Stoked Delayed… Again
Heather of Infinite Bits writes: "Bad news for all those ‘Huckers’ and ‘Carvers’ out there. In a surprising and less-than-confidence-inspiring move, Destineer has sent out a press release the day before their upcoming snowboarding game Stoked was set to hit stores, delaying the game’s release yet again. Previously slated for a November 25th 2008 release (and then until today, January 20th 2009), it’s now planned to arrive in stores on an as-yet-unannounced date in February 2009. They site delays in testing, writing: "Update: Stoked is a highly anticipated title which has undergone aggressive play testing by Destineer to provide fans with the best play experience possible. As a result, Stoked will now be in stores next month." But I’m getting dubious.
Each time the game is delayed Destineer sends out new information to try to increase anticipation and alleviate fears that this game is riddled with problems and will be a colossal disappointment if it ever comes out at all. This time it’s the inclusion of ‘fame points’ and the ability to take in-game photos and appear in in-game snowboarding films and magazines, thus rewarding you with notoriety and fame. These new features are demonstrated in a pack of 26 new screens, which look great, but I can’t help feeling that they’re published to try to prove that this game even exists."
