Agent X Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 http://www.gamestop.com/browse/search.aspx...lpha%20protocol What's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cl_Flushentityhero Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 They know PC users will just pirate the game anyway. /sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos_hybrid Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 While it is strange, I can honestly say I don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orogun01 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Whats a space siege? I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humodour Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Well I certainly ain't pre-ordering then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 It's probably a good idea to get as many people to pre-order as possible (hey Rorie, any idea when Steam will allow pre-orders? Or is that Sega's call?) As publishers really pay attention to those stats. I imagine the only real reason Sony's happy with Heavy Rain is because of the large number of pre-orders. Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigranes Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Yeah, Alpha Protocol's the big one for Obsidian, and since it's also multiplatform, PC preorders numbers will actually have a big impact. Does anybody really care about Space Siege, anyway? Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cl_Flushentityhero Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 (hey Rorie, any idea when Steam will allow pre-orders? Or is that Sega's call?) That's kind of odd that they removed the pre-order. I got mine back in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) I imagine the only real reason Sony's happy with Heavy Rain is because of the large number of pre-orders. The main reason why Sony should be happy about Heavy Rain is that it's a PS3-only game with critical acclaim that might finally move some hardware. The software sales are icing on the cake. Pre-order bonuses are stupid and need to die. Edited February 27, 2010 by Purkake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Pre-order bonuses and other pish-posh, bah! When I wanted Dragon Age, I walked into the store and asked for a copy. And got ****ing M&Ms along with it. Beat that, Mr Rich American Gamestore! Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 It doesn't count unless they were Dragon Age branded M&Ms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 More like M&Ms branded Dragon Age, amirite? Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The main reason why Sony should be happy about Heavy Rain is that it's a PS3-only game with critical acclaim that might finally move some hardware. The software sales are icing on the cake. I haven't encountered a good many people willing to pay $360 for the privilege of playing Heavy Rain. I'd say that's a minority even in the people who actually know what the game is. Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiko Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Does anyone know if this will be the same pre-order/CE for EB Games Australia? I pre-ordered the game on Saturday but they could not tell me what was the pre-order bonus or what was in the CE. I did it anyway just to get the numbers up. EA/Bioware is there a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humodour Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The main reason why Sony should be happy about Heavy Rain is that it's a PS3-only game with critical acclaim that might finally move some hardware. The software sales are icing on the cake. I haven't encountered a good many people willing to pay $360 for the privilege of playing Heavy Rain. I'd say that's a minority even in the people who actually know what the game is. That's fallacious reasoning. People generally don't buy the PS3 for a single game. They often do buy it so they can play a game knowing they'll be able to play many others as well, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orogun01 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The main reason why Sony should be happy about Heavy Rain is that it's a PS3-only game with critical acclaim that might finally move some hardware. The software sales are icing on the cake. I haven't encountered a good many people willing to pay $360 for the privilege of playing Heavy Rain. I'd say that's a minority even in the people who actually know what the game is. That's fallacious reasoning. People generally don't buy the PS3 for a single game. They often do buy it so they can play a game knowing they'll be able to play many others as well, however. Three words for you my friend GOD OF WAR. I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The main reason why Sony should be happy about Heavy Rain is that it's a PS3-only game with critical acclaim that might finally move some hardware. The software sales are icing on the cake. I haven't encountered a good many people willing to pay $360 for the privilege of playing Heavy Rain. I'd say that's a minority even in the people who actually know what the game is. That's fallacious reasoning. People generally don't buy the PS3 for a single game. They often do buy it so they can play a game knowing they'll be able to play many others as well, however. I'd say a major chunk of people buy it because it's the best blu-ray player on the market - the fact that it can also play games, some of them good, a few of them exclusive, is an added bonus. I belong to this group. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The main reason why Sony should be happy about Heavy Rain is that it's a PS3-only game with critical acclaim that might finally move some hardware. The software sales are icing on the cake. I haven't encountered a good many people willing to pay $360 for the privilege of playing Heavy Rain. I'd say that's a minority even in the people who actually know what the game is. It's a unique game that's only available on their system, they are going for game enthusiasts who only have a 360 or PS2. I'm sure it'll get them a few more sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoraptor Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 If that were the case Sony would be slitting their wrists. PS3's are sold at a loss. Buying a PS3 for a single game is not great for Sony, it's very bad for Sony. They need to sell other stuff (games, extra controllers etc) to break even on the console side of the ledger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) You won't buy it just to play a single game, that game is like a gateway game. The point is that not selling them is much worse than selling them, Microsoft started breaking even with 360 sales just last year IIRC. Edited February 28, 2010 by Purkake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoraptor Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 360 isn't even close to breaking even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I guess you're right, they are still closer than Sony, though. My other points stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) I was under the impression that, unlike Microsoft, Sony at least claims that their individual consoles are not sold at a loss. Their economic problems are due to other parts of SCEE not delivering :/ Edit: Probably means "manufactured". I'm guessing that info does not account for R&D costs. Edited March 1, 2010 by Nepenthe You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 The PS3 isn't as big of a loser as it used to be, recent iterations have minimized costs. But yeah, the $$$ is in the games. Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purkake Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) I was under the impression that, unlike Microsoft, Sony at least claims that their individual consoles are not sold at a loss. Their economic problems are due to other parts of SCEE not delivering :/ Edit: Probably means "manufactured". I'm guessing that info does not account for R&D costs. Here's a short article about that. Sony's in for the long haul. Edited March 1, 2010 by Purkake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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