Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:52 pm
by notbobsmith
It would we nice if SpaceVenture can get broader distribution and if Cygnus can help...
Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:16 pm
by JasefWisener
Honestly, the three paragraph justification for the unreasonable price is a little unnecessary. He should have just said that they realized they launched at the wrong price point and left it at that.
Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:56 pm
by Tawmis
JasefWisener wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:16 pm
Honestly, the three paragraph justification for the unreasonable price is a little unnecessary. He should have just said that they realized they launched at the wrong price point and left it at that.
I thought it was a cool little insight. Ken is very much a businessman. And he's been out of the gaming industry. And he's willing to admit it, while explaining why he thought his price was justified. Made for better reading than, "Whoops. We lowered the price to match today's standards."
Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:51 pm
by Rath Darkblade
True, I also thought it was interesting to read how game prices changed over the generations. I still remember buying games in the game stores way back when (possibly mid-to-late-90s?). Back then, brand-new games over here could be priced at $90-100, easy.
As for the picture: is Ken wearing a sombrero? *shrug*
Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:32 pm
by Tawmis
Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:51 pm
As for the picture: is Ken wearing a sombrero? *shrug*
Yes, but that's an old photo of him. Clearly.
I imagine during his time on the boat, they've no doubt docked at some Spanish speaking country or thousand of them.
Or if he ever just traveled south of the San Diego border, while they were still in Coarsegold - and came down this way and went to Tijuana.
They slap those on your head, grab your head, pour a drink down your throat, while blowing a whistle and shaking your head.
Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 4:39 pm
by Rath Darkblade
I know I shouldn't laugh, but ... Tijuana always reminds me of this.
Is Tijuana anything like that? I'd wager no, not really.
Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 4:59 pm
by Tawmis
Rath Darkblade wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 4:39 pm
I know I shouldn't laugh, but ... Tijuana always reminds me of this.
Is Tijuana anything like that? I'd wager no, not really.
Yes to cock fighting, yes to drunk people passed out, yes to donkey shows.
Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:51 am
by Tawmis
Posted by Ken Williams on Discord:
[8:33 AM]kenwilliams:
Greetings (this is Ken Williams) . The PC VR version is coming in the next 2 to 6 weeks. At least for the moment, the only place it will be sold is on Steam, and will be part of the same Steam bundle as the Pc, Mac, and Steam Deck version. I haven't tried running it yet so unfortunately I can't tell you much more than that. I know that it will be benefitting from all of the enhancements we have done for the Quest 2, plus the graphics from the PC versions, PLUS we are adding a third locomotion method now (Teleport). Players should be VERY happy with it.
Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:32 pm
by Tawmis
Re: Colossal Cave (was Ken & Roberta Game Announcement)
It's only 10% off now. Oh well. Ken's a businessman. He can't give stuff away half-off all the time.