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Who did GOG get their license from? If it was Bethesda, I fail to see how this is an "FU" the Bethesda unless GOG has a license that let's them distribute the game for free.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
Who did GOG get their license from? If it was Bethesda, I fail to see how this is an "FU" the Bethesda unless GOG has a license that let's them distribute the game for free.
Ya, I don't see it as a big "FU" to Bethesda but a "Use it before you lose it" to drum up bethesda hits on their distribution network and make them look better. Pick up a lot of new accounts with the big names, and have a larger user base when they make later deals. I don't think I have a GoG account yet.
Can't sleep, clown will eat me.
It was originally an Interplay license, but Bethesda won the rights to the sale of the old games in the most recent court battle against them. My point is that "Free Games" is like a giant dinner bell for gamers, and the fact that the sale is being advertised on every major gamer site means that the profit Bethesda would have received from the post-GOG sales of the games are now a lot less than what they could have been.
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Meh. If I agree to pay a company "X" amount for every item I sell, then end up giving away the items for free, I'm the one taking the hit, no so much the company. The benefit being is I increase my exposure to people and make potential new customers for later.
Sure, Bethesda may have been able to sell those same games later for a slightly higher price, but the Fallout Collection (1, 2, Tactics) is a dirt cheap game collection that is on sale numerous times throughout the year for 75% off or more. It's not exactly a big money maker for Bethesda.
What the Fallout Collection _IS_, is a cheap game that carries the Fallout name (Big crowd draw), and when a distributor gives them away for free it drums up advertising and new accounts. More accounts, more chances for people to spend money, better deals from the license holders.
Sure, Bethesda may have been able to sell those same games later for a slightly higher price, but the Fallout Collection (1, 2, Tactics) is a dirt cheap game collection that is on sale numerous times throughout the year for 75% off or more. It's not exactly a big money maker for Bethesda.
What the Fallout Collection _IS_, is a cheap game that carries the Fallout name (Big crowd draw), and when a distributor gives them away for free it drums up advertising and new accounts. More accounts, more chances for people to spend money, better deals from the license holders.
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If you're an Android user, Game Dev Story is the Free App of the Day from Amazon. Better than the usual schlock.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
In case anyone hadn't been following them, Bundle Stars seems to be growing, a wider selection of deals, and some better bundles. Still decent prices.
Can't sleep, clown will eat me.
Steam Holiday Sale kicked off today. Runs through the 3rd. Normal stuff 24 hour normal deals. 8 Hour Flash Sales. And Community Choices every 8 hours you can vote on. As a reminder don't buy anything unless it's a Daily or Flash sale!
Tempted at MG Rising... Anyone ever play it? I know its an action game and not a stealth normal MG game.
It's a great game, if you've played Bayonetta or Vanquish it's the same combat style. Definitely worth $20.
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"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
Isn't it for the pre-order for when it comes out next month? If so...
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
Aliens: Colonial Marines is a svelte $2 on Amazon in case you're wondering what sort of train wreck two dollars can buy you.
Edited, Dec 19th 2013 9:56pm by Jophiel
Edited, Dec 19th 2013 9:56pm by Jophiel
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Drulian, Pie Eating Champion wrote:
Isn't it for the pre-order for when it comes out next month? If so...
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
No you!
I buys it. And Receseceseter Ho, plus Mirrors Edge, and the 2nd Knife of Dunwall DLC for Dishonored.
Always kinda meant to play most of those at some point.
Spore is a flash sale, if you like broken promises for $5.
IDrownFish of the Seven Seas wrote:
Spore is a flash sale, if you like broken promises for $5.
..and another game gets taken off my wishlist
Things I sometimes play...
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"I want to be a unicorn!"
"Awww, why's that?"........
"So I can stab people with my face."
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"I want to be a unicorn!"
"Awww, why's that?"........
"So I can stab people with my face."
Master Shojindo wrote:
Drulian, Pie Eating Champion wrote:
Isn't it for the pre-order for when it comes out next month? If so...
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
No you!
I buys it. And Receseceseter Ho, plus Mirrors Edge, and the 2nd Knife of Dunwall DLC for Dishonored.
Always kinda meant to play most of those at some point.
Sooooo, MGR for $16 through GMG. Use code GMG20-ZB5D1-93X49.
Edited, Dec 20th 2013 2:17pm by Shaowstrike
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"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
Shaowstrike the Shady wrote:
Master Shojindo wrote:
Drulian, Pie Eating Champion wrote:
Isn't it for the pre-order for when it comes out next month? If so...
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
No you!
I buys it. And Receseceseter Ho, plus Mirrors Edge, and the 2nd Knife of Dunwall DLC for Dishonored.
Always kinda meant to play most of those at some point.
Sooooo, MGR for $16 through GMG. Use code GMG20-ZB5D1-93X49.
Edited, Dec 20th 2013 2:17pm by Shaowstrike
Such is the way of these things. I'd like to think I am paying the premium for the convenience, since I don't have a GMG account. At Steam I just, Add to cart, Add to cart, Purchase for myself, Done!
IDrownFish of the Seven Seas wrote:
Spore is a flash sale, if you like broken promises for $5.
Ya I still have that....
Posting cuz Merry mostly next 2 weeks off woot!
Master Shojindo wrote:
Shaowstrike the Shady wrote:
Master Shojindo wrote:
Drulian, Pie Eating Champion wrote:
Isn't it for the pre-order for when it comes out next month? If so...
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
No you!
I buys it. And Receseceseter Ho, plus Mirrors Edge, and the 2nd Knife of Dunwall DLC for Dishonored.
Always kinda meant to play most of those at some point.
Sooooo, MGR for $16 through GMG. Use code GMG20-ZB5D1-93X49.
Edited, Dec 20th 2013 2:17pm by Shaowstrike
Such is the way of these things. I'd like to think I am paying the premium for the convenience, since I don't have a GMG account. At Steam I just, Add to cart, Add to cart, Purchase for myself, Done!
Because it's so hard to sign up for an account...
Turin wrote:
Master Shojindo wrote:
Shaowstrike the Shady wrote:
Master Shojindo wrote:
Drulian, Pie Eating Champion wrote:
Isn't it for the pre-order for when it comes out next month? If so...
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
QUIT PRE-ORDERING GAMES!!!!
No you!
I buys it. And Receseceseter Ho, plus Mirrors Edge, and the 2nd Knife of Dunwall DLC for Dishonored.
Always kinda meant to play most of those at some point.
Sooooo, MGR for $16 through GMG. Use code GMG20-ZB5D1-93X49.
Edited, Dec 20th 2013 2:17pm by Shaowstrike
Such is the way of these things. I'd like to think I am paying the premium for the convenience, since I don't have a GMG account. At Steam I just, Add to cart, Add to cart, Purchase for myself, Done!
Because it's so hard to sign up for an account...
I'm glad you agree.
Decided to bite on Xcom EW for 50% off. 
Steam sale has been pretty underwhelming so far. I did spend some funbucks on Sleeping Dogs for 4.99. I may even get around to playing it some time next year.
So far the flash sales and community votes seem to be very heavy in the Indie pile, and there are a lot of Early Access games. That's why it seems so underwhelming.
I'm not a fan of most the Early Access games. Lots of promise and little progress.
I'm not a fan of most the Early Access games. Lots of promise and little progress.
Can't sleep, clown will eat me.
Though the worst case scenario is that I pick up Rogue Legacy for 50% off, it won't be so bad.
I might grab Gone Home for $10 if it doesn't go cheaper. I meant to grab it the other day from Humble, but forgot, so shame on me.
I might grab Gone Home for $10 if it doesn't go cheaper. I meant to grab it the other day from Humble, but forgot, so shame on me.
IDrownFish wrote:
Anyways, you all are horrible, @#%^ed up people
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