The upcoming Wasteland 2

[Ghost]

I hadn't realised it was a direct predecessor to the Fallout series in terms of developers. Interesting to know and now makes sense why both series had a similar feel to them.

Serious Dave?
I would think that you of all people would know about Fallout and Wasteland's connection and shared history.

Anyway, while I like Wasteland 2 its atmosphere is quite different than that of Fallout regarding pop culture, and truth be told Fallout will always be for me both the introduction to PA game and the best example of such games.
Wasteland is a little to much combat oriented for my taste.

I've been following its progress, but am going to wait until after its released and is available at some time in the future on discount (hardly ever buy a game full priced).

The final game will be a lot cheaper than the current Early Access version which is so expensive as it the same amount Kickstarter participators had to pay in order to get access to the Beta version as a reward, plus there are some extras like the original game, some novellas, and the soundtrack.

But yeah better wait until it is sold for that price or perhaps a little lower.
Not that the game is bad mind you but I myself would not replay it very often once I have finished it.

[Harrison]

I really don't like this new approach to early access for new games. Charging early alpha/beta testers a lot of money for the privilege of beta testing the game for the developers, then as the game progresses through beta it gets offered cheaper, until it hits retail at a far lower price. What ever happened to the discounted/free trial periods gamers used to enjoy to help test out games. The last beta I played a lot of was Star Wars: The Old Republic and that was a really well handled beta, but as is normal the beta saves were never carried over to the retail game.

A good example of this new rip off pricing structure is Elite: Dangerous. When it was initially on kickstarter people had to pay $150 to gain access to the early alpha and beta builds of the game. Now that it is in later beta stage people can purchase the game at half that initial asking price, $75. By the time it hits retail people are going to be able to buy it for $29 I expect.

[Demon Cleaner]

Btw, at the moment I'm playing a game called Halfway on the PC, it's a turn based sci-fi strategy game like X-COM with old school pixelated graphics, it's quite good. Didn't play that much yet, but so far I quite like it, you should check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqy1ySBP4Zw

Btw, also try Gods Will Be Watching, really nice one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXjWvTuaxlI

[Ghost]

From what I understand the Beta was originally not even suppose to available for those who had not participated in the Kickstarter.
So when the decision was made that it would it would probably have felt like a slap in the face to all those Kickstarter payers who did pay extra to be allowed to play the early versions of Wasteland 2.

I find it kind of understandable but perhaps in response any future expansion or other game will be a closed Beta again that is only available for the people who participated in the Kickstarter.

[Harrison]

I suppose that does give kickstarters some incentive to be happy about it then. Plus they get any DLC free in future, whereas others buying now have to pay extra for them later... expect a season pass to rip us all off some more!

Serious Dave?
I would think that you of all people would know about Fallout and Wasteland's connection and shared history.

I probably did back at the time, but I play so many games on so many systems that it's hard to remember the history of every one.

[Storm]

Very, very soon the physical copies will be shipped out. I can't wait. Well I can really as I have so many other games to play