10 Video Games That Released At The WORST Possible Time

Dependent on what kind of product you’re shipping, there are other ways to poorly handle your release window. Failing to tie in Mad Max’s video game with its film, for example.

That’s if it was a movie tie in to begin with, of course. It gets a bit confusing when you release a game so close to the film, using the same brand name but then expect people to know it’s actually an original, unrelated work.

Already you can see why the release of Mad Max is such a weird topic to discuss.

Okay, so it’s not a movie tie in but it does share the same name. Our next question is, why did they release it so close to the film, then? And if they did, why wouldn’t it be cross promoted to high heavens in an attempt to get as many eyes on it?

On top of that, no one really wants video game based off a movie. Sure, The Incredibles’ game was as its name insists but that’s the exception to the rule.

Confusion aside, Mad Max, if not received as somewhat mediocre, Mad Max did fairly well in regard to sales.

Lastly, I’m sure it could have done even better if Avalanche didn’t drop on the same day as Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.