NAVIGATING THE LABYRINTH: THE STRATEGIC PAUSE OF THE ROGUE PRINCE OF PERSIA

When a video game release can set the internet aflame, timing is everything. That’s a lesson – or at least a move – that Evil Empire just pulled with its latest title, a long-awaited The Rogue Prince of Persia, which was delayed to avoid the release of the megahit followup to Hades called, well, Hades 2. Here’s our walkthrough of that tactical retreat, the reasoning and logic behind it, how it affects you, the player, and what it means for the title (and game world) on the back foot.

A TWIST IN THE TALE: THE DELAY DECISION

It is traditional to feel a little deflated when news from an online world concerns a game delay: for The Rogue Prince of Persia, the date of 14 May was pushed back to general release some time late in the month. But Evil Empire had a cunning reason for this move. It was the success of Hades 2 that triggered the delay – the longevity of a game that arrived in Early access seemingly out of nowhere and, no sooner had it arrived, was playing to a near-universal reception of rhapsody among players worldwide. In fact, they included the people who’d been working on The Rogue Prince of Persia.

UNDERSTANDING THE ROGUE STRATEGY

Through its timely postponement, Evil Empire issued a covert report revealing the new terrain of battle and the power of Hades 2. ‘Since everyone and their mom’ was playing that title, they stated dryly, ‘we will let people go ahead & fool around w/ Hades 2 a little bit longer. after all, they may as well have their fun now.’ Here the patience is about more than just yielding to another player’s action; it also presents an act of confident restraint, making sure that one’s creation can play out in clearer room, open to garnering the attention it aims to gain.

REWARDS OF THE ROGUE HIATUS

The delay of the game is not only a story of tactical timing. It’s also a blessing for its dev team to ‘add even more cool things’ and polish the product. what was called an ‘absolutely monstrous’ day one patch benefits from longer testing time, easing the load off producers’ and directors’ shoulders. This is the nitty-gritty polish that precedes a rogue’s entrance that will most likely be bigger, smoother and more enthralling.

THE LURE OF THE ROGUE PRINCE OF PERSIA

Against a backdrop of tactical shuffles, what is it, then, about The Rogue Prince of Persia that continues to stoke my expectation? A stylised sheen, an animation palette shot through with dazzling hues, a soundtrack blending the beautiful old with the pulsating new. Initial previews paint a game not just wanting to barge its way into the roguelite arena, but to reshape its contours.

THE BROADER SCAPE OF GAMERS' DELIGHT

Pulling out to view the bigger picture, The Rogue Prince of Persia’s story and its hushed return to the audio-visual landscape reminds us how vibrant the jungle of video game product releases can be. Especially in an age of instant and glocalised world and story consumption, careful timing of a product’s release reveals a studio’s perceptiveness to the marketplace and its consumers.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE ROGUE?

The gaming community sits tensely awaiting the new date of launch that Evil Empire promises will come ‘very soon’. The Rogue Prince of Persia is both a game on the horizon and a beacon of a new course in the strategy of game-release.

SELLING ROGUE WITH GIZMOGO

FAQs ABOUT SELLING ROGUE

Q: How can I sell my version of Rogue Games with Gizmogo?

Are you selling your copy of Rogue games? You bought the game a few months ago and thought it was a fantastic investment – until you caught wind of a Gizmogo member announcing that they would be hocking theirs. But no big deal! Just trade it in through the Gizmogo website, click on sell item, and follow the simple instructions. 700 words.

Q: What do I need to know before selling my Rogue game?

Make sure you haven’t already sold or given away your Rogue game, clean it up to make it look like new, and research whether it still includes any original accessories or packaging, and what it will sell for in your local second-hand market.

Q: How does Gizmogo ensure a secure transaction for Rogue games?

Working with some of the biggest reseller companies in the industry, Gizmogo takes this security very seriously, and includes buyer/seller safe-guards, as well as retained funds for cancelled or undelivered orders, secure payment gateways for buyers, as well as storage, and privacy protections for games sold.

Q: Can I sell other items along with my Rogue game on Gizmogo?

Right, Gizmogo would like to buy all types of electronics and gadgets. You can sell whatever you want: multiple video games, consoles, and other electronics to make sure you list everything to get good selling experience.

Q: What makes Gizmogo the best platform for selling my Rogue game?

Selling Rogue games, as well as other electronics, with Gizmogo is rewarding with our low pricing, easy-to-use marketplace and excellent customer service.