Button Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 I think the COVID-19 protocols is one of the things that shifted the gaming landscape and that's why we didn't see release parties lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 On 7/21/2024 at 4:12 PM, Button said: I think the COVID-19 protocols is one of the things that shifted the gaming landscape and that's why we didn't see release parties lately. You're so right with your assertion. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the gaming industry and one is the cancellation of release parties and other notable events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted Tuesday at 11:16 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:16 AM I really miss those launch parties too! They were so much fun. I hope they return for future big releases.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Button Posted Wednesday at 05:07 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:07 PM Wow, I missed the midnight launch parties. This really creat unforgettable memories. But I'm still very sure that they'll make a comeback sooner than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted Wednesday at 05:48 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:48 PM 38 minutes ago, Button said: Wow, I missed the midnight launch parties. This really creat unforgettable memories. But I'm still very sure that they'll make a comeback sooner than expected. Personally, I don't think the parties are going to make any comebacks because of the nature which games are released now. With most games going digital, and also developers sucking at releasing games right in a way that matters, it makes it hard for celebration parties for those games possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Button Posted Wednesday at 06:44 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:44 PM 55 minutes ago, Heatman said: Personally, I don't think the parties are going to make any comebacks because of the nature which games are released now. With most games going digital, and also developers sucking at releasing games right in a way that matters, it makes it hard for celebration parties for those games possible. It doesn't matter. Of course, I understand that the shift towards the digital store for gaming can slow it down, but it can't totally eliminate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameOn Posted Thursday at 09:37 AM Share Posted Thursday at 09:37 AM I still recall how people are waiting in line for hours for Halo 3's midnight launch. I think the shift to digital downloads has actually contributed to the decline of launch events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago The digital downloads play a critical role in this but the excitement never stops. I know Some indie game stores that still host launch events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
