, satisfaction is always guaranteed.

Obviously we aren't even close to a release date, once the release date is close, you better believe it will be the highest hyped game.

[AtomicPunk]

I think a lot of people were surprised by the lack of buzz from the last 12 screens. R* has went about it all wrong. Had they spoon-fed us 1 screen per week, it would've worked better than just overkill. They don't have a good marketing team at all. If nothing comes by next friday, then we know that we're in for another drought of info, and I'm sure it will just increase peoples anger towards them. I think R* has lost a lot of respect from fans this time around and they will probably never recover from that. I know next GTA, I will wait a while before I start lusting after it.

[Dutch Psycho]

I think a lot of people were surprised by the lack of buzz from the last 12 screens. R* has went about it all wrong. Had they spoon-fed us 1 screen per week, it would've worked better than just overkill. They don't have a good marketing team at all. If nothing comes by next friday, then we know that we're in for another drought of info, and I'm sure it will just increase peoples anger towards them. I think R* has lost a lot of respect from fans this time around and they will probably never recover from that. I know next GTA, I will wait a while before I start lusting after it.

What a nonsense. As soon as rockstar release some info,everybody loves them again.its aleays the

Same story.

[HaroldBreevy]

I think a lot of people were surprised by the lack of buzz from the last 12 screens. R* has went about it all wrong. Had they spoon-fed us 1 screen per week, it would've worked better than just overkill. They don't have a good marketing team at all. If nothing comes by next friday, then we know that we're in for another drought of info, and I'm sure it will just increase peoples anger towards them. I think R* has lost a lot of respect from fans this time around and they will probably never recover from that. I know next GTA, I will wait a while before I start lusting after it.

Stop, just stop. Of course R* has an awesome marketing team, they have been successful for this long. I don't see you working at R* games as head of marketing so shush!!!

[Audiophile]

What are you both? 12 years old? It's his opinion, let him have it. Stop riding R*'s dick.

 

You can't possibly think this is the best marketing strategy on earth, do you? If so, you clearly know nothing about marketing. They have been successful not because of their "awesome" marketing team but because of their games. Their marketing team doesn't suck but it's far from awesome.

[Frantz Fuchs]

I like it. We may hate it now, but when we actually play the game, we'll be thankful as the 'fresh' experience wouldn't have been spoiled.

[Audiophile]

 

I like it. We may hate it now, but when we actually play the game, we'll be thankful as the 'fresh' experience wouldn't have been spoiled.

Yeah. I wouldn't mind this form of marketing at all if they gave us a release date and release platforms (if PC releases at the same time) because I actually would like to know as little as possible so I find it all out for myself. But the thing is not everyone thinks like that and they do want information before they buy this game.

 

There's hardcore fans like us on this forum who are for the most part very hyped and hang on R*'s every word and then there is people outside this forum that the marketing must reach and they are failing.

[saintsrow]

I think a lot of people were surprised by the lack of buzz from the last 12 screens. R* has went about it all wrong. Had they spoon-fed us 1 screen per week, it would've worked better than just overkill. They don't have a good marketing team at all. If nothing comes by next friday, then we know that we're in for another drought of info, and I'm sure it will just increase peoples anger towards them. I think R* has lost a lot of respect from fans this time around and they will probably never recover from that. I know next GTA, I will wait a while before I start lusting after it.

Stop, just stop. Of course R* has an awesome marketing team, they have been successful for this long. I don't see you working at R* games as head of marketing so shush!!!

If I were working in Rockstar marketing, I would be giving you guys trailers and screens every week and actively participating in fan forums. I would make fans ecstatic with info. Maybe I should apply there before they run the company into the ground....

[Frantz Fuchs]

 

I think a lot of people were surprised by the lack of buzz from the last 12 screens. R* has went about it all wrong. Had they spoon-fed us 1 screen per week, it would've worked better than just overkill. They don't have a good marketing team at all. If nothing comes by next friday, then we know that we're in for another drought of info, and I'm sure it will just increase peoples anger towards them. I think R* has lost a lot of respect from fans this time around and they will probably never recover from that. I know next GTA, I will wait a while before I start lusting after it.

Stop, just stop. Of course R* has an awesome marketing team, they have been successful for this long. I don't see you working at R* games as head of marketing so shush!!!

If I were working in Rockstar marketing, I would be giving you guys trailers and screens every week and actively participating in fan forums. I would make fans ecstatic with info. Maybe I should apply there before they run the company into the ground....

I don't think it's possible to run a company as experienced as Rockstar into the ground. They make GTA for god sake! They make billions.

 

@Audiophile, I wouldn't mind trailers and screenshots, I just don't want to see any gameplay. I want to be amazed when I load up the game for the first time...

[jamieleng]

Rockstar won't gain anything from this silent treatment. People lose interest and start focusing on other games.

 

Personally, I can wait, because I know the game will turn out great in the end. I can't say that about many games before I actually play them, but when it comes to GTA, satisfaction is always guaranteed.

Obviously we aren't even close to a release date, once the release date is close, you better believe it will be the highest hyped game.

The people who already know everything there is to know about GTA V will obviously buy it, regardless of the advertising campaign. The more casual gamer doesn't need the game marketed to them, at least until stores can officially take pre-order for it. I'd rather all their energy & focus was on completing the game, not pandering to a bunch of entitled whingers.

 

The way the world is going, 'Patience' will cease to be a word & become exclusively a name (like Halle Berry's stupid Catwoman).

[Smith John]

I think a lot of people were surprised by the lack of buzz from the last 12 screens. R* has went about it all wrong. Had they spoon-fed us 1 screen per week, it would've worked better than just overkill. They don't have a good marketing team at all. If nothing comes by next friday, then we know that we're in for another drought of info, and I'm sure it will just increase peoples anger towards them. I think R* has lost a lot of respect from fans this time around and they will probably never recover from that. I know next GTA, I will wait a while before I start lusting after it.

I'm with you on this one.

 

I will be one of the first in line to purchase V, and I just know the game is going to be awesome. However, I will never forget R*s actions........correction; LACK of actions over the past 10 or so months. Certain people in here simply can't accept any criticism directed at R*.

[JaggySnake]

 

I think a lot of people were surprised by the lack of buzz from the last 12 screens. R* has went about it all wrong. Had they spoon-fed us 1 screen per week, it would've worked better than just overkill. They don't have a good marketing team at all. If nothing comes by next friday, then we know that we're in for another drought of info, and I'm sure it will just increase peoples anger towards them. I think R* has lost a lot of respect from fans this time around and they will probably never recover from that. I know next GTA, I will wait a while before I start lusting after it.

Stop, just stop. Of course R* has an awesome marketing team, they have been successful for this long. I don't see you working at R* games as head of marketing so shush!!!

If I were working in Rockstar marketing, I would be giving you guys trailers and screens every week and actively participating in fan forums. I would make fans ecstatic with info. Maybe I should apply there before they run the company into the ground....

If you were in charge of marketing then Rockstar would become just like most other game companies out there. Sure, this wait is rather frustrating but I understand why they are doing it because they have said so themselves. It's because they don't want to spoil the game for anyone.

 

A lot of other companies put out sh*t loads of info before the game is even out so that by the time you actually get to play it you already know what's happening. Honestly, where is the fun in that? Do you really want to play a game and think "Oh, look this is the part from all those gameplay videos that they released months ago..." or do you want to think "WOW! That is so cool! I wasn't expecting that to happen...this is amazing!" What fun is it watching other people play it? It's much better when YOU experience it on your own the way it's meant to be experienced.

 

A lot of the GTA fans are just immature and incapable of waiting for something. "OMG COCKSTAR! Y U NO RELEASE NEW INFOS ON TEH GTAV! FU MAX GAYNE 3!". I'm absolutely excited for GTA V by the way, I love the games, and again this silence is frustrating BUT I can wait. I get on with my life and guess what? time flies in! Between 2 Nov 2011 and late May 2012 I was only checking for new GTA V info every so often when I was bored. I wasn't visiting Rockstar sites or these forums every day. When I finally did join these forums in May (on an old account) I couldn't believe how fast time had went. If people could just get on with their lives then it wouldn't be so bad.

 

I'm actually glad that Rockstar is doing this. They can get away with it, people are still gonna buy the game and make it a best seller. It will teach those immature idiots the definition of patience and that no matter how much they kick and scream they won't always get what they want when they want it. Also, it makes the game much better when you actually play it. That's what Rockstar wants and that's what they'll give us.

Edited September 14, 2012 by JaggySnake

[Audiophile]

As I said I have no issue with this form of marketing if we know what to expect in terms of release. So what is the issue with giving us a release date? Okay they want to avoid delays, how about a release window then?

 

How about release day platforms at the very least? They can't even give us that and that information would take nothing away from what they want to keep secret of the game.

[DS 17]

GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA ... just withdrawal syndrome.

 

Seriously, it's just a game. If R* is using a marketing strategy like Apple does and the customer are buying their product it's the customers fault. If you don't like this silence show it to them with not buying their product.

[Static94]

the silence makes my dick even harder

[AlienWillHeMonsta]

 

GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA GTA ... just withdrawal syndrome.

 

Seriously, it's just a game. If R* is using a marketing strategy like Apple does and the customer are buying their product it's the customers fault. If you don't like this silence show it to them with not buying their product.

 

Not buy the product? You shouldn't tempt fate like that.

 

A year since the last trailer and no sign of new trailer and no sign of a release date = technical problems

[ajrunke]

How has their silence affected me? Well now I just sit here in the corner of my room curled up in the fetal position all day long with the exception of posting in these forums.

[kingcs]

I disagree about people outside of this forum not being aware of GTA. With the way IGN and other gamer websites and magazines are right there on top and updating with every mention of "GTA" from Rockstar. With Social Media, everytime Rockstar mentions GTA V it trends worldwide. I think people outside of this forum are more of the "just let me know when it comes out" crowd and just go on about their day. Where as, hardcore fans sit around and analyze every thing that comes from Rockstar's mouth. People might not be hyped about it but best believe they know about it.

[Tomson21]

 

I like it. We may hate it now, but when we actually play the game, we'll be thankful as the 'fresh' experience wouldn't have been spoiled.

u can show SOMETHING that will entertain the crowd without spoilers. They treat us like sh*t. Strong words but i'm aware of that.

 

..and still - i love them. paradox isn't it? They make the best games, with best quality. I didn't deny it, cause i bought many games from them, and this won;t change even if we don't get new info till march with trailer and date relese to may, but i can complain a little, right?

Edited September 14, 2012 by Tomson21

[grope_4_that_date]

Rockstar won't gain anything from this silent treatment. People lose interest and start focusing on other games.

 

Personally, I can wait, because I know the game will turn out great in the end. I can't say that about many games before I actually play them, but when it comes to GTA, satisfaction is always guaranteed.

Obviously we aren't even close to a release date, once the release date is close, you better believe it will be the highest hyped game.

The people who already know everything there is to know about GTA V will obviously buy it, regardless of the advertising campaign. The more casual gamer doesn't need the game marketed to them, at least until stores can officially take pre-order for it. I'd rather all their energy & focus was on completing the game, not pandering to a bunch of entitled whingers.

 

The way the world is going, 'Patience' will cease to be a word & become exclusively a name (like Halle Berry's stupid Catwoman).

The problem I have with Rockstar's marketing is, they know everyone is waiting for information, but they don't acqknowledge it.

 

Why post a trailer in November? and not talk about it for 6 months? Not even one word. This is the timeline of GTAV marketing so far...

 

1: One week countdown to trailer.

2: Trailer

3: Short synopsis of GTAV.

4: 7 months later, two screenshots revealed unofficially.

5: One month later, Rockstar releases 10 screenshots.

6: TBA - the next batch of information.

We probably have at least 6-9 months before the game even comes out! I call October 2013.

 

Then, with the screenshots, they barely even address the fans. Only with titles...

 

Transport

Leisure

Business

 

Hope you enjoyed this. We will be back with more when we feel like it.

[JimmyTheBadass]

Rockstar won't gain anything from this silent treatment. People lose interest and start focusing on other games.

 

Personally, I can wait, because I know the game will turn out great in the end. I can't say that about many games before I actually play them, but when it comes to GTA, satisfaction is always guaranteed.

Obviously we aren't even close to a release date, once the release date is close, you better believe it will be the highest hyped game.

The people who already know everything there is to know about GTA V will obviously buy it, regardless of the advertising campaign. The more casual gamer doesn't need the game marketed to them, at least until stores can officially take pre-order for it. I'd rather all their energy & focus was on completing the game, not pandering to a bunch of entitled whingers.

 

The way the world is going, 'Patience' will cease to be a word & become exclusively a name (like Halle Berry's stupid Catwoman).

The problem I have with Rockstar's marketing is, they know everyone is waiting for information, but they don't acqknowledge it.

 

Why post a trailer in November? and not talk about it for 6 months? Not even one word. This is the timeline of GTAV marketing so far...

 

1: One week countdown to trailer.

2: Trailer

3: Short synopsis of GTAV.

4: 7 months later, two screenshots revealed unofficially.

5: One month later, Rockstar releases 10 screenshots.

6: TBA - the next batch of information.

We probably have at least 6-9 months before the game even comes out! I call October 2013.

 

Then, with the screenshots, they barely even address the fans. Only with titles...

 

Transport

Leisure

Business

 

Hope you enjoyed this. We will be back with more when we feel like it.

no just no no no no october 2013 please bnnno not want lol man

i wan okctober 20122

[HydraulicWaRiOr]

Yes. Their actions have touched me in a very private place. I'm scarred for life.

[K-Malo94]

Nah. I'm more pissed about the possibility of Dawnguard not coming to the ps3. dam you Bethesda!!!!

[Jokesminus]

Now please someone explain to me that this does not sound like they are up there own ass.

 

They release a trailer then a small bit of info then act like GTA V doesn't exist then keep telling us to be patient not even telling us that that often. Then treating us GTA fans like we do not exist telling us to be patient when they totally messed up with the wait and marketing.

 

Ain't no one gonna tell me this was planned really I do not think so. Then tell us stuff like when we are ready when we wanna release more info.

 

People wonder why fans act like this it's like a hot woman that just won't put out even though she knows she's got what you want. She knows she is gonna put out eventually but she is gonna make you rub yourself all over the walls and furniture till you bleed. But she still ain't gonna give you nothing except hell no when I'm ready bitch.

 

Rockstar have gone to far there is nothing wrong with a little info and not such a long wait. They do not need to keep acting like they are the bigger kid in the playground with the best gadget around that won't let any of the other children see it or even touch it.

 

Tell me if any of you would except that in the real world have something as big as GTA and not be letting anyone even see it. Would you expect to be totured like that in real life seriously would you really.

 

They are acting like stuck up rich kids who have the best and don't want dirty little tramps even looking at what they have. It's been nearly a year now and just some screenshots seriously.

[mrsurferdude]

I'm playing Skyrim so i'm good for a while, if i get bored with it i'll move on to Sleeping dogs and if all fails there's AC, Halo or even Mass Effect so yeah. R* will bring info closer to the end of the year if they really are planning on releasing it around 1Q 2013.

 

 

Nah. I'm more pissed about the possibility of Dawnguard not coming to the ps3.  dam you Bethesda!!!!

 

You can always get Hearthfire, hahahahahahaha

[jamieleng]

All I know is, I'm experiencing Undead Nightmare for the first time. Don't ask why it's taken this long for me to play it as I bought RDR shortly after release & it's my game of the generation. At least it is until the big V lands in my lap. Gird your loins.

[wwinterj]

People wonder why fans act like this it's like a hot woman that just won't put out even though she knows she's got what you want. She knows she is gonna put out eventually but she is gonna make you rub yourself all over the walls and furniture till you bleed. But she still ain't gonna give you nothing except hell no when I'm ready bitch.

I like the thrill of the chase when it comes to woman. You know you are going to get some in the end but the journey to that is the most fun. The same can be said here. We know we will get GTA V one day so until that day we should all enjoy the ride. I mean when a girl doesn't "put out" that you think is hot and want do you force it? No you don't. You are right though R* are nothing but a cock tease.

[BlackLightning]

Rockstar won't gain anything from this silent treatment. People lose interest and start focusing on other games.

 

Personally, I can wait, because I know the game will turn out great in the end. I can't say that about many games before I actually play them, but when it comes to GTA, satisfaction is always guaranteed.

Obviously we aren't even close to a release date, once the release date is close, you better believe it will be the highest hyped game.

The people who already know everything there is to know about GTA V will obviously buy it, regardless of the advertising campaign. The more casual gamer doesn't need the game marketed to them, at least until stores can officially take pre-order for it. I'd rather all their energy & focus was on completing the game, not pandering to a bunch of entitled whingers.

 

The way the world is going, 'Patience' will cease to be a word & become exclusively a name (like Halle Berry's stupid Catwoman).

The problem I have with Rockstar's marketing is, they know everyone is waiting for information, but they don't acqknowledge it.

 

Why post a trailer in November? and not talk about it for 6 months? Not even one word. This is the timeline of GTAV marketing so far...

 

1: One week countdown to trailer.

2: Trailer

3: Short synopsis of GTAV.

4: 7 months later, two screenshots revealed unofficially.

5: One month later, Rockstar releases 10 screenshots.

6: TBA - the next batch of information.

We probably have at least 6-9 months before the game even comes out! I call October 2013.

 

Then, with the screenshots, they barely even address the fans. Only with titles...

 

Transport

Leisure

Business

 

Hope you enjoyed this. We will be back with more when we feel like it.

They act like they don't care because they really don't -- the game is cancelled.