*sigh*
I don’t mind Micro-Transaction Madness, but fergoshsakes, don’t make me feel like who I buy the game from will influence whether I have a good time or not.
Cryptic has announced the preorder bonuses for their upcoming massively-multiplayer online superhero game Champions Online, with what you get depending on where you buy.
No matter where you preorder Champions Online you’ll gain access to the open beta test on August 17th, 30 days game time, and five in-game microtransaction dollars, but after that it all comes down to where you pick up the game. Want access to the early-start preview weekend? Then you’ll want to buy from GameStop or Best Buy, depending on whether you want an in-game pet or special costume pieces.
Wal-Mart preorders are for those who prefer real-life swag, with a lenticular cover, and iron on patch, and a zone map packed into its exclusive limited edition package, while Amazon is the place for those who value avatar looks above all, with three exclusive costume pieces on offer.
None of this sounds game-play-breaking, but it’s still annoying. I’ll probably rely on my Game Strategist Wife to figure out what makes most sense.
(via BD)
So, Closed Beta or not Closed Beta, inquiring minds want to know.
Well, now that Margie has her new machine, I think we’re a go. Just need to do the pre-order.
Aaaand … ordered.
We went for the Gamestop pre-order, since (a) there’s one only a few miles away, and (b) Lvl 0 travel power, man! The Amazon costume pieces were kind of lame. The Best Buy damage resistance widget was tempting … but … travel power!