KB: Crossworlds DVD release date?

[BB Shockwave]

Originally Posted by Csimbi

Me, too, but I will buy it only on disk - yes, I am one of those guys who likes having it on the shelves and will never buy software using online distribution...



Well, I've been waiting for the platinum edition for a long time now (over a year), so I guess I can wait another month or two - I guess the release should happen before Christmas shopping spree to maximize profits...

Agreed, me too - I don't like Steam downloads. More so because I have been reading articles that not-factory burned DVDs have an estimated 10 or so years lifetime only... due to the organic paint material inside detoriating due to heat and humidity. So I'd rather have the original. I don't really often buy games, only the ones I REALLY like, and King's Bounty is high on that list. This year, I have only bought Dragon Age and War for Cybertron.

[Csimbi]

Originally Posted by BB Shockwave

not-factory burned DVDs

I think only "non-factory DVDs" are burnt. (hence the short lifetime). These are the ones that you burn yourself, or, buy with games/movies on the street for 1€, and hide it under the desk and throw away after 4-5 years or so.
"Factory DVDs" on the other hand are pressed (hence the long lifetime). These are the ones that you can proudly put on your shelf and admire for 50 years.

[BB Shockwave]

I dunno, I have some DVDs I burned (like, with important documents, etc...) that still work well after 7 or so years even. I think it matters how you store them.

Yes, pressed DVDs last for life, plus well, the boxes look better. I hope KB Platinum will come in a larger, cardboard box, not in the small plastic cases most games are sold these days. I liked the old, large boxes. Have both of my Baldur's Gate games (collector's editions) that way, as well as all the Might and Magic games.

[Csimbi]

Originally Posted by BB Shockwave

I think it matters how you store them.

Yes, very much. If I remember correctly, oxygen and sunlight are the most important factors.

Originally Posted by BB Shockwave

I hope KB Platinum will come in a larger, cardboard box, not in the small plastic cases most games are sold these days.

I purchased the collector's edition - great artwork on that one. I would not expect anything less on a platinum edition.

Originally Posted by BB Shockwave

Have both of my Baldur's Gate games (collector's editions) that way, as well as all the Might and Magic games.

Ditto. Plus other great titles.

[rickah88]

Nike-it/Megakill,

As we are almost in 2011, any new updates concerning a DVD release?

[rickah88]

Nike-it/Megakill,

As we are in 2011, any new updates concerning a DVD release?