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PC Version of Phoenix Point (X-Com spiritual successor, crowdfunded game) 1 year exclusive to the Epic Game Store
- Thread starter BlueOdin
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If that's the case then that might be actual grounds for a lawsuit.
I mean, that clearly affects the actual revenue share -- and the expected sales -- in a major way.
How can you blame them for making an offer? Its 100% on the developer to do the right thing.
Fig terms are structured to give investors practically zero recourse from a developer acting in bad faith like this.
Cool! I'll be getting a refund on my backing, and by the time the game comes to steam there'll be more games to play anyway, so oh well.
They're getting destroyed in the two main reddit threads. I can't see it going well at all. I wouldn't even do it if I were them, delay it a week or something.
no you see this is the only way they can compete
theres nothing at all else they can do
also this is a good thing because its competition
Epic is only giving them money and is demanding 1 year exclusivity for any signed game. It's not their fault at all.
/s
Well, they're offering refunds for those who no longer want it, and free DLC for those who stick with them, so I find it hard to say too much about how they're handling the situation. I still don't like the fact Epic is moneyhatting games instead of improving their store and letting consumers decide, though.
It's a shitty move from EPIC since no store should be doing such a thing and a shittier move from the dev for accepting it.
Still doesn't make this acceptable in any way. Refunds is the least they could do.
Yea thats what a business do. Whatis your point. They use their profits to leverage a deal. Live in the real worls, no /s
I bet Epic cried when the devs took the money "Don't do this! Not to the consumers! 😭"
In the FAQ, Look and our window to get a refund is limited
SO we get a month to refund for them pulling a bait and switch.
SO we get a month to refund for them pulling a bait and switch.
Who knows what 1 year of DLC actually means in tangible terms.
The XCOM reboots (closest comparison) only have 2, very small DLC's in their first year, with the BIG DLC's coming 1-2 years after.
No they didnt cry, they made a good deal in their opinion. What did they do wrong?
Well the little rat looking dude and his crew can keep their game. Plenty else to play out there
At what point is their word shit, though. Like what is the actual expected output of DLC within the year, and how surprised would you be to see them push a DLC date into the 13th month post release due to "delays".
It's best not to go there.
Also, fuck em for doing this.
Can't find the refund information anywhere yet. If anyone finds it, let us know.
For people that want to refund.
Here is the link, the page for refunds is at the very bottom.
Refund Link
Here is the link, the page for refunds is at the very bottom.
Refund Link
And consumers owe them nothing too, which they'll see soon enough.
Although the devs do owe consumers, considering folk backed it for steam keys lol
Please though, keep defending corporations. It's a good look.
Epic or the Devs? The devs certainly made the promise of steam keys for backers.
Start talking with your wallet folks. Wasn't going to buy it anyways but feel bad for those who where and wanted it on the platform of choice.
Yeah, I hate it, too, but at least they've done something to try to soften the blow. They didn't have to give people who stick with the Epic Store anything.
They are doing wrong in believing this is the way a competing pc storefront should act.
I agree with your first line.
All blame is on the dev.
More like without refunds, there would be grounds for a lawsuit. They 100% marketed the game with Steam and GOG keys to get money from people, including actual INVESTORS and not just backers.
Lets not paint this act as generosity.
Posted this yesterday I think, but fuck Epic for this. I'm not buying a fucking thing from their store until this moneyhatting bullshit stops. You want exclusives? Develop them yourself or publish games start to finish. This moneyhatting existing games off of other stores is wack enough, doing it to crowdfunded games where people have funded / preordered expecting other stores (especially GOG) is disgusting.
Supporting industry legend vs. supporting company that is actively trying to sabotage PC gaming scene.
I'll take the refund and re-play XCOM 2 if need be. They already delayed the game multiple times, what's another year. Plus there will be a year's worth of DLC available then as well.
I'll take the refund and re-play XCOM 2 if need be. They already delayed the game multiple times, what's another year. Plus there will be a year's worth of DLC available then as well.
Yea the devs do, epic doesntActually, they do own people who backed it Steam keys.
They probably need to get harangued into giving out those Steam/GOG keys to backers like they said they wouldd
It would be nice if they could offer Steam/GOG keys to those who still want one.