Official Apology from AC13 officials

[plodder]

Too little too late.

Even in their apology they aren't being truthful, they clearly could have informed customers significantly earlier about the delay.

Also, their plan for re-engaging the community is basically what proper developers like Sports Interactive and Big Ant do as standard.

 

[cricket_online]

Colin, did you hear anything back from Chief/Jamie? And were you able to get any explanation about fiasco that was AC 13 preview event from 505 Games?

 

[AngryPixel]

I hope 505 is not pulling a Duke Nukem Forever on us

 

[LegBreakGoogly]

As far as I'm concerned, I was pleasantly surprised that they released an apology. It is a step in the right direction as they are acknowledge their past mistakes and once again have opened the communication channels. However given the elapsed time between the announcement of the delay and the apology is worrying, as it leads me to question whether this "apology" is just a measure to counter the negative feedback receive since the delay rather than a sincere heartfelt apology.

 

[cricket_online]

I hope 505 is not pulling a Duke Nukem Forever on us

That has to be the most likely result of any cricket video game based on the recent track record. So far we've had Cricket Life, EA Cricket 2009, Trine Cricket 2010 go under and BAC on the fringes for the past 4-5 years. Safest approach to take with a cricket video game is to believe it when you get the game in your hands.

 

[AngryPixel]

Yeah, I understand. I've almost given up now. I'd rather be surprised in games shop browsing for games and spotting a new cricket game there, than follow these upcoming games only to feel betrayed everytime.

 

[WillHop]

This is a nice thing to do but it can't undo the damage that has already been done. Too little too late I suppose, it won't change my opinion and the odds are I still won't buy the game but at least they are saying something.

 

[nahid]

If they would of be honest from the beginning then nothing would of happened by then! And its really late to apologies, basically the herm is done. But still the apologies is accepted ! Now make us happy with some visual and a PROPER release date

 

[79cricket]

Look, unless this game (which no one has seen or played) turns out to be a heap of dung, we're all going to buy it along with BAC. So let's get down off the high horses and do what we always do. Wait and hope that this time the game will not be a disappointment and will be worth waiting for.
No one is more cynical than myself about the video game market but hope springs eternal.

Very true dude, I enjoyed ic2010 and look forward to this game when it does release next month.

 

[virtuosovidit]

During this phase of official apology and release, their first aim should be to release a 'gameplay' video as soon as possible to give some confidence to the customers. A Q&A session with Mike Fegan won't help half as much as a gameplay video would.

 

[zeustrojanstark]

Another Gambiance Cricket Life in the making here.Ashes 2013,i doubt if it will come anytime soon.Anyways good luck.

 

[cricket_online]

Yeah, I understand. I've almost given up now. I'd rather be surprised in games shop browsing for games and spotting a new cricket game there, than follow these upcoming games only to feel betrayed everytime.

Yup, as my signature says "Seeing is believing and talk is cheap." Maybe I should add another clich? in "Action speaks louder than words"

 

[Terry Alderman]

I've spent my AC 2013 cash on a horse racing game!! Bizarre I know....but maybe all of the waiting for AC 2013 has psychologically damaged me?

 

[cricket_online]

I've spent my AC 2013 cash on a horse racing game!! Bizarre I know....but maybe all of the waiting for AC 2013 has psychologically damaged me?

Must be some serious damage for you to go with such a left field genre/title

I didn't even know horse racing games were available... but at the same time it shows that horse racing has games in the market but not cricket

 

[barmyarmy]

It is nice to read an apology. As you say a little disappointing that we had to read it on their facebook page.
I find it interesting that there is no mention at all of Chief in that statement.