Those of you who've been dying to pre-purchase Rome 2TW can do so now at Steam for a mere $60 ( I don't know how much that is in Roman talents). And get an additional 3 playable Greek factions too. Release date is Sept. 2013. It's gonna be a long summer of waiting for Ceasar. Look in the Steam.com News section for info and link to product page.
Quote from: Sir Slash on May 09, 2013, 09:21:12 AM
Those of you who've been dying to pre-purchase Rome 2TW can do so now at Steam for a mere $60 ( I don't know how much that is in Roman talents). And get an additional 3 playable Greek factions too. Release date is Sept. 2013. It's gonna be a long summer of waiting for Ceasar. Look in the Steam.com News section for info and link to product page.
Wow! I'm doing that for sure very soon!
WTF is going on with PC gaming? £45 for a game? That's mental.
im not a fan of prepurchase - i never see any thing good come from it, but each and every (IMHO) TW release has been good to go out of the box for me
I know therell be those that say Europe was terrible and Rome was even worse - i didnt see it, didnt see any of the bugs people reported and i frankly dont care if Zagreb didnt have a curve to the east or Bulgarian horsemen rode with a jaunty gallop and its not represented - i pressed play, i played, i loved it
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£45 though :o
^ totally agree. My favourite was Rome Total War
But £45 is far too steep. And I'm certainly not paying that for a pre-order. What the hell has gone wrong? Surely the "early adopters" should get the benefit of a reduced price...unless that is the reduced price!? ???
Quote from: JudgeDredd on May 09, 2013, 09:44:54 AM
^ totally agree. My favourite was Rome Total War
But £45 is far too steep. And I'm certainly not paying that for a pre-order. What the hell has gone wrong? Surely the "early adopters" should get the benefit of a reduced price...unless that is[/I] the reduced price!? ???
Wait a few months and it will be half the price in a sale judge ;)
I fully intend to. ;D
Quote from: JudgeDredd on May 09, 2013, 09:53:47 AM
I fully intend to. ;D
lol - ill give you a week once all the sexy screenshots and AARs turn up
The other TW titles have been available at Wal-mart, Best Buy,etc. at release but what confounds me is the different additional content versions. Each seller for the last 3 games has had a specific content version just for them. Special units, special factions, on & on. That doesn't seem fair, especially if you're going to try any kind of multiplayer stuff and eventually they're all available on Steam anyway.
The $60 pricetag doesn't surprise me. It seems the norm for new "AAA" titles from big outfits. Skyrim, Bioshock Infinite, SimCity, Company of Heroes 2, now Rome 2 -- all released at $60 if I'm not mistaken.
I guess the idea is, milk the fans who just cannot wait and have to buy right away. See how long the game sells well at the $60 price point. Many months later, start selling at discount.
...I think you can get Skyrim for $30 now. Guess you just have to decide whether you must have the game or can afford to wait.
Amazon's got it for pre-order at $60 too. No mention of any special addition. My head says no but heart says Go Go Go.
fyi: GetGamesGo has the pre-order for $46.76 (http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/total-war-rome-2-po). Includes Greek States Culture Pack. Steam key.
Nice find Steve. Thanks big time for the Eagle-eye spotting. Anybody tried this company out before? I don't want to be funding Kim Jung Il's next missle. 8)
I bought from them recently during their last GetLoadedGo sale. Got both Carrier Command and Sniper Elite V2 HCE for $24. Had absolutely zero problems. Got a Steam key for Sniper Elite V2 HCE and downloaded Carrier Command from a link they sent. I believe they are across the pond in GB somewhere...
Quote from: Sir Slash on May 09, 2013, 10:37:19 AM
The other TW titles have been available at Wal-mart, Best Buy,etc. at release but what confounds me is the different additional content versions. Each seller for the last 3 games has had a specific content version just for them. Special units, special factions, on & on. That doesn't seem fair, especially if you're going to try any kind of multiplayer stuff and eventually they're all available on Steam anyway.
I have vague and puzzling memories of my purchase of Empire TW at Best Buy. In the end Empire was such a not-much-fun-overall game that I almost skipped Shogun2. Shogun2 has been so much fun that I'm just getting Rome2 without a moment of rational reflection. Extra Greek Factions! You bet!
60.00 is a lot of money. I will do my best to hold out, but it will be similar to trying to hold out on The Wife. Also, Shogun 2 was IMHO the best game in the series. If that is any indication, I will have less of a problem forking over big bucks. The above coupon also helps.
BTW I thought release was going to be in October...I guess that has changed!
I will get this game no doubt about it. However, I can't put that kind of money down for a pre-purchase. Before I buy the game I want it to be out for a little bit so glaring bugs and such can be fixed. I"ve been burned a couple times by TW games on day one and I won't do that again. However, I doubt I will be able to hold out for very long. ;D
I think as we get closer to the release date some sales will start popping up. I'm not saying it'll be $20, but don't be surprised that with discounts, rebates, whatever else if you can get it from greenmangaming for closer to $40.
As to getgamesgo, I've purchase from them a couple of times and never had a problem.
Quote from: Sir Slash on May 09, 2013, 11:51:55 AM
Nice find Steve. Thanks big time for the Eagle-eye spotting. Anybody tried this company out before? I don't want to be funding Kim Jung Il's next missle. 8)
I've ordered from GetGamesGo before and had no issues. Actually, one of the games I purchased had some stability issues and they gave me absolutely no fuss when I requested a refund or store credit (they issued a refund).
GGG seem to have a better distro deal with Creative Assembly because I got my Shogun 2 TW pre-order from them, too, and that was also a good bit cheaper than anywhere else. I suppose because they're both British companies?
Edit: gee.. the pre-order started really early this time, didn't it?! :o
I wonder how GetGames do it? Steam keys for less than Steam price.
I get stuff from there once in a while.
If you prefer greenmangaming, use the voucher GMG20-GGN5D-FC3NA it will give you 20% off taking it to around $47.96
Really it's only about 3 months away...which is kinda great.
Slightly better code for greenmangaming, only $44.97 code GMG25-5GT67-87HJ9
So I pulled the trigger)
I have yet to get less than a $60 value from ANY Total War game. They're that good.
Stop being so cheap.
Although might be a little risky and doesn't appear to include pre-order Greek bonus, nice price of $34.
http://www.cdkeysdiscount.com/241-total-war-rome-2-pre-order.html
Anyone use that one above for anything previously?
I would tread carefully on that one. I think that's one of those sites that sells gray market keys.
Quote from: Toonces on May 09, 2013, 08:58:11 PM
I have yet to get less than a $60 value from ANY Total War game. They're that good.
Stop being so cheap.
It's funny how our perception of money works. You go to see a movie it's at least $12 (for me, anyway) - MAYBE that movie is 3 hours so $60 for R2TW has to give you over 15 hours of enjoyment for it to be more economical than a movie... it will probably take that much time just to feel comfortable with the game let alone sick of it. If you don't see movies then compare it to ordering a cocktail anywhere near a metropolitan area - or playing golf? Heading to the range and firing off a few rounds? Look at those costs (many of which are recurring).
$60 for a game compared to the longevity and amount of enjoyment is STILL the best deal in entertainment/leisure. Hands down.
Quote from: DeathTouchWilly on May 10, 2013, 07:42:03 AM
Quote from: Toonces on May 09, 2013, 08:58:11 PM
I have yet to get less than a $60 value from ANY Total War game. They're that good.
Stop being so cheap.
It's funny how our perception of money works. You go to see a movie it's at least $12 (for me, anyway) - MAYBE that movie is 3 hours so $60 for R2TW has to give you over 15 hours of enjoyment for it to be more economical than a movie... it will probably take that much time just to feel comfortable with the game let alone sick of it. If you don't see movies then compare it to ordering a cocktail anywhere near a metropolitan area - or playing golf? Heading to the range and firing off a few rounds? Look at those costs (many of which are recurring).
$60 for a game compared to the longevity and amount of enjoyment is STILL the best deal in entertainment/leisure. Hands down.
I going to assume those comments are directed at me (or at least in my general direction) as I mentioned the £45 tag initially.
You're obviously entitled your opinion - as am I.
I was going to go into the whole this that and the other. But why bother - it'll only go round in circles. And I can't even fault your logic.
Feel free to pay £45 - I'll wait ;D
I tried to really enjoy Empire but it just didn't seem to work for me (I tried the Napoleon DL as well).
The original Rome TW was where it all started for me so I have some interest in this game but not enough to pull the trigger on a pre purchase.
I can't quite put my finger on what it was about Empire that killed my interest, if anything it probably was the AI didn't quite seem to defend well with Napoleonic weapons and tactics. My battles where all the same routine, gorgeous eye candy though!
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This topic actually piqued my interest again in the series.
I've bought quite a few of these games and haven't given many of them much time...the original Shogun and Rome:Total War being the exceptions - so some good (for me) has come from this - I've reinstalled Total War:Shogun 2 and will be giving it a blast over the weekend.
Shogun 2 is by far the most polished, elegant game in the entire series.
QuoteYou're obviously entitled your opinion - as am I.
Indeed. And like I said it's a matter of perception which is essentially useless to argue since I can't see things through your eyes. I do the same thing, frankly. I won't pay .99 for Plants vs. Zombies even though I know I'll get plenty of entertainment out of it. We're all irrational consumers.
Anyway, I just bought 3 months of EVE Online so that will hold me over until R2TW. Glad I didn't spring for the full year because I know this game will distract me from EVE come the fall.
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Shogun 2 is by far the most polished, elegant game in the entire series.
That's not what you said about it when it beat you, Gus. Unless of course since then, you've beaten it that is. It's "Polished" me some too. ;D
I have yet to beat it! But it beats me elegantly each time.
Quote from: Gusington on May 10, 2013, 10:13:43 PM
I have yet to beat it! But it beats me elegantly each time.
The AI has obviously been improved in numerous categories, in Shogun 2. I just wish ETW & NTW had similarly refined AI behavior. :-[ You can see the progress made between those two, but Shogun 2 was nice leap.
Definitely gonna pre-order this sometime. Still have 3+ months so not too worried about getting around to it yet. For once the extra pre-order bonus is something I definitely wanna have, too.
Empire is the game I enjoy the least. There's just too many moving parts and it's very ambitious. I respect CA for attempting things like multiple theaters of conflict but it just didn't come together very well. And I agree Napoleon was a step in the right direction...but Shogun: Fall of the Samurai literally blows it away...the subject matter is just more engaging for me personally.
I still hold out hope for a Victorian era game. I've played the snot out of Empire and Shogun 2 but I think I'm going to hold off on Rome 2 until the inevitable gold pack with all the DLC goes on sale 6-8 months after initial release. I'm still leery of buying after the shoddy way CA dealt with the AMD fiasco.
Can't blame you there. Before the Rome 2 announcement I had my fingers crossed that the next game was going to be Victoria: Total War but alas, it wasn't happening. I like the Roman era a lot (especially the decline and fall) so I may be able to avoid the pre-order, but I will get it close to either side of release, before or after...
Well, some of the price-consciousness of this place has gotten to me because I find I'm getting far more frugal as I get older, even though I'm making more money than I ever had as I get older!
But there are a few series where I simply don't mind paying full price. Anything Total War is a safe bet (although I didn't care for Empire either, which is sort of counter to what I said previously). Same with Elder Scrolls. If they ever come out with a Skyrim2 or whatever, I have no problem paying full price. I know I'm going to get plenty of use.
On the other hand, I don't feel any need to go out and pre-purchase it. I'll get to it when I get to it.
Now then, at Judge, I can't believe you haven't played M2TW yet. That is in my top 3 games of all time. What a fantastic, absolutely awesome game. You have to try it, now soldier!
Quote from: Toonces on May 11, 2013, 12:12:00 AM
On the other hand, I don't feel any need to go out and pre-purchase it. I'll get to it when I get to it.
I was thinking the same thing, but went ahead and pre-ordered from Get Games Go.
Turns out you don't even get a pre-order Steam activation key emailed to you until closer to release. Bleh. :-\
Quote from: Toonces on May 11, 2013, 12:12:00 AM
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Now then, at Judge, I can't believe you haven't played M2TW yet. That is in my top 3 games of all time. What a fantastic, absolutely awesome game. You have to try it, now soldier!
I might have that one...though I got lost a wee bit with their numbering system... :P
£33 with a green man gaming %25 voucher this weekend only - just need to convince the missus to let me spend it :)
P.S and it contains the Greek factions
Quote from: FlickJax on May 11, 2013, 04:19:07 AM
P.S and it contains the Greek factions
Sparta has been overdone lately, but having Epirus and Athens is kickass.
Damn it. Been playing Total War Shogun 2 all day!
Pre-purchase price is just too much money for me to gamble on.
What if the game sucks?
If it doesn't, great...I'll catch up with the reviewers who got it for free.
I don't feel the need to be on the bleeding edge of the gladius with this one.
But that kind of sums up my opinion of pre-purchases in general....and Kickstarter, while I'm sticking a fork into things...
A lot of the pre-purchase deals above seem to be for the UK...is everything above also good for the US?
Quote from: Gusington on May 11, 2013, 11:53:45 AM
A lot of the pre-purchase deals above seem to be for the UK...is everything above also good for the US?
I bought it from Greenmangaming for $45 and from the US.
Thank you. And damn you. Resolve...crumbling...
Quote from: Gusington on May 11, 2013, 03:08:19 PM
Thank you. And damn you. Resolve...crumbling...
I don't even try anymore...I crumble right away....I knew I would pick it up anyway, so why resist:(
Gah devil on my shoulder. All logic says to just chill and wait but then the three year old screams ME WANT!!
Just pre-ordered from Green Man. 45.00 sounded more reasonable to me. Plus Sparta is a faction. Come on now. ME WANT!
Quote from: Gusington on May 11, 2013, 08:27:59 PM
Just pre-ordered from Green Man. 45.00 sounded more reasonable to me. Plus Sparta is a faction. Come on now. ME WANT!
I knew you would:)
Me too :)
It's been $59.99 every time I've checked it at Greenman. How'd you get for $45? Know somebody I don't know? Come to think of it, I don't really know anybody.
Quote from: Sir Slash on May 11, 2013, 10:16:00 PM
It's been $59.99 every time I've checked it at Greenman. How'd you get for $45? Know somebody I don't know? Come to think of it, I don't really know anybody.
From earlier in this post....use the 25% off voucher.
GMG25-5GT67-87HJ9
Use this voucher code...it is not an advertised sale.
Yeah they keep it kind of hidden. Use the code and you will get 25% off, then get an email telling you that you'll get the proper Steam code on the day of the release.
Got it now. Thank you Good Sirs. ;D
Quote from: ArizonaTank on May 11, 2013, 10:43:26 AM
Pre-purchase price is just too much money for me to gamble on.
What if the game sucks?
If it doesn't, great...I'll catch up with the reviewers who got it for free.
That sums up my own feelings as well.
I've enjoyed the time I've thus far spent with
Shogun 2, but I still remember how badly burned I felt by
Empire and (especially)
Rome. One good game does not automatically make me forget how the devs screwed up prior releases. I'm cautiously looking forward to Rome 2, but given CA's history I simply cannot bring myself to pre-order.