I didn't buy this game at launch because this developer puts their name all over sales. I knew this would happen. I am of course talking about:
For me this seems existential to a franchise, developer or even a publisher. Why would most people buy Wolf2 at £40 when they know this will happen? Especially in Q4 when there is a tonne of releases to pass the time.
If I look at Nintendo I know regardless I'll probably (the 'too many games' month was fucking amazing) get the same price in 6 months as I do at launch. So the decision is the same now or in 6 months. I know 'some' like to make this a criticism of Nintendo as if it makes them somehow nefarious but to me its just good business and likely helps their sales as a publisher from a global output POV. Even pubs who do sales do them more smartly, not putting their brand all over the Steam Sale for one, and for two making the biggest sales on previous entries to the new game - Activision are great at this, COD sales on a version 2 years old and its still £20!
Does anyone else feel this way towards some franchises or publishers? Does anyone with a retail background know if this is priced in? i.e. is Bethesda's main business just pushing volume at highly competitive prices VS pushing margin.
PS I am not buying Wolf 2 at this price, see below - and I bet this will be <£20 in the New Year at least:
For me this seems existential to a franchise, developer or even a publisher. Why would most people buy Wolf2 at £40 when they know this will happen? Especially in Q4 when there is a tonne of releases to pass the time.
If I look at Nintendo I know regardless I'll probably (the 'too many games' month was fucking amazing) get the same price in 6 months as I do at launch. So the decision is the same now or in 6 months. I know 'some' like to make this a criticism of Nintendo as if it makes them somehow nefarious but to me its just good business and likely helps their sales as a publisher from a global output POV. Even pubs who do sales do them more smartly, not putting their brand all over the Steam Sale for one, and for two making the biggest sales on previous entries to the new game - Activision are great at this, COD sales on a version 2 years old and its still £20!
Does anyone else feel this way towards some franchises or publishers? Does anyone with a retail background know if this is priced in? i.e. is Bethesda's main business just pushing volume at highly competitive prices VS pushing margin.
PS I am not buying Wolf 2 at this price, see below - and I bet this will be <£20 in the New Year at least: