Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 08:05PM by Glen D.
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A new trailer for THQ's Saints Row 2(PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) has caught the attention of a lot of people as of late with its unusually aggressive tone. The ad seemed to take pot shots at Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV(Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) with its comparison of activities players can engage in within the two games.
If you haven't seen the trailer yet, watching the video below will help you understand what we mean. The trailer drove Janco Partners analyst Mike Hickey to comment that Saints Row 2 was being "pompous" with their marketing style. He pointed out that GTA4 is set to officially become the biggest selling game in a single week and is also the highest-rated title for both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 in aggregate review sites such as Metacritic and Gamerankings. Buy: [Saints Row 2 Collector's Edition (Xbox 360) (PS3)] |
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by Dudeman3k - 2008-06-11 |
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» huh?
Uh... can someone explain to me the part of the ad that disses GTA4?
Uh... can someone explain to me the part of the ad that disses GTA4?
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Re: Charles D. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2008-06-11 |
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» GTA4 dissing
I think it was directly dissing GTA4 in one of its previous trailers, where they made fun of the whole bowling and chauffeur aspect of the game. It should also be on GameTrailers, IIRC.
I think it was directly dissing GTA4 in one of its previous trailers, where they made fun of the whole bowling and chauffeur aspect of the game. It should also be on GameTrailers, IIRC.
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by NarooN - 2008-06-11 |
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» Ultor??
Um...Weren't ULTOR from Red Faction? I could have sworn it had a logo similar to that one as well.
Um...Weren't ULTOR from Red Faction? I could have sworn it had a logo similar to that one as well.
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Re: Dudeman3k - 2008-06-12 |
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» hold it miner!
seriously, i was trying to remember who made red faction when i saw this trailer to see if it was the same company
seriously, i was trying to remember who made red faction when i saw this trailer to see if it was the same company
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Re: Fallen - 2008-06-12 |
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» True
I thought the same thing.
Damn now I want to play the new Red Faction...
I thought the same thing.
Damn now I want to play the new Red Faction...
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by FreePlay - 2008-06-12 |
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» WTF
Anybody else pause it while that rapid text flew by?
It says stuff like "If you're too lame to do things like go outside and shoot people in the face" and "This game is good, BUY IT".
Anybody else pause it while that rapid text flew by?
It says stuff like "If you're too lame to do things like go outside and shoot people in the face" and "This game is good, BUY IT".
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Re: FreePlay - 2008-06-12 |
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» More info
Snapshot: http://tinyurl.com/5k7fcp
Partial transcription:
"Still reading? Good god! You have no life. Buy this game. It's really good. Really good. I mean... If you're to lame to go out into the world and shoot people in the face, steal their car and run over an old woman, who probably deserves what she gets, because of things she's done in her past... Then you may as well go down to your local game store, and lay down the cash big baller. That's you. I'm calling you a big baller. Are you really a big baller? The answer to that question, simply is, no. No you are not. So go buy the game, and pretend you're a big baller. A big baller who has access to a rocket launcher, bazooka type deal called the Annihilator. Blow stuff up. Have a blast! Ha! Get it? Blast? Who's the bigger loser now? The answer to that question is, me. Sike again! It's still you. Bummer man. :("
Snapshot: http://tinyurl.com/5k7fcp
Partial transcription:
"Still reading? Good god! You have no life. Buy this game. It's really good. Really good. I mean... If you're to lame to go out into the world and shoot people in the face, steal their car and run over an old woman, who probably deserves what she gets, because of things she's done in her past... Then you may as well go down to your local game store, and lay down the cash big baller. That's you. I'm calling you a big baller. Are you really a big baller? The answer to that question, simply is, no. No you are not. So go buy the game, and pretend you're a big baller. A big baller who has access to a rocket launcher, bazooka type deal called the Annihilator. Blow stuff up. Have a blast! Ha! Get it? Blast? Who's the bigger loser now? The answer to that question is, me. Sike again! It's still you. Bummer man. :("
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Re: NarooN - 2008-06-12 |
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» lol.
Pretty bad when a professional company doesn't know how to spell "psyche".
Pretty bad when a professional company doesn't know how to spell "psyche".
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Re: FreePlay - 2008-06-12 |
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» ...
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http://sike.urbanup.com/
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http://sike.urbanup.com/
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Re: NarooN - 2008-06-12 |
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» .
And even at that link it lists "sike" as an intentional misspelling of "psych".
And even at that link it lists "sike" as an intentional misspelling of "psych".
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Re: FreePlay - 2008-06-12 |
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» lol
Which you spelled with an 'e' :p
Which you spelled with an 'e' :p
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by jrm125 - 2008-06-12 |
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» And this is the reaction they wanted
And now they're getting attention and free advertising. Whether or not it's pompous or accurate, taking on the big guy always gets attention.
They made the right move and will sell more copies just on curiosity alone.
And now they're getting attention and free advertising. Whether or not it's pompous or accurate, taking on the big guy always gets attention.
They made the right move and will sell more copies just on curiosity alone.
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by SikWitThiz - 2008-06-12 |
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» haha to funny
The only thing this game does is give you a alternative to GTA. It actually promoted GTA when they were making. I dont see where it disses GTA.
The only thing this game does is give you a alternative to GTA. It actually promoted GTA when they were making. I dont see where it disses GTA.
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by Brant - 2008-06-12 |
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» I think that's the wrong tailer
I assume they meant this trailer right?
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34873.html
I assume they meant this trailer right?
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34873.html
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by avatar76 - 2008-06-12 |
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» Who are they kidding
That game looks like ***** compared to GTA4.
Did you see the way the characters move, I bet they're using unreal engine they didn't even bother updating the player animations from the base product, they look like they've got an arm stiff as a board while running with guns.
Blah video games moved on from this years ago, even GTA3 had more realistic moving characters.
That game looks like ***** compared to GTA4.
Did you see the way the characters move, I bet they're using unreal engine they didn't even bother updating the player animations from the base product, they look like they've got an arm stiff as a board while running with guns.
Blah video games moved on from this years ago, even GTA3 had more realistic moving characters.
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by Uplink - 2008-06-13 |
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» FAIL
This game is well....crapola. Interestingly enought its going on the PS3 though. I bet we see more GTA style games in the future becuase of all the records it broke on its rls.
This game is well....crapola. Interestingly enought its going on the PS3 though. I bet we see more GTA style games in the future becuase of all the records it broke on its rls.
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by ultracombo - 2008-06-18 |
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» This game is crap
GTA IV has a meaning, it's about the American Dream and Revenge, it's also a great parody of our culture, and a game with a great story line. It's not just a bunch of crazy random crap that you can do in an open world. GTA IV is about survival, not about becoming a powerful gangsta or some crap like that. I think a lot of five year-olds will enjoy Saint's Row 2, but GTA IV is for people mature and smart enough to enjoy great gameplay mechanics and an immersive story.
GTA IV has a meaning, it's about the American Dream and Revenge, it's also a great parody of our culture, and a game with a great story line. It's not just a bunch of crazy random crap that you can do in an open world. GTA IV is about survival, not about becoming a powerful gangsta or some crap like that. I think a lot of five year-olds will enjoy Saint's Row 2, but GTA IV is for people mature and smart enough to enjoy great gameplay mechanics and an immersive story.
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