Thu, May 29, 2008 | 20:54 BST
Saints Row 2 pushed back to work on co-op, says analyst
Lazard Capital’s Colin Sebastian put out a note this morning saying he believes the now-confirmed Saints Row 2 slip into the back half of 2008 was made to further work on the game’s co-op aspects.
“We believe the primary motivation for the shift is to enhance and improve the title’s cooperative (co-op) game-play, which is one of the unique features of this game,” he said.
“While improving game quality is important, we also believe that the shift puts more pressure on the title approaching a more crowded holiday market. We also note that online episodic content for GTA IV is due out in 2H08, which could distract from the Saints Row 2 release if they fall within the same time period.”
THQ confirmed last night that the game had been moved back from August to October.
11 comments
#1
Blerk
29/05/08, 1:10 pm
If the episodic GTA content makes it out on time I’ll eat my hat.
Furthermore, who the hell is this guy? What does he have to do with Saints Row? Why should we believe what *he* thinks is the reason for it getting pushed back?
I believe it slipped because they’re working on teh shinies. It’s not quite shiny enough, and they want to add some extra shinies before release.
#2
patlike
29/05/08, 1:36 pm
He’s an analyst for a US firm. I guess he must have his reasons for thinking that. He’s bound to be in close contact with people at THQ. He has to be, really.
#3
Blerk
29/05/08, 1:36 pm
I still think they just make all this shit up.
#4
patlike
29/05/08, 1:50 pm
Probably just happy-slaps his keyboard while doing cocaine and having sex with his secretary
#5
Blerk
29/05/08, 2:00 pm
Of course he does! Why do you think I’m so bitter?
#6
patlike
29/05/08, 2:09 pm
I’m sure you could do that if you wanted to, Blerk. I know I could.
#7
Blerk
29/05/08, 2:15 pm
Just to make sure, morriss isn’t your secretary, is he?
#8
pleasant_cabbage
29/05/08, 2:38 pm
#9
patlike
29/05/08, 2:40 pm
We’re separated by a few countries and a sea. I couldn’t even if I wanted to. Even I can’t reach that far.
#10
Blerk
29/05/08, 2:42 pm
Turkey baster in the post.
#11
patlike
29/05/08, 2:46 pm
Ew.