Digital Early Release?

[adamj2281]

Has anyone ever nailed down a reason for SCEA or any game developer for that matter, to not digitally early release a game once it goes gold for an additional cost?

Say, once it goes gold, it's instantly released online for say $79.99 or something. It allows the hardcore fans to get an early start on the game, obviously at a cost, and allows the developer to make some extra revenue.

I know EA did Season Ticket, which was a decent effort, but not long enough.

I guess the obvious reason is if the game sucks, it's going to greatly reduce sales if poor reviews get out before the release date.

Oh well, 2 more months............it's going to be a long wait.

[PhilliesFan13]

No chance that happens.

[A_Quiet_Pro]

Quote: Originally Posted by adamj2281

Has anyone ever nailed down a reason for SCEA or any game developer for that matter, to not digitally early release a game once it goes gold for an additional cost? Say, once it goes gold, it's instantly released online for say $79.99 or something. It allows the hardcore fans to get an early start on the game, obviously at a cost, and allows the developer to make some extra revenue. I know EA did Season Ticket, which was a decent effort, but not long enough. I guess the obvious reason is if the game sucks, it's going to greatly reduce sales if poor reviews get out before the release date. Oh well, 2 more months............it's going to be a long wait.

#1, Release dates are there for a reason
#2, EA only does this the weekend before the respective game comes out, and ONLY until it comes out, once the game launches, the extra time deal expires. OH and by the way, this really coulda gone in THIS digital discussing thread.

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by A_Quiet_Pro

OH and by the way, this really coulda gone in THIS digital discussing thread.

But that's in the Mlb the Show current gen section. This is ps4

[A_Quiet_Pro]

Quote: Originally Posted by underdog13

But that's in the Mlb the Show current gen section. This is ps4

You really think they'll launch the Show on PSN for PS3 and not PS4 at the same time?

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by A_Quiet_Pro

You really think they'll launch the Show on PSN for PS3 and not PS4 at the same time?

Your question confuses me. They will release ps3 before ps4 on psn? Yes I could see that happening.

[A_Quiet_Pro]

Quote: Originally Posted by underdog13

Your question confuses me. They will release ps3 before ps4 on psn? Yes I could see that happening.

Obviously the full game will be on there for PS3 first, but as far as pre-ordering, dont you think they'll launch at the same time?

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by A_Quiet_Pro

Obviously the full game will be on there for PS3 first, but as far as pre-ordering, dont you think they'll launch at the same time?

I guess, but as far as a digital early release I could see them doing that for ps4 and not ps3 or vita.