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multiplayerblog.mtv.com - 4/6/2009

Tim Schafer: Gamers Worry Too Much About Sales

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The developer of "Brutal Legend" told me why the underwhelming performance of his last game, "Psychonauts," isn't the crisis some fans think it is. *** Two weeks ago in San Francisco, after storied game developer Tim Schafer impressed me with a live demo of his upcoming heavy-metal ...

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weblogs.variety.com - 4/2/2009

Brutal Legend is coming to the Wii, Double Fine's not making it

— weblogs.variety.com — The Interwebs are abuzz today over Double Fine honcho Tim Schafer's rather cryptic comment when asked by... 1UP about the rumor that there will be a Wii version of his upcoming heavy metal action game "Brutal Legend." "We are making an Xbox 360 and ... (more) Brutal Legend is coming to the Wii, Double Fine's not ...

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1up.com - 3/31/2009

Is Brütal Legend Coming to Wii?

— 1up.com — A little over a month ago, website GoNintendo posted a story (that they have since removed) containing... various rumors, one of which was that Br?tal Legend -- Double ... (more) Is Brütal Legend Coming to Wii?

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1up.com - 3/31/2009

Tim Schafer Profile

— 1up.com — Tim Schafer Profile Did you know that the man behind Double Fine once played drums in an... all-LucasArts band named "Big Breakfast?" Or that he accidentally slipped the term "Cleveland ... (more) Tim Schafer Profile

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Schafer: Gamers care too much about sales
Destructoid — If anybody knows a thing or two about good games selling poorly, it's Double Fine's Tim Schafer. His last game, Psychonauts, was notorious for a disappointing sales performance despite widespread critical acclaim, but unlike the gamers who rage at such injustice, Schafer is taking it in his stride, not too worried at all. "Fans worry too much about sales, to tell you the truth," explains the designer, swallowing another chill pill. "As long as you make a cool game, publishers want to talk to you… [They say,] 'We liked Psychonauts, and we think we could have sold it better." Backed by Jack ...

Schafer: Gamers Worry Too Much About Sales
The Escapist : Latest News — ... critics. Sadly, despite critical acclaim for its originality and funky aesthetics, Psychonauts ' mediocre sales hardly lived up to the game's critical success. So, this begs the question: What's to stop Schafer's upcoming face-melting heavy-metal adventure Brütal Legend from suffering the same fate as its mind-bending predecessor ... and what are the ramifications for Schafer and his studio Double Fine if it fails? MTV Multiplayer caught up with Schafer in San Francisco and asked him precisely that. As it turns out, Schafer isn't concerned. "Fans worry too much about ...

Tim Schafer - fans should stop worrying about game sales
GoNintendo — “Fans worry too much about sales, to tell you the truth. As long as you make a cool game, publishers want to talk to you…” - Tim Schafer, Double Fine I really don’t think that’s true at all. There have been plenty of ‘cool’ games that struggle to even find a publisher. Also, if we don’t keep an eye on sales of key titles, we wouldn’t know about the various perceptions the industry has. That would mean that we couldn’t voice our concerns to publishers nearly as accurately as we have. Link Posted April 6th, 2009 at 1:08 pm | ...

Tim Schafer thinks 'fans worry too much about sales'
Joystiq — ... Speaking to MTV Multiplayer, Tim Schafer recently addressed humanity's shocking failure to purchase a satisfactory number of Psychonauts game discs. "Fans worry too much about sales, to tell you the truth," said the procrastinating awards show ...

Schafer: 'Fans Worry Too Much About Sales'
GameDaily BIZ Features Feed — Stephen Totilo of MTV's Multiplayer recently had a chance to play a demo of the upcoming Brutal Legend . Afterwards, he asked lead designer Tim Schafer if he was worried about the possibilities of the game selling poorly, like Psychonauts , and what consequences that might have for the studio. For his part, Schafer seemed most unconcerned. "Fans worry too much about sales, to tell you the truth," said Schafer. "As long as you make a cool game, publishers want to talk to you... [They say,] 'We liked 'Psychonauts' and we think we could have sold it better.'" ...

Tim Schafer Doesn't Want You To Worry About Sales [Brutal Legend]
Kotaku — ... The Double Fine Productions founder tells MTV Multiplayer that even though sales of last-gen effort Psychonauts didn't quite line up with its critical reception, things are cool. And that's important. ...

The Bender - Episode 036 - DLC on Disc + Review Scores - Do they Matter?
Binge Gamer Dot Net — ... a “Game” btw) EDGE Online’s Negative N64 article.. .. which some how brings us back to the topic of Review Scores for Video Games.. good or bad? NEWS: “Sim City” Creator Will Wright Leaves Maxis, Electronic Arts (only to join back EA) Yu Suzuki Leaves SEGA (only to join back SEGA) Capcom is now on Scamco level.. .. or do you think DLC that is on your disc okay? Tim Schafer sez… Gamers Worry Too Much ’bout Sales Konami Announced Game ...