High Price for Dragon Dogma 2 in Canada?

[Katie]

Really excited for this sequel, but the price tag of CDN$94.99 gives me pause. Most RPGs on Steam are $79.99, and this feels like a premium price. Adding to that, the presence of Denuvo anti-cheat raises some performance concerns.

While I wouldn't pirate the game, the idea of potentially paying more for a potentially less optimized experience compared to a pirate is a bit frustrating. If the price comes down or Denuvo is removed later, I'd be much more likely to jump in.

[Mad Max]

I haven't been really into the 'pirate' scene in awhile but aren't Denuvo games still taking an eternity to crack?

You might be able to get the game on sale by the time the game becomes available for pirating.

[Coils of Light]

wait for a discount to avoid potentially paying more
wait for reviews to avoid a potentially less optimized experience
it's not rocket science

[gryphonv]

Originally posted by Mad Max:

I haven't been really into the 'pirate' scene in awhile but aren't Denuvo games still taking an eternity to crack?

You might be able to get the game on sale by the time the game becomes available for pirating.

There is apparently only one person willing or able to crack recent Denuvo, and 'she' is currently on 'vacation' which could be years if not longer.

Nobody else in that scene has been able to crack recent denuvo releases.

[Karumati]

Originally posted by gryphonv:

Originally posted by Mad Max:

I haven't been really into the 'pirate' scene in awhile but aren't Denuvo games still taking an eternity to crack?

You might be able to get the game on sale by the time the game becomes available for pirating.

There is apparently only one person willing or able to crack recent Denuvo, and 'she' is currently on 'vacation' which could be years if not longer.

Nobody else in that scene has been able to crack recent denuvo releases.

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[vintran]

Wait until the game is out then decide for your self it it's worth spending 95 dollars + tax on. That's what I'm doing too. Personally I don't think Denuvo itself really harms performance, at least not to the extent that really matters. Any performance issues will be mainly due to poor optimization on the devs' part, not Denuvo.

If the game's not worth 95 dollars maybe not enough people will buy it and hopefully send Capcom a message that if you want to raise the price of AAA titles you have to put out better quality games.

[Seekrt]

I am less concerned with Denuvo than with that Russian DRM people say might eventually replace it.

[Katie]

Originally posted by Mad Max:

I haven't been really into the 'pirate' scene in awhile but aren't Denuvo games still taking an eternity to crack?

You might be able to get the game on sale by the time the game becomes available for pirating.

I am not familar with the pirating scene. I just assume it exists because I keep hearing people talking about it. Clearly by my steam profile, i actually buy my games. I buy them all the time.

This price is absurd. Baldur's Gate 3 is 79.99 and does not have drm. That is a fair comparable.

[Katie]

Originally posted by Seekrt:

I am less concerned with Denuvo than with that Russian DRM people say might eventually replace it.

I haven't heard of this. Oh no :(

[Katie]

Originally posted by vintran:

Wait until the game is out then decide for your self it it's worth spending 95 dollars + tax on. That's what I'm doing too. Personally I don't think Denuvo itself really harms performance, at least not to the extent that really matters. Any performance issues will be mainly due to poor optimization on the devs' part, not Denuvo.

If the game's not worth 95 dollars maybe not enough people will buy it and hopefully send Capcom a message that if you want to raise the price of AAA titles you have to put out better quality games.

Yes, I am hoping to vote with my wallet here. This price is a bit absurd and is out of line with the rest of the industry.

[「Lukja」]

Originally posted by Karumati:

Originally posted by gryphonv:

There is apparently only one person willing or able to crack recent Denuvo, and 'she' is currently on 'vacation' which could be years if not longer.

Nobody else in that scene has been able to crack recent denuvo releases.

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[Blews]

Fellow Canadian here. Buy it on Greenman Gaming or Fanatical or something. They're authorized resellers, and offer discounts on preorders.

If you don't reveal the code on launch, you can refund it if the game turns out to suck.

It's the only way to get around ♥♥♥♥♥♥ devs that won't even honor the already-egregious $80 ask on top of our tax rate.

[Smokey the Bear]

Originally posted by Blews:

Fellow Canadian here. Buy it on Greenman Gaming or Fanatical or something. They're authorized resellers, and offer discounts on preorders.

If you don't reveal the code on launch, you can refund it if the game turns out to suck.

It's the only way to get around ♥♥♥♥♥♥ devs that won't even honor the already-egregious $80 ask on top of our tax rate.

Got it from Fanatical for $77 taxes in.

[Karumati]

Originally posted by 「Lukja」:

Originally posted by Karumati:

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pirate spotted

[「Lukja」]

Originally posted by Karumati:

Originally posted by 「Lukja」:

bad

pirate spotted

:^o

[FeilDOW]

I blame it on Trudeau, he's likely putting a carbon tax on the delivery of digital goods now.