Are people recognizing ARR?

[Seraphe]

Hey there,

I've been reading some gaming news lately and with the new year all the gaming news sites reveal their "top games of 2013" or to be more specific.. "Top 10 upcoming MMOs of 2013" and many sites (read: almost all) don't even mention FFXIV:ARR. Is SE doing enough marketing? The Elder Scrolls Online is the most anticipated game in almost every "Top 10" list I've read and if it works out well for TES:O I'm afraid that it'll be the same story as with XI and WoW.

I would like to hear your opinions
1. Is SE doing enough?
2. What do you think is the best platform to make this game famous (YouTube advertisements, TV, etc..)

[Millerna]

I guess a lot of gaming sites don't consider ARR a new game, but just some sort of giant patch for 1.0, and therefor it's not a new game coming in 2013

[Duuude007]

Their PR campaign, assuming there will be one of a valued size, will probably start once they have a better idea when launch day is. Until then, pr will backfire. As it does for many announced-yet-tbd release dated games.

[Viscount]

The game is several months away from being released, any paid advertising would be wasted at this point.

[Phe]

i'm also afraid most sources will treat ARR like an add-on unless SE calls it Final Fantasy XV.

[hrdndv]

I already bought ESO at Gamestop. I think most lists are based on what is available and ARR is not yet available for pre-order.

[Shioban]

It was stated on the original road-map that the PR Campaign would begin for FFXIV:ARR around the Alpha/Beta Phase onwards.
The live broadcast on Nico Nico, Youtube Trailers and tid-bits of news from the Alpha was the begining of that PR Campagin.

Until the 3rd/4th Phase of the BETA I wouldn't except them to start a major hype train until they are sure they can give a loose release date.

When FFXIV:ARR is brushed up and the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) has been lifted THATS when things will kick off. Nothing works better than word of mouth!

Dude 1: "Holy poops, did you see that video that guy posted of that dungeon?"
Dude 2: "Yah-weh! Looks totally awesome, the game doesn't look like poop anymore, we should play the trial on release!"
Dude 1: "DUUUUDE! Tell everyone."
Dude 2: "Duuuuuude! Totally!"

[hrdndv]

It was stated on the original road-map that the PR Campaign would begin for FFXIV:ARR around the Alpha/Beta Phase onwards.
The live broadcast on Nico Nico, Youtube Trailers and tid-bits of news from the Alpha was the begining of that PR Campagin.

Until the 3rd/4th Phase of the BETA I wouldn't except them to start a major hype train until they are sure they can give a loose release date.

When FFXIV:ARR is brushed up and the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) has been lifted THATS when things will kick off. Nothing works better than word of mouth!

Dude 1: "Holy poops, did you see that video that guy posted of that dungeon?"
Dude 2: "Yah-weh! Looks totally awesome, the game doesn't look like poop anymore, we should play the trial on release!"
Dude 1: "DUUUUDE! Tell everyone."
Dude 2: "Duuuuuude! Totally!"

LMAO......

[Shioban]

Actually, after doing just a little bit of googling, it's already working by the looks of it.

Simply type in Final Fantasy and hit "News" almost all of it is about FFXIV:ARR and on some popular sites including: "All Games Beta, Kotaku, Playstation Lifestyle, Examiner, Joystiq, Gamers Hell" all announcing the BETA and latest trailer.

[Lapulapu]

They need to spend cash on tv advertising and they need to start now.It doesn't guarantee success but it really helps.Something like the end of an era trailer would be perfect for ARR along with the platforms it supports.