Comments on: Eidos pull a Radiohead for Championship Manager 2010, pay what you like for it

By: Johnny Cullen

Johnny Cullen — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:16:53 +0000

Pud – Any excuse, dude. Any excuse. ;D

By: No_PUDding

No_PUDding — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:46:04 +0000

How much are Radiohead paying you Johnny? Stellar job of marketing so far today.

By: Neolucifer

Neolucifer — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:36:46 +0000

The simple fact of actually proposing this , should be rewarded , no matter the game

By: Suikoden Fan

Suikoden Fan — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:53:31 +0000

Maybe eidos saw what acti were doing with mw2 and thought to do the opposite to put themselves in a good light? just a thought

By: Michael O'Connor

Michael O'Connor — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:36:31 +0000

Interesting.

You know, if this takes off, it might just prove a valid point for reducing the price of video games.

“I think there’s a big difference between selling games and selling music. Radiohead have a loyal following. On the other hand, why on earth would anyone give Eidos more than 1p ?”

Because Championship Manager has a loyal fanbase and has been around for years as well..?

By: Johnny Cullen

Johnny Cullen — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:01:44 +0000

“I think there’s a big difference between selling games and selling music. Radiohead have a loyal following. On the other hand, why on earth would anyone give Eidos more than 1p ?”

This.

That said, fair play to them for trying it. You wouldnt see Acti, EA, Ubi or anyone else try something like that.

By: Suikoden Fan

Suikoden Fan — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:48:50 +0000

I noticed there an optional £5 download for season updates, so it if you wanted everything at the lowest price its £7.51

By: cachucha

cachucha — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:45:44 +0000

this game has some loyal fans aswell and attracts a lot of people, so who knows it might work well, im actually going to give it a try

By: rrod360lol

rrod360lol — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:41:00 +0000

I think there’s a big difference between selling games and selling music. Radiohead have a loyal following. On the other hand, why on earth would anyone give Eidos more than 1p ?

Still, full marks for trying something new.

By: Hunam

Hunam — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:40:36 +0000

This is pretty much their marketing run to gain a fanbase for the sequels in the coming years.

By: G1GAHURTZ

G1GAHURTZ — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:40:16 +0000

“I wonder if the game is actually any good though?”

Have you tried the demo?

Best Champman I’ve ever played, tbh.

Plus, I can’t see Eidos bothering to embargo any reviews when there is a demo out for everyone to try anyway.

If more devs start doing this sort of thing it’s bound to be good news for gamers, I’m sure.

By: G1GAHURTZ

G1GAHURTZ — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:30:52 +0000

Definitely good news for the consumer!

At a time when the games industry is creeping towards a blanket price rise, Eidos should be given a lot of credit for this move

By: Eregol

Eregol — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:28:07 +0000

I wonder if the game is actually any good though?

Since Sports Interactive left and made Football manager, Champ Manager has gone backwards.
Will this be any different.

Also, what’s the betting they impose a review embargo, meaning that the game wont be released for review until it’s actually released, meaning they can maximise pre-order sales.
Granted, with this scheme they wont make a hell of a lot of cash, but the more they get out the door the better.

By: Suikoden Fan

Suikoden Fan — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:19:24 +0000

It a good idea, if it does well maybe (by a small chance) more games may take this route.

By: Funkyd

Funkyd — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:08:39 +0000

/sarcasm

By: Blerk

Blerk — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:04:34 +0000

I can see this going well.