Bioware really needs to start showing more gameplay, this is getting ridiculous.

I believe you, but I also don't know where you've been going, because from what I've seen the pessimism is everywhere.



neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1338018
www.gamefaqs.com/boards/168600-mass-effect-andromeda/74904198
www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-the-new-mass-effect-andromeda-cinematic-trai/1100-6447283/ (check comment section)
www.ign.com/videos/2017/01/26/mass-effect-andromeda-cinematic-trailer-2 (comment section)

I imagine we haven't seen much because the gunplay itself isn't going to be that great. They can't really market much of the story without it being a spoiler fest so....

I mean, I can agree that we should see more, but I'm far more interested in things like inventory and crafting/gathering mechanics. Those mechanics are definitely things we should know more about imo.

Have you read the hype thread? See, this is what gets me. And I'm not trying to single you out here, it's just I've seen statements like this all over the place and this is as good a time as any to address it. Plenty of people are excited. People on this very forum. Some of the reaction videos are adorable and hilarious because people are so excited about what we're being shown. So when I see things like 'the marketing is terrible no one's even excited,' you're not looking hard enough. Maybe you, yourself, aren't excited. That's fine. That's you. I can even understand why, to an extent. But you can't say it's super terrible, when it is in fact working really well for a lot of people. Myself included.

Again, I can understand skepticism. I understand 'I don't think I'll like that particular thing' or questioning a design decision. I can understand being disappointed in past Bioware titles and being wary of that happening again. I was pretty disappointed by DA2 - I didn't like the three-personality system or what resulted from its rushed development time. Inquisition could've been an incredible game as it did a lot well, but I was a little let down despite liking it overall. I actually didn't mind ME3's ending all that much, but I didn't like the pacing and emphasis on action and that I lost control of my character somewhat. (Though, saying this, I did still enjoy these games overall and have re-played all of them.)

So there's certainly a thread of "I really hope this game is as good as I want to be..." under all my hype. Especially since, as you say, Bioware has a tendency to over-correct in response to criticism. But that doesn't prevent me from liking things I see or at least being willing to give them a chance. And hoping (believing, even) they got it right this time. Rather than nit-picking every single trailer and screenshot and patting yourself on the back because you found some minor flaw and being all 'typical lazy Bioware lololol this game's gonna suck unlike Witcher 3.' (Again, not saying that's you as in you specifically, and I'm obviously exaggerating (mostly), but that's what I sometimes feel like I'm reading some days.  )

I agree that most of the people who majorly criticize the game seem to be a vocal minority. A trailer comes out and before I even click on the thread I can expect those same ten posters who hate everything to go in and make several long posts criticizing it, and argue with people who don't criticize it, and then go on to criticize the lack of marketing. As if they're not going to look at that and be like 'rabba rabba pile of steaming crap now I'm definitely not buying this game, I know I say that every time but this time it's for reals yo' as well. I really do feel that some people are determined to hate this game, and would prefer to be proven right over how horrible it'll be than for it to be a success. Reasonable criticism is one thing - I've got a few concerns over things I'm not sure I'll like too, and questions I'm hoping get a satisfying answer in game - but when it's all negative all the time, and anyone who dares praise anything is accused of being a rabid fanboy, I stop taking it seriously. And don't even get me started on the SJW blah blah pandering agenda blah crap (fortunately that's mostly absent on these forums).

/RANT

And frankly, at this point I don't care if those angry people end up loving the game so their shriveled little hearts can grow two sizes too big, or if the game ends up terrible after all so they can feel vindicated and shout 'I told you so!' I want to play it. I'm excited. I'll buy the game even if I see nothing else until release. And I'm 99% sure I'll love it. I'll love it even if the haters hate it. Maybe it won't be perfect. Maybe I'll dislike this or that specific thing. But I know I'll love the overall experience. Just like I did with every Bioware game I've played - even the ones I liked the least.

Personally I think the marketing is fine. Inquisition's marketing was major overkill, and I feel like it gave too much away. And it made the wait feel really really long. If anything I think the ME team made the mistake of revealing those teasers so early. I'd much rather they have not announced anything until less than a year before launch, then spaced stuff out.

The solution is simple: If you're not sure you'll like the game, don't pre-order yet. There's zero benefit to doing so now versus a few days before release. Hell, the Origin access trial starts five days before launch. I'm sure people will post videos sowing off gameplay for you to watch before the trial's up, if all the other marketing we'll surely get over the next 6 weeks, including that longer demo we've been told we'll get from a number of sources, still doesn't satisfy you (somehow I predict it won't). Make your decision then. And in the meantime, quit being such killjoys. 

Can someone name me JUST 1 triple A game where proper gameplay footage wasnt released till close to release date? MEA will launch in 47 days (42 days for the 10hour early start) and we still have no gameplay videos up yet.