Gamer Research

gamer_research · 03-27-2008, 05:53 PM

Hello All,

I'm attempting to do some research on video game enthusiasts, any input you can offer is most welcome!

Neol · 03-29-2008, 10:52 AM

Three years? I would consider a few months to be reasonable, but three years? Now that's a stretch. In fact, that reminds me of the Mourning incident.

ShadeJackrabbit · 03-29-2008, 02:51 PM

I think you'd have to be pretty dumb to take a chance like that.

undeaf · 03-29-2008, 03:06 PM

I wouldn't buy a game before it was released. If a game was sold mostly before it was released, then what would be stopping the makers from letting it be the buggiest, most boring and content-sparse piece of bloatware out there?

However, if you got to play the beta when you pre bought the game, even if only for limited amounts of time, and even if accounts all would get reset when the game would be released, then it would probably be a worthwhile option, for some. But then you wouldn't really be able to sell it 3 years in advance.

Nelza · 04-03-2008, 07:45 PM

The only time I would purchase it three years before is if it's a sequel to an MMORPG that I'm already enjoying... but in saying that I can't really see why I would need to purchase it three years before rather than preorder it three months before release.

View Poll Results: Would you purchase an MMO account three years before it came out?
Yes, if it had great character development options.	0	0%
Yes, if it had great social networking options.	0	0%
Yes, if it had a bunch of new races.	0	0%
Yes, if it had a bunch of new classes and multiclassing.	0	0%
Yes, if I also got concept art.	0	0%
Yes, if I also got a monthly development newsletter.	0	0%
Yes, if I also got direct access to the developers.	0	0%
Yes, if it came with in-game bonuses.	0	0%
Yes, but only for other reasons posted below.	1	3.45%
No, never, not under any circumstances.	28	96.55%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

03-27-2008, 05:53 PM	#1
gamer_research Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Gamer Research Hello All, I'm attempting to do some research on video game enthusiasts, any input you can offer is most welcome! Share Share this post on Twitter

03-29-2008, 10:52 AM	#2
Neol Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6	Three years? I would consider a few months to be reasonable, but three years? Now that's a stretch. In fact, that reminds me of the Mourning incident. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-29-2008, 02:51 PM	#3
ShadeJackrabbit Treasure Hunter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 204	I think you'd have to be pretty dumb to take a chance like that. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Current Adventure Gaming Status: Played: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - DX, The Longest Journey Gave up on: ... Playing: ... Next up: Syberia 2, Full Throttle, Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

03-29-2008, 03:06 PM	#4
undeaf Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tee Oh Posts: 842	I wouldn't buy a game before it was released. If a game was sold mostly before it was released, then what would be stopping the makers from letting it be the buggiest, most boring and content-sparse piece of bloatware out there? However, if you got to play the beta when you pre bought the game, even if only for limited amounts of time, and even if accounts all would get reset when the game would be released, then it would probably be a worthwhile option, for some. But then you wouldn't really be able to sell it 3 years in advance. Share Share this post on Twitter

04-03-2008, 07:45 PM	#5
Nelza Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 450	The only time I would purchase it three years before is if it's a sequel to an MMORPG that I'm already enjoying... but in saying that I can't really see why I would need to purchase it three years before rather than preorder it three months before release. Share Share this post on Twitter

User Name		Remember Me?
Password