consumers are yet to see any trickle down benefit from the discounted royalty structure that's behind such exclusives

dajunka wrote on May 10, 2019, 10:59:
I know choosing Epic as a outlet was a clever trick to get people to buy from U-play direct, but they really should stay clear of Epic. It does noting but harm to a reputation they have been trying to build up over the years.
Touch Epic and forever smell of s***.

dajunka wrote on May 10, 2019, 10:59:
I know choosing Epic as a outlet was a clever trick to get people to buy from U-play direct, but they really should stay clear of Epic. It does noting but harm to a reputation they have been trying to build up over the years.
Touch Epic and forever smell of s***.

they are a plaque

aka_STEVE wrote on May 10, 2019, 11:05:
another big name exclusive for EPIC and not a word yet from " He who is on most High Gabe "..

TheEmissary wrote on May 10, 2019, 11:19:

aka_STEVE wrote on May 10, 2019, 11:05:
another big name exclusive for EPIC and not a word yet from " He who is on most High Gabe "..

Anything Valve could say would get twisted and taken out of context. Epic would likely cry foul and use it evidence that they are trying to squash the "underdog" or however EPIC views itself.

Its easier for Valve to just let their Work and past history stand for itself at the moment.

Bill Borre wrote on May 10, 2019, 10:58:

consumers are yet to see any trickle down benefit from the discounted royalty structure that's behind such exclusives

Nor will they.

Riahderymnmaddog wrote on May 10, 2019, 11:13:

dajunka wrote on May 10, 2019, 10:59:
I know choosing Epic as a outlet was a clever trick to get people to buy from U-play direct, but they really should stay clear of Epic. It does noting but harm to a reputation they have been trying to build up over the years.
Touch Epic and forever smell of s***.

well if they sold it on the Uplay you would have a point...

jacobvandy wrote on May 10, 2019, 11:35:

Riahderymnmaddog wrote on May 10, 2019, 11:13:

dajunka wrote on May 10, 2019, 10:59:
I know choosing Epic as a outlet was a clever trick to get people to buy from U-play direct, but they really should stay clear of Epic. It does noting but harm to a reputation they have been trying to build up over the years.
Touch Epic and forever smell of s***.

well if they sold it on the Uplay you would have a point...

It's all over the front page of store.ubi.com... This game is not EGS exclusive, it's just paid Steam exclusion.

Riahderymnmaddog wrote on May 10, 2019, 11:13:

dajunka wrote on May 10, 2019, 10:59:
I know choosing Epic as a outlet was a clever trick to get people to buy from U-play direct, but they really should stay clear of Epic. It does noting but harm to a reputation they have been trying to build up over the years.
Touch Epic and forever smell of s***.

well if they sold it on the Uplay you would have a point...

The standard edition of Breakpoint is listed at $59.99 USD, so consumers are yet to see any trickle down benefit from the discounted royalty structure that's behind such exclusives.

Beamer wrote on May 10, 2019, 11:34:

Bill Borre wrote on May 10, 2019, 10:58:

consumers are yet to see any trickle down benefit from the discounted royalty structure that's behind such exclusives

Nor will they.

Only if you assume the only benefit is reduced prices. Which, for some reason, many people do think that's the only possible benefit. Probably because it's the easiest to see. Doesn't mean other benefits won't show up.

Rilcon wrote on May 10, 2019, 13:01:
Are you possibly implying that increased revenue could lead to better/more games for consumers to enjoy, or even better work conditions?

Nah, everyone knows the 18% goes straight to the CEO's next yacht.

That's sarcasm, but tbh most people believe it works like that for every company on the planet.

RedEye9 wrote on May 10, 2019, 11:15:

they are a plaque

The dental authorities have been alerted.