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Munkeh111 on 22 January 2013
slowmo said:
Munkeh111 said:
betacon said:
Munkeh111 said:
 

I personally do, as I get everything online so then if I pre-order, I get in the release date (or before) without having to leave home, especially as the only proper game shop is about 20 minutes away and I can't really be bothered (at my actual home, there isn't one for about 30 mins).

I always find that the cheapest place to buy it is online though, I can't really be bothered to look around for a few £ savings when it is plenty cheap on amazon already

I always pre-order from online not only do I get the game close to the relese date, I save $20-30 ordering it from the Uk.

But I bet you don't pre-order months in advance? 

{having said all of this, I am pre-ordering GTA from amazon (it definitely won't go bankrupt, something I can't say about any other British retailer) the moment the release date is announced}


Twice I have been screwed over by games not arriving on the day of release plus our postal service doesn't arrive until 14:00 half the time so half the day is gone waiting if they do deliver on the day.  I've not had a game arrive the day before for a couple of years when I have ordered online so I'd rather take the 10 minute trip to town and back to ensure I get it and can play straight away when I do want something on the day of release.  The last game I pre-ordered was Halo 4 which I picked up from my local shop at midnight on release day and the only reason I pre-ordered was to get the Limited Edition guaranteed.

Who do you order from? I normally order from GAME and have never had a problem



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kivi95 on 22 January 2013
JoeTheBro said:
Very interesting. Is microsoft doing this to increase sales or increase value?

If it is sales then they are really worried about the other competition that month and are doing this as a last ditch effort to save the game. Consumers like me who only have GeOW 3 are now more likely to buy it.

Or they expect the game to sell well but are worried about a consumer backlash. "This isn't even half the game GeOW 3 was yet it costs just as much." They are adding this to make consumers believe $60 is a fair price.

It would be really bad if both of these reasons are true.


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sales2099 on 22 January 2013
JoeTheBro said:
Very interesting. Is microsoft doing this to increase sales or increase value?

If it is sales then they are really worried about the other competition that month and are doing this as a last ditch effort to save the game. Consumers like me who only have GeOW 3 are now more likely to buy it.

Or they expect the game to sell well but are worried about a consumer backlash. "This isn't even half the game GeOW 3 was yet it costs just as much." They are adding this to make consumers believe $60 is a fair price.

It would be really bad if both of these reasons are true.

Well for starters this is a $20 value so it should shut up the critics who are saying this may be overpriced.

As for sales it won't be as front loaded as a holiday Gears release, but its definately going to outsell competition like God of War Ascension no problem.



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Ucell on 22 January 2013

I think they should include Gears Of War 3 too.



Ucell on 22 January 2013
sales2099 said:
JoeTheBro said:
Very interesting. Is microsoft doing this to increase sales or increase value?

If it is sales then they are really worried about the other competition that month and are doing this as a last ditch effort to save the game. Consumers like me who only have GeOW 3 are now more likely to buy it.

Or they expect the game to sell well but are worried about a consumer backlash. "This isn't even half the game GeOW 3 was yet it costs just as much." They are adding this to make consumers believe $60 is a fair price.

It would be really bad if both of these reasons are true.

Well for starters this is a $20 value so it should shut up the critics who are saying this may be overpriced.

As for sales it won't be as front loaded as a holiday Gears release, but its definately going to outsell competition like God of War Ascension no problem.

I don't think so...God of War is also a beast in terms of sales.



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sales2099 on 22 January 2013
Ucell said:
sales2099 said:
JoeTheBro said:
Very interesting. Is microsoft doing this to increase sales or increase value?

If it is sales then they are really worried about the other competition that month and are doing this as a last ditch effort to save the game. Consumers like me who only have GeOW 3 are now more likely to buy it.

Or they expect the game to sell well but are worried about a consumer backlash. "This isn't even half the game GeOW 3 was yet it costs just as much." They are adding this to make consumers believe $60 is a fair price.

It would be really bad if both of these reasons are true.

Well for starters this is a $20 value so it should shut up the critics who are saying this may be overpriced.

As for sales it won't be as front loaded as a holiday Gears release, but its definately going to outsell competition like God of War Ascension no problem.

I don't think so...God of War is also a beast in terms of sales.

Both spinoffs, both march releases, both high tier exclusive franchises. I say its a pretty even match up. Wanna bet?



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KingHades on 22 January 2013
sales2099 said:
Dont know why people are knocking this.....isnt Bioshock Infinite giving away Bioshock 1 for PS3?

Theres a difference. I can get Bioshock 1&2 and infinite on ps3 for only $60 on launch.

PS+ for Bioshock 2 and Infinite coming with BS1.Not to mention BioShock Infinite is actually looking good and is in better shape than GoW:J.



KingHades on 22 January 2013
Nsanity said:
KingHades said:
Not interested I already canceled my pre-order. The game looks like Gears 3 so casual.
$65 DLC Confirmed. I'm more excited for The Last Guardian.

You never even had it pre-ordered, did you?

I honestly did for like a good week then I realized im going to use it for Ni No Kuni so I can get the steelbook case.



Ucell on 22 January 2013
sales2099 said:
Ucell said:
sales2099 said:
JoeTheBro said:
Very interesting. Is microsoft doing this to increase sales or increase value?

If it is sales then they are really worried about the other competition that month and are doing this as a last ditch effort to save the game. Consumers like me who only have GeOW 3 are now more likely to buy it.

Or they expect the game to sell well but are worried about a consumer backlash. "This isn't even half the game GeOW 3 was yet it costs just as much." They are adding this to make consumers believe $60 is a fair price.

It would be really bad if both of these reasons are true.

Well for starters this is a $20 value so it should shut up the critics who are saying this may be overpriced.

As for sales it won't be as front loaded as a holiday Gears release, but its definately going to outsell competition like God of War Ascension no problem.

I don't think so...God of War is also a beast in terms of sales.

Both spinoffs, both march releases, both high tier exclusive franchises. I say its a pretty even match up. Wanna bet?

Its a pretty tough bet, but being a God of War fan, I'll go with Ascension. Although I won't be surprised if Judgement manages to outsell it.



MARCUSDJACKSON on 22 January 2013

didn't really care for gears 1 but there reasons for that.



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