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Boo! Braid really is 1200 MS Points
http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2008/08/04/560402.aspx
Microsoft decided that it will test the consumers to see how much money they will be willing to pony up by announcing Braid will indeed cost 1200 MS points (that's $15 in real people money). It seems like a big middle finger to deny the pricing a week ago, only to confirm it now.
What has bothered me the most since day one with downloadable games is that Microsoft indirectly controlled the entire market. Since their console came out first, they got to be the first to decide on pricing. Frankly I think with a lot of the titles that hit XBLA even 800 points is too much, let alone 1200 (although it WAS totally worth it with Puzzle Quest, since the stand-alone game was $30). Since they were able to get away with it for year, it made it easy for Nintendo and Sony to use similar pricing models, also making their titles in some cases worth more than they are.
Now they are pushing it again. I want to support a game like Braid or Castle Crashers, because they look like amazing titles, but I don't want to support Microsoft seeing how far they can gouge the consumer.
The whole thing has been a slippery slope since day one, and now it's really starting to show.
Or maybe I'm just whining because I'm poor.
Microsoft decided that it will test the consumers to see how much money they will be willing to pony up by announcing Braid will indeed cost 1200 MS points (that's $15 in real people money). It seems like a big middle finger to deny the pricing a week ago, only to confirm it now.
What has bothered me the most since day one with downloadable games is that Microsoft indirectly controlled the entire market. Since their console came out first, they got to be the first to decide on pricing. Frankly I think with a lot of the titles that hit XBLA even 800 points is too much, let alone 1200 (although it WAS totally worth it with Puzzle Quest, since the stand-alone game was $30). Since they were able to get away with it for year, it made it easy for Nintendo and Sony to use similar pricing models, also making their titles in some cases worth more than they are.
Now they are pushing it again. I want to support a game like Braid or Castle Crashers, because they look like amazing titles, but I don't want to support Microsoft seeing how far they can gouge the consumer.
The whole thing has been a slippery slope since day one, and now it's really starting to show.
Or maybe I'm just whining because I'm poor.
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About naia-the-gamerone of us since 1:51 PM on 09.13.2007
My name is Naia (pronounced either Nay-a or Neye-a, like yay or like eye). I've been poking around here for a while, although I don't comment as much as I used to. I do the music and the sound stuff. Teach and do scholarly research too! I do mostly freelance work and I'm always looking for people (even on DToid) to do fun projects with in entertainment. That can be either in theater, film, TV, or video games. I want to be like Kermit the Frog and be part of a group that entertains and makes people happy. I also love blue slimes, puppies and Sprinkles Cupcakes.
I've been playing computer and video games all my life. My dad was a programmer so we got an IBM 5150 PC very early on in the 80's. For Christmas in 1989 my parents surprised me with a Nintendo and it's been downhill ever since. I have/had most consoles over the years, mainly from Sony or Nintendo. I've had some Sega consoles and an Xbox 360 too.
I'm a big fan of the JRPG trinity of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Fire Emblem (more DQ and FE lately, but I didn't hate FFXV). I was a finalist in Nintendo's DQ6 trivia contest back in 2011. I play RPGs, Action/Adventure, Platformers, Puzzles, and Point-n-Click Adventure games. I will play fighters and shooters, but they have to be the right kind of game.
Also, Rydia is my hero.
I'm such a nerd, I like to keep track of all the games I've completed in an excel file (it's over 400). Now that my backlog is out of control I have a word document for that too. My goal is to for once and for all eliminate the backlog, or at least keep it to a number in the single digits.
I have a lot of things to say about the game industry, it's something I care deeply about and love giving my opinions. I like to rant about shit. I'm here just to share what I have to say, in hopes someone is willing to listen.
Also for the record, my Top 5 Games of All Time
1. Chrono Trigger
2. Final Fantasy 4
3. Super Mario 3
4. Dragon Quest 11
5. Phantasy Star 4
Yes, I love my retro games (and DQ 11)
Thanks to The GHost for this awesome card!
I've been playing computer and video games all my life. My dad was a programmer so we got an IBM 5150 PC very early on in the 80's. For Christmas in 1989 my parents surprised me with a Nintendo and it's been downhill ever since. I have/had most consoles over the years, mainly from Sony or Nintendo. I've had some Sega consoles and an Xbox 360 too.
I'm a big fan of the JRPG trinity of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Fire Emblem (more DQ and FE lately, but I didn't hate FFXV). I was a finalist in Nintendo's DQ6 trivia contest back in 2011. I play RPGs, Action/Adventure, Platformers, Puzzles, and Point-n-Click Adventure games. I will play fighters and shooters, but they have to be the right kind of game.
Also, Rydia is my hero.
I'm such a nerd, I like to keep track of all the games I've completed in an excel file (it's over 400). Now that my backlog is out of control I have a word document for that too. My goal is to for once and for all eliminate the backlog, or at least keep it to a number in the single digits.
I have a lot of things to say about the game industry, it's something I care deeply about and love giving my opinions. I like to rant about shit. I'm here just to share what I have to say, in hopes someone is willing to listen.
Also for the record, my Top 5 Games of All Time
1. Chrono Trigger
2. Final Fantasy 4
3. Super Mario 3
4. Dragon Quest 11
5. Phantasy Star 4
Yes, I love my retro games (and DQ 11)
Thanks to The GHost for this awesome card!