Let us buy the expansion!

Aaron90495 · 05-09-2012, 08:21 PM

Seriously, Steam, I'm dying to pre-order Gods & Kings, just for the excitement of knowing I'll have it right on June 19th. Let me give you my money!

To everyone else: typically, when do these pre-orders go up? I feel like most pre-orders go up more than a month and 10 days before release date (as it is now).

TrippleD · 05-10-2012, 06:20 AM

Are we sure the expansion is completed and will be released in June?
I agree I am ready to pre-order.

Not all games coming to Steam get a pre-order.

Aaron90495 · 05-10-2012, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippleD

Are we sure the expansion is completed and will be released in June?
I agree I am ready to pre-order.

Not all games coming to Steam get a pre-order.

Yup, we're positive.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civiliz...Gods_%26_Kings

Plus, it was originally scheduled to be released sometime in May, but it got pushed back (I assume) because Diablo 3's release date was announced as May 15.

Genosidoh · 05-10-2012, 01:04 PM

I doubt it was pushed back because of Diablo 3, these 2 games don't really compete with each other. Also, direct link to the release date announcement - http://www.2kgames.com/blog/civiliza...leases-june-19

BurnedToast · 05-10-2012, 02:46 PM

Just curious why the obsession with pre-orders?

It's impossible for steam to run out of copies (well I guess technically they could run out of keys but it's a steamworks game so that's *incredibly* unlikely) so how is it any different from just buying it the day it comes out? Or even better, waiting for a review to see if it's worthwhile (for example I'm not paying full price for G&K unless it really fixes the AI, same stupid worthless AI = wait for steam sale).

I don't mean to be insulting here, I'm just honestly curious. Why preorder, especially games that don't have any preorder bonus? It makes no sense to me.

related article: http://kotaku.com/5909105/stop-preor...o-games-please (small bit of NSFW language near the end)

TrippleD · 05-10-2012, 03:15 PM

Because there is always a chance of a pre-load.

With a title like this I can imagine the servers with everyone dowloading at the same time. Assuming the size of the expansion? I would imagine it will be a pretty big day one purchase for many.

05-09-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
Aaron90495 Join Date: May 2011 Reputation: 8 Posts: 239	Let us buy the expansion! Seriously, Steam, I'm dying to pre-order Gods & Kings, just for the excitement of knowing I'll have it right on June 19th. Let me give you my money! To everyone else: typically, when do these pre-orders go up? I feel like most pre-orders go up more than a month and 10 days before release date (as it is now).

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TrippleD Volunteer Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Reputation: 3922 Posts: 27,846	Are we sure the expansion is completed and will be released in June? I agree I am ready to pre-order. Not all games coming to Steam get a pre-order. __________________ Tripping the Light Fantastic Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose..

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TrippleD Volunteer Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Reputation: 3922 Posts: 27,846	Because there is always a chance of a pre-load. With a title like this I can imagine the servers with everyone dowloading at the same time. Assuming the size of the expansion? I would imagine it will be a pretty big day one purchase for many. __________________ Tripping the Light Fantastic Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose..

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05-10-2012, 01:04 PM	#4
Genosidoh Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 69 Posts: 1,031	I doubt it was pushed back because of Diablo 3, these 2 games don't really compete with each other. Also, direct link to the release date announcement - http://www.2kgames.com/blog/civiliza...leases-june-19

05-10-2012, 02:46 PM	#5
BurnedToast Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 186 Posts: 656	Just curious why the obsession with pre-orders? It's impossible for steam to run out of copies (well I guess technically they could run out of keys but it's a steamworks game so that's incredibly unlikely) so how is it any different from just buying it the day it comes out? Or even better, waiting for a review to see if it's worthwhile (for example I'm not paying full price for G&K unless it really fixes the AI, same stupid worthless AI = wait for steam sale). I don't mean to be insulting here, I'm just honestly curious. Why preorder, especially games that don't have any preorder bonus? It makes no sense to me. related article: http://kotaku.com/5909105/stop-preor...o-games-please (small bit of NSFW language near the end)