Tag: Sales

Steam Sales: Day #2 Up And Running


Help Me Gabe Newell!

First off, I have to give my apologies to those of you who partook in yesterday’s sale on Aion, and will no doubt be at my door ready to slit my throat over the price reductions that are coming not 24 hours later. A few of the existing titles are now on sale at an even more drastically reduced price, although previous restrictions still stand (IE: Sony’s restrictions on free time to existing accounts), and prices are still in USD.

Only a few changes today.

Sales that have not been altered are in standard colors.
Prices that have been reduced are in green.
New sales are in red.
Items no longer on sale are now removed.

Steam

  • Was $39.99, now $26.79 (33% off)
  • Includes Guild Wars, Factions, and Nightfall.
  • No subscription required.
  • Guild Wars: Eye of the North
    • Was $29.99, now $20 (33% off)
    • No subscription required.
  • Lineage
    • Was $9.99, now $6.69 (33% off)
    • Includes 7 days free game time.
  • Lineage 2: Gracia Final
    • Was $19.99, now $13.39 (33% off)
    • Includes 30 days free game time.
    • Includes all expansions.
  • Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Adventure
    • Was $19.99, now $9.99
    • Includes all expansion packs.
    • Includes 30 days free game time (new accounts only)
  • Vanguard Saga of Heroes
    • Was $9.99, now $4.99
    • Includes 30 days free game time (new accounts only)

      • The Steam Holiday Sale is Here!


      It's been a long time.

      It’s around Christmas time, and you know what that means: 24 hours of A Christmas Story! Given that Ralphie Fallout is all about A Christmas Story, how to say fudge without saying fudge, tips on not shooting your eye out, and how packages labeled “fragile” are likely not from Italy, I figured we’d do something special and talk about a few video game sales that Ralphie wouldn’t have been able to play, what with living in an era where sleds were still wooden, and people still named their children Scut.

      You know the rules. Prices are in USD, items may not be available in all regions, and please for the love of God, read the page before you purchase, especially if you live outside of North America.

      Steam

        [1] Activation and download may take up to 48 hours after purchase. PayPal, PaySafeCard, and iDEAL are not accepted for purchases of this game in Pound Sterling or Euros.

        Direct2Drive Says They Are Sales, Not Permanent


        Direct to my Email Drive

        I’ve gotten a bit of feedback on the fact that many of the sales listed on the sales page, those listed through Direct2Drive, have been there since June, putting them at four months on sale at least. A few asked me why I don’t remove them and just consider them permanent price cuts. Back in July I emailed Direct2Drive over whether or not the price cuts were permanent or temporary, and received this answer:

        Hi Connor,

        Prices can fluctuate depending on pricing offered by the developers and publishers. Some MMO’s are currently on sale and that would be a temporary discount. You can see those games at http://www.direct2drive.com/buy-mmo-pc-games-download The sale items are listed with the original price and the discount price in yellow.

        Kind regards,
        Rich Metcalfe
        Lead Technical Specialist
        Digital Distribution

        So this is why I still have the games listed. Until Direct2Drive lists them as such, they are a temporary price cut. Hopefully this calms some questions.

        Check Out The New Sales Page!


        Save you some of this.

        I’ve been getting some feedback over MMO Fallout’s sales articles, namely they are cumbersome and take up far too much space on the main page, and secondly that they can be confusing if they aren’t updated in a while. So, in response, I’m launching the MMO Fallout Sales Directory. Located at https://mmofallout.com/sales, you’ll be able to find a consolidated list of the current Steam, Direct2Drive, and Impulsedriven sales.

        Large sales will still be posted here on the main page (Steam/D2D’s giant Christmas sales for starters) while the rest will be updated on the Sales page, and through Twitter. So keep watching the Twitter feed on the side of the page for items like:

        More sales to come. You can follow sales easier by following MMO Fallout on Twitter at @mmofallout

        Steam Sale: Final Fantasy XI And Fallen Earth [Over]


        Steam Sales Ahoy!

        It’s that time again. This week, Steam is having a mini-mondo sale, and a few of our favorite MMO titles have been thrown into the mix.

        • Fallen Earth: Blood Sports
          • Was $29.99 now $17.99
          • Includes 30 days free game time with purchase.
          • Sale lasts until July 27th.
        • Final Fantasy XI: Ultimate
          • Was $9.99 now $4.99
          • Includes 30 days free game time with purchase.
          • Requires Verified By Visa or Mastercard Securecode card. Square Enix will assist you if you do not have this.
          • Sale lasts until July 22nd.

        Get em while they’re hot! MMO Fallout will be here to provide you with the latest in MMO sales.

        Fun Facts From NCSoft’s Q1 2010 Report


        I love earnings reports, more so because I am a huge number crunching nerd, but because it gives us an occasional glimpse into how MMO developers are doing. NCsoft finally got around to filing their Q1 reports, and there is plenty of information to be found, namely in what game is doing better than others.

        I often hear complaints about NCsoft pushing North American and European players to the side, and quite frankly they might have good reason. The breakdown of NCsoft’s income paints a picture as to why NA and EU may take a back seat to other regions.

        1. Korea: 65%
        2. Japan: 11%
        3. N. America: 8%
        4. Europe: 7%
        5. Taiwan: 4%

        Korea is still NCsoft’s biggest market by far, with NCsoft making almost as much from royalties (the remaining 6%) as they do from N. America or Europe.

        As far as game sales themselves go, NCsoft pointed out at the top of the page that Lineage is continuing its growth momentum, which is quite impressive for a game hitting its twelfth birthday this September.

        1. Aion: 71,235
        2. Lineage: 47,507
        3. Lineage 2: 29,662
        4. City of Heroes: 3,348
        5. Others: 3,255
        6. Guild Wars: 2,382

        Sales are down 5% from the last quarter, however the trend is continuing upward on a year over year scale. Profits have also increased due to what NCsoft referred to as cost cutting programs to improve efficiency. Arenanet looks like they are in some hot water, as their quarterly sales are down 33% from last quarter, and are plummeting on a year-by-year basis of 47%, making it the lowest operating NCsoft at this point. NCEurope did the worst this quarter with a 50% drop a sales, but is still riding a 180% year on year growth.

        A few of the titles are disappointing, yet not all that unsurprising. Guild Wars, considering its age, is getting to the point where most of the people who will purchase it have already purchased it. Not to mention Guild Wars doesn’t exactly have a subscription to ride on for cash. City of Heroes is getting on in its age, although the game and its community are still going very strong. Lineage and Lineage 2 are still big sellers in Korea, no surprises there.

        NCsoft is looking at a lot of potential in the next few years, what with their upcoming titles. Aion still appears to be selling strong, although the recent announcement of server mergers…well that’s for another story.

        Fun Facts From NCSoft's Q1 2010 Report


        I love earnings reports, more so because I am a huge number crunching nerd, but because it gives us an occasional glimpse into how MMO developers are doing. NCsoft finally got around to filing their Q1 reports, and there is plenty of information to be found, namely in what game is doing better than others.

        I often hear complaints about NCsoft pushing North American and European players to the side, and quite frankly they might have good reason. The breakdown of NCsoft’s income paints a picture as to why NA and EU may take a back seat to other regions.

        1. Korea: 65%
        2. Japan: 11%
        3. N. America: 8%
        4. Europe: 7%
        5. Taiwan: 4%

        Korea is still NCsoft’s biggest market by far, with NCsoft making almost as much from royalties (the remaining 6%) as they do from N. America or Europe.

        As far as game sales themselves go, NCsoft pointed out at the top of the page that Lineage is continuing its growth momentum, which is quite impressive for a game hitting its twelfth birthday this September.

        1. Aion: 71,235
        2. Lineage: 47,507
        3. Lineage 2: 29,662
        4. City of Heroes: 3,348
        5. Others: 3,255
        6. Guild Wars: 2,382

        Sales are down 5% from the last quarter, however the trend is continuing upward on a year over year scale. Profits have also increased due to what NCsoft referred to as cost cutting programs to improve efficiency. Arenanet looks like they are in some hot water, as their quarterly sales are down 33% from last quarter, and are plummeting on a year-by-year basis of 47%, making it the lowest operating NCsoft at this point. NCEurope did the worst this quarter with a 50% drop a sales, but is still riding a 180% year on year growth.

        A few of the titles are disappointing, yet not all that unsurprising. Guild Wars, considering its age, is getting to the point where most of the people who will purchase it have already purchased it. Not to mention Guild Wars doesn’t exactly have a subscription to ride on for cash. City of Heroes is getting on in its age, although the game and its community are still going very strong. Lineage and Lineage 2 are still big sellers in Korea, no surprises there.

        NCsoft is looking at a lot of potential in the next few years, what with their upcoming titles. Aion still appears to be selling strong, although the recent announcement of server mergers…well that’s for another story.

        Very Much Good Stuff Cheap: Steam

        [Update] The Steam Sale is over as of January 3rd. Better luck next time!


        If Funcom's money was gold-backed...

        It’s time again for the Steam Holiday sale, and that can only mean one thing: MMO Sales to be found all around! Here is a list of the games you can find on sale at Steam this week, all of which should be on sale until January 3rd. You have a week and a half, so don’t put it off too long!

        Please remember that all of these price are in USD.

        [Update] The Steam Sale is over as of January 3rd. Better luck next time!

        Mega Packs:

        More sales after the break!

        Continue reading “Very Much Good Stuff Cheap: Steam”

        Direct 2 Drive: Good Stuff Cheap


        d2drive

        Been thinking about picking up that MMO title, but don’t want to run the risk that your initial investment will be a dud? Direct 2 Drive has the answer for you. As part of their 5th year anniversary, you can pick up a few select MMO titles for just $5 USD. This week (Running from the 20th to the 26th), the following titles are only $5 (USD)

        For those of you not looking to pick up any new MMO titles, there is a plethora of old and new titles on sale for five dollars, with a new range of titles every week. If you’ve been holding off buying Eve, Age of Conan, or Planetside, you have until this Saturday ends to snatch up a copy and get your free month.

        If you have five dollars handy, you can choose between one of these titles and a foot long Subway sandwich. In my discredited opinion, the MMO might last longer.