Sony: Heavy Rain Risk Lessened Due To Faith In Developer
Heavy RainAs we all know, releasing any new IP that has huge expectations from both the publisher and gamers alike is always a risky situation. It's the way of business.
And according to CVG, Sony understands that Heavy Rain is a definite "gamble" but at the same time, they also believe it could represent a revolution for the industry. The game has already received a couple review scores but apparently those sources don't believe in respecting embargo dates... Anyway, the Sony product manager for Quantic Dream's inspired vision said it's all about having faith in the team:
"Being Sony, I suppose we have a little more luxury to take a gamble on more original and innovative IP - and Heavy Rain definitely fits that category. I suppose the risk is lessened if you have faith in the team behind the game and David and Guillaume and the guys at Quantic Dreams have really impressed, not just in terms of their back catalogue - Fahrenheit - but also in terms of the tech demos they showed in the run up to Heavy Rain."
In addition, she said they'd really love it if Heavy Rain snagged some much-appreciated recognition (provided that recognition is warranted, of course). She added that there "feels like there is a real groundswell of anticipation from gaming communities and trade alike," and they'll be interested to see what happens. We actually do respect embargo dates so we won't say anything until February 10, but we suggest being around for that day...
Related Game(s): Heavy Rain
1/31/2010 9:11:56 PM Ben Dutka
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ace_boon_coon
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 2:06:46 PM
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geovanwitdakick
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 10:12:39 PM
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Feregrin
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 11:23:28 AM
It should get some proper advertisement though, yes.
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556pineapple
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 10:23:50 PM
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Robochic
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 10:31:04 PM
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GuernicaReborn
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 10:36:21 PM
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That right there is the reason I bought a PS3. Sony has always delivered the most diverse library of games since the original Playstation. They keep taking gambles, and gamers keep winning.
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Alienange
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 10:38:07 PM
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Qubex
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:49:22 PM
I can see where they want to go with it... but I need to wait to see what the reviews say...
Q!
"i am home"
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rogers71
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 12:06:01 AM
I will still get it on day 1 but I bet alot of people will be waiting to hear from friends and sites like this one.
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www
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 5:24:54 AM
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rogers71
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 7:24:54 AM
I was there for that and I think KZ2 lived up to the hype for the most part. Once they worked out the bugs it was a great experience.
I think KZ2 had to run up the hype wagon just because it took them so long to create the game and it was "dubbed" the Halo Killer by many.
I realize that QD wants to get the word out about this game to as many people as possible but they aren't really going up against any other games as this really is a whole new genre. I am really rooting for this game and QD. As I have said before....if done correctly, Heavy Rain could be special.
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Scarecrow
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 10:42:48 PM
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It has always been their motto.
ps1 is a testament to such risk taking. There was SO MUCH experimentation during ps1's generation. And probably even more during ps2's generation.
Heavy Rain will deliver
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Deleted User
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:22:13 PM
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Er. More luxury? As opposed to whom?
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:30:59 PM
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rogers71
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 12:10:32 AM
To expand on that, I believe the name we are looking for sounds something like
'my crow coughed'
Yeah, that's it!
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Fane1024
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 4:34:12 PM
What was their last new IP? Pikmin?
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:30:36 PM
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Say Ben, Does anything happen to these guys who break embargo dates? What would happen to PSXE?
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Qubex
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:50:28 PM
Q!
"i am home"
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Hitch
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 11:40:46 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 12:14:54 AM
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Hitch
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 3:33:32 AM
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Ivan_PSP
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 12:18:01 AM
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My PSN ID: Ivan-
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Hitch
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 3:34:55 AM
Zelda, Mario, COD, MGS, GOW, GeOW, FF and GTA all come to mind.
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Feregrin
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 11:25:24 AM
Not so sure about CoD though since it's multiplatform (available on PC as well even).
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___________
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 12:28:40 AM
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today i was reading the latest issue of OPM AU and they had a preview of heavy rain and the writer repeatedly called david cage, david jaffe.
honestly dont these people proof read their articles?
how humiliating!
anyway.
releasing a new IP is always extremley risky but if it works it paves the way for sequels to come, IPs certainly can be more beneficial than sequels.
i cant wait for heavy rain, i always really enjoy games with such a in depth complex storyline and heavy rain fits it to a box.
i cant see it getting too much praise though because of the pain in the a$$ controls, everything a QTE and apparently the first few hours are so boring they induce a coma!
i can see heavy rain being a love hate relationship, its going to be one of those games a few love but many hate kind of like assassins creed.
it wont be a instant hit where everyone loves it like GOW, kinda sad because i cant see this getting the recognition it deserves.
than developers will reflect on that and will be reluctant to follow suit because HR did it and it did not pay off for them so we wont do it.
we need more risk takers in this industry, people who dont take risks dont know how to live life.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 12:40:55 AM
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Naztycuts
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 1:12:43 AM
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Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 2:58:20 AM
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Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 4:15:31 AM
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SvenMD
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 7:48:13 AM
"Yeah, it's a sign alright...going out of business"
Movie, anyone?
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geovanwitdakick
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 6:40:52 AM
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Silent_J
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 8:49:28 AM
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Im glad that develops take risk with Sony because that just benifits us ,the gamers.
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jami
Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 12:33:19 PM
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just2skillf00l
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 1:00:15 AM
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Of course there's nothing wrong with a little unrestricted violence once in a while. That's why we have titles like Dante's Inferno and GOW3. (Rips off Helio's head in GOW3 demo) Yep nothing wrong with it, he just respawns on the next playthrough, see. To get his head torn from his body again. God...that's harsh.
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 7:45:07 PM
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If anyone is looking for the older game "Indigo Prophecy"(called "Fahrenheit" outside the US), Gamestop is selling used copies for only $9.95US
Believe me, this amazing game is a steal & a 1/2 at that price!!!!
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just2skillf00l
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 1:48:54 AM
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BikerSaint
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Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:56:25 PM