cavs4872 wrote:
And stupid viewers are none the wiser.
Andrew wrote:Different kind of ignorance, I'd say. Also, someone might pre-order a game knowing the risks and being willing to accept the consequences because they generally like the brand/series and intend on getting it anyway, or want the opportunity to have the pre-order bonus content. That's a little different to refusing to believe that something on the Internet could be a hoax.
Also, you've got the issue of gamers trying to deceive fellow gamers. It's one thing for a developer to have marketing spin or offer pre-orders. That's the nature of the business and we're aware of it, so we know to take things with a grain of salt and be cautiously optimistic. When we're trying to deceive each other and spread misinformation, that's unfair and damaging to gaming communities who are passionate about their hobby, and want genuine and reliable details. To that end, it's also a little weird that people will be (rightfully) sceptical of what a developer says, but unquestionably believe someone with no credibility or proof who claims to have "leaked" footage or information.
[Q] wrote:In the era of fake news and Russians influencing dumb Americans with fake posts, this doesn't surprise me in the least
Andrew wrote:If someone pre-orders blindly and then complains that they want their money back, sure, it's hypocritical. It doesn't make their specific criticisms invalid, of course, but they only have themselves to blame. They knew, or should've known, what they were getting into. However, if they understand the risks and consequences of trusting the brand they like while hoping for the best, and are willing to weather the cost and are able to afford it, so be it.
Believing that nothing on the Internet could be faked is incredibly naive though, and not demonstrating any understanding of the risks of believing everything you see, hear, and read, nor the notion that someone might spread misinformation simply for attention. Like I said, it's weird how some people will (rightfully) be sceptical of information coming straight from the source, understanding that it will have marketing spin, but unquestioningly believe some random person has "leaked" footage or a scoop way ahead of the preview season.
Beyond that, it's just a lousy thing for us gamers to be doing to one another.
Andrew wrote:I guess it just means we need to educate people about the red flags. It's dirty pool on the part of content creators to be that deceptive, too. I think I've got a topic for my next Monday Tip-Off.
Andrew wrote:If you go back far enough in the old NBA Live sections, you'll find posts from people claiming that their father works for EA, and that they have some exclusive information to leak. Beyond our community, there was the person who strung everyone along, claiming they knew how to acquire the Triforce in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. It's always for attention, and to mess with people.
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