Cpt.Underpants
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I wouldn't be surprised if they delay the PC release of AC:Revelations
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Ubisoft - Why do you keep lying to PC gamers about simultaneous release dates?
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Yup they won't be getting much of my money, I gave them $5 for AC2 a month ago (barely worth it)and that's the only PC game of their that I have.
Companies that at least put effort into their PC version get my money eventually, companies that neglect the PC version, gimp it, or delay it well past the console versions will get very little if any from me.
Companies that at least put effort into their PC version get my money eventually, companies that neglect the PC version, gimp it, or delay it well past the console versions will get very little if any from me.
Cpt.Underpants
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BrokenEchelon
Banned
I'm sure Revelations will end up getting delayed too.
I'd be furious over it if it wasn't for the fact that there's all those other titles to play, but in the end it'll be Ubisoft's loss, because by the time I bother to buy it, it probably won't be full price anyway.
I'd be furious over it if it wasn't for the fact that there's all those other titles to play, but in the end it'll be Ubisoft's loss, because by the time I bother to buy it, it probably won't be full price anyway.
TyrantGuardian
Member
I would be all over Settlers 7 if it wasn't for the DRM. Seems like a fantastic game, but if Ubisoft doesn't want my money, they just don't.
SneakyStephan
Banned
Same here.TyrantGuardian said:
Anyhow, ubisoft's behavior and inevitable whinging that pc isn't viable for them looks like it'll just be a case of self fulfilled prophecy.
Hellsing321
Member
I bought Anno 1440 off Steam a couple months ago only to find out the game is basically broken and Ubisoft has no intention to patch the Steam version. Valve has since removed the game from purchase until Ubisoft decides to stop being assholes and fix the game. I'll never buy another Ubisoft release be it for PC or consoles.
Seriously. Assassin's Creed is about the only thing Ubi hasn't fucked up this gen, which is tragic considering the roll they were on 2003-2005.Sci-beR said:If it weren't for AC series, i wud have ignored Ubi games all together
But seriously though, has Ubisoft ever been that big of a PC dev? Well, last gen they at least released their PC versions day-and-date if I recall, and the old Tom Clancy games were primarily PC games with bad console ports.
EDIT: Just remembered Settlers, Anno, and Silent Hunter. Anything else?
flyinpiranha
Member
Ubisoft doesn't care about Master Race.
Steve Youngblood
Member
I'm hoping Heroes of Might and Magic VI turns out well.RedSwirl said:
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Great thread, really impressive work
phosphor112
Banned
I'm sorry, but I think Ubisoft has become a b-rate company. I know a lot of you like AC, but I think that game has been done to death and beyond that I haven't sent Ubisoft any of my money because of it (though I've played plenty of their games.) They use all sorts of stupid ass DRM, they ruined one of my all time favorite franchises (splinter cell) and now they aren't releasing fucking Trackmania 2 on Steam!?
Fuck my nuts. I'm sorry, but that's just fucking stupid.
I watched their E3 presentation this year, and I was highly unimpressed, hopefully they can change my mind.
Fuck my nuts. I'm sorry, but that's just fucking stupid.
I watched their E3 presentation this year, and I was highly unimpressed, hopefully they can change my mind.
Lostconfused
Member
Can't wait for them to delay the PC version of asscreed so that I won't even have the option of accidently buying it instead of just renting it for $10. Save me some money Ubisoft, you know you want to.
Tawney Bomb
Member
Sucks about Ubi treating the PC like a step child, but honestly, after the first AC underwhelmed epically, I gave up on Ubi. Though I do like the Scott Pilgrim game, although that's console only, I believe.
Looks like the last-minute delayed release of From Dust was put to good use!
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/08/18/ubisoft-edits-forum-keeps-from-dust-drm/
*sigh*
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/08/18/ubisoft-edits-forum-keeps-from-dust-drm/
*sigh*
I have to admit, I find this pattern pretty hilarious. After the first few games it became obvious it's going to happen with every game so I don't care. But then people respond to you in threads saying "No, it's going to be same day as consoles, just see what they said on their twitter" I get to laugh again.
Neuromancer
Member
Wow. That's all I can say, wow.dLMN8R said:
infinityBCRT
Member
Publishers have a table which tells them how many console game sales they lose due to PC piracy. Launching the PC version after 6 months seems to be the sweet spot since that is when console sales are tailing off and the money they get from the PC version at that point is just gravy.
AltogetherAndrews
Member
And, hey, while we're at it... could Ubi drones please stop dodging simple questions like "is this game still coming out on PC?"
They do this as yet another useless attempt to curb piracy. They figure if they delay the PC version by weeks or months, you'll buy the console version because you're just dying to get your hands on the game.
Again, they don't seem to understand the notion that their attempts to curb piracy only ever hurt legit consumers.
And I don't think it's just Ubisoft doing this either. The whole "delay the PC version and pretend it's for a reason other than piracy" has been a general trend in the past couple or so years.
Again, they don't seem to understand the notion that their attempts to curb piracy only ever hurt legit consumers.
And I don't think it's just Ubisoft doing this either. The whole "delay the PC version and pretend it's for a reason other than piracy" has been a general trend in the past couple or so years.
Yeah, sure seems to be doing their bottom-line well!infinityBCRT said:
btw this could only possibly be true in a controlled experiment, which implies at least one or two launches of high-profile games simultaneously released across multiple platforms without compromises, that in the end, sells well. Ubisoft doesn't have anything close to that data from which to work.
Gunmonkey36
Member
Wow, I didn't realize it spanned that many games. That is just really messed up.
Why can't they just accept the fact that you can't beat the pirates. If you build it, someone can unbuild it.
They should just quit with the ridiculous DRM, and instead use that time to release PC demos.
Why can't they just accept the fact that you can't beat the pirates. If you build it, someone can unbuild it.
They should just quit with the ridiculous DRM, and instead use that time to release PC demos.
Grimm Fandango
Member
Thanks Ubisoft. I can save money by not buying Revelations on PC day 1.
Joseph Merrick
Member
meanwhile silent hunter 5 and il-2 cliffs of dover were horribly rushed (lol cliffs of dover being rushed, but it's true)
sh5 with ubidrm, il2 with steamworks. ubi trying their best to kill off sim communities
sh5 with ubidrm, il2 with steamworks. ubi trying their best to kill off sim communities
Steve Youngblood
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Was this meant to be read tongue-in-cheek, or are you presenting it as a factual statement that you legitimately believe?infinityBCRT said:
infinityBCRT said:
Where does that information come from and how do they calculate it?
Uriah said:
It's really funny. I was listening to Giantbombcast and they kept talking about how it was a great game but it was going to be so much better for PC because it felt like you didn't have enough control and a mouse would be so much better. lol. Not fucking buying that game and I was super excited and planning to pick it up launch week at full-price. Maybe I'll get it for $2 next year although we'll probably still be waiting for a patch to come out of Ubi.
