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Throwdown Ep. 11 – “Stop Using Embargoes as a Weapon”

Tony Polanco from The Koalition writes:

"Tonight’s featured topic is about video game embargoes. This week showed the world how embargoes can be used by developers to withhold information from the public. This was the case with Assassin’s Creed Unity, a game that had its embargo lift a full twelve hours after it was released. We contrast this with Dragon Age: Inquisition‘s embargo date which was more than a week BEFORE its release. What do embargoes say about a publisher’s faith in their game and what do we think of them overall? We delve into this topic head on."

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HisRoyalFlyness3454d ago

There should be some sort of Throwdown Bingo, there's too many characters!

Another great show guys. Can't wait see/hear Mr Davis next week

SwiffEpics3454d ago (Edited 3454d ago )

Id like to see a certain somebody with the initials G.S on this show.

Romudeth3454d ago

So do we. He needs to stay up his bed time lol

yamelmegames3454d ago

Embargoes have definitely been working against a slew of devs and publishers as of late. It's a great way to alienate your entire fanbase. GG, y'all. GG.

slane33454d ago

Developers are not making u go buy there game day 1. Have some damn patience ....wait for reviews

Romudeth3454d ago

You're missing the point. If an embargo is set to the day the game is released that is a deliberate attempt to withhold information from people. That's wrong and speaks to how little faith a publisher has in their product.

Nevers0ft3454d ago (Edited 3454d ago )

You have a point, but it doesn't alter the fact that publishers are knowingly putting out shoddy games and using embargoes to stifle the facts. It's going full circle though, it's starting to generate negative press for publishers. I think some recent high-profile broken games have been so blatant that the public and press can't ignore it any longer.

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I Played Assassin’s Creed Unity Almost 10 Years Later. It’s (Kinda) Spectacular

Shaz from GL writes: "Assassin’s Creed Unity is looked at as one of the worst in Ubisoft’s iconic franchise. But playing it nearly 10 years later reveals it may just be the best"

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Skuletor47d ago

Do the NPCs still randomly levitate every now and then? Even years later I noticed they hadn't patched that out

andy8547d ago (Edited 47d ago )

Honestly I loved the PS4 ACs. I'd love next gen ports of Black Flag, Unity and Syndicate

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Dragon Age: Inquisition Retro Review – A Nostalgic Leap Short Of Legendary

Dragon Age: Inquisition, developed by BioWare, is the third installment in the cherished Dragon Age series. It represents a major evolution from its predecessor, Dragon Age II, incorporating elements that were well-loved in the original Dragon Age: Origins but also introducing new features that stand on their own. While Inquisition improves upon Dragon Age II in many respects, it falls short of the exceptional standards set by Origins.

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Five small but brilliant maps in games

Small video game maps that are packed with things to do are better than huge but empty maps. Here are five small but brilliant maps in games.

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leahcim501d ago

I am playing the Batman Vita game, it is amazing really.