Madden Embargo?

[TNT713]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cryolemon

Of course this doesn't stop things being leaked, but it is pretty rare now days.

It doesn't stop things from being leaked, but it does tell the company who to NEVER share information with again. They guy that leaks things most certainly won't be invited to anything else.

Later

[Cryolemon]

Quote: Originally Posted by TNT713

It doesn't stop things from being leaked, but it does tell the company who to NEVER share information with again. They guy that leaks things most certainly won't be invited to anything else. Later

Yeah, that was kind of my point, that's the reason leaks are rare (unless you happen to be the British government lol).

[north dallas]

Quote: Originally Posted by ocho cuatro

No, it's typical for virtually every single game made. Don't waste your time reading anything into it.

Not really...I ran out and pre-ordered GTA4 after I listened to a live hands on eWvent on the radio.

Problem is that I recall info and video being released previously for Madden "hands on" days. Even the posting about the event this year suggested that info would be released. There was even a Twitter update while one of the mods was driving to the event. The original posts for the "hands on" and E3 events solicited questions from members...then nothing. It seems obvious to me that the participants at the event thought they would be able to discuss the game.

There are no real secrets about this game that require an info blackout. I am really concerned if the only way to create "hype" for this year's game is this late embargo.

I hope I'm wrong about Madden 11 but there is no way I am buying this game before hearing directly from a broad base of members who own the game.

[blklightning]

Quote: Originally Posted by superjew887

Doubtful, it's nothing but a 'hype' tactic to generate anxiety and crave for the game. It's a tactic apple uses all the time to get customers to purchase their items. Expect NOTHING new to come from this 'embargo' except increased hype.

that makes sense. this way you get a flood of info just prior to release so that people have it fresh in their minds once it does release.