FFXIV on PS3

[Zumi]

So what does SE have to do to convince PS3 owners to try FFXIV:ARR? I seen a lot of hate for this game on general gaming sites where people post about PS3.

Take gamefaqs for example a topic about FFXIV
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/927750-playstation-3/64849831

I know its gamefaqs but its also the general public these are the people that SE need to convince to buy their game? But go to any other site kotaku, gamespot, you see similar stuff about FFXIV and most of it isn't anticipation for the game and overall fairly negative.

What can they do to turn around the image that FFXIV has created?

[Duuude007]

What can they do to turn around the image that FFXIV has created?

An amazing trial demo.

And a VERY thorough publicity coverage plan on TV, web, in both Europe and America.

[IloveYouPumpkin]

Aside from regular advertising imo it's just word of mouth that really spreads.. the word.

So what can they do? Hope their game appeals to a large amount of people. It's really just down to that I think. People over advertisement. And a trial! Definitely a trial.

The hate comes from fails that don't think a game can ever redeem itself after a bad launch. And that's just ignorance. Doesn't matter. If the game is good opinions will change. Trial is important though otherwise those people will probably never ever buy it. They're far more likely to download a free demo.

[Duuude007]

They had zero US Television PR at launch. That was a mistake.

But it does give them an opportunity for redemption this time, too. Do an inventive way of canvasing the brand, and it will certainly pay off.

[Gramul]

Square tends to skimp on advertising due to brand recognition.
Something they need to reconsider for the re-release.

[Phe]

Proper marketing is everything.

So i suggest beta keys in cereal packs.

[Nayto]

Most likely just word of mouth. People have already grown to distrust the game because of SE's 'all flash and no substance' streak (meaning they seem to make good CGIs, and nothing else).

So it all boils down to that one month trial of theirs and pretty much the players themselves talking positives about it.

[ChiefCurrahee]

Open beta download from PSN.

Heavy advertising.

[Andrien]

Most reception is positive but there are those sites with negative replies mostly because of the subscription.
Square should probably add something special for making them wait.

1. PSN Plus members might want a discount.

2. Bundle the game with the console and include a 30 day free trial.

3. Add avatars and themes in the PSN Store

4. FFXIV ARR PS Home

5. Advertising

6. Beta download

[indira]

thing about people they like to jump on bandwagons as long as they can hate something they'll do it even though they love whatever there talking crap about. in other words people lie alot.