Sentences with phrase «on gimmick»

Instead of relying on a gimmick, choose one of these ways to stand out to employers and hop head - and - shoulders over the hundreds of «uniquely qualified» candidates.

But some of its hardware experiments border on gimmick - y than being genuinely useful.

This shouldn't be a huge concern, as Nintendo built one of their most successful machines entirely on the gimmick.

A way for Nintendo to cash in on a gimmick that worked well enough for them to win hundreds of GOTY awards (not from us!).

Hell, I have a famicom now and have my sights set on Gimmick!

Other players, however, will discover a linear game banking on a gimmick.

By creating a platformer that only allows players to see a tiny fraction of the screen, Glo very much relies on its gimmick.

Just like the Wii before it, the Kinect began its life with games hinged on a gimmick, and that gimmick is, «Whoa, I'm just moving my body and things are happening on screen!

I'm sure the Switch will be a reasonable success when all is said and done, largely because they've finally found a way to make their formula of cheaping out on hardware to focus on a gimmick appeal to core gamers, which is by making it a gimmick that is actually pretty handy and neat, as well as providing a solid lineup of games.

While even the most well - executed 3D narrative films have hardly depended on the gimmick for anything more than bonus effect, 3D actively enhances the audience's understanding of the subject in «Pina,» where movement patterns and spatial deconstruction in the late Pina Bausch's choreography are brought to the fore, replicating the immediacy and interactivity of live performance.

Oddly, the solution could be to put more emphasis on the gimmick; give us more puffy chair.

«Like most horror spinoff sequels, Annabelle: Creation is a silly, cheap attempt to cash in on a gimmick» — Glenn Sumi

But I have never liked to base my opinion of a film on a gimmick.

And when it all comes together in an extended, nerve - racking climax, things unfold in ways we hadn't even considered — somehow without relying on the gimmick of a surprise ending.

It's unfortunate Edgar Wright felt the need to «faithfully» adapt the comic book, because there's a decent story without it and it's unfortunate he wastes a lot of good performances on a gimmick movie.

And a console can't rely on gimmick at all.

All of this is missing in «American Reunion» and it relies on the gimmick of seeing the original cast all back together, but the last time we checked, no one was signing petitions to get them all in the same room.

It's an effective homage that relies on a gimmick that doesn't wear down and, thankfully, suggests a sequel that could be just as enjoyable.

Understand this, it's an almost flawless film, but it's predicated on a gimmick, and that gimmick is its main issue.

A very good movie, but one that relies on a gimmick it never quite transcends.

Other players, however, will discover a linear game banking on a gimmick.

Accost defenders using each player's dribbling skills, as opposed to relying on gimmick moves.

«We should not be selling to kids using cartoon characters, and we shouldn't be bringing them in on the gimmicks and the toys.»

Most of tax reform has a direct revenue impact and probably could be enacted through reconciliation, but it would either need to be revenue - positive over the long run or else rely on gimmicks, such as sun - setting rate reductions or other revenue - reducing provisions, to avoid increasing the long - term debt.

This supportive guide provides step - by - step advice for a compassionate and emotionally aware process — one that focuses on positive connection rather than relying on gimmicks, pressure, or rewards (which usually backfire).

I don't believe he's closed the sale with Western New Yorkers and Buffalonians despite his many attempts to spend our tax dollars on gimmicks that will win him favor with voters,» Langworthy said.

It is coasting along on gimmicks and mood music.

We can't rely on gimmicks that only make our problems worse in the coming years.»

At Weight Loss + in Louisville, Kentucky, we don't want to sell you on gimmicks.

Saw creator James Wan directs in fine fashion, relying less on gimmicks that have been part of his prior films, though there are still a handful of standard cheap scares that do seem out of place in this more psychological terror - driven story.

Too many of the levels seem to rely on gimmicks and so they fall out of favour and rotation rather quickly.

There's a noticeable step backwards in terms of raw content, with Mario's latest preferring to focus less on gimmicks and quirky game modes — there's no mini-games, campaign or the overblown power - ups of before — choosing instead to provide a relatively concise core gameplay experience, more about simplicity and accessibility, with one or two unorthodox touches of Mushroom Kingdom magic thrown into the mix.

Pesky Interior Given the Beetle convertible's price — around $ 25,500 including the destination charge — the interior feels higher on gimmicks than quality.

They don't rely on gimmicks like super aggressive throttle tip - in or enormous factory wheels to convey sportiness; they're just sporty.

«Our record sales streak is not based on gimmicks, but rather consumer demand for our vehicles.

It is an e-reader first and foremost and does not rely on any gimmicks.

But, it seems that, more than ever, self - published authors will have to put out high quality books and work on building up a loyal readership over time, rather than depending on gimmicks to launch their careers.

Amazon is relying on gimmicks to sell the phone, much like car commercials focus on 1 year free access to Pandora, or Beats audio built in!

Grocery stores focus on gimmicks and taste, not good nutrition.

While some methods of obedience training for dogs rely on gimmicks or inducing pain or discomfort, the Bark Busters method empowers you with the insight you need to become your dog's pack leader.

Good trainers do not need lots of physical force to train dogs, an they don't rely on gimmicks.

Although the commercial dog food industry is not short on gimmicks, the fact that different sized breeds have different nutritional requirements is not one of them.

The game doesn't rely on gimmicks, breakable plastic peripherals or 100,000,000 point flat - trick combos to win you over.

Adding gimmicks on gimmicks didn't serve the series well.

Sadly, the MP dispaointed me a lot, way too focused on gimmicks instead of real gameplay, unlike U2 multi wich was closer to the SP..

It's surprisingly short, lacks imagination, and overly relies on gimmicks that prove more annoying than surprising.

Rather then addressing the problem that selling games based on gimmicks held, they amp'd those same gimmicks up to 11 and made the world's most unwieldy controller in the process by strapping an SNES controller to a gigantic 3DS, and then followed that up by selling DLC via action figures.

While the early Darius games relied entirely on their gimmicks — both technologically and aesthetically — to overcome their average level design and pacing, Darius Gaiden manages to combine the series» trademark charm with great and mostly - fair gameplay.

Let's assume you haven't played Call Of Duty for years — it's evolved from a fairly generic shooter for its time (albeit a good one) back with the original instalment and has slowly tacked on gimmicks like regenerating health, sliding around on your knees, wall running, exoskeletons, branching stories, space ships, and a weapon customisation menu over the years.

Sequels have rarely slowed the imagination of the Mushroom Kingdom, but New Super Mario Bros. 2 often feels rehashed, relying on gimmicks to add a superficial sense of identity to the mix.