Activision Moves Blur to 2010
Activision released, what appears to be a financial guidance letter regarding Blur to investors, announcing that the title will be moving to the 2010 release schedule. They did not give a specific timeframe for the release, only using the 2010 year for guidance.
Now, I am not an Activision insider, but I do know that word around the blogosphere is that Blur was less than enthusiastcally received by the press. Many complained about the look of the game, the racing feel and other major issues with the title, and when you already look at the three titles that should be out by the end of 2009, Need for Speed Shift, Forza 3 and Gran Turismo 5, this might be a wise decision. Maybe the extra development time will lead to an interesting game.
I can say from my own experiences from seeing a bit of the game at E3, that the delay can only help that title. Activision paid a lot to bring Bizarre Creations into the fold, and to get a poor first title from them would be a big hit. We will have more info on an exact release date when the info becomes available from Activision.
Tags: 2010, activision, bizarre creations, blur, delay, poor reception, press reaction, racing title
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Yes…delayed because there's a ton of racers coming out or just came out makes $ense. I'm looking forward to seeing what they add to this IP.
I was trying to keep a neutral perspective when I wrote this, but in the commentary I can take a position. The game did not look good at all. Discussions at E3 were average to poor. It just felt rough, and to be honest, it did not have a catch that made you want to buy it.
This fall should be interesting for Activision. MUA2 has received good pub, but not great. Blur is moved. GH5 and GH: Van Halen look like they are getting no traction. Tony Hawk: Ride looks like a joke. DJ Hero is their most intersting product, but I will wait for the game to hit the clearance bin, because I refuse to jump into its $120 price tag.
Yes…delayed because there's a ton of racers coming out or just came out makes $ense. I'm looking forward to seeing what they add to this IP.
I was trying to keep a neutral perspective when I wrote this, but in the commentary I can take a position. The game did not look good at all. Discussions at E3 were average to poor. It just felt rough, and to be honest, it did not have a catch that made you want to buy it.
This fall should be interesting for Activision. MUA2 has received good pub, but not great. Blur is moved. GH5 and GH: Van Halen look like they are getting no traction. Tony Hawk: Ride looks like a joke. DJ Hero is their most intersting product, but I will wait for the game to hit the clearance bin, because I refuse to jump into its $120 price tag.