tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post3064262358264249710..comments2024-03-28T11:16:43.146+00:00Comments on The IPKat: Creative Stars and Video Games: John Grisham or John Doe?Verónica RodrÃguez Arguijohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05763207846940036921noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-18588993014565822482010-06-25T19:47:10.011+01:002010-06-25T19:47:10.011+01:00> Quite simply, unless I am mistaken, most purc...> Quite simply, unless I am mistaken, most purchasers of video games do not rely on the identify of the game developer in making the decision to purchase<br /><br />Yep, you're mistaken.<br /><br />But hey, not everyone is into computer games. You probably don't know who produced the Sims, Halo or Gears of War. Many people do, but just perhaps you don't. You might not even know who Shigeru Miyamoto is. You might just be into different things, that's fine.<br /><br />Just think for a moment ... when they advertise "Red Dead Redemption" why do you think they refer to "Rockstar" and "from the creators of Grand Theft Auto" ... that's enough for anyone to go out and buy the game. Or when they advertise "Spore" why "Will Wright"'s name is up there in lights. It's cause names sell games.<br /><br />Anyway, it's just kind of annoying when someone comments with an air of authority when they really don't know anything.<br /><br />Perhaps just start posts like this with a "hey everyone, I know nothing about this topic, but...". That might give some more accurate context.<br /><br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com