What is the reaction to the new Download Edition games? I have to admit that I thought the reaction might be so-so due to the general feelings about Virtual Mate, at least on this board. I figured, these are serious fans who probably want to collect a physical product rather than a virtual one. However, sales of the downloads have been very strong, and we’re extremely happy. We do plan to get the rest of the G-Coll games up (actually just posted a boatload to the JAST USA site), and will be making our other titles available via download too.
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Originally posted by Peter Payne:
However, sales of the downloads have been very strong, and we're extremely happy.
Just the definitive proof of my theories!!!
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Originally posted by perigee:
...don't forget that download products have other distribution costs such as servers, bandwidth, authentication services, etc. I doubt that PP could license, localize and set up a download service for a title not already in their catalog for say $25.
Actually, after surfing through a few Japanese online shops (see below), the price seems 10$ overpriced... but I'm truly happy nevertheless!!!!
http://shop.vector.co.jp/service/c0018/dl/
http://www.dlsite.com/pro/
http://www.digiket.com/game/a/g_index.php
http://www.d-dream.com/dlshop/dlshop.php
http://gyut.to/top.phtml
http://www.bb5.jp/top/top.php
http://www.bgamebox.com/sft.html
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Originally posted by Baldo:
[B]Actually, after surfing through a few Japanese online shops (see below), the price seems 10$ overpriced... but I'm truly happy nevertheless!!!!
The key phrase here is a title not already in their catalog. New games will cost more to license and develop than the current batch. I'm happy that business is good because that means more b-games in the long term. I hope PP doesn't decide to switch to download-only, since that would mean an end to new games (for me).
I’d be unhappy with download-only, but I’m fine with download-as-an-option, especially with the alterations that have been made to the process, and might go for it on the yaoi games if they use it. (Since I, er, don’t want a yaoi box in my collection. )
The cost is too high to pay for download versions. Especially with the fact that Full blown cd rom versions are only five dollars more. I rather have that physical item then a downloaded one. I just love my retail version of lets meow meow.
Bring more catgirls!
Just moved to a new home, in a place with no DSL pops available. So this is a no.