Sony has finally nailed down a launch date for Gran Turismo 5, but was the last delay the straw that broke the gamer's back? We polled our Twitter community to find out whether they're planning on buying the game in two weeks.
After numerous delays, the highly-anticipated racing game Gran Turismo 5 hadits release date set in stone. Now that the game's scheduled to come out in less than two weeks on November 24, we asked our Twitter followers the following question:
Gran Turismo 5 finally has a launch date. Will you buy it on 11/24? Why or why not? Best answers posted, one wins swag http://bit.ly/9ODbPpless than a minute ago via TweetDeck
GamePro
For a few fans of the franchise, the latest delay was one too many. Whether they've become too disenfranchised or simply can't fit the game into their current budget, the following fans won't be at the starting line on day one:
@GamePro i wont be buying it, ive been dissapointed with each new GT since 2, maybe when its a greatest hits title i'll think about itless than a minute ago via web
FullSizedMidget
@GamePro Was going to GT5 on launch day, everything was ready, but had to readjust the quarters-dimes ratio in my payment. Delayed indef.less than a minute ago via web
lowercaseem
@GamePro GT 5 is no longer in the budget!!!!!!less than a minute ago via web
Teekay421
The rest of the replies seemed to indicate that a greater share of gamers are willing to shake off the sting of Gran Turismo's delay and will gladly sit behind the wheel when the flag drops on November 24. Here's the fans who are ready for Gran:
@GamePro I will buy it beacuse a game with this much development time /money put behind and hype and rep of the designer.it's a game to getless than a minute ago via Mobile Web
jermaine611
@GamePro Yes, I am going to buy it. Why? Because it is going to be the best racing simulator ever made.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck
MityDad
@GamePro 1031 cars divided by 60 dollars that means for every penny I spend on this game I get 17 cars.. It's hot wheels for the adults.less than a minute ago via web
DaveOwnage
And then there's a pair of respondents that will be buying it, but added a clever bit of delay-related humor into the mix. For that, we're deeming them both the reply of the day, entitling both tweeters to free swag. Congrats, GreedyRaven and macdaddyjoshua--the both of you have until Monday at 4PM when the next edition of "Tell Us How You Really Feel" posts to send a direct message to GamePro on Twitter to claim your swag. Here are their posts:
@GamePro I won't be buying it on 11/24 because I "bought" it on 8/7/2009. That's the date of my Amazon pre-order.less than a minute ago via web
macdaddyjoshua
@GamePro I'll pick it up, but I don't know if I'll get it on 11/24. I might delay purchasing for, I don't know, five years or so...less than a minute ago via Trillian
GreedyRaven
Delays are commonplace in this industry, though almost all of them are enacted to create a better product. While fans are entitled to have expectations of a game, expressing anger at a video game being delayed can be seen as something of a counter-intuitive measure. On the other hand, publishers must know that increased game prices and a more tepid economy have led to gamers being more frugal with their video game purchasing budgets. In that regard, video game delays can be extremely detrimental.
What do you think of the replies above? Do you have an alternative perspective to add to the conversation? Please continue the chat by posting in the comment section below or by replying to GamePro on Twitter.
Source: Daily News from GamePro.com
Saturday, November 13, 2010