I remember reading one of the devs somewhere talking about how physical copies of the game actually meant more money coming to them - that's when I stopped feeling bad about preferring old-fashioned disks. 
It was somewhere here on this forum, but I can't for the life of me find it again.
Definitely PC version off of Origin would send the biggest chunk of cash toward EA/Bioware. It basically eliminates the middleman who would normally take a chunk.
As a PC player, I always go this route, even if it was offered on other DL services. The PC market may only make up 20-30% of numerical sales, but if their profit margin per purchase is much higher, it keeps the PC features in perspective for developers.
Amazon.com also offers a digital download option.
This is misleading. Yes, Amazon offers a digital download, as well as a few other 3rd party websites. However, the digital download is tied to Origin and you will need it to run the game. You are still more or less buying the game from Origin.
You know I have sunk so much money into this game (upgrading the rig... you don't even want to know), but I still have yet to part with a single penny that actually goes towards bioware/EA. I think that's funny, and a little sad. If the top cut goes to Bioware via Origin then I will most definitely download from there.
Definitely PC version off of Origin would send the biggest chunk of cash toward EA/Bioware. It basically eliminates the middleman who would normally take a chunk.
As a PC player, I always go this route, even if it was offered on other DL services. The PC market may only make up 20-30% of numerical sales, but if their profit margin per purchase is much higher, it keeps the PC features in perspective for developers.
I like this. It seems logical.
Buy them all.
No matter what chunk anyone takes, they will still get all the money from your purchases.
Do this. Be the ultimate fan.
Buy them all.
No matter what chunk anyone takes, they will still get all the money from your purchases.
Do this. Be the ultimate fan.
Buy the game in every version for every platform, pre-ordered with a hardcover guide book to boot? Caution to the wind!
Buy the game in every version for every platform, pre-ordered with a hardcover guide book to boot? Caution to the wind!
Both guide books.
And the art book, as well.
Bioware will be rolling in the money that was sent in by you, lol.
Digital on either PS, X1, or PC would support the Devs the most.
Also feel free to just send us a bunch of blank cheques, your credit card and PIN, and any property deeds you'd be cool parting with.
All i have is this dowry of goats. I trust that will be sufficient?
Buy the game off EA's store or Origin on PC. I do this with most purchases with Bioware games. Since they own the services I'd imagine almost all the money goes to both minus overhead and royalties/fees. Buying it on PSN/XBL Microsoft/Sony would probably still take a big cut. You cut the middleman out and go directly through EA is how you support Bioware the most.
I dunno, I hope you're kidding. Goats are worth almost mutton to us.
oooooooooh i see whatchya did der barrett! 
I dunno, I hope you're kidding. Goats are worth almost mutton to us.
You trying to pull the wool over our eyes?
I dunno, I hope you're kidding. Goats are worth almost mutton to us.
You do realized your not in the pun forum anymore oh well there still great though
So the chances of us seeing DA:I on steam is... none?
Correct.
EA made Origin for a reason.
Also feel free to just send us a bunch of blank cheques, your credit card and PIN, and any property deeds you'd be cool parting with.
How 'bout a herd of alpaca?
Buy them all.
No matter what chunk anyone takes, they will still get all the money from your purchases.
Do this. Be the ultimate fan.
Correct.
EA made Origin for a reason.
But with Origin, steam gets zero actual income of 30-40% of "sale tax" (not sure if that is the proper wording).
If Valve and EA settled on 5-10% of the revenue, and EA allowed steam to sell it for that price (30-40% is - TBH - pure theft), then EA would much more likely allow steam to also sell their game. Meaning both EA and Valve would earn more money in the long run. There are a LOT of steam users that might not use Origin, and steam advertises its games and provides another position of possible sales. The logical choice would be for EA and Valve to agree on a percentage, this would benefit both and hurt neither. Is there a economical / marketing rule I'm overlooking here? Seems illogical that EA and Valve does not WANT to make money and a small percentage of sale revenue instead of a gigantic one like 30-40% would please both parts?
But with Origin, steam gets zero actual income of 30-40% of "sale tax" (not sure if that is the proper wording).
If Valve and EA settled on 5-10% of the revenue, and EA allowed steam to sell it for that price (30-40% is - TBH - pure theft), then EA would much more likely allow steam to also sell their game. Meaning both EA and Valve would earn more money in the long run. There are a LOT of steam users that might not use Origin, and steam advertises its games and provides another position of possible sales. The logical choice would be for EA and Valve to agree on a percentage, this would benefit both and hurt neither. Is there a economical / marketing rule I'm overlooking here? Seems illogical that EA and Valve does not WANT to make money and a small percentage of sale revenue instead of a gigantic one like 30-40% would please both parts?
Logical? EA? Those two things never ever ever go together.
As i allready said the physical edition, were they have to pay for the manufacturing and share profits with the retailer is CHEAPER than the version on Origin.
That's being a mindless fanboy.
Exactly.
Bioware will know.
I dunno, I hope you're kidding. Goats are worth almost mutton to us.
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