Ouch.
Looks like the beta really is hurting sales.
Source:
http://www.thetechgame.com/Forums/t=...rs-rising.html
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Ouch.
Looks like the beta really is hurting sales.
Source:
http://www.thetechgame.com/Forums/t=...rs-rising.html
...because some people don't know difference between beta code and a release build ?
Or folks want the bugs sorted out before they part with their hard earned cash?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pr⊕phet
Forced Origin.
Screwed-up Origin policies/ToS.
Bannings on something that is their own fault.
I'm surprised that number isn't at least 5x what it is right now...
Beta code == bugsQuote:
Originally Posted by Fivel
Whole reason for beta testing ;)
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Personally I am impressed with the game. Taking into account it is still BETA, I did notice a few bugs myself.
But the BETA got me to put in my preOrder....
As for people complaining about Forced Origin, this is the same with Steam and I really like steam. Origin has a few issues itself. I had to download the Beta Twice. Even my free copy of Mass Effect 2 I got with Dragon Age 2 was downloaded 3 times.... ugh bandwidth waste! But alas, it is still very new and they should sort out the issues in due time. Steam wasn't perfect for the first year as well....
Lol I get that, but in a sense it is a risky strategy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pr⊕phet
As you posted ppl cant differentiate between beta and final, BUT their final decision may be influenced by their experience of the beta. Fickle bunch are gamers ;)
Maybe why some companies stick to CLOSED betas. Going open BETA has risks and this is one big one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fivel
Difference between a seasoned used testing your code and "Tannie Marie van die plaas" testing it.....
well, 34K to 1.5 Million pre-orders is not too big a loss....
my pre-order is staying where it is, I love the gameplay
I'd guess system requirements also has allot to do with this...