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From: pjgtech@cix.compulink.co.uk ("Peter Gagg")
Subject: Re: Do you think GPL will sell?
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In article <tNFO1.135$Ch.989353@storm.twcol.com>, 
ssimpson@concentric.net (Scott) wrote:

>     I was just thinking about it tonight, and was curious as to 
what
> everyone else thought.  Of course, most of us on this NG will buy 
> it because
> we are the die-hards supposedly.  But to the rest of the world out 
> there, do
> you think this game will sell very well?

Yes I do think it will sell well, and I hope it does, as IMHO it 
really is a turning point in driving sim history.

Nov 98 issue of PC Zone (UK) gave GPL a 2 page spread review and a 
90% rating (which makes it a *classic* rated game).

Oct 98 issue of PC Gamer (UK) gave GPL a 4 page spread review and a 
93% rating (which makes it the game of the month).

Both reviews point out that to get the best from GPL there is a 
*steep* learning curve, and they both make the point that it is 
classed as a die hard *sim*, rather than a game. This may put people 
off?

However, very high ratings such as these will help sales IMO, as Joe 
public *does* take notice of the mainstream gaming mags.

Look at GP2 & F1RS, both classed as die hard sims by us, as well as 
others, but both had good sales, I think GP2 was one of the biggest 
sellers ever wasn't it?

I think GPL also has *novelty* value to the average gamer cos its 
based on the 67 season, rather than an ultra modern sim/game (been 
there, done that?)

We do not have long to wait anyway before we all find out....just get 
out there and buy it!!!!

9-)

*Peter*    8-)
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