Can A Video Games Fan Base Discourage Certain Gamers From Not Purchasing A Game? (Community Poll #10)
I was recently researching certain video games and realized that some people may be discouraged to try a new game because of the fan base. Has this ever happened to you? Does it change your view on the game entirely? Do you believe that a fan base can actually mess up a game series image? Let me know in the comments! (And Yes I Know There's A Grammar Mistake In The Second Option)
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I still haven't played Undertale for a reason.
ReplyDeleteTake a look at CoD.
ReplyDeleteGizmo It's actually pretty good. The fan base is horrible though.
ReplyDeleteDid you intentionally word it like that? Because that question is asking if a fanbase can encourage someone to get a game.
ReplyDeleteMr. Muffin Top it was probably just a slight mistake its still understandable to me
ReplyDeleteAnd no I still purchase whatever game no matter the fan base....like sonic
ReplyDeleteI use to play sonic ALOT but now I don't think its because of its Fanbase, it's because I got into other series, but Sonic is still my main man!
ReplyDeleteFan bases can hype the game to unrealistic expectations. It also means a lot of spoilers. So yes, it can be a turn off sometimes.
ReplyDeleteBut it can also work the other way around. Fan bases are free advertisement for the developers. It gives them more buyers, meaning a wider profit. With more relaxed margins, they can lower the game prices, thus attracting more buyers.
John Carvell Sorta sounds like Destiny...lol
ReplyDeleteFan bases is always my 3rd option:
ReplyDelete1. Watch the game preview on Youtube
2. Read online game reviews.
3. Ask some gamers/fan base community
4. Do my own judgment ( Most of the time I agree with them who actually played it and find the game not worth buying, but it's really a matter of personal preference on selecting games )
I mean I don't have to associate with the fan base if I like a game. For example if Skyrim was full of assholes, I wouldn't have to hang out with them or talk to them because they also like Skyrim.
ReplyDeleteThe exact reason I stay away from undertale. FNAF isn't even worth playing.
ReplyDeleteWith games increasingly depending on online components the fanbase plays a bigger role than in the past.
ReplyDeleteAndy Herche oh. So then rule34 and creepy fanfiction then
ReplyDeleteYes, some examples being CoD is filled with idiotic 10 year olds and few people with brains. Campers are fucking everywhere. Minecraft is filled with cringy 30 year olds that make minecraft "sexy" animations and 7 year olds that enjoy the sexy animations. Then there's kids that think Minecraft PvP takes skill. I'm even starting to not like destiny because of how many try hares there are in casual pvp using the same few weapons and cowardly tactics instead of playing in a more competitive playlist. And the fan base has gotten worse because all the fans that were nice and enjoyed the game left because Bungie fucked up so now there's a kinda toxic fanbase and it's really been driving me away. And lastly, people judge you for a game's fanbase. Not everyone that plays FNAF is a crazy 10 year old that worships fucking Freddy or something, but that's just what comes to people's mind when FNAF is brought up into a conversation. Same with Minecraft, in people's mind it doesn't matter if you're the minority of the fanbase being over 13 playing Minecraft, they'll still treat you like a 7 year old that gets a boner over Minecraft animations. Other people's opinions can drive someone away from a game because of a fanbase.
ReplyDeleteNot the legit fanbase portion of it...the perverted fanbase portion of it can ruin it yes. Simple as that. If I know nothing about the perverse actions of people and what they turn these games into...I tell someone..."hey! Just played this cool game yesterday" and they are like..."eww you're a disgusting perv for playing that" so making my gameplay of a game kept "secret" because I'm a legit fan and enjoy the game...can make things difficult to grab a game if I can't show people or have a conversation about how much I enjoy this game...that would make me a not very social player...I don't like that. So therefore chances are I won't pick up the game...so yes. Certain fanbase can discourage me from getting a game. 👍
ReplyDeleteWhen they join forces to whine and bitch about it, anything is possible
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter what other people think, all that matters is that you do research. And if you like the game, buy it. Simple.
ReplyDeleteYes but people need to learn to get past the fanbase and find the good people.
ReplyDeleteLets just say the Minecraft community has certain negative connotations attached, which has led to certain stereotypes
ReplyDeleteThat's why there's YouTube gaming. Of course that depends on which video you watch.
ReplyDeleteSonic fanbase is really weird for no what so ever. They are socially awkward and turn everyone off from the franchise.
ReplyDeleteI got turned off from Steven Universe because how praised SU was for doing nothing original, next gender-obsessed fans.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it never happened with video games.
Fanbases don't discourage me, hype does.
ReplyDeleteFanbases do sometimes discourage me
ReplyDeletecough cough sonic fanbase cogh cough
Never listin to the fanbase. It usually sucks.
ReplyDeleteFan bases do affect gamers from not purchasing the specific game that the fanbase is in.
ReplyDeleteIf the game mainly revolves around online connectivity then most of the time you have to interact with players (or most certainly with the fanbase) in order to progress within the game.
The fanbase could be toxic or rude to newcomers which may discourage the people who already bought the game from playing again and tell other people about the toxic fanbase within this game and have them stay away from the game itself.
If the fanbase is removed from this online game, then what is left is for the good gamers to critique the game and enjoy it or dislike it for what the game truly is.
Roblox for example.
I've played it a long time ago, but it's infested by mostly children trying to "troll" and actually just keep spamming memes everywhere and wasting everyones time in the server or getting angry when you are too good at the game and yell at you.
The game itself is pretty neat and has potential but in order to enjoy the full experience you will have to play multiplayer. At this point, it's practically a online daycare for kids.
For a game that doesn't revolve around multiplayer is a different case. The fanbase could be fanboying or fangirling on a specific game and treat it as it was the best game ever but could be spreading "lies" (the reason I put quote on quote is because it depends on how newcomers or gamers view them) to other people wanting to play it. This is known as hyping up a game. This usually leads to a waste of time to game critiques and gamers and they could get mad over this thus starting a chain of events and having a battle whether a gamer should buy the game or not because of the fanbase. This is a problem that happens quite frequently and is hard to determine in the end because the gamer doesn't know if the game is good or not to play because (read closely now) THEY'VE HEARD how bad the game is because of the fanbase from other people's point of view (or haters from the fanbases point of view). This just causes a back and forth problem but in the end it's up for the gamer to decide that themselves whether they should play the game or not because of the fanbase.
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ReplyDeleteYes - EVE:Online :)
ReplyDeleteKeyur negi what's with the shouting???
ReplyDeleteI didn't get the full version of Undertale for a reason
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, yes. Undertale is a prime example. It looks like a great game, but the community surrounding it is made up of people I want nothing to do with, so I won't be playing it.
ReplyDeleteOne/two words... Dickwraiths
ReplyDeleteESO too
ReplyDeleteUnless your a true gamer in any which case you will play what you like
ReplyDeleteDont think so, I like to find out for myself
ReplyDeleteI dont see how it does but it does for some people. I like the game i like it, no matter the fanbase they have nothing to do with the actual game
ReplyDeleteif the game has a less forgiving community, such as league of legends, I could see it.
ReplyDeleteYES
ReplyDeleteNo it cant
ReplyDeleteZain Muhamad YES
ReplyDeletedefiantly Yes
ReplyDeleteNope, I've had fun playing the stupidest games and many offer the ability to block or mute those you don't want to converse with.
ReplyDeleteCall of Duty is a great example
ReplyDelete.....PRAISE THE SUN!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnwar Perry true
ReplyDeleteIt's human nature. It probably shouldn't happen - at least with single-players - but anyone who has to be hyper-vigilant just to find a non-toxic environment to express their interest will probably start wondering if it's all worth it.
ReplyDeleteIt's likely very true for MMOs, where the need to actually interact with said toxic environment could kill a love quicker than lightning.
This happens, and when it does its just elitist.
ReplyDeleteA great example is Fallout. Many people believe your not a "real" fallout fan if you haven't played the classics. Of course, that isn't true, but that's what they insist.