Old World Blues to be released tomorrow outside of the US

Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:31 am

I'm told it will go live at 12:01 AM GMT on Steam everywhere outside of the US.


so 12:01 AM GMT (00:01h GMT) being 01:01h BST, 02:01h CEST, 03:01 EEST given the EU is on DST this time of year :facepalm:
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:23 am

I think that you think you're entitled to everything without having to work for it.


On the contrary my friend. I am greatly in favor of "you get what you deserve". I think others, like some "artists", think they are entitled to more than they deserve. When you play a song from a CD, does it cause the artist to perform right where you stand (thus actually working for his/her money) or are you listening to something recorded a long time ago? In the Netherlands there is an artist who thought the same way and gave away 300k copies of her latest album because she believed the only way for here to deserve the money is to actually work, not having to sit back and watch people buy copies of frozen time. I greatly respect her for that move (I just dont like the music).
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:48 am

(Mmmmmhhh-)
I got the blues, Babe
got those old world blu-ues - (said yeah)
I got the blues, babe -
got those old world blu-ues -
seven hours of wait in Finland, babe -
ain't got nothing left to lo-ose
............
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:30 am

All right, suppose it just gives me more time to finish off HH before release.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:04 pm

How very irritating. Any ideas as to why? More tweaking needed?
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:57 pm

How very irritating. Any ideas as to why? More tweaking needed?


Jason Bergman said a few pages back that it was a decision by the Sales department. Sony simply doesn't update their stuff on Tuesdays; they do it on Wednesdays for Europe, so they were getting it tomorrow from the get-go.

I'm guessing that...I remember reading a while back that Sony and Microsoft had some contract about all of the DLCs (except Dead Money) being released simultaneously. I'm guessing Sony complained that since they update their PSN thingy on Wednesdays, X-box and Valve need to hold back. They complained in time to catch Valve but not to catch X-box. That or the Sales department volunteered to delay Valve's releasing of it just to appease Sony and play it safe with the legal matters.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:57 am

Thanks for the update. It isnt a big deal that it got delayed a day.

Since i love the fallout series (best games ever made all genres, all time) id like to give you some pointers to what not to do to lose customers (we are alot of fallout players but everyone that is lost means less profit and less profit is a threat to the series, id rather not see 10 years pass between fallout 4 and 5 like 2 and 3 had)

First off make sure that release dates are kept (keep a close eye on the devolepment team and make sure that timetables are flawless). To long has the video games market been given leeway for release dates (unlike movies, buildings etc) and the companies that first brings development on time will not only profit by having a better controlled budget but also by stealing customers from those that cannot.

Secondly test the games and eliminate bugs. Alot of bad rep have been given to new vegas and the score from players would have been so much higher without alot of those bugs.

Third keep the DLC, its a great way to make more money and add entertainment and value to the gamers. But make sure that the time tables are inline with the main game. Sadly alot of time has passed between the release of new vegas and its DLC thus driving alot of potential customers away (keeping the game high on forums and play boards for month after month is great advertisemant).

Fourth when something does happen that is out of whack (like this 1 day delay for EU) then inform instantly, its much better than having people getting "angry" from the lack of info.

Best of luck and i hope that i will see many many more fallout games over the coming years
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:03 pm

Edit: and it's not bethesidian's fault that the release is staggered. It's those respective companies.

Everyone has it, they just need to put it on their market places around the world.


Bethesda said to match the PS3 release. So PC users have to wait an extra day because Sony derp about
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:06 am

I have deleted a lot of posts discussing piracy. Drop the subject please.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:06 pm

Mkay.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:23 pm

I have deleted a lot of posts discussing piracy. Drop the subject please.


My post wasnt about piracy, so i dont see why it was removed :S
Edit: But you are right dropping it
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:07 am

Time to let the jolly roger fly then.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:57 pm

I got it here in Canada. :confused:
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:07 pm

Okay, press the enter key a few times.

If you don't agree with the price of something DON'T BUY IT.

And we're not even talking about music or books. We're talking about you stealing a development team's hard work because you have to wait 5 hours longer.

And Priacy is stealing, no matter how you slice it.

If you don't pay for something, and take it anyways, that's stealing.

Now you're just talking in circles. You're obviously not going to change your mind, so I'll leave it.

If you can steal from someone you claim to be a fan of, good for you.

Me; I've got intergrity.



Sry, shall push the ENTER button more often. It did look horrible.

Old pirates did their thing because they themselves got robbed first.Today it sounds as if pirates are stealing one way, while the other way of stealing is considered legit (major corporations). I totally agree with you, and I would never steal from BethSidian, unless it would be some kind of punishment. On the other hand, a small theft doesnt create the required impact for BethSidian to notice, and the question would always remain if the cause for punishment is actually strong enough. Also, I do hope that you can agree with me that some forms of "piracy" are morally legit while big companies would rather have you believe otherwise. I think that was the whole point I was trying to lay down, but it didnt get out right.

And can somebody plz fix this site? Again?
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"I have deleted a lot of posts discussing piracy. Drop the subject please."

Yer gonna get mauled by the bear.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:16 pm

Wrong on both counts.Sony updates the PSN store on Wednesdays in Europe. Our sales people told Valve to release on PC in Europe to match the PSN release.


So this isn't a delay to allow Namco Bandai Partners Australia to hike the price to $12.99 for Australia for absolutely no reason, like they did with the previous two DLCs?

I spawn-camp the Steam store at 3am for each DLC release to get in before the rip-off starts.

(For US/EU people: in Australia, some companies put the price of their Steam games up by nearly double just because they want to match what is charged in retail stores. But Namco Bandai is the ONLY distributor that also price-hikes DLC - which is of course not available in stores. Not even Activision does that on Steam.)
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:37 pm

Jason Bergman said a few pages back that it was a decision by the Sales department. Sony simply doesn't update their stuff on Tuesdays; they do it on Wednesdays for Europe, so they were getting it tomorrow from the get-go.

I'm guessing that...I remember reading a while back that Sony and Microsoft had some contract about all of the DLCs (except Dead Money) being released simultaneously. I'm guessing Sony complained that since they update their PSN thingy on Wednesdays, X-box and Valve need to hold back. They complained in time to catch Valve but not to catch X-box. That or the Sales department volunteered to delay Valve's releasing of it just to appease Sony and play it safe with the legal matters.

I'd rather it be a technical problem. Frankly this is even more irritating, as they must have known this from the start - and yet wait until halfway through the supposed release date to inform us. Likewise, they should never have promised a simulplatform release for the 19th knowing it wouldn't be delivered. That the only reason they delayed the Steam release is to match it to the PSN is absurd, they should have matched it to XBox Live - that way, at least 2 out of three platforms get the DLC on the promised release date.

Very poor show, I must say. Someone at the sales department needs to be dismissed, immediately. Preferably before Lonesome Road gets a release date.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:08 pm

Bethesda said to match the PS3 release. So PC users have to wait an extra day because Sony derp about

yea like releasing a game on tuesday is not stupid and as you said its bethesda delaying it not sony :whisper:
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:20 pm

That is a bit BS for you over-seas computer folk.

That's what you get for going to college for marketing: no common sense.

My condolences.

Don't feel too bad though, I can't play untill tommorow.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:20 pm

Isn't it obvious once again PC and PS3 users have once again been screwed over by Microsoft and Bethesda. I recon Microsoft have struck a deal with Bethesda to delay Fallout content to other platforms. Well im not taking this crap anymore im gonna get i pirate version instead.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:44 am

Oh FFS!!

I set my whole day up around this being available on steam from 6pm. Why the complete and utter lack of notice?! 19th was posted everywhere and we get a buried tweet.

I AM ANGRY. THERE MUST BE SOMEWHERE YOU CAN GO TO TAKE OUT THIS FRUSTRATIONS IN TYPE. OH WAIT.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:21 pm

Since I can't find a better forum to ask this question, here goes: I have a PS3 with all of the latest updates and a solid internet connection. Upon searching for "Fallout New Vegas Old World Blues" or simply "Old World Blues" I am unable to find the DLC. I live in Indiana, and the last time I checked, we were still a member of the Union. Could someone tell me what I need to search under, so I can donate $9.99 to the PS store? Thank you.
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:51 pm

Not going to make it that easy.

http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1211592-psn/page__pid__18135794__st__20#entry18135794

Now do some reading, it's good for you.
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Since I can't find a better forum to ask this question, here goes: I have a PS3 with all of the latest updates and a solid internet connection. Upon searching for "Fallout New Vegas Old World Blues" or simply "Old World Blues" I am unable to find the DLC. I live in Indiana, and the last time I checked, we were still a member of the Union. Could someone tell me what I need to search under, so I can donate $9.99 to the PS store? Thank you.

Plystation Store has not updated yet, when it does there will be a large buzz on the forums again. You'll Know When It Happens
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Post » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:44 pm

It's just PS3 and PC. It's live worldwide on 360.


WOW WOW WOW! HOLD ON! I know its not your fault but pearhaps you might pass on our displeaseur to the higher ups, since this DOESNT bodes well if you (Bethesda) keep doing this crap now, i cant even imagine with Skyrim. WHY IS THE PC WAITING FOR PSN??? This is my question, i do not own a PS3, i dont want a PS3 and have no intention of buying a PS3, so WHY AM I COMPARED TO A PS3 OWNER??? (no offense intented to PS3 owners). Steam updates DAILY, your "marketing" department should take less classes with EA/Bioware Marketing or i can garantee ill future for Skyrim, PC owners have A VERY LONG memory span and we have acess to "alternative" methods of aquisition mind i remind your marketing fellows, and we continue to get the shaft on everything as per common mentality of game houses today (xbox360xbox360xbox306xbox360 ITS ALL ABOUT XBOX360 AND KINETIC!!!) you WILL lose your major supporters, PC. I myself as an example dont wont buy ME3, since i dont buy mediocracy and total lack of respect to the fans as EA as done or by that matter any EA product.


Its not the one day waiting Mister Bergman, is the principle of the thing, i have no problem that the DLC had a problem or something like that, it happens and patience is a virtue, but i dislike ALOT always being put behind because of marketing strategies that DONT respect fans, THAT i cannot abide. I'm a PC player and PROUD OF IT and always will be, and before someone from Bethesda uses the same old excuse that PC has piracy bla bla bla bla i reply simple with ITS YOUR DAMN FAULT! Deliver the goods and respect the PC players and we give it back, ALWAYS, you dont have more loyal fans then the PC community (must i remind that the modding community is one of the corner stones of this game in PC?).
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