But this isn't the case for the majority of the install base. "
The install base for what? The Wii, or Netflix? Because if you're talking about Netflix I'd wager that the majority of adopters have HD TV's. At least that's what makes sense to me. If you're tech savvy enough to use Netflix, you're probably using it on an HDTV, as opposed to someone who still watches DVD. "
Well, of course the Wii. That's what the article is about. To bitch about Netflix not offering HD on the Wii seems pointless. It's inherent due to the fact that it's on the Wii. Using Netflix for streaming isn't something I'd consider "tech savvy."
"First Access Club" implies to me (actually it spells it out) that these people get FIRST ACCESS to the demo. No exclusivity. Don't act so entitled. "
That is probably what it implies. I'm not acting entitled, I'm saying this isn't a great move by Gearbox. Maybe for a game that has more guaranteed sales numbers, but DNF is standing on pretty shaky ground, so you'd think that they'd shoot for as wide a release of the demo as possible. "
You're right, my knee-jerk reaction to the comments here generally is because of entitlement. I'm not going to torrent a demo because it just isn't that important to me. This is Duke Nukem, though. There absolutely are guaranteed sales there. But, I imagine that it will taper off quickly.
An exclusive period for the demo does seem retarded, but there are probably marketing reasons to do it this way. It gives news outlets a new headline and helps drum up interest.
" I'm surprised at Gearbox making the DNF demo exclusive: you'd think after all this time they'd try harder to convince people that DNF won't suck ass. I'll just go torrent the demo, Gearbox can suck it. "
"First Access Club" implies to me (actually it spells it out) that these people get FIRST ACCESS to the demo. No exclusivity. Don't act so entitled.
"Then they release left 4 dead 2, only 10 months after the first, it left a huge majority of the community pissed."
Blatant hyberbole. First, both games were released on November 17 one year apart. Second, where does this "huge majority" figure come from? Here on the internet, it's always the incredibly vocal minority that seems much larger than it actually is.
Wow, this is the most reasonable thread I've ever read on here.
I was sad to hear they were going away, but the idea that it might be a hoax was amusing to me. I love their service and generally keep the installers I get from them on a external drive for safe-keeping.
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