Hello,
VizionEck was originally planned to release Holiday 2014. Now the game is releasing just a bit later in 2015. There are a few reasons for this delay.
1. More content at launch
VizionEck has a unique free DLC system that promises continuous and feature rich DLC as long as the game is active. I have decided it'd be best to take the first few DLCs and include them at launch. Long term this doesn't affect the game, but day one it creates a larger and deeper VizionEck.
2. The game needs more marketing
Releasing VizionEck with its current public perception and awareness would be less than ideal. Since I'm effectively a one man company, it's a challenge balancing making the game and marketing the game. This delay allows me to do both to their full potential.
3. It'll be ready when it's ready
It was entirely realistic to release VizionEck this year, but about two months ago I determined I'd have to speed some things up in order to hit the deadline. I already worked on VizionEck almost 24/7 so it would have meant a potential decrease in game quality. First and foremost, I want VizionEck to be a great game. Releasing with common glitches or broken features is unacceptable. I'm working hard to get the game out as soon as possible but I refuse to sacrifice quality for artificial reasons.
Feel free to post your questions or concerns.
-Michael Armbrust
I think its a good decision. Reviews and word of mouth post launch is what will ultimately lead to greater success to a new unknown title. Making the game the best it can be is entirely in your control so i think best to take the time to do so.
Good decision imo, due to all of above and also because it gives the game a chance for more exposure without getting lost among dozens of big holiday games.
What is this?!? Spending more time to make the game better! What madness! :P
Glad to hear you'll take extra time to polish the game and put out something your proud of instead of meeting some dead line. Look forward to playing it in 2015.
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2. The game needs more marketing
Releasing VizionEck with its current public perception and awareness would be less than ideal. Since I'm effectively a one man company, it's a challenge balancing making the game and marketing the game. This delay allows me to do both to their full potential.
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...and redesigning the forums.
...and redesigning the forums.
Hahaha I guess, but I'm really spending way too much time on this forum. The website itself, yeah, that's part of marketing. The forum though is mostly just our playground.
Hahaha I guess, but I'm really spending way too much time on this forum. The website itself, yeah, that's part of marketing. The forum though is mostly just our playground.
yeah, not that i don't appreciate your spelling to a million contributions but i can tell you are procrastinating.
yeah, not that i don't appreciate your spelling to a million contributions but i can tell you are procrastinating.
Actually I only do spell to a million when I'm on mobile.
It's all the new forum features that are me procrastinating.
This is unacceptable and inconceivable.
Does Sony give any flack for delays?
Does Sony give any flack for delays?
Sony hearts indies.
Oh the fruits of this delay are already paying off.
Just thought of a really unique photomode feature, and I'll actually be able to add it!
Worth it, we dont want to see any bugs or glitches like the big AAA studios have with their games!
You guys are way too nice.
This is exactly what happened with Duke Nukem Forever. Everyone was just too nice and positive so no one ever admitted when a game element sucked and should be fixed.
Be harsh critics!
Ugh, I hate it when devs delay games. "We're just doing some polish." A year later, the game is released completely unplayable.
I mean look at Driveclub, that delay ruined the game. By the time the game came out, the online was unusable. Since, there was apparently no single player mode the game was worthless, best used as a coaster.
Duke Nukem: Enough said.
Final Fantasy XIII: Worst FF game ever.
Too much? Not enough?
Wrong subject?
Ugh, I hate it when devs delay games. "We're just doing some polish." A year later, the game is released completely unplayable.
I mean look at Driveclub, that delay ruined the game. By the time the game came out, the online was unusable. Since, there was apparently no single player mode the game was worthless, best used as a coaster.
Duke Nukem: Enough said.
Final Fantasy XIII: Worst FF game ever.
Too much? Not enough?
Wrong subject?
Haha perfect.
:(
Sad news but I hope for better ;)
You guys are way too nice.
This is exactly what happened with Duke Nukem Forever. Everyone was just too nice and positive so no one ever admitted when a game element sucked and should be fixed.
Be harsh critics!
Well we need to play the game first...
You guys are way too nice.
This is exactly what happened with Duke Nukem Forever. Everyone was just too nice and positive so no one ever admitted when a game element sucked and should be fixed.
Be harsh critics!
it's 2015 so where's your fudgy game? i hate when developers delay a game only to delay it again and again and again...
it's 2015 so where's your fudgy game? i hate when developers delay a game only to delay it again and again and again...
Late August 2013, Nov 2013, Dec 2013, March 2014, August 2014, and Dec 2014.
Those have been all my internal deadlines I've blown past. Don't get me wrong, each delay has been super good for the game, but yeah I feel the same way as you. Mike should stop increasing the scope and start actually finishing it.
Late August 2013, Nov 2013, Dec 2013, March 2014, August 2014, and Dec 2014.
Those have been all my internal deadlines I've blown past. Don't get me wrong, each delay has been super good for the game, but yeah I feel the same way as you. Mike should stop increasing the scope and start actually finishing it.
Yeah seriously Mike!!
Just wait. There will be like 18 more delays. 2024.
It'll be released with fully functioning AI unlike anything ever seen before aside from a few games. :P
Yeah seriously Mike!!
Just wait. There will be like 18 more delays. 2024.
It'll be released with fully functioning AI unlike anything ever seen before aside from a few games. :P
And then it'll take over the world where Mike is the King and the Machine is the Queen. And I'm the Jester.
How is dev going Legend? Are you on track for a 2015 release?
How is dev going Legend? Are you on track for a 2015 release?
Yeah it's hard to tell. Just really finalizing things at this stage, and adding some details here and there.
Yeah it's hard to tell. Just really finalizing things at this stage, and adding some details here and there.
Well that sounds positive :)
I'd say something, but I'd probably jinx you. ;)
I saw your game get mentioned on Game Scoop which is a pretty popular podcast type thing on IGN. They were doing a list of PS4 exclusives in 2015 and VizionEck got mentioned. They didn't talk about it long though lol
I saw your game get mentioned on Game Scoop which is a pretty popular podcast type thing on IGN. They were doing a list of PS4 exclusives in 2015 and VizionEck got mentioned. They didn't talk about it long though lol
Woot!!!
And link?
And time?
Awwww :(
http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/2/5/8/25863719320264e3/Game_Scoop_Episode_328.mp3?c_id=8198274&expiration=1421993699&hwt=bf3da6d8abc4521e74aa929beffe244b
51:09
Awwww :(
http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/2/5/8/25863719320264e3/Game_Scoop_Episode_328.mp3?c_id=8198274&expiration=1421993699&hwt=bf3da6d8abc4521e74aa929beffe244b
51:09
OMG I"M FAMOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woot!!!
And link?
They really just mentioned it and moved on but hey free publicity! Go to the 51 minute mark
Man, these guys are clueless
Man, these guys are clueless
That's Game Scoop for you. NVC is their best podcast.
Its gonna sell 10 million now, for sure
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