01-05-2005, 10:01 PM
Lol, well this isnt 15 meseta's worth of opinion, but i have to say you've definately given it much thought rebeldoughnut!
I have to agree with you, and since Blue Burst isnt being released in stores (At least not initially), its gonna be very tough for the game to find new hunters. They're really relying on their own official websites, and fansites such as this really i guess, to be seen by the general online community.
As far as cost goes, i wouldnt expect a Hunters License for Blue Burst to be much more then it already is, otherwise it isnt going to attract new people as you've so rightly said. I wouldnt be surprised if they adjusted the old HL systems to pay for Blue Burst aswell in fact (i.e. PlaySEGA.com).
For new games in general, its most likely that soon there may not even be a need for games shops. With the internet becoming ever faster, you'll soon be able to buy games and download them like its no big deal, and just hand over your credit card details. I would by all means not be shocked if other games would go in the same direction as Halo 2 has, and offer new features at internet costs as downloadable expansions. However, i dont believe all games will go this way, thats for sure.
When they're offering new goodies for a one-off price like £2.99, it'll definately attract attention, but just how much money will be spent if all games offered such services? That'd make for some pretty broke gamers!
I have to agree with you, and since Blue Burst isnt being released in stores (At least not initially), its gonna be very tough for the game to find new hunters. They're really relying on their own official websites, and fansites such as this really i guess, to be seen by the general online community.
As far as cost goes, i wouldnt expect a Hunters License for Blue Burst to be much more then it already is, otherwise it isnt going to attract new people as you've so rightly said. I wouldnt be surprised if they adjusted the old HL systems to pay for Blue Burst aswell in fact (i.e. PlaySEGA.com).
For new games in general, its most likely that soon there may not even be a need for games shops. With the internet becoming ever faster, you'll soon be able to buy games and download them like its no big deal, and just hand over your credit card details. I would by all means not be shocked if other games would go in the same direction as Halo 2 has, and offer new features at internet costs as downloadable expansions. However, i dont believe all games will go this way, thats for sure.
When they're offering new goodies for a one-off price like £2.99, it'll definately attract attention, but just how much money will be spent if all games offered such services? That'd make for some pretty broke gamers!