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sigried · Jun 23, 2006, 05:22 PM // 17:22

Incase you have not notice recently after the release of GW factions WOW price droped from 49.99$ to 29.99$.

In my case i have to say that im a dual player i have both but i really spent more time in GW than wow, since factions came out there are hole weeks that i dont log in WOW.

I think wow is gettin worried hehehe

lyra_song · Jun 23, 2006, 05:24 PM // 17:24

I seriously doubt that the price drop is corellary to Faction's release.

Games tend to drop in price after selling a certain amount or a certain amount of time.

WoW can't undercut GW in pricing.

sigried · Jun 23, 2006, 05:28 PM // 17:28

yeah but it depends how long has WOW mantain the price at 49.99, and bam the next moth after release of factions came down 10$ and during the next moth another 10$.

i think is due to some reason dont you think.

Arknow · Jun 23, 2006, 05:28 PM // 17:28

its not so much that GW is good, but WoW sucks that much

sigried · Jun 23, 2006, 05:31 PM // 17:31

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Originally Posted by Arknow

its not so much that GW is good, but WoW sucks that much

to be honest WOW does not sucks its just a diferent tipe of fun ( more animated)

Zinger314 · Jun 23, 2006, 05:39 PM // 17:39

WoW does NOT suck. However, it tends to be much more addictive than GW, which is why I can't play it.

The fact that WoW dropped in price might be related to the fact that it has been in retail for 1.5 years and that there will be an expansion soon.

sigried · Jun 23, 2006, 05:41 PM // 17:41

yeah but it was right after GW release that makes you think

lyra_song · Jun 23, 2006, 05:45 PM // 17:45

WoW is setting up to release its own expansion, Burning Crusade. This could just be them setting up the market and nailing down a cheaper pricepoint for the original game so that new players will be more enticed to buy it when the expansion comes out.

SincorpDeath · Jun 23, 2006, 05:54 PM // 17:54

I believe sigried is looking wayyy too much into a coincidence. I've been playing guildwars for a LONG time, and in fact, i bought WoW this monday, and I've been playing that. both games are fun, and both have their strong points, however, while not bashing GW in the least bit, i am currently enjoying WoW a bit more, probably cuz it's still new for me. Just took a tangent, and back to the Ops thing, WoW has been out for quite a while, longer than guildwars, and it is coming with an expansion pack EXTREMELY soon, so a price drop would be expected. Plus, WoW has a monthly fee, and I believe (correct me if i'm wrong) that it also has quite a few more players than GW. WoW doesn't need to make all its profits from selling the game itself, as GW does, so it can also afford to drop the price of the game itself. Once again, this is my opinion, nothing more, but i believe i'm right in some aspects.

Aerian_Skybane · Jun 23, 2006, 05:57 PM // 17:57

I agree with Sig that it has to do with guild wars, which is WoWs main competitor, but it has more to do with business structure than Blizzard getting worried. The business model for WoW is based on getting more and more people playing to make more revenue through subscriptions, as opposed to guild wars would once you buy, there the shot of cash

. Its reduction is probably timed by their marketing in order to coincide with Factions and the timely release of their expansion. Its done to possibly bring in a few more suckers... I mean customers.

Personally, in terms of pure marketing, GW is a genious new idea, the stand alone continuation. It gets more new people in teh game in waves, while mostly maintaining the old, while pay for expansions tend to dwindle in popularity as the user base gets smaller and smaller with no new infusions lie GWs gets. If I remember correctly (might not be), GWF brought in almost double the new players (multi accounts included of course).

The reduction in price for WoW is by no means a decrease in hope for Blizzard or them getting worried, or even getting slightly unpopular, its merely business tactics in order to maximize their profits.

And in response to SincorpDeath, WoW and GW are about equal in the states, WoW ahead, but worldwide, GW, again last I checked the market, is more or less owning WoW. Its profit is also mostly generated by sales, then subscrip. Subscription mostly pays for server fees and things going back to the players. Which is why I dont like pay for play but thats just cuz im poor.

Chilly Ress · Jun 23, 2006, 05:57 PM // 17:57

Just a little bit of advice, GW: Factions is selling for $36.87 at my local Wal-Mart, just local sale? If not, everyone shold go buy another copy!

Branskins · Jun 23, 2006, 06:28 PM // 18:28

I have tried getting into WoW twice so far, and twice I have cancelled! It is just too much work and grind for my liking =/

sigried · Jun 23, 2006, 06:30 PM // 18:30

weird i see that the price is still the same man 49.99

Chilly Ress · Jun 23, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Guess it's local, come down to Florida and get yours! Hee hee....

relaxed · Jun 23, 2006, 07:26 PM // 19:26

i believe (and don't quote me on this) that the wow community is now 16 million strong. if the boys & girls at blizzard were smart, they would just give away the base game when the expansion comes out since they're still making money hand-over-fist with their monthly subscription rates.

Overnite · Jun 23, 2006, 07:30 PM // 19:30

This community seems to have some sort of WoW complex. Every time somebody mentions WoW ingame, even in a non offensive manner, some kid pops-up and starts bashing it.

Chilly Ress · Jun 23, 2006, 07:37 PM // 19:37

ZOMG!!!!!1one!eleven111!!! WOw is teh suxxorz, wtf peepelz?!?!?!11?//!! hu playz WOW anywayz???????? NO1!!!!!1!!1 bcs it iz teh suxoorz teh oober king of teh suxxorz!!!!

That about it?

Malice Black · Jun 23, 2006, 07:42 PM // 19:42

games are always lowered after a certain period..this is to invite the cheapskates to purchase the game for half price.. (remember even at 29.99 they are making a hefty profit) the whole package prob cost below $5 to produce

1 years time you will find WOW/GW in the bargain bin at your local gaming shop

Overnite · Jun 23, 2006, 07:42 PM // 19:42

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Originally Posted by Chilly Ress

ZOMG!!!!!1one!eleven111!!! WOw is teh suxxorz, wtf peepelz?!?!?!11?//!! hu playz WOW anywayz???????? NO1!!!!!1!!1 bcs it iz teh suxoorz teh oober king of teh suxxorz!!!!

That about it?

Yessir ! And this usually comes from kiddies who farm FoW 24/7 and never touch PvP, so I guess they can't dislike the mythical "WoW grind", so there has to be another reason for the hate...

Riceboi · Jun 23, 2006, 07:46 PM // 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overnite

This community seems to have some sort of WoW complex. Every time somebody mentions WoW ingame, even in a non offensive manner, some kid pops-up and starts bashing it.

I wouldn't play WoW if it was free monthly!