Oh, Eidos... Again? Soul Bubbles - GotY!

fitbabits · 01-05-2009, 10:10 PM

What do you do if you work for a large publisher and you want your game to be recognized on the end of year polls in Australia's biggest and most respected independent magazine? Why, you vote for it yourself, that's what!

"ChaoticJack," deputy editor at Hyper Magazine, even went so far as to post a not-too-subtle request to the perpetrator - The 2008 Game of the Year Awards are off to a solid start, with numerous votes being cast for a wide range of games. Many of you are voting and participating in the spirit in which the awards are offered, and for that we thank you. However, we ask others who are voting in an opposing manner to please rethink their actions.

As an example, we can appreciate a game publisher's allegiance towards one of its titles, but would prefer it if an account using an "@eidos.co.uk" e-mail address would not vote for one of its own games across a number of different categories.

Soul Bubbles. Soul. Bubbles. I mean, fair enough if it was Tomb Raider, but Soul Bubbles?

Source

Thanks to "Soul Bubbles" for the tip. I kid you not - I got this tip in an email from someone who called themselves Soul Bubbles!

jacob.armitage · 01-05-2009, 10:13 PM

but soul bubbles is truly one of the greatest handheld games ever made. its really something special.

if i published soul bubbles, thats how i'd go around promoting it!

just look at this charming video!

Orca · 01-05-2009, 10:15 PM

I wouldn't say them voting for their own product is a bad thing necessarily, but the way they did it is ridiculous.

Superman's Dead · 01-05-2009, 10:18 PM

That's really funny. Now I feel like Soul Bubbles can cure AIDS and stop hate crimes.

Grifter · 01-05-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jacob.armitage

but soul bubbles is truly one of the greatest handheld games ever made. its really something special.

I honestly can't tell if you were being facetious or not and I really don't follow DS news but based on the video you posted the game does look pretty good.

LongStepMantis · 01-05-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman's Dead

That's really funny. Now I feel like Soul Bubbles can cure AIDS and stop hate crimes.

It can...if you believe enough in it.

Bingley Joe · 01-05-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Grifter

I honestly can't tell if you were being facetious or not and I really don't follow DS news but based on the video you posted the game does look pretty good.

I was thinking the same thing.. he might have been kidding, but then again, the game looks pretty damn cool

Rakael · 01-05-2009, 10:43 PM

Wow, that game looks awesome. That is damn sure going on my Gamefly list.

bean · 01-05-2009, 11:56 PM

Too bad they didn't promote the game this well before it came out. Looks like it got a Metacritic score of 78 (very high for a DS game), but I had never heard of it before today and I'm one of the people who have played nearly all of the games that show up on Turning the Spigot.

It makes me think Kirby rip-off from those videos. . . so I'm not interested. I like platformers, but not in the palm of my hand. If I'm going to gauge jump lengths, I want to be able to put english on them without moving the screen about, and I want my hands to be comfortable the whole time.

Pale Ale · 01-06-2009, 12:02 AM

I don't find the fake word of mouth campaign scary. This one pretty lame.

What I find scary is that advertising companies will keep trying until it works.

Also, I find it weird that they spent out a Nintendo Power "Award", the last game I bought on that publication's recommendation was called Mega Man 2

jacob.armitage · 01-06-2009, 12:05 AM

the game is honestly very charming.

RandoM51 · 01-06-2009, 01:22 AM

It is a really good game with excellent gameplay progression and pacing. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Grifter · 01-06-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jacob.armitage

the game is honestly very charming.

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Originally Posted by RandoM51

It is a really good game with excellent gameplay progression and pacing. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I'll have to see if my friend will let me borrow her DS so I can Gamefly it.

Purple Santa · 01-06-2009, 03:44 AM

With everyone running out to put it on the GF, i'll have to wait since it will soon be in high demand

vuk · 01-06-2009, 03:51 AM

Hyper? Our most respected magazine? No wonder games cost so much. We're completely backward here.

Oh, and to stay on topic...um...Shame, Eidos. Shame.

Mike Kelehan · 01-06-2009, 07:13 AM

Dude, if you worked on the game, you had BETTER believe it's GOTY. The team behind Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness said it was worth 8 out of 10. How'd that turn out?

bean · 01-06-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelehan

Dude, if you worked on the game, you had BETTER believe it's GOTY. The team behind Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness said it was worth 8 out of 10. How'd that turn out?

If you work for a company that can't honestly assess their work then the company's internal communication is sick and it is unlikely they'll be able to produce anything worth a crap unless there is a despotic genius running the show who is allowed to be critical. Even then, it is extremely inefficient.

JayVe · 01-06-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LongStepMantis

It can...if you believe enough in it.

"Science is... whatever we want it to be." - Dr. Spaceman

JayVe · 01-06-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bean

If I'm going to gauge jump lengths, I want to be able to put english on them without moving the screen about, and I want my hands to be comfortable the whole time.

You've made is very clear before that handhelds aren't for you.

Rock Bandit · 01-06-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JayVe

You've made is very clear before that handhelds aren't for you.

In fairness, he's starting to warm up to the idea. If ever there was a chance for you to turn him fully to the dark side this is it.

01-05-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
fitbabits The Cat Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8,879 Blog Entries: 2	Oh, Eidos... Again? Soul Bubbles - GotY! What do you do if you work for a large publisher and you want your game to be recognized on the end of year polls in Australia's biggest and most respected independent magazine? Why, you vote for it yourself, that's what! "ChaoticJack," deputy editor at Hyper Magazine, even went so far as to post a not-too-subtle request to the perpetrator - The 2008 Game of the Year Awards are off to a solid start, with numerous votes being cast for a wide range of games. Many of you are voting and participating in the spirit in which the awards are offered, and for that we thank you. However, we ask others who are voting in an opposing manner to please rethink their actions. As an example, we can appreciate a game publisher's allegiance towards one of its titles, but would prefer it if an account using an "@eidos.co.uk" e-mail address would not vote for one of its own games across a number of different categories. Soul Bubbles. Soul. Bubbles. I mean, fair enough if it was Tomb Raider, but Soul Bubbles? Source Thanks to "Soul Bubbles" for the tip. I kid you not - I got this tip in an email from someone who called themselves Soul Bubbles!

01-05-2009, 10:13 PM	#2
jacob.armitage is fine. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kingston, ontario. Posts: 350	but soul bubbles is truly one of the greatest handheld games ever made. its really something special. if i published soul bubbles, thats how i'd go around promoting it! just look at this charming video! __________________ GamerTag: jacob armitage PSN: jacob_armitage Steam: jacob.armitage Currently playing: blazblue cs, deathsmiles, halo reach, dragon quest ix <3 Last edited by jacob.armitage; 01-05-2009 at 10:21 PM.

01-05-2009, 10:43 PM	#8
Rakael Awesome McSavestheday Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 712 Blog Entries: 1	Wow, that game looks awesome. That is damn sure going on my Gamefly list. __________________ And the best part of that video was his delayed reaction, and the way the firework basically tried to anal rape him. When that failed, it decided it couldn't live without this man, and tried to destroy them both. The symbolism of love and relationships is a powerful one. - Hawkzombie

01-06-2009, 12:05 AM	#11
jacob.armitage is fine. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kingston, ontario. Posts: 350	the game is honestly very charming. __________________ GamerTag: jacob armitage PSN: jacob_armitage Steam: jacob.armitage Currently playing: blazblue cs, deathsmiles, halo reach, dragon quest ix <3

01-06-2009, 03:44 AM	#14
Purple Santa The OTHER santa Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mr. Gnome's Garden Posts: 18,572	With everyone running out to put it on the GF, i'll have to wait since it will soon be in high demand __________________ Gamertag/PSN/Steam ID: Purple Santa/PurpleSanta I should get achievements for watching this~ ADDGirl Rails? The DAY/END threads don't need no stinking rails, they just meander like a drunk looking for a bench to flop down on~ Gorvi Hell, 'derail'? This is like calling the surface of the sun 'warmish'. Somewhat lacking in appropriate magnitude~ Jpublic That's too applied for my tastes. Math makes the most sense to me when it's reality bending abstraction. Or when it's evil~ Frederec

01-05-2009, 10:15 PM	#3
Orca Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,168	I wouldn't say them voting for their own product is a bad thing necessarily, but the way they did it is ridiculous.

01-05-2009, 11:56 PM	#9
bean Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,940	Too bad they didn't promote the game this well before it came out. Looks like it got a Metacritic score of 78 (very high for a DS game), but I had never heard of it before today and I'm one of the people who have played nearly all of the games that show up on Turning the Spigot. It makes me think Kirby rip-off from those videos. . . so I'm not interested. I like platformers, but not in the palm of my hand. If I'm going to gauge jump lengths, I want to be able to put english on them without moving the screen about, and I want my hands to be comfortable the whole time.

01-06-2009, 12:02 AM	#10
Pale Ale of Blowupyourfacehiem Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Left Side of the Map, That Elbow Posts: 4,340 Blog Entries: 5	I don't find the fake word of mouth campaign scary. This one pretty lame. What I find scary is that advertising companies will keep trying until it works. Also, I find it weird that they spent out a Nintendo Power "Award", the last game I bought on that publication's recommendation was called Mega Man 2

01-06-2009, 01:22 AM	#12
RandoM51 Peripheral Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,666 Blog Entries: 1	It is a really good game with excellent gameplay progression and pacing. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

01-06-2009, 03:51 AM	#15
vuk Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 71	Hyper? Our most respected magazine? No wonder games cost so much. We're completely backward here. Oh, and to stay on topic...um...Shame, Eidos. Shame.

01-06-2009, 07:13 AM	#16
Mike Kelehan Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD, USA Posts: 4,841	Dude, if you worked on the game, you had BETTER believe it's GOTY. The team behind Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness said it was worth 8 out of 10. How'd that turn out?

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