Pellegri Testament
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The game isn't coming to Vita here in the West, so it can't be that. Square is also fully capable of publishing a game by themselves without anyone holding their hand across the street.
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Limited Run Games - Putting digital games into your hands
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The game isn't coming to Vita here in the West, so it can't be that. Square is also fully capable of publishing a game by themselves without anyone holding their hand across the street.
bmcphail2008
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Can't be OlliOlli, as that is already slated for US release through Badlands and is available for preorder on Gamestop for shipping in late July.
That would suck, I just got retail copy of Skullgirls on vita from Japan.
AuthenticM
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Has LRG said anything about Stardew Valley for PS4?
I dont know man, it would be pretty hard to top the Skull Heart box I imported from Japan.
If they could do something like that, I'd double dip.
sixteen-bit
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I dont know man, it would be pretty hard to top the Skull Heart box I imported from Japan.
If they could do something like that, I'd double dip.
I don't often like LEs but this is such a nice package. SG's soundtrack is amazing.
It has really depended on the title with a combination how many copies were allotted. With the lower print numbers, they sold out very quick and you needed to be there when sales opened. It also depends on which platform you are looking to buy for. Vita has been selling out more quickly.
With Oddworld and Octodad, which have had higher print runs, they’ve lasted at least a day. Octodad is two days now (with only the PS4 version).
The best thing to do is be there when the sales open up to give your best chance for a copy. And even then, if it’s a very popular title/low print run, there have been some people who were there at opening and didn’t get a copy. But keep in mind that LRG has been doing two batches. First batch usually at 10 a.m. EST and the other at 6 p.m. So if you miss the first one, and they sell out, then you can try and get your copy at the second batch. And it’s normally been the case that the 2nd batch doesn’t sell out quite as fast.
I think part of the reason Octodad and to a lesser extent Oddworld ended up lasting longer is because the fan base just isn't there. I think some of the earlier LRG titles sold out faster due to the novelty of them being such small runs. Now I think some people have that "gotta catch em all" fever out of their system a bit so it's a case of only having real fans and the curious buy up the games.
Olengie
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I dont know man, it would be pretty hard to top the Skull Heart box I imported from Japan.
If they could do something like that, I'd double dip.
I want this.
Shadowman16
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Its got a game plus mode, its got free DLC campaigns (full length games in their own right) and tons of challenges to complete in the game (and a separate challenge mode). I've played it through 8 times already, not counting my Plague Knight playthroughs. In my opinion its one of the best (indie) games released in recent years.
Glad to see a Vita physical port coming, already pre ordered it
Its got a game plus mode, its got free DLC campaigns (full length games in their own right) and tons of challenges to complete in the game (and a separate challenge mode). I've played it through 8 times already, not counting my Plague Knight playthroughs. In my opinion its one of the best (indie) games released in recent years.
Glad to see a Vita physical port coming, already pre ordered it
I went ahead and pre-ordered the Vita version. But plan on having the PS4 version, as well.
It does say though that the physical PS4 and physical Vita are not cross-play (only the digital versions). But thats ok.
NinjamicWZ
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Damn, had to pre-order that for sure... didn't budget for it, though. Had to temporarily cancel another Vita game so I can get it a week late.
Reluctant-Hero
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Yeah, I'd say it has great replayability. You can upgrade in different manners and use different special equipment. On top of that they're adding DLC story campaigns that highlight a different character with unique gameplay mechanics.
AuthenticM
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Yes it has. Buy it. The PS4 version is fantastic. I platinumed it.
Just picked the physical version up today and plan on playing it tonight!
otaku-asia
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Thanks for the Shovel Knight link. Been waiting for a Vita physical release to happen. Already have the PS4 disc release, impressive booklet. Happily double dipped.
foobarry81
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Thanks for the Shovel Knight link. Been waiting for a Vita physical release to happen. Already have the PS4 disc release, impressive booklet. Happily double dipped.
Same here, I own the Wii U physical release.
How Limited is limited though? Limited as in LRG few thousand copies or Limited as in one printing of however many preorders they get limited? Probably going to preorder a couple myself. I like how I don't have to sweat about missing out though on a copy though.
mthodmn101
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id assume at least 15k
They said they're using preorders to gauge how many to make.
Ah, good stuff. Thanks!
Don't wait 'til October though haha.
I'm sure they have to cut it off at some point to start manufacturing.
Which is so much better than the way Limited Run Games does it.
The artificial shortness regardless of demand coupled with this totally inexcusable "be at your computer and pray to get your order in the moment the deal goes live" procedure is beyond annoying.
Maybe it's time for another company to start offering a more sensible alternative.
Reluctant-Hero
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Nothing good ever comes from looking a gift horse in the mouth.
bmcphail2008
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I'm really getting sick of the vocal minority bitching about the way LRG handles their business. If you don't like it, feel free to start your own company. You can deal with the financial risk, the customer service nightmares, the fulfillment logistics, customs, shipping damage and returns, the relationship building, the Sony approvals and replication facility components and ultimately the minuscule financial rewards. What LRG has accomplished is nothing short of a minor miracle and the fact that they are willing to work as hard as they do for what is undoubtedly a labor of love with very little financial upside should be commended.
The reality is that at some point, Fangamer will cut off preorders and you'll still have people who missed out that complain they can't get a copy. You'll still have scalpers who take advantage of those people and most importantly, all of us had to give Fangamer our money four months in advance. Frankly, I think LRG has the better model and while its true there have been some glitches along the way, what they are doing is the ultimate in fan service and probably the best thing to happen to the physical game collectors market in years.
Reluctant-Hero
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Well said, my sentiments exactly.
otaku-asia
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I think you should put this into perspective. Of course Shovel Knight sells a decent number of copies and Yacht Club doesn't have a ton of different games to sell either. LRG is self-financing and publishing (niche) games, only taking a 30% cut. They absolutely rely on the titles selling out quickly and the way they do it, helps to create demand.
I don't want to say it's perfect, I'd probably love to see some kind of reservation/pre-order list for regular customers, but I can totally understand it.
No probably about it. And yes, I do understand it. Which doesn't keep me from criticizing a bad system that needs to be improved. After all, I keep giving them my money.
If LRG offered pre-orders for each game at pre-determined dates and intervals (eg. 1 week duration for each game), there'd be no complaints.
If you still missed a release if it were handled that way then it would be your own fault. If you miss one now it's LRG's.
Pellegri Testament
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Is it too hard to understand that maybe preorders like what they're doing work because they're only doing them for one game? Meanwhile LRG is trying to push out 2-3 different games a month.
It's been explained time and time again why they do it and why it works for them. Believe it or not, most of their releases probably wouldn't sell half as well if it weren't for that artificial demand. The artificial demand is what makes some of these releases possible, no other company would do it with out.
There is nothing keeping LRG from offering a subscription service. No risk for them, guaranteed sales. Simple idea, not hard to understand.
Pellegri Testament
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Until they start offering more and more expensive games. A subscription service would only work if everything they release has an equal value. They've already said they have at least one $35+ game at some point and they'd like to get games from companies like Koei Tecmo, which would be $40+.
otaku-asia
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They could charge a fixed amount per month and credit it back once you've completed your purchase. However it's definitely a complex system and might not work with the Shopify system they are using at the moment.
Anyways, the last couple of games weren't really that hard to pick up, you pretty much had a 24 hours window to make your purchase, which isn't too bad.
bmcphail2008
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I was an advocate for a subscription option early on, but given all the attempted charge backs when there were customs delays and people who demanded replacements or refunds because of loose discs, I think holding onto money for products that don't ship relatively quickly is a very, very bad idea given some of the people who have purchased from them in the past. I'm sure this same fear of fraud and chargebacks is why Fangamer is asking people who want to order more than four copies to contact them rather than just accepting large orders.
NinjamicWZ
Banned
Totally. What we really need is more companies who will snatch up the distribution rights for games that are on PS4 and Vita, but only do the PS4 release because Vita is a dead platform with high production costs, and also only deal with the most popular, critically acclaimed indie darlings because they have a sizable, semi-mainstream fan base for the highest, most efficient yield and won't require cultivated supply and demand. That way we only get the games that actually deserve a physical release.
Shadowman16
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Not yet, there is currently no announced date for the physical release of Volume (so at least you haven't missed it yet!)
Yeah - Super Meat Boy and both Olli Olli games have fallen victim to this - they are getting physical PS4 releases with no Vita releases in sight
Which is a pity as I rate those 3 games really highly so I'd have jumped at the chance to get physical releases of each. I'm just glad Shovel Knight had the chance to do a limited physical Vita run.
Olengie
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There was only a tease a while back
YianGaruga
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Kresnik258
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Plenty. I think the dev has been teasing recently actually.
Agree. Again, the Soedesco example works well here - they do print runs of indie games that don't really see high demand, because they're widely available.
Looking good
ohhhhhhh yes
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