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Limited Run Games - Putting digital games into your hands
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Saoshyant
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Wait, this is a possibility?? I'll buy that thing so hard it will crash their website by all my F5'ing. I was pretty bummed when Ray Gigant was announced as a digital-only release.
YianGaruga
Banned
well it was requested a lot and I think Acttil was contacted, but I forgot of anything came from that.
Don't get your hopes up yet!
otaku-asia
Member
Ray Giant would be awesome but I think the chances are pretty slim. Bandai Namco didn't even bother making an Asian release, although they are one of the strongest Vita supporters.
Finale Fireworker
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If anybody didn't get Futuridium on Vita, but wants it, send me a PM.
Trophies are out for the physical version of Soldner-X 2! https://www.exophase.com/game/soldner-x-2-final-prototype-ps-vita-2/trophies/
Going to be one rare platinum!
Going to be one rare platinum!
Mhm... considering a good chunk of people probably won't even open them. lol
Do we know when they'll be putting the game up on the site? This is one I'm definitely hot for.
Olengie
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july
Shadowman16
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Seeing as I'm having a heck of a time with the challenges on the digital release, I expect that I'll struggle a bit to get a few of those trophies. I'll still give it my best shot though!
Since is just the base game and the DLC blended as one, I think that I can make it again. Shumups plat are so much fun to collect.
otaku-asia
Member
Buy 2 copies. :-D
And for a good reason, too. Hell, there was a debacle mentioned on the Gaijinworks forum involving some scalper who purchased numerous copies of Oddworld and bragged about it on a closed facebook group.They won't let me.
otaku-asia
Member
I think a max of 2 copies would be nice, so you can keep one sealed for your collection and open one to play.
YianGaruga
Banned
Considering they are selling out in seconds even with the one per person limit, I think that's what it should be, as unfortunate as that may be for some.
Kresnik258
Member
Lol. I'd like to be able to get at least 1 copy of some of these games first!
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Octodad was finally officially announced to go on sale on June 19th. It'll be $24.99, USD, for either Vita or PS4 at LRG.
Already known, but officially official now I suppose:
Octodad June 19
https://twitter.com/octodadgame/status/739811402806763520
Edit: Oops, too late.
Octodad June 19
https://twitter.com/octodadgame/status/739811402806763520
Edit: Oops, too late.
Kresnik258
Member
As I already said in the upcoming Vita games thread, I am NOT missing out on Octodad lol. It was like my most anticipated indie to get picked up, really keen for it!
Realistically, my wallet can't take the hit of buying both Oddworld and Octodad from eBay
Realistically, my wallet can't take the hit of buying both Oddworld and Octodad from eBay
otaku-asia
Member
Not really too excited about Octodad to be honest. But on the other hand, there's the itch to keep the collection complete...
That's going to be one stressful and costly itch.
otaku-asia
Member
It will eventually, yes. :-/
Kresnik258
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Is that... notably more than previous runs? How many was Oddworld?
Seems a tick higher than usual. Though like Oddworld it's a "bigger" name I suppose.
Oddworld was 5000 PS4 and 2500 Vita.
Kresnik258
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Thanks. It seemed higher than Oddworld which I wasn't expecting, since Oddworld has the brand name behind it.
Also didn't realise there was such a discrepancy between Vita and PS4 on that title. Hopefully I've got a better shot this time!
It's a blast on the Vita.
They are allowing two copies per platform again. At least for Octodad.
To be honest, I’d prefer they kept it at one. There just have been too many times where copies have sold out within just a few minutes. And there is still the issue with the shopping software telling us they still have copies in stock, where they really aren’t because of the overload.
It seems like there was a good balance of copies for Oddworld at 5000 and only one copy allowed.
Maybe because they don’t anticipate Octodad to sell out as fast.
YianGaruga
Banned
nvm I should learn to read
Not sure why they would allow 2 copies for Octodad from the start, makes no sense.
Not sure why they would allow 2 copies for Octodad from the start, makes no sense.
Im guessing because maybe Octodad isnt a big title (like Oddworld) and still has a good amount of copies allocated.
Im hoping for the EAS titles that they go back down to one.
YianGaruga
Banned
With the last titles, the limit was moved up to 2 if it didn't sell out or am I remembering wrong?
That seems like the better approach.
Yes, that is what had happened with the last sale of Oddworld. The second batch was still around until the next day, so they opened it up to 2 copies a person.
And I agree, that is a much better approach.
Let everyone get at least one copy first, and if it’s still around, then they can open it up for an additional copy.
Edit: Also, this makes it easier again for scalpers. They keep one, sell the other. Or, just sell both. Sure, they could do the same with one copy, but at least it’s only one, not two. I’d rather have that second copy go to someone purchasing the game for themselves.
Agreed. Limit one copy per person was working no need to change the formula now. Yes, there are more copies but this is all still in it's trail phases... Limit one for now and if by some chance the game doesn't sell out in a day... allow the purchase of a second copy.
There's no way these games aren't going to sell out regardless.
bmcphail2008
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That was only the "formula" because they didn't have the financial means to press more of the last couple of releases. I see no problem with letting people buy two of each, especially given the increased press run for something that isn't exactly a particularly new or big name game.
GodzillaDB
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Worst kept secret finally unveiled! I was admittedly starting to worry whether it had somehow slipped to next month since we were able two weeks away from the speculative release date. I'll be down for a PS4 copy on the chance that I can manage.
Amen to that! It's the main reason I purchased a Vita in hopes that LRG could make a potential release happen, but I've been enjoying the handheld enough from the few games that I own. It has been a worthwhile grab regardless of whether it actually comes to fruition.
I preferred the usual one copy per customer limit, too. If they happen to still be sitting on copies after a whole day, Limited Run can open the flood gates to burn out their stock similar to their treatment of "Oddworld". Limiting the initial release windows at least put potential scalpers in a dilemma of either flipping their copy or keeping it for resale value down the line on the chance it sells out. Most importantly, diehard fans at least have an opportunity to grab their own disc.
OnionPowder
Member
PS4 version is amazing.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Yeah, I also support the "one copy per person" logic. If you need two, buy it digitally.
I've never played Octodad, but I'm in for both platforms. Damn my completionist tendencies.
I've never played Octodad, but I'm in for both platforms. Damn my completionist tendencies.
NinjamicWZ
Banned
What if you already own it digital and want two, so you need three?
One per person until sales stall seems like it works fine so far.
One per person until sales stall seems like it works fine so far.
LimitedRunGames
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We are doing the 2 limit this time because Oddworld took awhile. We also noticed that the first round seems to go a lot faster then the second round. So we are trying to allocate more for the first round to keep the site from crashing. Also most people that show up when the limit is lifted tend to be scalpers and it's hard to justify canceling their orders if we said the limit is lifted.
A lot of people seem to forget that there are two rounds also, we noticed a HUGE influx of traffic during the first round. By putting more stock and setting a limit of 2 for the entire launch we can identify people who abused the system much easier. Also if we set the limit to 2, people only have to pay shipping once. We won't be lifting the limit so there is no risk of people getting more than 4 total. Saves us a lot of headaches and makes it easier to find fraudulent orders.
As always we will be watching to see how the store handles itself and how happy customers are.
A lot of people seem to forget that there are two rounds also, we noticed a HUGE influx of traffic during the first round. By putting more stock and setting a limit of 2 for the entire launch we can identify people who abused the system much easier. Also if we set the limit to 2, people only have to pay shipping once. We won't be lifting the limit so there is no risk of people getting more than 4 total. Saves us a lot of headaches and makes it easier to find fraudulent orders.
As always we will be watching to see how the store handles itself and how happy customers are.
Do you mean to say Futuridium? Oddworld went super fast! Had to pay $71 to a scalper for it.
Shadowman16
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Vita version sold out really fast, but Oddworld on the PS4 (especially the second batch) lasted a few hours.
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