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Posted February 04, 2011
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StingingVelvet: And the European economy is different from the US economy, which is different from the Chinese economy, and on down the line. You can't just convert the price to dollars and expect to see $50 every time, the world doesn't work like that and it's a very ignorant view of world economics.

Region-based pricing is pretty much essential, the internet doesn't make that no longer the case.
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Coelocanth: Actually, with respect to digital distribution, the internet is precisely what makes that no longer the case. It costs nothing to duplicate the game in a digital format so costs of packaging, distribution, and shipping no longer apply.
Don't European countries get charged VAT taxes among other stuff with digital sales? Doesn't that account for the higher price in those regions?
Posted February 04, 2011
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StingingVelvet: Region-based pricing is pretty much essential, the internet doesn't make that no longer the case.
I'm not arguing. Go on a UK IP and try to buy some games. Better yet set the region to Romania. There is no way on earth a game is worth double in another country.
Posted February 04, 2011
Guys? Keep in mind that this is about Gaming DEALS, not about economy, piracy, personal opinions or mushrooms?
Posted February 04, 2011
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StingingVelvet: And the European economy is different from the US economy, which is different from the Chinese economy, and on down the line. You can't just convert the price to dollars and expect to see $50 every time, the world doesn't work like that and it's a very ignorant view of world economics.

Region-based pricing is pretty much essential, the internet doesn't make that no longer the case.
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Virama: I completely disagree.

What about Australia and NZ? $100-120 for new release games when in the US it's easily half the price at launch?

Nup, that's just fucked. I would do the Asia route anytime if it didn't mean I get it revoked. End of story.

This is why I use Steam, go to EB games every week and scrounge around for the cheapest deals and shop around online.

I also never buy a game on launch. I mean, seriously, would YOU? For a HUNDRED DOLLARS? SCII was released here for $120!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is a very clear difference between supporting companies and taking it all the way up the ass until it pops out of your mouth. I prefer to shop smart.
amen brother. EB Games rarely has good deals. Ozgameshop is where I go now, who else would offer Civ 5 for $40 on launch?
Posted February 04, 2011
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StingingVelvet: And the European economy is different from the US economy, which is different from the Chinese economy, and on down the line. You can't just convert the price to dollars and expect to see $50 every time, the world doesn't work like that and it's a very ignorant view of world economics.

Region-based pricing is pretty much essential, the internet doesn't make that no longer the case.
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Coelocanth: Actually, with respect to digital distribution, the internet is precisely what makes that no longer the case. It costs nothing to duplicate the game in a digital format so costs of packaging, distribution, and shipping no longer apply.
It's based on regional economy as much as it is availability though. The internet doesn't automatically make the cost of living in Taiwan the same as in California.

Anyway, this is a subject most people outside the US seem to take very personally and they avoid facts in arguments about it. For that reason I usually abstain from the debate, and will do so again here. Besides, as someone said this is not the thread for it.
Posted February 04, 2011
Interesting current debate and deserves its own thread. I like browsing this one for game deals.

But really it's a no brainer as to why people are going digi more so than hard copy nowadays.
Posted February 04, 2011
All Commandos Games on greenmangaming for $0.99 each
Posted February 04, 2011
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prakaa: All Commandos Games on greenmangaming for $0.99 each
Greenman still has yet to tell me where they put my Painkiller Black that I purchased from them.
Posted February 04, 2011
Steam's surprise special of the day is that Numen is no longer special and has been applied a 0% discount.
Posted February 04, 2011
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carnival73: Steam's surprise special of the day is that Numen is no longer special and has been applied a 0% discount.
holy crabapples!
Posted February 04, 2011
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lackoo1111: D2D
http://www.direct2drive.com/promos/weekly-deal/
http://www.direct2drive.co.uk/buy-mmo-pc-games-download
FUCK FUCK FUCK! Guild Wars trilogy is on sale in UK only! :(
Posted February 04, 2011
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Rohan15: FUCK FUCK FUCK! Guild Wars trilogy is on sale in UK only! :(
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GameRager: I bought a game off of a uk site and paid the uk price for it.....converted to US dollars of course. Get it!
Hmm.......I tried, wouldn't let me. Lucky bastard.
Posted February 04, 2011
Reminder: big discounts on Blood Bowl LE, AI War series on Impulse
http://www.impulsedriven.com/impulsebuys

The Guardians of Graxia bundle is also down a few bucks to $10..not sure how it is.

All available worldwide.
Post edited February 04, 2011 by chautemoc
Posted February 04, 2011
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Vagabond: I'll buy non-US peeps whatever games they want from the THQ sale. Paypal keenanweaver@gmail.com the amount and the game name and I'll get it for you. Just reply to this message so I know who wants in.
Sent funds for Dawn of War 2 Chaos Rising
Posted February 04, 2011
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Vagabond: I'll buy non-US peeps whatever games they want from the THQ sale. Paypal keenanweaver@gmail.com the amount and the game name and I'll get it for you. Just reply to this message so I know who wants in.
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metalkidz: Sent funds for Dawn of War 2 Chaos Rising
Check your e-mail.
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