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How Limited Run, Super Rare, and others are keeping physical games alive

It started with a game you probably don't remember.

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JBryant06191479d ago

Personally instead of making a limited Amount, I wish they would hold open pre-orders for a limited time so everyone who is a fan can secure a copy and not just scalpers.

Chevalier1479d ago

Limited Run does that on lots of games fyi.

https://limitedrungames.com...

Look at the top there are 3 open dates for preorders. Also lots of Star Wars preorders just got added recently

Clannad they're handling for Sekai is also open till sometime in May.

JBryant06191478d ago

For sure, I'm currently waiting for them to open Pre-orders on the new Shantae game.

Chevalier1477d ago

Also to be fair to the companies that started these limited runs they were probably being cautious because they didn't know what to expect from their gamble and they can't afford to sit on unsold products. Now that they're settled in they can just do these open orders they're doing more often now.

Its also thanks to Sony allowing such low print runs that we could even talk about it. It forced Nintendo to open up to it as well. Xbox apparently might also be changing their policies too.

IMissJimRyan1479d ago

I think they should re-run the catalog in big packages, with 5 or 10 games at once.

Tross1479d ago

I love them. Sure, physical games for AAA titles and some AA titles are still very much a thing, but not so much indie titles and many of the more niche localized Japanese titles (forget the issue of whether they need dubs, how about being able to actually secure a copy of them?)

That's where companies like Limited Run come in. They may exist in limited quantities, and securing a copy can involve getting up on the morning they're released and making sure I'm in front of the computer at 7:30 AM or whenever that may be, but it's also kind of fun. I'm at the stage now where I don't need a physical copy of games, but for games that really mean something to me I'm certainly open to securing one, especially if I can get an amazing collector's edition.

Of course, there are other companies who release less limited physical copies of games. If I see these in stores I often snag them, even if I've never heard of the indie game in question. They're generally just the game, but that Stardew Valley copy I got came with a physical map of the game. Regardless, I just like to support the indie side of the industry.

steven83r1479d ago

I wouldn't say small operations that release very limited quantities are keeping physical alive. It's the deals that you can get on physical that still make it appealing. Also seeing your collection organized on a shelf is nice.

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There are no "thoughtful" ads in video games, EA

There are no thoughtful ads in Video Games, EA. Leave them be.

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northpaws8h ago

I think the only type of games that can gets away with it would be sport games, having those sponsors ads on the side like on real life.

But don't put freaking Doritos ads in Star Wars or something, it breaks the immersion. If it is a pop-up ads, then big no.

Hofstaderman7h ago

EA can thoughtfully eff themselves.

Makersbreath26h ago

EA coming back for the crown of being perceived as the worst company in gaming.

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Bungie CTO Leaves Company After 14 Years, Joins Sony PlayStation

Bungie veteran and current CTO, Luis Villegas, has left the company after fourteen years and has joined Sony PlayStation as its new Head of Technology.

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Sonic18811d 2h ago

"I feel incredibly lucky because as part of my new role I get to still work closely with my Bungie family."

New role and more pay and still can work closely with Bungie

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fr0sty11h ago

Yeah, he basically just got a big promotion within the same parent company.

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S2Killinit11h ago

Seems logical for him and probably for PlayStation

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2K Games Will Reveal Sequel to One of Its 'Biggest and Most Beloved Franchises' at Summer Game Fest

2K Games is preparing to reveal the sequel to a "beloved franchise" at Summer Game Fest, with fans speculating that it might be Borderlands 4, BioShock 4, Mafia 4, and numerous other popular games.

Relientk7716h ago

I'm assuming it will be Borderlands 4. If it's Bioshock 4, I will be Bioshocked.

shinoff218311h ago

Xcom would be much better to reveal. Been needing some xcom 3

TheColbertinator9h ago

XCOM 3 would be my dream announcement

SpacedDuck1h ago

Please don't be a other generic Borderlands Game.

They are so boring due to the lack of innovation.

Demetrius32m ago(Edited 32m ago)

I doubt it's gone be mafia 4 but sheesh I know that atmosphere gone be on point🔥🔥 either franchise welcome