1,000 Wii Points???
I was really interested on getting the Wii version, expecting a price similar to the one on PC, but $50 vs. $35 for the whole season? You guys are making it difficult to lean in favor of the Wii.
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Telltale never said that Wii wouldn't get one.... why does everyone blindly assume it wont.....
But a product as a reward for purchase is controlled by them, as long as adequate proof can be shown that the person actually bought the whole season. And anyway, it isn't like the disc has to be made for Wii. IIRC, the Sam And Max bonus was a DVD, perfectly suitable for DVD players and PCs. Buying it on Wii doesn't mean the person doesn't own a PC. It just means they prefer Wii.
- PC DVD games do not have to be checked by anyone (for example, Nintendo Seal of Approval or rating systems).
- PC DVD games are much cheaper and quicker to produce in comparison.
- Wii owners would not get a bonus disc for the PC version free, because that's basically saying that everyone who purchased the PC version can have the WiiWare version for free - it doesn't make sense, they are different.
This post will probably be a mess when I re-read it in the morning.
Please don't start a flame war over this subject... rejoice that the game is out soon!
*hovers over submit reply*
Still though, I've already bought the points for Homestar Ruiner, so I'll probably buy that on WiiWare (after clearing a lot of space, I currently have 13 blocks left), then purchase the entire season on PC.
Telltale actually said that the games are "100% identical except the Wiiconnect 24 features". As such, a PC DVD would not infringe upon PC owners in any way. Getting a free bonus disc does not mean a free WiiWare edition, especially since I would say 100% of PC buyers get the game for $15 cheaper. Lastly, the bonus disc does not have to be a Wii DVD (as I have already said), buying the Wii edition does not mean that person does not own a PC.
Edit: I would just like to add something that also helps my argument about Wii getting a disc, if one is made. The only reason that Telltale even released the game for PC was so that longtime S&M fans or people that do not own Wiis could have access to the game. Do you honestly think the people who made that decision would willingly turn their back on the console the game was designed around, just so they have the opportunity to work hard and make a disc for only certain people that isn't even necessary and is just a bonus for buying all the games in the season? I really do not think so.
Jumping to conclusions follows right after this line break.
WiiWare and PC are two completely different platforms. Why should people on WiiWare get the exact same game on PC for free, when lots of development time went into that version? I'm finding it hard to explain and get my point across here... I mean, if people want a game disc for the PC so much, they can just buy the flippin' PC version?! I'd happily pay $15 extra to get all the games on WiiWare too, but WiiWare is not my kind of thing.
Woah, woah, woah. I'm pretty sure Telltale knew right from the start that this game would be made for the PC, and not just as some little gift to S&M fans or non-Wii owners. You make it sound as if Telltale said "oh yeah, I suppose we better make it for the PC as well", and that making the game for the PC took no effort at all, which is kind of insulting to TT. I'm guessing it was more of a "hey, it'd be cool to bring this out on WiiWare too" decision. The game was not designed around the WiiWare, the game was developed on both platforms simultaneously and using the same engine. Not only is the bonus disc a treat for buyers, but it is an incentive for people who are new to this whole no game box lark to feel comfortable and order the game.
Both versions of the game were developed side-by-side at the exact same time. Telltale's main release platform is the PC, as that is where they have built their fanbase around with franchise such as Texas Hold'Em, Bone, CSI and Sam & Max. They are hardly going to ditch their PC players. All evidence suggests that this is a game that is coming out for Wii and PC - no 'also'.
Have you been on this forum before?
That is not what I read, straight from the Horse's mouth. They said that in order to meet Nintendo's deadline, they had to develop on the WiiWare first and then put everything into the PC game that was added to the Wii version. I already said that they put it on PC just for fans, what makes you saying it any better?
It saddens me that someone who already is getting a much bigger break compared to Wii is selfishly claiming a disc that Telltale hasn't even announced was gonna be released. What you are saying is that Wii owners do not even deserve the same incentives to buy as what PC buyers are supposedly getting.
It's true the Wii version is slightly more expensive. Console games tend to cost a little more than PC games, plus there are a few WiiWare specific features (WiiConnect24, sending emails via the Lappy). WiiWare doesn't support a subscription model, which is why only individual episodes are going to be available through WiiWare.
Regarding the bonus disc, only people who buy the full season of the PC version through Telltale's store are eligible for the disc. (WiiWare is an all-digital channel and no WiiWare games offer disc options.) This is exact the same deal we've been doing through our store starting with Sam & Max Season One.
The Wii version is excellent and I hope those of you who love playing games on your Wii will check it out. Wii owners are probably used to console games being a little more expensive than PC games, and for that little bit of extra money you get a very different experience. Nothing beats hanging out in the living room playing a game like this with a group of friends, and that's exactly what we hope will happen!
*puts on coat and bowler hat and walks into sunset*
I'll be getting the WiiWare version, since I don't need to worry about requirements, set ups, ect.
I'm getting it the first day, go telltale!
Hahaha... that's the second greatest thing I've read all day!
What was the first?
hmm... I guess I'll wait for the demo (you guys are releasing a demo, right?) to see how well the game plays on PC. If I then feel like "oh this thing would be much better on Wii", then I'll go for the that version.
Hmmmmm..... I want it for wii SOOOO bad, but a bonus disk would be nice..........................forget it, im goin with the wii!:D
Yep, all PC releases (so far) have had a demo. This one shall be the same.
Need to make room.
Anyways, nice pricing, awesome game!
This!