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Banned
Its a game for kids so they want to display them in gamestops where there will be a higher chance of visibly.
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Telltale is now shipping feature uncomplete disc based games.
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Deft Beck
Gold Member
I wonder how many confused parents/angry kids there were when this disc released and there was just one episode.
Zxrophantom
Member
I think its weird and it would also make it a hard gift for people. But if its just a download kind of like a day one patch then its not too bad.
El Sabroso
Member
disc shipment for those games, should be until seasons are over, so the disc can be sold as a complete game
telltale games are actually based over a digital based distribution, so of it takes time to complete a game, that time has ppl to wait to get the disc release
telltale games are actually based over a digital based distribution, so of it takes time to complete a game, that time has ppl to wait to get the disc release
Shin-Ra
Junior Member
It should really display clearly what you're getting on the front of the box and 'internet connection required'
Season 1, Episodes 1-5. Internet Connection Required for Episode 6.
Season 1, Episode 1. Internet Connection Required for Episodes 2-6.
Dangansona
Member
I hate what TellTale has become.
Not everyone has credit card. I used to buy expansions that were just a code all the time when i didn't have one.
SlasherJPC
Banned
I get it for a new start of a series, but why is Got disc a season pass when it's coming out when all episodes are done? That's my only concern.
Gering-ding-ding-ding..
BibiMaghoo
Member
If they have done this before then it is poor form to do otherwise now. I just don't think it unreasonable to allow people to buy a physical season pass before all the episodes are out, as it were, though I can see this would be a nightmare for collectors.
How do i feel? What you said.What do physical buyers feel about bullshit like this? Season pass on disc.
Bullshit.
I saw this when it was announced last month, and it made very little sense.
But then again, I am averse to all episodic games and their season passes asking money in advance. I am perfectly comfortable just waiting for them to finish the whole game, and even take advantage of inevitable discounts along the way.
Season passes are the biggest ripoff companies managed to pull off, no point in loaning money to large corporations, with them collecting interest as well.
But then again, I am averse to all episodic games and their season passes asking money in advance. I am perfectly comfortable just waiting for them to finish the whole game, and even take advantage of inevitable discounts along the way.
Season passes are the biggest ripoff companies managed to pull off, no point in loaning money to large corporations, with them collecting interest as well.
Does anyone know if the disc just gets an "update" or if there's a redeemable code in the box?
To me, that's the difference between "no big deal" and "crap."
If the downloads come as title updates, that means the disc is resellable... if they're code redemptions, you're buying a coaster.
To me, that's the difference between "no big deal" and "crap."
If the downloads come as title updates, that means the disc is resellable... if they're code redemptions, you're buying a coaster.
BestBuy GCU 20% discount
I could make a whole thread going into detail on this but I think I'd be a broken record. Everyone is so aware of how bad Telltale is these days and we've just kind of accepted it.
.hacked
Member
As long as it is tied to disc and not a code fine by me. I preordered it along with Minecraft story mode just so I can share it with my family. So as long as game is not locked to one Xbl profile I am happy.
We used to play these games on iPad so I only had to buy one copy but with these discs I can now buy and install on 2 different Xbox ones and share that way.
Don't mind dling eps, just don't like game locked to one account. Hope they release a boxed version of tales from boarder lands too.
We used to play these games on iPad so I only had to buy one copy but with these discs I can now buy and install on 2 different Xbox ones and share that way.
Don't mind dling eps, just don't like game locked to one account. Hope they release a boxed version of tales from boarder lands too.
.hacked
Member
radioactivez0r
Member
I always wonder how many people in threads like this actually are inconvenienced by the "issue" and how many are doing their part to speak up for those with no voice.
Iorv3th
Member
As often as tale tale games go on sell digitally that 20% is still probably more.
ViolentP
Member
Because then you will have people complaining why not release the available episodes on disc and allow the downloading of remaining episodes?
Your argument is only half of the opinion. Many people would prefer this method and their opinions are just as valid. But as with most mass decisions, someone has to get the short end.
Gamezone
Gold Member
The physical Minecraft story mode will be released as a physical season pass this month, so now we have to scan each box for stuff like season pass and online required. Imagine if you buy a boxed copy of Minecraft from Telltale later this month, and all you are getting is one episode. With their pace, people will have the last episode somewhere around christmas 2016.
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
this is the future Insomniac was trying to warn us about with Sunset Overdrive
Where are the mutating drinks?
ThatStupidLion
Member
Make the money first.... Provide shitty content later.
Not quite.
BttF was definitely an episodic release, although there was a complete-season retail version later. Jurassic Park was originally announced as an episodic series, but was heavily delayed after bad impressions (though it still got crappy reviews) and released as one package.
And Bone was only two episodes - the second one came out 7 months after the first, so I think your memory's a little off there.
And miss out on holiday sales, sounds reasonable!
TimeEffect
Member
I don't see the big deal:
1) These are episodic games. By nature, they come out episodically
2) Some people want to play the game immediately
3) These people would also prefer a physical copy of the game, maybe for collection purposes
4) They buy the disc
I wonder if the benefit of releasing this now as opposed to when it's complete is that significant. I assume they will release a complete edition after it's all done too. I wonder if it will confuse a lot of consumers
1) These are episodic games. By nature, they come out episodically
2) Some people want to play the game immediately
3) These people would also prefer a physical copy of the game, maybe for collection purposes
4) They buy the disc
I wonder if the benefit of releasing this now as opposed to when it's complete is that significant. I assume they will release a complete edition after it's all done too. I wonder if it will confuse a lot of consumers
soul creator
Member
sounds like it's basically the equivalent of buying download cards, it just happens to have a disc for the first episode. Sort of a hybrid approach.
Obviously if you're the type of person that primarily is focused on "disc=game, nothing more needed", this isn't a good idea (episodic games in general aren't a good idea for those folks, at least maybe until the season is completed).
But if you're someone that cares primarily about the episodic game itself, and you don't have a credit card, or you want to get a potential discount from buying it in-store, or you want a nice case for display purposes or gifting reasons, or you want to save a little bit on bandwith, or it's just an impulse buy, then I imagine this works fine.
Sounds like there are different pros/cons for these approaches, depending on an individual customer's needs.
Obviously if you're the type of person that primarily is focused on "disc=game, nothing more needed", this isn't a good idea (episodic games in general aren't a good idea for those folks, at least maybe until the season is completed).
But if you're someone that cares primarily about the episodic game itself, and you don't have a credit card, or you want to get a potential discount from buying it in-store, or you want a nice case for display purposes or gifting reasons, or you want to save a little bit on bandwith, or it's just an impulse buy, then I imagine this works fine.
Sounds like there are different pros/cons for these approaches, depending on an individual customer's needs.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
What does Telltale's decision have to do with PlayStation?
This is pretty strange, especially since the disc for Game of Thrones releases the same day that the final episode comes out (Nov. 17). My guess is that episode 6 wasn't finished before they went to make the discs, and they produced the discs early to make sure that they had a good amount of copies on the shelf for Black Friday.
ViolentP
Member
I believe he's referring to the amount of content on the PS4 disc versus that of the XBone.
Quadraphonic
Member
Don't forget PSN codes expire. These will be worthless discs in a few years compared to a real disc.
BumblebeeCody
Member
Basically, DLC like today only you have "entitlement" to the season pass. Compared to EA/Ubisoft, it's ship the game and no entitlement to season pass.
Greed.
Louis Cyphre
Banned
What's next,shipping half a movie and then download the ending? Release content digitally if you want it episodic like a TV series. They don't ship one episode and then expect everyone to download the rest.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Dumb as fuck. Completely defeats the purpose of physical media.
InsaneTiger
Member
Classic Telltale
But it's not episodic if you purchase the physical version...you are just downloading the last episode of it. This is no different than a day one patch.
