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Price shock - 1/15/2011 9:14:30 PM

MikeBrough

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I've just picked up a copy of Beevor's D-Day in a charity shop (hardback, perfect condition, �1.50) and I thought I'd pick up a wargame to match. Then I saw the price - �34 for a 7 year-old game?????

Think I'll stick to my copy of TOAW for now.

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RE: Price shock - 3/6/2012 2:00:34 AM

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It's much better than TOAW imo. I think it's still worth the price myself, but it's turn based so if you don't like turn based it won't be your cup of tea. I played a PBEM game of the campaign last year, was great fun. There are also some user-created scenarios over at ssg's forum. Be sure to patch it and get those scenarios if you ever pick it up.

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RE: Price shock - 8/25/2012 12:57:28 AM

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Was thinking about buying it myself.

But at �40 (including the VAT which Matrix forgets to mention as part of the sticker price) for what is now an 8 year old game with no apparent support (e.g. the most recent question on the tech support forum from 2009 is still awaiting a reply) I think not.

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RE: Price shock - 11/27/2012 3:43:45 AM

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Im getting this.Its on sale now half price,but if it was not, there is no way I would purchase.its $17 cdn now.Which is still pretty high for a 9 year old title.

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RE: Price shock - 11/27/2012 3:57:48 AM

bairdlander2

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Wolfe

Was thinking about buying it myself.

But at �40 (including the VAT which Matrix forgets to mention as part of the sticker price) for what is now an 8 year old game with no apparent support (e.g. the most recent question on the tech support forum from 2009 is still awaiting a reply) I think not.

Thats how they are,they want an outrageous price,yet no support.

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RE: Price shock - 11/27/2012 1:27:18 PM

SapperAstro_MatrixForum

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$17 canadian? Why so bloody cheap for you lot? This game, including Battlefront etc are still $34 Australian.

I love the games Matrix publishes, but I don't think I will ever stop hating their pricing system; it really makes bugger all sense.

As for SSG...yes, they really haven't been stellar in support of their games for a number of years now, not to mention pulling an all round houdini and vanishing off the planet. And they do charge like wounded bulls.

Good games though, I give them that.

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