Encrypted message from Ronnie2K, what does it mean?

[Boilerbuzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by KyotoCarl

Boilerbuzz, my hat's off to you since you always take the time to write poignant posts and really have a good perspective on things.

Thanks man. You do the same. It's nice to still have a few trusted voices here.

[PikeJR23]

Well idk but 2k3335 is just 2k14. 3+3+3+5=14...basic numerology.

[saaddzz]

Whoever gets the theory right in this thread, then what would happen??

[KyotoCarl]

Quote: Originally Posted by saaddzz

Whoever gets the theory right in this thread, then what would happen??

Nothing, except a bunch of people would go "I said it first, I said it first!"

[MarvinOida]

Quote: Originally Posted by saaddzz

Whoever gets the theory right in this thread, then what would happen??

The feeling of saying "I'm right." We're not gonna be famous. It's just a game. I already have credit on a lot of theories so...


Tap Tap Taptalking away on my iPhone

[truth518]

The code reads:

We want crews 2k14

Your welcome

[green225]

you can change the question as long as the answer is the same..... CREW

[Boilerbuzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by nip83

Remember ,EA eventually went the marketing route.Big buzzwords, costly campaigns, unseen technology and innovations ...well it cost them 2 yrs of not delivering a basketball game. But when 2k ,a company that used to play it low,focused on gameplay and was coming up as the humble,down to earth force to take over, is now reverting to riddles and puzzles every now and then ,to keep the fan base occupied and excited about a game months from release, it somehow makes me think that the decision making people have given the green light for compromise.

You are SO right about this aspect. It's crazy. But I understand it. Think about it. Their position has changed. They got no attention before. Even if they did hype something up, no one paid attention. Now, they are the leader in the genre. They've grown and now they have to manage all that comes with it. So, when July hits, thousands of people are banging on their doors for information. If they come soft, they get criticized. If they come strong, they get criticized. There is a balance that no one has mastered or every will when you're dealing with that large of an audience.

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Actually that route is connected in my mind like this:Viral marketing campaign(and pretty clever at that also)->Focus on stars(Lebron) and their own game mode->Focus on myplayer and new ways to convince people to buy vc->Neglect other game modes that are not ****** friendly->Eventually make it easier for the cheese crowds.

This is where I think you break off a little. There is no connection between one or the other. Again, it's marketing versus development. What does JayZ have to do with Rob Jones and Mike Wang's job? Very little to nothing. I don't see how the marketing tactics drives what they work on. You have to disassociate the 2. Even if they made some huge change to gameplay, marketing may not feel it's work hyping. This is VERY common with all game companies. Marketing looks at what the devs are doing, and picks the pieces that they feel will garner the most attention.

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So yes maybe i'm stupid for making this connection ,but consider the message for a while and disregard the messenger.

I REALLY don't mean to call you "stupid". I'm just saying that complaining about marketing department doing what they can to get the most people talking about their product is pointless because that's their job.