No reviews until 6/1

[mestevo]

It's been reported from different places (from Steve_OS, and Pasta on Twitter) that there's a review embargo on BB until the release date. So what we know is probably all we will know barring some pretty impressive videos the final 2 fridays before release, and the demo hopefully landing before 6/1.

Since this topic has mentioned in other threads I decided to start one about this news.

Thoughts?

I guess I am just disappointed. It's pretty clear the only way the rest of the questions many of us have will be answered is by full reviews and information that don't come from NM. The (tea)spoonfulls of gameplay we've been getting aren't enough for anyone who isn't already buying it to make a decision, and people like me who really are just offline franchise players are even more starved for information and are waiting for the 'everything you expect to be in it is there' quote to be come true. Perhaps they'll have a media blitz the final week before release, would be great.

Good or bad more information needs to come out, with the release of RDR and UFC, probably 2 of the biggest games this quarter, the 2 weeks prior to release it's not a good thing for BB. The demo at best may not be out until the week prior, and if it isn't then we're looking at release day or later.

[beastsofboston]

No needs for a new thread saying we wont get reviews untill then.

[wheelman990]

Just dont buy it until the reviews are released. Its there loss. Im a BB suporter, but Im not buying it until I play the demo, and read some reviews for non demo features.

[ODogg]

Seems pretty fishy to me.

[tigerbothesh23]

Most Games do some type of embargo on reviews. Red Dead did one till the 15th, recently. It's a way to allow all media to share their views around the same time and manage the 'campaign' for the game. Could be for other reasons, but shouldn't necessarily be viewed as a negative.

[roadman]

This leads me to a few concerns, but it may mean nothing at the end.

1. What is there to hide?

2. Is their confidence from the developers that the game will do well?

I'll consider the demo and people I trust for their take on the game.

[rooney8]

Still a first day purchase for me. I like the concept of the game and want to support it and have no doubt I will get enough playing time for my $50.

This is a new game and many reviewers and game sites are loyal to Madden and EA. I just think they are worried some reviewers will intentionally focus on what it doesn't have compared to Madden which is alot.

[jcbsides]

Quote: Originally Posted by wheelman990

Just dont buy it until the reviews are released. Its there loss. Im a BB suporter, but Im not buying it until I play the demo, and read some reviews for non demo features.

This, I really want the game to do well, and I already told myself I won't get madden this year so I really hope BB pans out. I need to play a demo though so I know I can enjoy it.