@Bigmanfan I can respect that you aren't fully positive about the practice, but the assumption it doesn't reflect in better numbers for Machine Games when it comes to the revenue generated... I mean of course the money always ends up in shareholder and executives pockets, just as does if you purchase any game.
My argument is I want to support MachineGames, I waited for reviews and as they were extremely positive, I wanted to be able to support this studio more then just me downloading the game on Monday as part of GP Ultimate, I truly do mean its a bonus though, £35 compared to £70 as I would normally have to pay and I get the upcoming dlc etc, like I struggle to see where I lose out here.
Also you're forgetting we're in the digital age now, games used to release on certain days for physical distribution reasons, which is obviously not so important and games releases are all over the place now when you look at it.
If you dont like the practice fine, but I just don't appreciate being considered stupid because I decided to support a studio doing something great.
@Bigmanfan I think thats a pretty interesting way to look at and challenge people like me who have. Personally paying £35 is my way of supporting Machinegames and hopefully encouraging Microsoft to keep them in this direction after the horrendous Youngblood and getting it early is a bonus. It also does come with the upcoming dlc and some nice to have cosmetics.
Cheaper then having to pay £70 for the full game release or the £100 without Gamepass Ultimate, while still feeling like I've helped this studio directly who most definitely deserve it.
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@Bigmanfan I can respect that you aren't fully positive about the practice, but the assumption it doesn't reflect in better numbers for Machine Games when it comes to the revenue generated...
I mean of course the money always ends up in shareholder and executives pockets, just as does if you purchase any game.
My argument is I want to support MachineGames, I waited for reviews and as they were extremely positive, I wanted to be able to support this studio more then just me downloading the game on Monday as part of GP Ultimate, I truly do mean its a bonus though, £35 compared to £70 as I would normally have to pay and I get the upcoming dlc etc, like I struggle to see where I lose out here.
Also you're forgetting we're in the digital age now, games used to release on certain days for physical distribution reasons, which is obviously not so important and games releases are all over the place now when you look at it.
If you dont like the practice fine, but I just don't appreciate being considered stupid because I decided to support a studio doing something great.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Enjoying Indiana Jones And The Great Circle So Far?
@Bigmanfan I think thats a pretty interesting way to look at and challenge people like me who have. Personally paying £35 is my way of supporting Machinegames and hopefully encouraging Microsoft to keep them in this direction after the horrendous Youngblood and getting it early is a bonus. It also does come with the upcoming dlc and some nice to have cosmetics.
Cheaper then having to pay £70 for the full game release or the £100 without Gamepass Ultimate, while still feeling like I've helped this studio directly who most definitely deserve it.