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EpicMickeyDrew 09/13/23 10:44:26 AM #1:	Isn't it just a scam? Why not wait and see if the game is any good? --- Just how, pray tell, does your dick "take life"? How could a dick take a life? - XciteMe <cite>EpicMickeyDrew posted [p:976035491] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Isn't it just a scam? Why not wait and see if the game is any good? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 09/13/23 10:45:13 AM #2:	FOMO and all that jazz. --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:976035501] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>FOMO and all that jazz. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/13/23 10:45:50 AM #3:	Impatience tax The only "legitimate" reason (if that) is when a physical game is expected to be short-stocked, and/or it's a limited-run. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:976035513] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Impatience taxThe only "legitimate" reason (if that) is when a physical game is expected to be short-stocked, and/or it's a limited-run.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EpicMickeyDrew 09/13/23 10:46:41 AM #4:	Jagr_68 posted... FOMO and all that jazz. You can't miss out on a game coming out, its not like the 2000s where stores would sell out, and most preorders are digital anyway --- Just how, pray tell, does your dick "take life"? How could a dick take a life? - XciteMe <cite>EpicMickeyDrew posted [p:976035521] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Jagr_68 posted... </cite><quote>FOMO and all that jazz.</quote>You can't miss out on a game coming out, its not like the 2000s where stores would sell out, and most preorders are digital anyway </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacadamianNut3 09/13/23 10:47:30 AM #5:	If I already know I'm gonna get it and play it sometime soon and there's a discount (or preorder bonus) then why not tbh. Can refund it if it turns out to be buggy garbage. Starfield was a no brainer for me not because of Bethesda but because of the mod scene with those kinds of games --- Roll Tide & Go Irish <cite>MacadamianNut3 posted [p:976035538] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>If I already know I'm gonna get it and play it sometime soon and there's a discount (or preorder bonus) then why not tbh. Can refund it if it turns out to be buggy garbage. Starfield was a no brainer for me not because of Bethesda but because of the mod scene with those kinds of games </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IShall_Run_Amok 09/13/23 10:49:58 AM #6:	I want to play it when it comes out. --- "Kill everyone now! Condone first degree murder! Advocate cannibalism! Eat <poop>! Filth is my politics! Filth is my life!" - Babs Johnson <cite>IShall_Run_Amok posted [p:976035576] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>I want to play it when it comes out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lord_Ephraim 09/13/23 10:50:20 AM #7:	Pre-orders were only necessary to acquire certain low print run games that often would only be sold at gamestop due to their niche market. This was before the age of digital copies and online shopping. These games also came with physical pre-order bonuses that were kind of cool to collect. Things like soundtracks, artbooks, actual underwear (Catherine in that case) etc. For any other video game, yeah it's a scam. For gamestop it was an interest free "loan". That's why they push pre-orders so often. It's just why pre-order a game that has a thousand copies at your local walmart? --- SNARGLEBLAGH <cite>Lord_Ephraim posted [p:976035583] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Pre-orders were only necessary to acquire certain low print run games that often would only be sold at gamestop due to their niche market. This was before the age of digital copies and online shopping.These games also came with physical pre-order bonuses that were kind of cool to collect. Things like soundtracks, artbooks, actual underwear (Catherine in that case) etc.For any other video game, yeah it's a scam. For gamestop it was an interest free "loan". That's why they push pre-orders so often. It's just why pre-order a game that has a thousand copies at your local walmart? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/13/23 10:51:39 AM #8:	When Amazon was doing pre-order discounts, it was almost worthwhile. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:976035605] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>When Amazon was doing pre-order discounts, it was almost worthwhile.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gatorsPENSbucs 09/13/23 10:52:00 AM #9:	Because I know Ill like it, and the bonus stuff and/or playing early is always fun too. --- https://imgur.com/ZFt3WwT http://error1355.com/ce/gatorsPENSbucs.html https://i.imgur.com/pqMQZyw.gif <cite>gatorsPENSbucs posted [p:976035616] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Because I know Ill like it, and the bonus stuff and/or playing early is always fun too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hayame_Zero 09/13/23 10:52:27 AM #10:	For the bonuses --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame_Zero posted [p:976035627] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>For the bonuses </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EpicMickeyDrew 09/13/23 10:52:31 AM #11:	IShall_Run_Amok posted... I want to play it when it comes out. Then buy it when it comes out --- Just how, pray tell, does your dick "take life"? How could a dick take a life? - XciteMe <cite>EpicMickeyDrew posted [p:976035630] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>IShall_Run_Amok posted... </cite><quote>I want to play it when it comes out.</quote>Then buy it when it comes out </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EpicMickeyDrew 09/13/23 10:52:48 AM #12:	Lord_Ephraim posted... For any other video game, yeah it's a scam. For gamestop it was an interest free "loan". That's why they push pre-orders so often. It's just why pre-order a game that has a thousand copies at your local walmart? --- Just how, pray tell, does your dick "take life"? How could a dick take a life? - XciteMe <cite>EpicMickeyDrew posted [p:976035636] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Lord_Ephraim posted... </cite><quote>For any other video game, yeah it's a scam. For gamestop it was an interest free "loan". That's why they push pre-orders so often. It's just why pre-order a game that has a thousand copies at your local walmart?</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EpicMickeyDrew 09/13/23 10:54:23 AM #13:	@Hayame_Zero posted... For the bonuses Name one game that had a bonus --- Just how, pray tell, does your dick "take life"? How could a dick take a life? - XciteMe <cite>EpicMickeyDrew posted [p:976035663] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>@Hayame_Zero posted... </cite><quote>For the bonuses</quote>Name one game that had a bonus </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/13/23 10:55:09 AM #14:	It makes sense for the Switch, where at least some of the increasingly massive filesizes are kept in the cartridge. Last I head, the other major consoles just downloaded the full game regardless, the disc is basically a token. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976035677] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>It makes sense for the Switch, where at least some of the increasingly massive filesizes are kept in the cartridge. Last I head, the other major consoles just downloaded the full game regardless, the disc is basically a token. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 09/13/23 10:55:48 AM #15:	If you know you'll buy it, why not? That way, you can stop thinking about it, and it will be there on the day of release. It's not like the price of a game is going to earn you much interest sitting in your account. --- You'll see motivational pictures about working hundred hour weeks/Well, it only applies to those who are operating at a really basic level <cite>ai123 posted [p:976035692] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>If you know you'll buy it, why not? That way, you can stop thinking about it, and it will be there on the day of release.It's not like the price of a game is going to earn you much interest sitting in your account. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AbstraktProfSC2 09/13/23 10:55:49 AM #16:	EpicMickeyDrew posted... Then buy it when it comes out wouldnt buying it beforehand and preloading it etc. be more efficient? --- Talk about backseat fishing. <cite>AbstraktProfSC2 posted [p:976035694] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>EpicMickeyDrew posted... </cite><quote>Then buy it when it comes out</quote>wouldnt buying it beforehand and preloading it etc. be more efficient? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/13/23 10:57:03 AM #17:	AbstraktProfSC2 posted... wouldnt buying it beforehand and preloading it etc. be more efficient? Wouldn't waiting out a deep discount be more efficient? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:976035714] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>AbstraktProfSC2 posted... </cite><quote>wouldnt buying it beforehand and preloading it etc. be more efficient?</quote>Wouldn't waiting out a deep discount be more efficient?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/13/23 10:57:30 AM #18:	EpicMickeyDrew posted... @ Name one game that had a bonus Protoype 1 was the first time I remember seeing advertising specifically mentioning preorder bonuses. Prototype came out in 2009. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976035718] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>EpicMickeyDrew posted... </cite><quote>@Name one game that had a bonus</quote>Protoype 1 was the first time I remember seeing advertising specifically mentioning preorder bonuses. Prototype came out in 2009. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/13/23 10:58:04 AM #19:	Questionmarktarius posted... Wouldn't waiting out a deep discount be more efficient? He meant time efficiency. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976035731] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite><quote>Wouldn't waiting out a deep discount be more efficient?</quote>He meant time efficiency. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/13/23 10:58:38 AM #20:	Guide posted... He meant time efficiency. So we're back to Impatience Tax <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:976035741] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>He meant time efficiency.</quote>So we're back to Impatience Tax</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 09/13/23 11:00:27 AM #21:	Questionmarktarius posted... Wouldn't waiting out a deep discount be more efficient? You'll wait a long time if it's a Nintendo game. --- You'll see motivational pictures about working hundred hour weeks/Well, it only applies to those who are operating at a really basic level <cite>ai123 posted [p:976035771] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite><quote>Wouldn't waiting out a deep discount be more efficient?</quote>You'll wait a long time if it's a Nintendo game. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/13/23 11:00:47 AM #22:	Questionmarktarius posted... So we're back to Impatience Tax I've been away for like a year, is this a mood or your default? --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976035776] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite><quote>So we're back to Impatience Tax</quote>I've been away for like a year, is this a mood or your default? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/13/23 11:01:33 AM #23:	Guide posted... is this a mood or your default? yes <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:976035791] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>is this a mood or your default?</quote>yes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IShall_Run_Amok 09/13/23 11:02:20 AM #24:	EpicMickeyDrew posted... Then buy it when it comes out I pre-ordered it. --- "Kill everyone now! Condone first degree murder! Advocate cannibalism! Eat <poop>! Filth is my politics! Filth is my life!" - Babs Johnson <cite>IShall_Run_Amok posted [p:976035807] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>EpicMickeyDrew posted... </cite><quote>Then buy it when it comes out</quote>I pre-ordered it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/13/23 11:04:56 AM #25:	If you're gonna buy it day 1, what's the point of not pre-ordering? It's nice to bypass the line. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976035851] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>If you're gonna buy it day 1, what's the point of not pre-ordering? It's nice to bypass the line. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IShall_Run_Amok 09/13/23 11:07:31 AM #26:	Guide posted... If you're gonna buy it day 1, what's the point of not pre-ordering? It's nice to bypass the line. Ain't no line at my house, USPS driver has a clear shot at the door. --- "Kill everyone now! Condone first degree murder! Advocate cannibalism! Eat <poop>! Filth is my politics! Filth is my life!" - Babs Johnson <cite>IShall_Run_Amok posted [p:976035900] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>If you're gonna buy it day 1, what's the point of not pre-ordering? It's nice to bypass the line.</quote>Ain't no line at my house, USPS driver has a clear shot at the door. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulJoe 09/13/23 11:08:13 AM #27:	Maybe they enjoy pretending to act surprised and outraged at all the bugs. --- Still waiting on that third threat <cite>ViewtifulJoe posted [p:976035910] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Maybe they enjoy pretending to act surprised and outraged at all the bugs. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KainWind 09/13/23 11:09:58 AM #28:	ai123 posted... If you know you'll buy it, why not? That way, you can stop thinking about it, and it will be there on the day of release. This is mostly why I do it. They also aren't gonna ship it to me day 1 if I wait until then to buy it. EpicMickeyDrew posted... Why not wait and see if the game is any good? I'm also confused by this. Someone has to get the game to see if it's good, so people are getting it on launch day anyway. Official reviews are out before launch game too so you'd know by then anyway. --- Momentai <cite>KainWind posted [p:976035935] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>If you know you'll buy it, why not? That way, you can stop thinking about it, and it will be there on the day of release.</quote>This is mostly why I do it. They also aren't gonna ship it to me day 1 if I wait until then to buy it.EpicMickeyDrew posted... </cite><quote>Why not wait and see if the game is any good?</quote>I'm also confused by this. Someone has to get the game to see if it's good, so people are getting it on launch day anyway. Official reviews are out before launch game too so you'd know by then anyway. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AbstraktProfSC2 09/13/23 11:12:07 AM #29:	Questionmarktarius posted... Wouldn't waiting out a deep discount be more efficient? he said he wanted to play the hypothetical game when it came out. not months/years later. so no. it wouldnt EpicMickeyDrew posted... Isn't it just a scam? Why not wait and see if the game is any good? Most of the time we want to buy the game because it looks good and dont need somebody else to form our opinions for us --- Talk about backseat fishing. <cite>AbstraktProfSC2 posted [p:976035976] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite><quote>Wouldn't waiting out a deep discount be more efficient?</quote>he said he wanted to play the hypothetical game when it came out. not months/years later. so no. it wouldntEpicMickeyDrew posted... </cite><quote>Isn't it just a scam? Why not wait and see if the game is any good?</quote>Most of the time we want to buy the game because it looks good and dont need somebody else to form our opinions for us </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
random_man9119 09/13/23 11:13:28 AM #30:	I end up buying a lot of games day one anyways... so why not preorder, pay the same price, and get bonuses (both physical and digital) with it? I also tend to get more deluxe or collectors editions so it's better to preorder those because those can run out... --- NNID:MrOddities\|PSN:OddGamer2013 Playing:\|Pokemon Scarlet/Violet\|LoZ: Tears of the Kingdom\|Pokemon Black\|LoZ: Twilight Princess\|Persona 3 Portable <cite>random_man9119 posted [p:976035989] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>I end up buying a lot of games day one anyways... so why not preorder, pay the same price, and get bonuses (both physical and digital) with it?I also tend to get more deluxe or collectors editions so it's better to preorder those because those can run out... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SlamVook 09/13/23 11:15:25 AM #31:	The Day 1 Experience and extras --- I think that dude was a dude, dude! <cite>SlamVook posted [p:976036017] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>The Day 1 Experience and extras </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bluezero 09/13/23 11:18:21 AM #32:	Not saying I agree with the practice, but early access. If you pre-order, you can play X days early. --- i7-12700F - 3080 - 32GB 3200 - 1440p Ultrawide <cite>bluezero posted [p:976036052] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Not saying I agree with the practice, but early access. If you pre-order, you can play X days early. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mystic_belmont 09/13/23 11:23:39 AM #33:	For board games it is because some times the game will sell out (reprints can take months), or there is a steep discount. I backed Frosthaven on Kickstarter, and the price was $150. It's double that now. --- "Freedom was meaningless without ownership and control over one's own body" -Tera Hunter 'Joy My Freedom' [Evil Republican] 3DS FC: 5429-7297-4842 <cite>mystic_belmont posted [p:976036125] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>For board games it is because some times the game will sell out (reprints can take months), or there is a steep discount. I backed Frosthaven on Kickstarter, and the price was $150. It's double that now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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reincarnator07 09/13/23 12:05:38 PM #35:	AbstraktProfSC2 posted... Most of the time we want to buy the game because it looks good and dont need somebody else to form our opinions for us With just how often devs straight up lie about what's in their games as well as how many games launch rife with gamebreaking bugs, why would you trust "how it looks" before anyone can get a good look at games? --- Fan of metal? Don't mind covers? Check out my youtube and give me some feedback http://www.youtube.com/sircaballero <cite>reincarnator07 posted [p:976036873] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>AbstraktProfSC2 posted... </cite><quote>Most of the time we want to buy the game because it looks good and dont need somebody else to form our opinions for us</quote>With just how often devs straight up lie about what's in their games as well as how many games launch rife with gamebreaking bugs, why would you trust "how it looks" before anyone can get a good look at games? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 09/13/23 12:06:10 PM #36:	Because I already know I'm going to buy it at launch anyway. So I just pre-order it and have it pre-loaded and ready to go the moment the release time hits. Most downloadable games are available to play the night before the official release date. And if it turns out the game is an unmitigated disaster (hasn't happened with anything I've played yet), I have an opportunity to cancel the pre-order once the reviews start coming out. Or I can request a refund on Steam before I hit 2 hours of game time. So there's minimal risk for me --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:976036879] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Because I already know I'm going to buy it at launch anyway. So I just pre-order it and have it pre-loaded and ready to go the moment the release time hits. Most downloadable games are available to play the night before the official release date.And if it turns out the game is an unmitigated disaster (hasn't happened with anything I've played yet), I have an opportunity to cancel the pre-order once the reviews start coming out. Or I can request a refund on Steam before I hit 2 hours of game time. So there's minimal risk for me </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Will_VIII 09/13/23 12:07:13 PM #37:	Some NISA games have a limited print so if I want a physical copy I pretty much need to --- Advice from a dryer: Open the door to amazement. Don't shrink from your true calling. Accept life's wrinkles. Avoid overload. Reach into mystery! <cite>Will_VIII posted [p:976036899] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Some NISA games have a limited print so if I want a physical copy I pretty much need to </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TMOG 09/13/23 12:10:00 PM #38:	I preorder because I still prefer buying physical games when they're available and I want to make sure I can pick my copy up on day 1 without having to drive all over town to find it, especially if it's a popular title that's going to sell out quickly It's also easier to just pay the game off when I have money to afford it rather than have launch day come around and realize I accidentally spent the money I had earmarked for it Plus it's much faster and easier to either have the game shipped to me or just stop in somewhere on my way home from work and just pick it up at the customer service desk without hassle, rather than wander to the back of the store, wait for an employee to unlock the case, have them walk it back up to the front registers, then wait in line But yeah for a digital only game, preordering is absolutely pointless unless it comes with some kind of extra thing at no extra cost <cite>TMOG posted [p:976036964] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>I preorder because I still prefer buying physical games when they're available and I want to make sure I can pick my copy up on day 1 without having to drive all over town to find it, especially if it's a popular title that's going to sell out quicklyIt's also easier to just pay the game off when I have money to afford it rather than have launch day come around and realize I accidentally spent the money I had earmarked for itPlus it's much faster and easier to either have the game shipped to me or just stop in somewhere on my way home from work and just pick it up at the customer service desk without hassle, rather than wander to the back of the store, wait for an employee to unlock the case, have them walk it back up to the front registers, then wait in lineBut yeah for a digital only game, preordering is absolutely pointless unless it comes with some kind of extra thing at no extra cost</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PraetorXyn 09/13/23 12:21:30 PM #39:	If you want to play it at launch, GMG normally has a 12-30z discount so you may as well save a little money and be able to preload it. --- Console war in a nutshell: http://imgur.com/xA6GJZ9.png <cite>PraetorXyn posted [p:976037211] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>If you want to play it at launch, GMG normally has a 12-30z discount so you may as well save a little money and be able to preload it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EpicMickeyDrew 09/13/23 1:28:28 PM #40:	AbstraktProfSC2 posted... Most of the time we want to buy the game because it looks good and dont need somebody else to form our opinions for us Do you know what other game looked really good? No man's sky. --- Just how, pray tell, does your dick "take life"? How could a dick take a life? - XciteMe <cite>EpicMickeyDrew posted [p:976038495] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>AbstraktProfSC2 posted... </cite><quote>Most of the time we want to buy the game because it looks good and dont need somebody else to form our opinions for us</quote>Do you know what other game looked really good? No man's sky. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EpicMickeyDrew 09/13/23 1:30:06 PM #41:	Guide posted... Protoype 1 was the first time I remember seeing advertising specifically mentioning preorder bonuses. Prototype came out in 2009. Any games from this decade? Lol --- Just how, pray tell, does your dick "take life"? How could a dick take a life? - XciteMe <cite>EpicMickeyDrew posted [p:976038521] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>Protoype 1 was the first time I remember seeing advertising specifically mentioning preorder bonuses. Prototype came out in 2009.</quote>Any games from this decade? Lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EpicMickeyDrew 09/13/23 1:30:22 PM #42:	TMOG posted... I preorder because I still prefer buying physical games when they're available and I want to make sure I can pick my copy up on day 1 without having to drive all over town to find it, especially if it's a popular title that's going to sell out quickly It's also easier to just pay the game off when I have money to afford it rather than have launch day come around and realize I accidentally spent the money I had earmarked for it Plus it's much faster and easier to either have the game shipped to me or just stop in somewhere on my way home from work and just pick it up at the customer service desk without hassle, rather than wander to the back of the store, wait for an employee to unlock the case, have them walk it back up to the front registers, then wait in line But yeah for a digital only game, preordering is absolutely pointless unless it comes with some kind of extra thing at no extra cost These are some good points --- Just how, pray tell, does your dick "take life"? How could a dick take a life? - XciteMe <cite>EpicMickeyDrew posted [p:976038522] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>TMOG posted... </cite><quote>I preorder because I still prefer buying physical games when they're available and I want to make sure I can pick my copy up on day 1 without having to drive all over town to find it, especially if it's a popular title that's going to sell out quicklyIt's also easier to just pay the game off when I have money to afford it rather than have launch day come around and realize I accidentally spent the money I had earmarked for itPlus it's much faster and easier to either have the game shipped to me or just stop in somewhere on my way home from work and just pick it up at the customer service desk without hassle, rather than wander to the back of the store, wait for an employee to unlock the case, have them walk it back up to the front registers, then wait in lineBut yeah for a digital only game, preordering is absolutely pointless unless it comes with some kind of extra thing at no extra cost</quote>These are some good points </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nunyobidness 09/13/23 1:50:13 PM #43:	I only do it with things I have a fairly reasonable expectation that I'm going to enjoy it. Things like GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, the latest Assassin's Creed or the Hitman games. Games that are continuations of series I have enjoyed. A new game with no experience in I wouldn't do that. <cite>Nunyobidness posted [p:976038986] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>I only do it with things I have a fairly reasonable expectation that I'm going to enjoy it. Things like GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, the latest Assassin's Creed or the Hitman games. Games that are continuations of series I have enjoyed. A new game with no experience in I wouldn't do that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/13/23 2:01:12 PM #44:	EpicMickeyDrew posted... Any games from this decade? Lol Like...Most big AAA titles? My gaming is very indie nowadays, but any time I see an ad about games, it has something about preorder bonuses. Pokemon SV, Street Fighter 6, presumably CoD with the skins --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976039219] in Why do peo... [t:80564147]...</cite> <quote>EpicMickeyDrew posted... </cite><quote>Any games from this decade? Lol</quote>Like...Most big AAA titles? My gaming is very indie nowadays, but any time I see an ad about games, it has something about preorder bonuses. Pokemon SV, Street Fighter 6, presumably CoD with the skins </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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