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[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Why do people still pre-order games before release? It's not like a physical object that will be sold out. Just wait until release and look if its good or bad.

[–] QuandaleDingle@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Fear of missing out, I guess. And yeah, I agree. I'm glad I held off on the game. I'm not doing any more pre-orders, that's for sure.

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why do people still pre-order games before release?

In case of indie games to give the developer funding.

[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago

pre-order isn't in development phase usually. Isn't the Early Access the exact point of funding developers in development? Usually a game that is in pre-order is basically done.

If we can't play and test the game (like in Early Access), then I am still against pre-orders. Because just because its an indie developer does not mean players should fund a game they don't know will be good or bad. Just my opinion.