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[Toki767]

I tried to pre-order the game at Best Buy during the weekend but the site doesn't even let you anymore.

Sounds like good news for the game.

 

[Dragon1893]

As a huge fan of the franchise I couldn't be happier. Hopefully it will have good legs as well.

 

[Whom_Gods_Annoy]

500,000 in a week? Holy shit. I need to go back and finish the second game to get ready for this.

 

[Chilled_Eskim01]

Congrats to CDPR for scamming 1.5 million people.

I really want Witcher 3 to be good but I've got no way of knowing for sure. I cant believe how easily people throw thier money away on pre-orders and hype alone. Its dehpressing, proves all you need for a million seller is a good marketing team (WATCH_DOGS)

It not a scam if people are able to see and play the product themselves. Reviews were out a week prior to release, and people have streamed the game for quite a few hours these last couple days. Also, those great reviews don't hurt the public opinion.

Also, the bolded is more easily explained by the great track record of CD Projekt Red and they're open and informative development diaries/blog posts, not just PR (which has been pretty crap recently tbh).

 

[Koh]

I'm glad there are people it there willing to buy at launch price. Keep everyone afloat so that i can enjoy my game at 50%+ off in a few months.

This is sincere though it could easily be read as snide. Not sure how to fix that.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

That's very strong for a game, even if it's a day before launch.

Plus an RPG.

Dear Lord.

 

[OmegaDL50]

For reference this is coming from a company that is based in Poland and started as a translation studio for Baldur's Gate 1.

Incredible growth.

Well The Witcher 1 had like a team of roughly 25 to 30 people.

Compared to Witcher 3 which has over 200 people involved.

CDProjektRed have came into their own. It really IS incredible growth.

 

[Aces&Eights]

President Obama is ready!

Holy shit! Lol

 

[sflufan]

Holy shit! Lol

No, this isn't real

Though the President DID receive a copy of the CE for The Witcher 2 from the Polish prime minister when he visited Poland in 2011.

 

[valkillmore]

wow good for them! that is fantastic

 

[Snkfanatic]

Congrats to CDPR for scamming 1.5 million people.

I really want Witcher 3 to be good but I've got no way of knowing for sure. I cant believe how easily people throw thier money away on pre-orders and hype alone. Its depressing, proves all you need for a million seller is a good marketing team (WATCH_DOGS)

I am not sure you know what the word scamming means.

 

[OCD Guy]

No, this isn't real

.

Am I the only one that actually googled the presidents twitter to see if it was lol

 

[TrebuchetGames]

Congrats to CDPR for scamming 1.5 million people.

I really want Witcher 3 to be good but I've got no way of knowing for sure. I cant believe how easily people throw thier money away on pre-orders and hype alone. Its depressing, proves all you need for a million seller is a good marketing team (WATCH_DOGS)

There is no scam. There have been a number of videos, this is the third game in the series... there have been reviews, people know they types of games this company makes.

Ok I understand if you have limited funds and want to be sure you are spending your cash wisely, but I think there is enough for people to make their own mind up... or do you need someone to bring a copy around to your house, let you play it for a few hours so you can decide. Really would love to know what else you think people need to know about the game before they buy. If you don't want to risk it, no worries, not a problem, but don't call them scammers for making a massive open world game that from whats been said, has over 100 hours of content, and lots of free DLC.

PS - also some people liked watch dogs.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

No, this isn't real

Though the President DID receive a copy of the CE for The Witcher 2 from the Polish prime minister when he visited Poland in 2011.

Although, with his sense of humor, I'd totally buy that it was.

 

[cslesce]

bravo CD-R.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Congrats to CDPR for scamming 1.5 million people.

... you can't just attribute words to something just because it's how you feel.

 

[GravityMan]

But will ActiVision, EA, and Ubisoft get the memo? Or will they continue with their embargos until release day. Time will tell.

Ubisoft has allowed embargoes to end early before. Far Cry 3 comes to mind. It just depends on the game, specifically how much confidence they have in it.

 

[Gamezone]

I hope publishers like EA and Ubisoft will notice that a game can sell well without having to piss people off with DRM, online features in single player, and delayed PC releases. Good job, CDPR.

 

[Gamezone]

Congrats to CDPR for scamming 1.5 million people.

I really want Witcher 3 to be good but I've got no way of knowing for sure. I cant believe how easily people throw thier money away on pre-orders and hype alone. Its depressing, proves all you need for a million seller is a good marketing team (WATCH_DOGS)

So the reviews are lying?

 

[Denton]

Amazing, CDP completely deserves it. It is stunning to see what they achieved in short 8 years.

 

[skelekey]

Funny they say this. I was hyped for this game but I was still willing to wait for a price drop in my current financial situation. Then I saw the somewhat unanimous praise and decided "aw fuck it" and pre ordered.

 

[Daingurse]

Can't wait for my GOG copy to unlock. Grats to CDPR, this franchise has come a long way.

 

[BigTnaples]

Hell yes. Deserves every sale.

 

[Saruwatari]

Oh yeah, im one of those...

 

[Spine_Ripper]

Tried preordering today through best buy for the $10 certificate, but it's bugged online. I'll probably just wait a few months now.

Yes, a few months. I'm a cheap ass.

 

[GifGafIsTheBestGaf]

EDIT: nvm^^

President Obama is ready!

is this real or Kaz CEO twitter real?

this weekend i amazon primed Vikings, im super hype as fuck for this game, i wanna immerse and go full Ragnar

 

[Syrus]

I think they need to be praised for 10% cheaper for digital orders. I wish more Devs did this. IMO it should be 50$ digital but ill take 54 over 60

 

[Syrus]

Funny they say this. I was hyped for this game but I was still willing to wait for a price drop in my current financial situation. Then I saw the somewhat unanimous praise and decided "aw fuck it" and pre ordered.

Me too

 

[Pezus]

Congrats to CDPR for scamming 1.5 million people.

I really want Witcher 3 to be good but I've got no way of knowing for sure. I cant believe how easily people throw thier money away on pre-orders and hype alone. Its depressing, proves all you need for a million seller is a good marketing team (WATCH_DOGS)

Reviews have been out for a while now and there have been multiple gameplay vids. What more do you need?

 

[Lothars]

I have lost any respect I had for CDPR and refuse to buy Witcher 3 until it drops heavily in price.

Their tactics against GMG really soured me on them and on the witcher 3. I don't want Witcher 3 to fail but I think how they acted deserves less sales because of it.

 

[Van]

My local GameStop is having a midnight release, HYPEE

 

[MasterForm]

I think they need to be praised for 10% cheaper for digital orders. I wish more Devs did this. IMO it should be 50$ digital but ill take 54 over 60

This would line up perfectly with PlayStation money card values. $50 digital games please, Sony?

 

[boskee]

I have lost any respect I had for CDPR and refuse to buy Witcher 3 until it drops heavily in price.

Their tactics against GMG really soured me on them and on the witcher 3. I don't want Witcher 3 to fail but I think how they acted deserves less sales because of it.

I guess that this one lost sale from a person who ignores the shady business practice of GMG and assumes that CDPR is wrong without knowing all the details will truly hurt and affect them.

 

[Chinner]

I wonder if the marketing campaign + reviews have swayed people into pre-ordering. I know it has for me!

 

[Lucumo]

Sigh, people will never learn.

 

[Shyakugaun]

Your right man, forgot about bloodborn and the order

lmao

 

[Gamezone]

Congrats to CDPR for scamming 1.5 million people.

I really want Witcher 3 to be good but I've got no way of knowing for sure. I cant believe how easily people throw thier money away on pre-orders and hype alone. Its depressing, proves all you need for a million seller is a good marketing team (WATCH_DOGS)

And telling people they are scammed is not a nice way to start out on Neogaf.

 

[Savitar]

People discovering the hype.

 

[flux1]

Reviews and marketing didn't get me to pre-order. Liking previous games in the series and getting a good deal on the game did.

People nit-picking screenshots and Polygon's complaints got me to pre-order the season pass. (Provided the game runs well on my PC, which I will find out later today.)

 

[Herman Cain]

I wonder how high the consoles version are, doubting combined even they are a million considering how slanted this series is to PC.

 

[Meia]

I tried to pre-order the game at Best Buy during the weekend but the site doesn't even let you anymore.

Sounds like good news for the game.

Says you. I just pre-ordered it to have it shipped. GC means I got it for $47, then get the $10 gift card later.



Of course only did free shipping so getting it NEXT thursday, but on the bright side I don't have to rush to finish the Witcher 2 now.

 

[FallingEdge]

Sigh, people will never learn.

about what?

 

[Toki767]

Says you. I just pre-ordered it to have it shipped. GC means I got it for $47, then get the $10 gift card later.



Of course only did free shipping so getting it NEXT thursday, but on the bright side I don't have to rush to finish the Witcher 2 now.

Oh I was trying to do it for in store pickup. I figure I can still technically order tomorrow and still get the gift card though.

 

[Lucumo]

about what?

That pre-ordering isn't a good thing (regardless of the quality of this game (it's probably pretty good)). They have burnt their hands again and again but won't be any wiser next time.

 

[Jeronimo Jones]

I was in this wave, the "cautiously interested/post-reviews/week before launch/preload available soon" wave.

I haven't even been following this game closely (nor played the previous ones) but it sounds like my kind of RPG.

 

[WinterX]

Pre-ordered last week.

It gets the highest scores from next-gen games for PS4. Hope it'll be worth it, we'll see tomorrow.

 

[TrebuchetGames]

I wonder how high the consoles version are, doubting combined even they are a million considering how slanted this series is to PC.

I would guess at least over 500-750k console sales WW, I would consider this one of the bigger games this year and though it has had a strong PC following in the past, wouldn't surprise me strong first week on consoles.

Be interesting to see the console split and vs PC sales though.

 

[Mifec]

I wonder if the marketing campaign + reviews have swayed people into pre-ordering. I know it has for me!

Well a week ago there were only 1mil preorders, so 500k in a week, it had to be the trailers and reviews.

 

[Servbot24]

Awesome!

I had to cancel mine because I am trying to force myself to clear some backlog before spending more money. But I'm looking forward to playing.

 

[SprachBrooks]

Great news for them – have they broken even now?

It's the first game i'm considering buying at full price; I love their pro-consumer – relative to other publishers and developers – stance.