Does 2K Games benefit from my pre-order?

[Man-Bear-Pig]

This is a question for any professionals in the video games industry:

Does the developer or publisher receive any tangible benefit or incentive when a customer pre-orders a game from GameStop or Amazon?

I use the word "tangible" specifically to distinguish any emotional or ego boost when seeing that "Hey! We just pre-sold 250k copies of this game."

I am very excited for the June 3rd release date of Civilization Revolution and very much would like to see this game succeed both critically and comercially. I haven't yet pre-ordered this game, mostly because I don't beleive the game will sell out on the first day, and also because it seems a lot of games I pre-ordered in 2007 got delayed after my pre-order. Example Grand Theft Auto IV, Rock Band, Lair, etc. I swear I must be cursed or something.

From Firaxis or Take-Two's perspective, should I Man-Bear-Pig, the consumer, pre-order this game? Or does it not make any difference?

[Sigmakan]

There is probably a huge logistic benefit to preorders. My guess is that it really helps 2K know how many games to ship and to where.

[2K Elizabeth]

it's kind of complicated, but yes, in many ways, we do benefit from your pre-orders.

but as long as you are happy and enjoy the game, i'm happy for you to buy it whenever and however you choose!

[Bulldog_PS3]

I too, have been debating whether or not to pre-order. I know I want this game, but I am worried that with it's E-10+ rating that there won't be any serious competition online. Like 5-10 yr olds, cause of the rating and their parents thought it would be educational. I have my fingers crossed though that this will be the strategy game of the year. If not I hope endwar and RA3 are good on the PS3. Geez how cool would it be if all 3 were good ? AWESOME... And that's really sad that it's like gambling when you buy a game. And the odds are stacked against you. I buy like maybe 2 or 3 games a year, just because 98% of what comes out is crap. PURE CRAP to be exact. Luckily I haven't really been burned on the PS3, but then again I only own 6 PS3 titles, 4 on BD, and 2 PSN titles. When I am not working or getting nagged by the wife, I am constantly playing video games and have been for 36 years. I started on Pong and hopefully will end on something much better. Sorry I am ranting, but it's sad that there's alot more suckage released than actual quality titles. I guess it really sucks for people who are still so stupid they buy games based on movies, but that's another post and or forum all together. :)

[pmw1718]

Well if it is beneficial then i think I will go preorder both the 360 and the DS versions. I cannot wait until June!

[2K Elizabeth]

I assure you online competition will be heated. In fact, I want to challenge all of you and made the gamertag Elizabeth2K so I can!

[Sigmakan]

I assure you online competition will be heated. In fact, I want to challenge all of you and made the gamertag Elizabeth2K so I can!

Do you have PSN? :confused:

PSN: Sigmakan

I'd love to play against everyone on these forums.

[Bulldog_PS3]

My PSN ID : Bulldog

I look forward to playing all of you.

[2K Elizabeth]

Do you have PSN? :confused:

PSN: Sigmakan

I'd love to play against everyone on these forums.

I don't have a PS3 at home, but when I do, I assure you I'll be on challenging away!

[Man-Bear-Pig]

I haven't yet pre-ordered this game, mostly because I don't beleive the game will sell out on the first day, and also because it seems a lot of games I pre-ordered in 2007 got delayed after my pre-order. Example Grand Theft Auto IV, Rock Band, Lair, etc. I swear I must be cursed or something.

Ok guys - it's official: I am cursed. Sorry for pre-ordering last week at Gamestop.

[Bulldog_PS3]

Ok guys - it's official: I am cursed. Sorry for pre-ordering last week at Gamestop.

Maybe if you cancel, they'll change it back... It's worth a try... :D

[Sigmakan]

Ok guys - it's official: I am cursed. Sorry for pre-ordering last week at Gamestop.

You do know that I can't forgive you, right? This is YOUR fault. :rolleyes:


Thats pretty funny how your preorders keep getting delayed.