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Limited Run Games - Putting digital games into your hands
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pete_clarf
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Wow, that was quick! I don't think I have much interest in this game (though I have about eight hours to make up my mind), but it's always fun to watch the inventory.
Lazlo Woodbine
Member
As someone who's not bothered about the limited nature and purely the physical its a little depressing that stuff is going out of stock in under ten minutes.
I know a lot of people here feel the opposite but damn is it a boon for flippers.
I know a lot of people here feel the opposite but damn is it a boon for flippers.
That is me.
Know this: I don't work for LRG. I hang out in their chat with them, and nothing I say should be taken as gospel. Douglas is sometimes kind enough to share information with those of us that hang out in there.
Please don't take my comments as confirmation that this release is happening. I was just a little excited that the meeting went well.
While I hope the game is released physically through LRG, any number of things could happen that could prevent it from being released. I don't want anyone to blame Douglas for me opening my mouth and people believing that it was a done deal.
If there's anything I actively hate, it's an intentional flipper. It takes a lot to incite anger in me, but seeing people on Amazon and eBay who are clearly supplementing their income by regular flipping every LRG and IndieBox release... aaaargh. It's impossible to gather such data, but I'd kill to know the percentage of boutique physical release sales that are intentionally purchased to be resold at double, triple, quadruple their original price. Grrrr. Now I've gone and miffed myself.
Anyway. Yes. Jotun. Splendid game. Almost skipped it, but ultimately decided an IndieBox/LRG double-dip is a vote for Thunder Lotus, boutique physical releases in general, and an excuse to play it again.
Anyway. Yes. Jotun. Splendid game. Almost skipped it, but ultimately decided an IndieBox/LRG double-dip is a vote for Thunder Lotus, boutique physical releases in general, and an excuse to play it again.
Ah. Hey there. It's cool, water under the bridge. There were too many parties involved and all Tweeting to one another for word not to get out that we had a Fata Morgana meeting at AX, and it's not hard to infer from their tone that it was a darn good meeting.
Darn good. *nods*
You keep teasing us(me) with all these tidbits. Why must you torture us(me) so?
test_account
XP-39C²
I think looking at Ebay.com is a good indication. Of course Ebay.com isnt the only sales outlet, i think most people will try to flip it there. It will also variate from game to game, but percentage wise, i think the flipping is maybe 5-10% tops.
otaku-asia
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Was this requested by the devs? I was surprised to see just one game on sale today. Definitely prefer to pick up multiple games at the same time.
Hey if you miss Jotun today, it's free on Steam right now. lol
http://store.steampowered.com/app/323580/Jotun_Valhalla_Edition/
(credit to Wario64)
EDIT: Free on GOG as well
http://store.steampowered.com/app/323580/Jotun_Valhalla_Edition/
(credit to Wario64)
EDIT: Free on GOG as well
sixteen-bit
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Thanks for the heads up
foobarry81
Member
Didn't bite earlier today.
Now I'm probably going to buy 6 copies in the 2nd round. Thanks Jotun devs for your wonderful timing.
Edit: also free on GOG (courtesy of Wario64)
https://www.gog.com/game/jotun
DaBargainHunta
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Somehow I don't think you'll have a problem securing the game at 6 p.m. anymore.
Really baffling move by the Jotun devs. Is this pushback for the (IMO) non-issue of LRG revealing that the Jotun devs demanded their own day?
Kinda annoyed about this after buying the game, but it is what it is... Different system and all that.
(Now watch it end up being free on PSN too, lol.)
I'll just console myself by pretending I got free Steam/GOG copies with my LRG purchase.
Edit: Looks like their reasons are more innocent.
mattysaurus
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Agreed that making their game free the same day I just paid $30 for it is a little aggravating. I know that there's always a value proposition when it comes to digital vs physical, but it's hard not to feel like the devs are kinda rubbing our faces in it a little.
Any yet the LRG first batch still sold out like hawt cakes, in under 10 minutes no less.
foobarry81
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Jotun being free on PC was announced after the 1st batch.
I personally don't care it's free today on Steam. 25-30$ for a physical great game is good value no matter what
Speaking of Sundered, that game looks absolutely incredible and I hope that LRG and Thunder Lotus Games maintains a good business relationship through all of this even if there arguably have been some minor missteps from both companies in regards to this release.
Be friends and get us this amazing looking game, pretty please.
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBYar-6mJhw
Be friends and get us this amazing looking game, pretty please.
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBYar-6mJhw
Oh, then I hope it's already in the bag then. I don't really follow the Kickstarters they do.
otaku-asia
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I don't really care about the free Steam release either. Timing is weird but I don't really play games on PC anyway. But I hope the standalone release was more of an exception. July is already such a busy month and I don't like to waste money on shipping. Don't really want to bother with the hold system either, it seems to be quite a hassle.
IrishNinja
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i'm perfectly okay with this, long as it has the SMS box art. those typically bring english options too yeah? maaan if someone here can grab me one when they go up, ill paypal!
mattysaurus
Member
Yeah, I think if it had been announced yesterday I wouldn't have cared. At best, it just feels like very poor timing. I don't regret my purchase at all, though.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Lol good thing I didn't order this, grabbed the STEAM copy
foobarry81
Member
For the sake of preservation, I also grabbed the DRM-free GOG copy.
test_account
XP-39C²
It would have been cheaper to get the Steam and GOG version regardless if one only want to play the game and dont care about the collectable aspect. The game was $14.99 there, compared to LRG's physical copy for $24.99. I agree that the timing is kinda strange though.
Nachtfalke
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Will grab Jotun regardless. I need stuff on my shelf. Though I'm playing it on my PC now.
Every game needs a coordinated viral hype campaign!
No, I'm kidding. I just wanted to address the person who had repeated something Doug said in confidence. Obviously, until contracts are signed between every party (which in the case of Fata is huge -- dev, pubs, voice actor studios, individuals), nothing can be stated officially.
Hmm. That number seems a bit lower than I would have guesstimated, but I'd be happy to be wrong. When I get some time I might actually try to do the analysis and serious math on the subject, it's an interesting topic.
38 average on Metacritic and all but one critic are below 50. Not saying anyone should listen to review averages but when it's a game of "hidden gem type" then there are usually some positive opinions on it.
Would not buy it. Too many good games out there.
As a couple people mentioned, it was announced after the batch sold out.
But that doesn't really have anything to do with my point. It's simply weird timing for the dev to do that.
This is a weird one. Dying Reborn is a horrible derivative boring bad experience on PS4, but with the actually-good Japanese voice acting and due to a lack of anything else resembling it on Vita, pretty decent on that platform.
Um, if it happens, hey LRG, make sure to get the JP/Asia region build so players have the option to switch to non-ear-injuring VA
(AFAIK, the JP voice is not in the NA/EU builds).Definitely agreed on the PS4 front. It's honestly not worth your time. As a portable experience, though, it's very novel.
Well, I already own this from a PSN sale. Gotta have the physical.
test_account
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I did a quick look at Deemo for Vita earlier, on Ebay.com. It was currently at ~25 copies available, and about 12 had sold in the last 14 days (so that would be ~25 copies listed + 12 copies sold). Its one of the newest LRG game, but the numbers of resold copies for that particular title wasnt a lot. But as mentioned, Ebay.com isnt the only sales outlet and it will variate from game to game.
I'm not too happy about that in regards to Holding shipments. Costs us an extra $5.50 US per game.
So apparently Darius and Furi have two unique trading card designs which I believe make them numbered 001, and 004.
So far I've only seen 002 and 003 online including my own. Wonder what it looks like.
I knew I wouldn't have a full set since I no longer purchase the PS4 titles, now I won't even have a full Vita set, hehe.
Oh well, I don't really mind. These are just neat extras.
So far I've only seen 002 and 003 online including my own. Wonder what it looks like.
I knew I wouldn't have a full set since I no longer purchase the PS4 titles, now I won't even have a full Vita set, hehe.
Oh well, I don't really mind. These are just neat extras.
Aaaand gone.
I can't believe they moved 4,800 copies of Jotun so damn fast.
You have got to be kidding me. Do we have confirmation of this?
This literally only benefits scalpers that will sell the cards by itself on ebay.
I can't believe they moved 4,800 copies of Jotun so damn fast.
You have got to be kidding me. Do we have confirmation of this?
This literally only benefits scalpers that will sell the cards by itself on ebay.
DaBargainHunta
Member
Wow, sold out in under 3 minutes. So much for the Steam/GOG freebies affecting sales, lol. This makes me not regret my purchase anymore - there has to be something to the game if it sells out this quickly.
test_account
XP-39C²
This is such bullshit! I added the game to the cart, and i was going to pay with Paypal, but i didnt have enough money in the account, so Paypal asked me to add another card. I then added more money to my account, but Paypal still said that i had to add another card. So i had to add the exact same card for it to register. And then, "item sold out"
To be a bit fair though, i should have made sure that i had enough money in the account to begin with. But still, this sucks! It was like i was unable to cancel the transaction and add it again, Paypal automatically thought there wasnt enough money in my account without me having to get the card, enter all the details and add it again.
Oh well, i wouldnt have a complete set anyway. I missed both releases of Darius Chronicles for PS4 and i dont have Saturday Morning RPG PS4 either.
To be a bit fair though, i should have made sure that i had enough money in the account to begin with. But still, this sucks! It was like i was unable to cancel the transaction and add it again, Paypal automatically thought there wasnt enough money in my account without me having to get the card, enter all the details and add it again.
Oh well, i wouldnt have a complete set anyway. I missed both releases of Darius Chronicles for PS4 and i dont have Saturday Morning RPG PS4 either.
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