The wicked irony, and I hope it's not lost on Pro7, is that they've effectively bought two markets. One is future customers and with their media clout I'm sure they're confident of expanding that number right across Europe. The other is SOE's existing European community and in business terms that is the safer bet because you already have a good idea of those numbers and don't need to use the dreaded 'f' work (forecasts). The irony is due to the PR shitstorm they've created over this announcement I can guarantee that 'safe' number has just taken a hit.
I wonder if this is the kind of feedback SOE were looking for? Advice on dealing with Public Relations??
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The aggrieved expert opinions coming from bitter vets cluttering the PS2 forums for the next few years could become deafening. That could have a terrible effect on adoption and a grinding niggle on overall player satisfaction. A badly treated customer will tell 10 people there experience in the real world, digitally the whole world is a stage...
I really do want this game to succeed but I do feel very let down at the moment.