Yes, console owners WILL buy it again. This is exactly the reason they bring out the PC version months afterwards.. they get people buying both.
If they had bought out the PC version at the same time as the console version then they wouldn't sell any console versions as the PC version will ALWAYS be better.
So you telling me you think 2.8m copies in 24 hours isn't impressive?
I hate to break it to you but not everyone will buy it on the first day.. shockingly enough I would imagine that the MAJORITY will wait until the 2nd or even the 3rd day to buy it!. Some people might even wait a whole week!
Consider the fact that the majority of people who bought this program were probably gold sellers I'm more than happy that this guy is now fucked for the rest of his life. Reply0
"EA couldn't have done it, what the hell would EA know about it? They know nothing about launching MMOs in Europe, unless it's spending lots of money closing them down I suppose."
That has to be quote of the week. Damn you EA for closing down Earth and Beyond.
I would guess that at least 50% of piracy downloads are by kids and other people who cant afford to buy the game in the first place and would not result in a sale if the piracy option was removed.
The BBC News' website coverage of gaming feels like listening to your parents trying to explain what it is without even having played a single game in their entire life. Reply0
Trine heads to PSN, PC next year
Rockstar shows GTA IV editor tutorial
Yes, console owners WILL buy it again. This is exactly the reason they bring out the PC version months afterwards.. they get people buying both.
If they had bought out the PC version at the same time as the console version then they wouldn't sell any console versions as the PC version will ALWAYS be better.
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The Eurogamer TV Show: Relic Special
WOW: Lich King sells 2.8m in 24 hours
So you telling me you think 2.8m copies in 24 hours isn't impressive?
I hate to break it to you but not everyone will buy it on the first day.. shockingly enough I would imagine that the MAJORITY will wait until the 2nd or even the 3rd day to buy it!. Some people might even wait a whole week!
Hard to believe I know but its true... Reply 0
The Eurogamer TV Show: Eurogamer Expo 2008
Fifteenth EverQuest expansion is live
Long live EQ. Reply 0
The Eurogamer TV Show: Saints Row 2 Special
WOW to introduce PVP levelling?
WoW is turning into a stats based Unreal Tournament.
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Will Wright backing McCain for presidency
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Blizzard awarded USD 6m in damages
Cities XL
Vanguard offers free reactivation
For a game with so few subscribers you would have thought that a less limited reactivation package would be a good idea...
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Warhammer Online's Paul Barnett
That has to be quote of the week. Damn you EA for closing down Earth and Beyond.
I like this guy :-) Reply 0
Saints Row 2 - Co-op trailer
Reminds me alot of Mercs 2. Reply 0
Bleszinski rules out Gears 2 for PC
It may have "advanced gameplay" for a console but PC gamers have been playing far more enjoyable FPS games for years.
I played GoW PC for about 2 hours and got so bored I uninstalled it. Reply 0
Pirate Station
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Age of Conan nets 415,000 subscribers
Exclusive Empire: Total War footage
But I'm always impressed with the graphical advancements they always seem to come up with with each new game.
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Battlefield: Bad Company - Sound
Wright hints at Spore MMO
Coverage Index
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BioShock rescued shooters, says Levine
PlanetSide
Sony, don't you think you could make some money out of selling a client that comes with a standalone server?
It would sell by the bucket loads.. :-) Reply 0
Will Wright at Comic-Con
X3: Terran Conflict - Mechanics