Waiting out a Video Game’s Launch Day

 

Over the years, video game companies have succeeded in creating unparalleled hyped when it comes to releasing their games. It’s gotten to a point where the launch day becomes an occasion for partying and general merry making. Hardcore gamers will usually snatch up the first version of their favorite game, but this isn’t a rule that everyone else should follow.

For one, most games will experience a few bugs here and there with their initial release version. This can be frustrating to first time gamers, so it’s sometimes better to wait a few more months before buying into the hype. Launch prices can also be fairly steep. A few weeks after the initial marketing blitz, retailers will usually pull back their prices by up to 30% or more depending on the games popularity.

Many video game developers will also purposely leave out much of the game’s content so that they can sell it in increments. This has made many gamers wait it out so that these companies release the full game in a bundle. These packages are much cheaper than if they were purchased separately.

The initial two weeks or so after the launch will see the game’s website get bogged down by endless maintenance and updates. After a few months, it will adjust itself to a fairly manageable schedule. Two months post- launch is therefore the best time to start buying video games, if you’re still interested in playing them at all.