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Da Dego · 19th Jun 2007, 13:55

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/06...ary_episodes/1

Eidos confirms rumours that Tomb Raider: Anniversary will be appearing in an episodic format for the Xbox 360.

CardJoe · 19th Jun 2007, 14:19

Working on a column right now to explain why.

DougEdey · 19th Jun 2007, 14:28

Because it makes more money and reduces distribution costs (one of the things that pisses me off about Halo 2 and GoW, map packs should be free if they are core to the game)

Jamie · 19th Jun 2007, 14:42

OMG I traded in my copy of Legend for GoW

CardJoe · 19th Jun 2007, 14:55

Ha, rookie mistake. Nick the PS2 copy off Hiren when he isn't looking

Hiren · 19th Jun 2007, 15:06

He might need a PS2 to play it on though

*runs home and guards his console*

Spacecowboy92 · 19th Jun 2007, 17:46

I think this is a great way to distribute games. Although allready having to own legend is a bit of a bummer. It would be good to see more games released over Live in this way.

Jamie · 19th Jun 2007, 19:37

They've got a delivery system to match Steam, all they have to do is use it.

CardJoe · 19th Jun 2007, 20:16

True, but episodic games on Steam, like SiN and HL:Eps have been fraught with their own developmental problems and forum response has led me to believe that when given the choice, customers prefer an actual copy of the game, not a downloaded one.

DXR_13KE · 19th Jun 2007, 20:44

episodic content = poo.

CardJoe · 19th Jun 2007, 21:47

No, no, no! Episodic content can be good! Just you wait until the weekend, then my thoughts shall air in full!

DougEdey · 19th Jun 2007, 22:21

The problem with episodic content is that you end up paying more, for less, if you buy it as it comes out.

Silver51 · 20th Jun 2007, 10:51

The part I don't like about episodic content, is that if something happens within the company and the project is dropped, you end up paying for the beginning of a game that you'll never get to finish. It just feels a little risky compared to buying the full game on disk.

completemadness · 20th Jun 2007, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardJoe

No, no, no! Episodic content can be good! Just you wait until the weekend, then my thoughts shall air in full!

if they don't charge $15 an episode though or something

So far episodic content for something like HL has just meant that we are paying more for less game time ...
I think that's pretty much true for all of the episodic content games now, plus you run the risk of development being shut down

19th Jun 2007, 13:55	#1
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	Tomb Raider: Anniversary Episodes http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/06...ary_episodes/1 Eidos confirms rumours that Tomb Raider: Anniversary will be appearing in an episodic format for the Xbox 360. __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

19th Jun 2007, 14:19	#2
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19th Jun 2007, 14:28	#3
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Because it makes more money and reduces distribution costs (one of the things that pisses me off about Halo 2 and GoW, map packs should be free if they are core to the game) __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

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19th Jun 2007, 17:46	#7
Spacecowboy92 Gettin' Lazy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winchester, UK Posts: 757	I think this is a great way to distribute games. Although allready having to own legend is a bit of a bummer. It would be good to see more games released over Live in this way. __________________

19th Jun 2007, 19:37	#8
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19th Jun 2007, 20:16	#9
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,975	True, but episodic games on Steam, like SiN and HL:Eps have been fraught with their own developmental problems and forum response has led me to believe that when given the choice, customers prefer an actual copy of the game, not a downloaded one. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

19th Jun 2007, 20:44	#10
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,473	episodic content = poo. __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

19th Jun 2007, 21:47	#11
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,975	No, no, no! Episodic content can be good! Just you wait until the weekend, then my thoughts shall air in full! __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

19th Jun 2007, 22:21	#12
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	The problem with episodic content is that you end up paying more, for less, if you buy it as it comes out. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

20th Jun 2007, 10:51	#13
Silver51 I cast flare! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,188	The part I don't like about episodic content, is that if something happens within the company and the project is dropped, you end up paying for the beginning of a game that you'll never get to finish. It just feels a little risky compared to buying the full game on disk.