Earthquake Disaster affecting video game releases in Japan

[Weekend_Warrior]

I disagree with outright canceling a game but the creators of Disaster Report must feel that they won't actually make any profit with their game so they have decided to cut their losses now.

Why not just put it up for download and let the people decide? I'm sure there's still fans of the series wanting to play it. Makes more sense than canning it entirely

[aaron]

I disagree with outright canceling a game but the creators of Disaster Report must feel that they won't actually make any profit with their game so they have decided to cut their losses now.

Why not just put it up for download and let the people decide? I'm sure there's still fans of the series wanting to play it. Makes more sense than canning it entirely

wait, people want to play it? well then, we should just release it anyway. nevermind the PR damage, the insensitivity of releasing such a game so close to a natural disaster that resulted in numerous casualties, or the fact that we'll probably just lose a shitload of money on such a niche game anyway. the people want to PLAY!

[Weekend_Warrior]

1. It's just a video game
2. It was planned and designed well before the recent events there
3. A lot of time, money, energy and creativity most likely went into producing the game
4. If it's a sequel there's obviously a fanbase there
5. The game was finished or near completion
6. In all honesty, you can't buy this type of publicity for a game - the timing is perfect
7. Nobody can change what happened. You have to move on.

[noiseredux]

um, this might sound completely idiotic, and hopefully it won't sound insensitive. But I got an email from an ebay seller saying that an import PS1 game I ordered was delayed due to the earthquake. No big deal. BUT uh... should I be worried about radiation like BEING ON my game or something?

[Flake]

um, this might sound completely idiotic, and hopefully it won't sound insensitive. But I got an email from an ebay seller saying that an import PS1 game I ordered was delayed due to the earthquake. No big deal. BUT uh... should I be worried about radiation like BEING ON my game or something?

Lol, with the exception of a few parts in Japan right now, such as right next to the power plant, you get more radiation from a banana in your kitchen than you will from anything that might be on your game.

[noiseredux]

OK, again... I felt stupid for even asking. But, curiosity.

[Breetai]

um, this might sound completely idiotic, and hopefully it won't sound insensitive. But I got an email from an ebay seller saying that an import PS1 game I ordered was delayed due to the earthquake. No big deal. BUT uh... should I be worried about radiation like BEING ON my game or something?

I blame the the US media for fear mongering.

No, your game will not have radiation on it.

[noiseredux]

I blame the the US media for fear mongering.

blame only my own ignorance. I haven't been keeping up with any country's media regarding this really. I also know squat about nuclear science or the effects of radiation, so thought I'd ask. Again -- I did say that it was probably a stupid question right from the get-go.

The question in my mind was the same is someone said "I'm shipping your game late because I have whooping cough." I'd think to myself I wonder if I can catch whooping cough from the game he's sending me....?

[aaron]

1. It's just a video game
2. It was planned and designed well before the recent events there
3. A lot of time, money, energy and creativity most likely went into producing the game
4. If it's a sequel there's obviously a fanbase there
5. The game was finished or near completion
6. In all honesty, you can't buy this type of publicity for a game - the timing is perfect
7. Nobody can change what happened. You have to move on.

you don't know anything about public relations, do you?