Absolutely. I have no problem preordering (a week or three in advance, not 6 months) if I enjoy the game. I purchased far more games back in the mid to late 90s when they still published demo discs with magazines. I'm not trying to screw developers and I expect the same.
I can go to the book store and read an entire novel, yet; I purchase over $50 per month. Why? Because I enjoy the freedom of taking it with me. I could read the entire novel for free and the book store wouldn't bat an eye. However, purchasing the product provides value for me.
"1a. Ransom licensing (i.e. only take preorders)."
Sorry, you just lost a customer. I'm tired of getting burned on crap games, so I don't buy games without trying them out. Either put out a demo prior to release or I'll download it. Chances are, the bigger the pain in the ass to try the game out, the less likely I am to make a purchase. Borders doesn't try to prevent me from reading the first few pages of a book.
I realize that you're being pedantic, but biking is not feasible for the majority of the population. Personally, I can't bike 30+ miles each way in a foot of snow. As for moving closer, I'll get right on that as soon as the market picks up and they double my salary.
I see you've been watching the Simpsons again. I deleted the Simpsons entry from my DVR a couple of months ago because I simply couldn't take it any more.
It would be more than enough to get most people to and from work. I would have to work the numbers, but I could live with buying a second car if it more than tripled my MPG.
That's fairly redundant. Fox's MO has always been:
1. Get a great show. 2. Put it on long enough to generate a loyal following. 3. Kill it for no apparent reason. 4. ??? 5. Profit from stupid reality shows. (Guess I found the ???)
I stopped playing Metroid Prime 3 when Mario Galaxy came out. I stopped playing MG when Zack & Wiki came out. I'll probably pick up SSBB eventually, but Zack & Wiki is simply too good to put down.
The funny thing is that I loved SC to death and played online for more hours than I care to remember. Having said that, I have no plans to pick up SC2. The demands of my family, job, house, etc have become too great for kind of commitment that a RTS requires. I put quite a bit more time into my DS now since I'm able to drop it at a moments notice.
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It's a big deal when your laptop only has 512Mb.
Outlook 131Mb
Firefox 110Mb
svchost 117Mb
McAffee 64Mb
422 just in main applications. Memory usage is a BIG deal.
I enjoy the commercials for products that aren't available in my area. *cough* Verizon
They don't use ink to finger print you any more. In that sense, they are making a digital copy of your finger prints.
I was told to set up a finger print scanner on our parts room. Figure printers plus grease (industrial setting) = no access.
We have a Republican, but no conservatives.
I made a functional crossbow when I was 12. The imagination is what turns a toy into a weapon. Ritalin for everyone!
public vs private sector. Sounds pretty accurate.
1. Every single review of the Wii knocked it for not playing DVDs.
2. Who doesn't have a DVD? They're $30 now.
I have Dish Network with a HD receiver/DVR. I'm able to 'buy' a HD PPV movie and record using my DVR. $4.
My Pioneer Elite does a great job of up converting standard def. Did you perhaps buy a cheaper display?
Absolutely. I have no problem preordering (a week or three in advance, not 6 months) if I enjoy the game. I purchased far more games back in the mid to late 90s when they still published demo discs with magazines. I'm not trying to screw developers and I expect the same.
I can go to the book store and read an entire novel, yet; I purchase over $50 per month. Why? Because I enjoy the freedom of taking it with me. I could read the entire novel for free and the book store wouldn't bat an eye. However, purchasing the product provides value for me.
I wish I had mod points because this is probably one of the best comments of the day. Cheers!
"1a. Ransom licensing (i.e. only take preorders)."
Sorry, you just lost a customer. I'm tired of getting burned on crap games, so I don't buy games without trying them out. Either put out a demo prior to release or I'll download it. Chances are, the bigger the pain in the ass to try the game out, the less likely I am to make a purchase. Borders doesn't try to prevent me from reading the first few pages of a book.
I pirated both games and only purchased one. The fact is, I felt Stardock deserved my money since it was a quality product.
I personally will not buy any PC game that I haven't played. So, the publisher has two options.
1. Release a demo.
2. I pirate it.
I normally purchase any game that I play for more than the first hour. Take it for what it's worth.
Heh, I lost the manual for one of the Police Quest games back on the Apple 2GS. Sucked since I couldn't play the game any more.
If it were really a potential problem, we wouldn't have exit polling.
I realize that you're being pedantic, but biking is not feasible for the majority of the population. Personally, I can't bike 30+ miles each way in a foot of snow. As for moving closer, I'll get right on that as soon as the market picks up and they double my salary.
I see you've been watching the Simpsons again. I deleted the Simpsons entry from my DVR a couple of months ago because I simply couldn't take it any more.
It would be more than enough to get most people to and from work. I would have to work the numbers, but I could live with buying a second car if it more than tripled my MPG.
That's fairly redundant. Fox's MO has always been:
1. Get a great show.
2. Put it on long enough to generate a loyal following.
3. Kill it for no apparent reason.
4. ???
5. Profit from stupid reality shows. (Guess I found the ???)
I stopped playing Metroid Prime 3 when Mario Galaxy came out. I stopped playing MG when Zack & Wiki came out. I'll probably pick up SSBB eventually, but Zack & Wiki is simply too good to put down.
The funny thing is that I loved SC to death and played online for more hours than I care to remember. Having said that, I have no plans to pick up SC2. The demands of my family, job, house, etc have become too great for kind of commitment that a RTS requires. I put quite a bit more time into my DS now since I'm able to drop it at a moments notice.
Would you know if they had?