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[Bellanaris88]

So that means since I'm not able to buy a physical Deluxe Edition in Germany, even if we'll get the CE, it will be only with the Standart Version of the Game and we'll have to wait for an Upgrade???

[th3warr1or]

GameStop exclusive... that's pretty lame.

[Mirdarion]

"When can I get the Inquisitor Edition on PC in Europe? - We'll have more information on the PC version of Inquisitor's Edition in Europe very soon."

 

Well I hope the "very soon" is very very soon and not in 2 weeks or month, cause limited number available !!

 

The last soon was followed by exactly the answer above, which means roughly one week. 

 

 

So that means since I'm not able to buy a physical Deluxe Edition in Germany, even if we'll get the CE, it will be only with the Standart Version of the Game and we'll have to wait for an Upgrade???

 

Of course you can, for just a tiny sum (additionally to the money we make by converting to your currency). 

 

Honestly, this is complete rubbish. You can sell the console DE, but not the PC DE? The digital stuff is a simple code, printed on a piece of paper and they're telling us that they can't do that for the PC-version.

I'm really starting to wonder why I am still invested in this? Getting slapped by EA time and again and still I am looking forward to it...

 

 

P.S.: 

"Mike Laidlaw ‏@Mike_Laidlaw 

Everything in digital deluxe is in the Inquisitor edition."

 

So much for that...

[Lord_Darkmoon]

I hope to get detailed explanations for this. Why can't they offer a physical Deluxe Edition for PC in some countries?

[CamlTowPetttingZoo]

GameStop exclusive... that's pretty lame.

 

Yeah this is really stupid making a collector's edition to one place that a lot of people don't like because of their business practices. Wasn't it Gamestop who essentially brought about the online pass thing because of how ridiculously high they resold used games for? Now Gamestop is cool again?

[Cheylus]

nvm

[Tamahome560]

Well there's at least some progress in this matter, even if very slow. 

[Melcolloien]

Indeed.

So yay, I can buy this in my country now.
But not until earliest tuesday since they don't update their computer on weekends at GameStop...really?
Well hopefully I'll be able to get my hands on the CE

[Caja]

I hope to get detailed explanations for this. Why can't they offer a physical Deluxe Edition for PC in some countries?

 

I agree that it would be great to get some more information about this. What I don't understand is why there is only a problem with the physical Deluxe Editions for PC, but not for consoles. I assume that it should be possible to deliver both while you are at it. Granted, I don't know that much about the process behind the delivery, but it was possible to buy the Signature Edition of Dragen Age II for PC, so I wonder what changed.

 

On the website it says:

Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver the PC Deluxe Edition in some regions. However, the Digital Deluxe version is available for PC through Origin.

 

And with "some regions" BioWare is referring to most of Europe? I won't download the whole thing from Origin because I have a slow internet connection. Guess I feel a bit left out right now.  *Sigh* Well, I was only interested in a mount and the soundtrack, so I can live without the Deluxe Edition. Anyway, it is somewhat disappointing and hard to comprehend.

[Tamahome560]

So 

 

So that means since I'm not able to buy a physical Deluxe Edition in Germany, even if we'll get the CE, it will be only with the Standart Version of the Game and we'll have to wait for an Upgrade???

 

I thought that it was only in Australia that this has occurred? I thought that Europe's CE has the DE game included. At least the console versions of it on UK gamestop seem to indicate so.

[Bellanaris88]

So


I thought that it was only in Australia that this has occurred? I thought that Europe's CE has the DE game included. At least the console versions of it on UK gamestop seem to indicate so.

The console versions in Germany also include the DE. But the explanation for the Austrailian issue says, the CE for PC only includes the Standard Version b/c they don't have a physical DE for PC available. It's the same for Germany, UK and the rest of Europe, so I assume that we will also only get the CE with the standard version.

[Bellanaris88]

It seems that the only countries, which will get the CE with content from the DE for PC are USA and Canada? Correct me, if I'm mistaken.

[ElitePinecone]

The console versions in Germany also include the DE. But the explanation for the Austrailian issue says, the CE for PC only includes the Standard Version b/c they don't have a physical DE for PC available. It's the same for Germany, UK and the rest of Europe, so I assume that we will also only get the CE with the standard version.

 

This seems like the case.

 

But I believe the intention was to make the PC Inquisitor's Editions slightly cheaper in those countries where it includes the Standard Edition rather than the Deluxe Edition, and you'd be able to purchase the bonus digital content separately.

[Tamahome560]

Well that's just peachy haha. I hope we'll at least get the availability issue sorted soon.

[Jak Tor]

There's not much point in spending over a hundred pounds on an inferior collector's edition... Looks like I'll just settle for getting the deluxe edition from the States and use the money saved to buy something else... Probably the CE for Original Sin.

[Bellanaris88]

This seems like the case.

But I believe the intention was to make the PC Inquisitor's Editions slightly cheaper in those countries where it includes the Standard Edition rather than the Deluxe Edition, and you'd be able to purchase the bonus digital content separately.

Yeah, I got that. The question is: How long will it be until the upgrade is available?

I know we'll get it eventually. It's just inconvenient. Especially since it's only an issue for PC-Gamers.

[archav3n]

I would seriously like a PC Inquisitor Edition but it seems even the Digital Deluxe is so overpriced. $89.99 is like seriously? It's digital for god's sake. Plus all those bonuses are not really that attractive except the soundtrack. Unless that price included for season pass, otherwise it's really very difficult to convince myself to fork out that amount for digital.

[Grizzly_UK]

Why would anyone with any reasonable intelligence agree to organise a potentially huge game release with a company that has restricted and limited distribution methods? This is just so ridiculous that it's beyond any real explanation and all this will do is cause serious damage to BioWare's already fragile repution as a developer. Seiously, I thought BioWare were supposed to be working on rebuilding the faith and trust they lost with their fans over recent releases, pulling this stunt surely isn't going to do anything to help that, quite the opposite in fact!

 

The real shame in all of this is that, apparently, no-one at BioWare can see what harm they're doing to their own studio!

[Sanunes]

Why would anyone with any reasonable intelligence agree to organise a potentially huge game release with a company that has restricted and limited distribution methods? This is just so ridiculous that it's beyond any real explanation and all this will do is cause serious damage to BioWare's already fragile repution as a developer. Seiously, I thought BioWare were supposed to be working on rebuilding the faith and trust they lost with their fans over recent releases, pulling this stunt surely isn't going to do anything to help that, quite the opposite in fact!

 

The real shame in all of this is that, apparently, no-one at BioWare can see what harm they're doing to their own studio!

 

I doubt this is going hurting their reputation anymore then if they only released a Deluxe version, its a limited release of a toy chest.  If they made this a wide release to make people happy there would be only a couple of copies per store and then there would be people saying how that is hurting their reputation.  At this point in time I think no matter what BioWare does or does not do its "going to hurt their reputation" with people.

[Ashelsu]

Why would anyone with any reasonable intelligence agree to organise a potentially huge game release with a company that has restricted and limited distribution methods? This is just so ridiculous that it's beyond any real explanation and all this will do is cause serious damage to BioWare's already fragile repution as a developer. Seiously, I thought BioWare were supposed to be working on rebuilding the faith and trust they lost with their fans over recent releases, pulling this stunt surely isn't going to do anything to help that, quite the opposite in fact!

 

The real shame in all of this is that, apparently, no-one at BioWare can see what harm they're doing to their own studio!

I don't think Bioware is responsible for the game's distribution, it is EA decision (worst company in USA, right?) They made a lot of strange decisions already. It is not a good thing to start distribution declaring nonamerican customers are dirty peasants unworthy of CE and PC players must be grateful to download from Origin. Sadly Bioware will be held responsible for this.

[Fiery Phoenix]

I don't think Bioware is responsible for the game's distribution, it is EA decision (worst company in USA, right?) They made a lot of strange decisions already. It is not a good thing to start distribution declaring nonamerican customers are dirty peasants unworthy of CE and PC players must be grateful to download from Origin. Sadly Bioware will be held responsible for this.

This.

 

BioWare has NOTHING to do with the distribution/marketing/sales business. If you're going to blame someone for that, it's EA, not BioWare.

[ElitePinecone]

Why would anyone with any reasonable intelligence agree to organise a potentially huge game release with a company that has restricted and limited distribution methods? This is just so ridiculous that it's beyond any real explanation and all this will do is cause serious damage to BioWare's already fragile repution as a developer. Seiously, I thought BioWare were supposed to be working on rebuilding the faith and trust they lost with their fans over recent releases, pulling this stunt surely isn't going to do anything to help that, quite the opposite in fact!

 

The real shame in all of this is that, apparently, no-one at BioWare can see what harm they're doing to their own studio!

 

I think you might be forgetting that only a tiny fraction of people even want to buy the super-rare Inquisitor's Edition at $170 - and that there's a Deluxe Edition as well as a Standard Edition that are available in many if not most places.

 

How can this "cause serious damage to Bioware's already fragile reputation"? By definition the people who care about, or will miss out on, the limited edition are a tiny proportion of their customers. A tiny proportion of their customers who are already invested in the game, too - otherwise why would they even want to pre-order it before any reviews? If the manufacturing run of the Inquisitor's Edition was as small as they're indicating, then there wouldn't have been enough copies for all the people who wanted it anyway. 

 

I understand that the people affected will be upset - and this is entirely justifiable - but it's hardly helpful to broaden your outrage to include people who in all likelihood could not care less about what the company does with its super-limited editions. This is not the stuff of internet campaigns, petitions and Extended Cuts.

 

As for why the company agreed to an exclusivity deal with Gamestop - they got paid for it. The income from the deal must be more than they'd be losing by not offering it somewhere else, or else there's a reciprocal marketing arrangement with DA:I being promoted in-store.

 

If it didn't make business sense, they wouldn't be doing it this way. 

[LuPoM]

There's been an update posted:

 

FAQ

 

When can I get the Inquisitor Edition on PC in Europe? - We'll have more information on the PC version of Inquisitor's Edition in Europe very soon.

 

Why is the PC version of the Inquisitor Edition less expensive in Australia?- Due to us not having the Deluxe PC Edition available in Australia at Retail, you will receive the Standard PC version in your Inquisitor Edition at a slightly lower price point. You will have the opportunity to upgrade to the additional digital content separately, when it’s available.

 

Where else can I get the Inquisitor's Edition? - The Inquisitor Edition is a Gamestop exclusive. It is only available in regions where Gamestop currently ships.

 

The Inquisitor's Edition is sold out everywhere! - Unfortunately, they were a limited run. Continue following our channels for updates  

 

Why can't I get the PC Deluxe Edition in my country? - Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver the PC Deluxe Edition in some regions. However, the Digital Deluxe version is available for PC through Origin.

 

I call utter bullshit on the highlighted part.

 

This crap marketing management for this Inquisitor Edition already got on my nerves!

[LemonArmy]

I think you might be forgetting that only a tiny fraction of people even want to buy the super-rare Inquisitor's Edition at $170 - and that there's a Deluxe Edition as well as a Standard Edition that are available in many if not most places.

 

How can this "cause serious damage to Bioware's already fragile reputation"? By definition the people who care about, or will miss out on, the limited edition are a tiny proportion of their customers. A tiny proportion of their customers who are already invested in the game, too - otherwise why would they even want to pre-order it before any reviews? If the manufacturing run of the Inquisitor's Edition was as small as they're indicating, then there wouldn't have been enough copies for all the people who wanted it anyway. 

 

I understand that the people affected will be upset - and this is entirely justifiable - but it's hardly helpful to broaden your outrage to include people who in all likelihood could not care less about what the company does with its super-limited editions. This is not the stuff of internet campaigns, petitions and Extended Cuts.

 

As for why the company agreed to an exclusivity deal with Gamestop - they got paid for it. The income from the deal must be more than they'd be losing by not offering it somewhere else, or else there's a reciprocal marketing arrangement with DA:I being promoted in-store.

 

If it didn't make business sense, they wouldn't be doing it this way. 

 I do agree that this will be affecting only a fraction (hell, a minority) of fans who are interested in the CE, however I do believe it affects their reputation.

 

Most people will go to Amazon and buy the game, some will got to Game and find out there's a deluxe edition and maybe interested in that, others will go to ShopTo or Zavvi (and no one will go to Gamestop because no one cares ) however those are the people that don't care who make the game and don't know who Bioware are. They won't log on forums or even know there is a CE and a lot don't even complete the game (read some ridiculous stat that a massive percentage of peolpe don't complete RPG's). Obviously I am generalising.

 

But the fans of Bioware who show loyalty in paying a lot of money to pre-order (or in the case of European PC players, who want to pay a lot of money. Again generalising, some people will pay a lot of money and not complete the game either) before a single review is out will be annoyed and Bioware's reputation will be affected, especially if it adds up (crappy ME3 ending, badly received DA2, though I didn't mind it that much, etc)

 

Whether their bottom line is affected is a completely different matter.

[Sanunes]

 I do agree that this will be affecting only a fraction (hell, a minority) of fans who are interested in the CE, however I do believe it affects their reputation.

 

Most people will go to Amazon and buy the game, some will got to Game and find out there's a deluxe edition and maybe interested in that, others will go to ShopTo or Zavvi (and no one will go to Gamestop because no one cares ) however those are the people that don't care who make the game and don't know who Bioware are. They won't log on forums or even know there is a CE and a lot don't even complete the game (read some ridiculous stat that a massive percentage of peolpe don't complete RPG's). Obviously I am generalising.

 

But the fans of Bioware who show loyalty in paying a lot of money to pre-order (or in the case of European PC players, who want to pay a lot of money. Again generalising, some people will pay a lot of money and not complete the game either) before a single review is out will be annoyed and Bioware's reputation will be affected, especially if it adds up (crappy ME3 ending, badly received DA2, though I didn't mind it that much, etc)

 

Whether their bottom line is affected is a completely different matter.

 

The problem is no matter what BioWare does its going to impact their reputation, from not having a good collector's edition, not having enough, being too expensive, and I could probably list more. There is no magic bullet to not have a negative impact on their reputation anymore because people seem to be looking for a reason to be upset.  I rather have these issues with a collector's edition then feel like they want me to buy multiple versions of it to get all the content like Ubisoft does with Assassin's Creed and now Watch Dogs.