Limited Run

[Sarge]

Yeah, seems like there was a lot of demand for this one. I've been waiting patiently ever since it was announced. I almost bought it on Switch, but kept hoping for a DRM-free copy. Which, of course, ended up on GOG, but by that time, LRG announced their version, so I waited it out.

Now I'm just waiting for Cosmic Star Heroine.

[Segata]

http://www.play-asia.com/wonder-boy-the ... /13/70b4g3

It's still available at Play Asia. Yes, it's in English.

[wclem]

I noticed the regular version of Lawbreaker still had copies left 2+ hours later. Like I said in an earlier post, the thrill is gone! There was a time when all games sold out in minutes, now they sit for awhile. They have saturated their own market.

Also the shipping and wait time is getting stupid. Selling games before they have them then send you an email a couple weeks later crying that is the fault of Sony. They owe me a total of 6 games now, maybe 7 I need to double check.

I may be done with them after Night Trap. They have too much of my money and I do not have the games I ordered. Please do not fanboy for these people. If you understand business then you know this is not good business practice.

[Michi]

Glad to see that it looks like everyone who wanted a copy of Wonder Boy got their order in.

Also the shipping and wait time is getting stupid. Selling games before they have them then send you an email a couple weeks later crying that is the fault of Sony.

Not sure where this is coming from. It stated very clearly on the page for each game before they were even released if that particular release was going to ship out at a later date.

For example, the Lawbreakers page clearly states "Physical copies of the game are expected to ship in September." Jotun and Neurovoider had a similar messages before release. So I'm not sure why you're complaining about something that was clearly stated to begin with.

[wclem]

Glad to see that it looks like everyone who wanted a copy of Wonder Boy got their order in.

Also the shipping and wait time is getting stupid. Selling games before they have them then send you an email a couple weeks later crying that is the fault of Sony.

Not sure where this is coming from. It stated very clearly on the page for each game before they were even released if that particular release was going to ship out at a later date.

For example, the Lawbreakers page clearly states "Physical copies of the game are expected to ship in September." Jotun and Neurovoider had a similar messages before release. So I'm not sure why you're complaining about something that was clearly stated to begin with.

the point is they point the finger. Own it for yourself, do not pass it on to someone else. If you do not understand that it is setting up further delays then you are blind. They need to own it as their fault, not Sony. Man up, be responsible. You made a promise you will not keep.

It does not clearly state that more delays are expected until after they have my money. Maybe they are not paying bills on time at Sony and they are pushing back runs. Normal business practices is 60 days to pay, makes me wonder.

Do not defend them with a partial statement of fact. It is taking longer and longer to get things, A really bad sign. Then toss in blaming others and it scares me to continue to give them my money blindly.

[wclem]

Start selling games in advance, ram out tons of games all at once. Wonder if they are having financial issues?

[PartridgeSenpai]

I noticed the regular version of Lawbreaker still had copies left 2+ hours later. Like I said in an earlier post, the thrill is gone! There was a time when all games sold out in minutes, now they sit for awhile. They have saturated their own market.

I chalk that up to those ones just being games no one cares about. Lawbreakers is a multiplayer TPS that's been out on PC for quite a long time. With how flooded that market has been lately (especially since last November), I don't see why it's a game people should implicitly care about just because it's got a Limited Run release. And the less people who are just buying them to buy them the better! Those people are too often people who just wanna scalp them anyways

[Michi]

the point is they point the finger.

They're not pointing anything, dude. Take a chill pill. Informing people that the game won't ship for a couple weeks before the game even goes on sale (like with Jotun) is not deflecting blame. It's simply informing the public that the game won't be shipped right away.

And even when stuff does get pushed back, it's not different than a typical delay from any other producer/manufacture. I couldn't tell you the number of times Amazon's sent me an email telling me they couldn't ship an order because of distribution or manufacturing issues. Hell, there have been times I've never even gotten stuff from them for those very reasons. But I'm not going to go on a tirade a threaten to boycott them over it, because I know them cancelling my order is likely due to a series of events, not just because they're being greedy assholes. Plus, if you ask me, taking my order, stringing me along for months and then canceling it (which Amazon has done) is a hell of a lot worse than saying, "Hey, we're putting this game up for sale, but it won't be shipped until mid August." Would you rather they just say the shipment got delayed and then leave you in the dark and not tell you why?

No where on their site do they guarantee speedy shipping x amount of days after purchase. If you feel like it's taking them too long to send things to you, then stop buying from them. It's that simple.

I noticed the regular version of Lawbreaker still had copies left 2+ hours later. Like I said in an earlier post, the thrill is gone! There was a time when all games sold out in minutes, now they sit for awhile. They have saturated their own market.

I chalk that up to those ones just being games no one cares about....

That's pretty much it. I'm not a big fan of first or third person shooters, so those games don't interest me (Neither did Drive!Drive!Drive!). But if it's a quirky adventure or platforming game? Now you've got my interest. Even if I've never heard of it, I'll be damn sure to at least look into it. RPG? Hell yes. Give me more. Anything else and I'm going to have to research it more.

But then again I'm not as 'hardcore' as some other collectors out there (*cough*Elkin*cough*)

[wclem]

Like I said, people are fanboys and need a better understanding of business practice. When you are experienced with purchasing, billing, accounts payable and sales you see things with a much clearer view.

Quit making excuses for them, I can get that on their forum.

[wclem]

To be fare let me offer further explanation.

Amazon comparison is unequal. Amazon does not take you money in advance. Amazon blames nobody and just cancels it out. They in fact assume fault, even in reading your post I see this.

Awhile back LRG stated they have to sell a game within a limited window when they receive it. Now changing their tactic to preselling (and taking my money in whole) by itself is not really telling of anything. take this into account though: they have admitted to blasting people with many games at once. Now since they do not have these games they could have easily held off and sold them within the aforementioned window they stated to sell games in.

Knowing that selling so many games in a short time period will reflect poorly on them they still go ahead with it. (keep in mind they are preselling when they could have waited). Now, why would a company do this? One reason and the most likely is poor cash flow. Now they could be wasting money on personal items and pay or they could just be struggling as a non-viable business model. I feel the business is just not seeing revenue due to the things like penny pinching shipping. telling a story of its own. You just do not ship poorly and cheaply if you can help it, that is just bad business. Odds are they need to save money to keep things afloat.

There are so many things they are doing that are poor business tactics. You simply cannot compare them to Amazon as things between them are not similar enough.

I will apologize if people see this as me hating. I am just informing from personal experience. I am so glad the company is around and selling these games. I hate to see them screw it up or just go under because it is just not a profitable business model. I would be a liar if I said I was not a little worried about them going under and not getting some of the most recent games. They need to build confidence, man up and take responsibility. Maybe partner up with someone with money to back them until they can hold their own.

Thankfully all my payments have been through paypal. Worst case scenario I get my money back if they flake out.

Lastly, keep buying these physical copies, support all of them if you can. Just be aware of the writing on the wall.