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    • Curiousity Questions - Why are some games released at certain times?

    Discussion in 'General Game Discussion and Questions' started by MicroByte, Dec 8, 2010.

    1. MicroByte

      MicroByte Well-Known Member

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      #1 MicroByte, Dec 8, 2010
      Just seeing if anyone knew what the reason that some games come out at specific times (e.g. - Infinity Blade at midnight tonight) whereas I see other games that are released at random times.

      Something I was just wondering...
       
    2. New England Gamer

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      #2 New England Gamer, Dec 8, 2010
      Depends if the developer sets a specific release date (then it will be released at the appropriate midnight or 11 PM EST across the world) or allows the game to be just released on approval.
       
    3. Big Albie

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      #3 Big Albie, Dec 8, 2010
      Plus the iTunes fairy is just so busy that she can has to spread things out. ;)
       
    4. New England Gamer

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      #4 New England Gamer, Dec 8, 2010
      Probably more this than what I said. Bow to the iTunes Fairy.
       
    5. Krehol Games

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      #5 Krehol Games, Dec 8, 2010
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      Some companies time thier releases , an option that apple allows. This actually gives time for the developer to promote his game and build up some momentum. That way when the game is released , they will recieve maximum downloads that day. If the game is downloaded alot in one day, then the game rank will be higher.
       

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