Rise of the Argonauts UK Delay is a Retail Issue

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Dan Webb

Who said that too many good games coming out in such a short period could ever be a bad thing? Well, for all those in the UK eagerly anticipating the Rise of the Argonauts release, it's the reason that game has been delayed over here. Speaking to x360a today, Codemasters stated that the issue for delay in the UK was simply a retail issue.

Codemasters stated that they attempted to get the game on the shelves in line with the other territories but being a busy retail period, they couldn't get the shelf space the game deserved and as a result, decided to delay the game.

It's yet another sign that the October/November rush is nothing but bad for the industry meaning that with the fierce competition, unless your name is Gears of War or Call of Duty, the title may not get the attention it deserves ... a la Mirror's Edge.

Hopefully this will factor in to publisher's action plans next year and beyond, and instead we get a steady flow of titles throughout the year. Capcom are a fine example of this, choosing to release all their stellar titles in early 2009 ... Street Fighter IV, Bionic Commando AND Resident Evil 5 are all expected to drop in Q1.

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  • Oh well guess they still think there home country wont buy it shame but who knows lets just hope it does not happen with more games
  • So those exact same titles haven't been released everywhere else at the same time? Give me a break.
  • Luks crap anyways!!
  • Yea the game ain't all that good. I got it yesterday.You guys arn't missing anything yet. I'd suggest prince of P over this any day!
  • I have it too and it is not that bad, but it is more of an RPG thatn action platformer like Prince of Persia. Phuck it get them both! ~Peace
  • looks absolutely amazing tbh. really really disapointed...
  • Cancelled my pre order, saving for RB2 instead
  • @ 5 I have to agree, it's getting a lot better now, guess the beginning is a little slow.don't know if this falls under rpg or maybe more hack/slash lol.Like Viking on steriods hehe
  • Ok so anyone buying a game just because their home country made it. Come on that's pretty pointless. It's a really bad game. It may look good, but the gameplay could stand next to a pile of elephant dung and still look bad. Save your money for Q1 of 09' or rent it. Renting is always a good option for meager games.
  • lol
  • thats the poorest excuse i have ever heard codemasters!!!!
  • That's a good excuse! It's true that this years Oct-Dec release schedule has been insane in the UK though.
  • mmmm i notice that this article got edited and my comment deleted. original said it was releasing in australia dec 12 when its actually set for 2009.
  • The article was not edited ... You may have meant the one posted earlier in the week :P
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