[kmitchell28]

So was the Scott Pilgrim KO shipping post a hoax? It's been like 3 weeks since they said 1 week to shipping. I don't know why i'm suprised at LRG at this point but eh. I just want my last game from them so I can be out of their "in production" hell forever

I know the vinyl was still not ready so if you had that ordered too it might be holding up the order.

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[flybrione]

Weird that Demon Turf got a retail release for Xbox but not other platforms. I bought the Xbox version.

 

Astro Aqua Kitty is a great game. I have the Vita physical so no need for a PS4 version.

[Kpjcelj]

I honestly thought gamestop was the worst company in existence but limited games might just have them beat. Still no reply about my missing item that I paid for, and 3 month wait for items that were already in warehouse ready to be shipped.

[nightc1]

I honestly thought gamestop was the worst company in existence but limited games might just have them beat. Still no reply about my missing item that I paid for, and 3 month wait for items that were already in warehouse ready to be shipped.

Lesson learned?

Don't buy anything you can't be extraordinarily patient to receive.

And as for GS... I think they've actually improved a lot the last year or so.  Games that would have previously been bought new online and shown up opened (possibly clearly used) have actually been showing up sealed and new.   Well, at least the few orders I have made.   BestBuy is still my number 1 overall due to variety and not having to deal with third party seller shenanigans on Amazon... with Walmart (in store) a close second since everything I buy in gaming gets discounted day 1 there though their variety pales to BB.

[nagpo]

kinda weird that the ps5 and switch versions of demon turf cost the same. usually in other retailers there is a price difference

[Romeo]

I honestly thought gamestop was the worst company in existence but limited games might just have them beat. Still no reply about my missing item that I paid for, and 3 month wait for items that were already in warehouse ready to be shipped.

it’s been known for years LRG is a scam company. Been there since day one with Breach and Clear on vita, their first game. They were good at some point, even pre Covid though something happened and they were just taking peoples money. Perhaps a money laundering front?

[portnoyd]

Scam company is being melodramatic. The reality is this is a company founded by two coder goobers as a way to print their own mediocre games, that blew up into something they can't handle because they don't have any ability to run a business. It's the game publishing version of winning the lottery and how often do lottery winners end up broke because they can't manage their money? The difference is they have idiots like us who keep giving them money.

The irony here is their own games would be lost in the shuffle of hot garbage that makes up 95% of the nonsense they've published. Would anyone have heard or cared about Breach and Clear and Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal if they weren't the first 2 LRG games?

Speaking of shitty gerbage, LRG is in desperate need of a Konami title... Wow.

[nightc1]

The reality is this is a company founded by two coder goobers as a way to print their own mediocre games, that blew up into something they can't handle because they don't have any ability to run a business.

One of them (Josh) was a game coder on the side of his job as a teacher.  The other (Douglas) was just a friend that had (I believe) zero background in gaming and worked odd jobs.

Everything else solidly hit the nail on the head.

BUT, I will say, for the vast majority of purchases... "you will eventually get your shit !" ™ ... which if you really want something they sell it meets the absolute bare minimum of expectations.  Keyword "eventually".
 

[chems1919]

The amount of LRG bashing is insane and I think it's unjustified. Thanks to them, the Vita lived a much longer life than Sony cared to give it. Also, there are tons of quality releases on the Switch. When it comes to these FOMO video game publishers, LRG provides the most quality games without a doubt.

 

As others have said, the biggest complaint is shipping speed and really this came about when they changed their business model to open preorders (which I think is largely preferred to their old model where you better buy the game in less than a minute or it sells out). If you don't have patience and you don't want to wait a year to get your game(s), then don't buy them. It's as simple as that. All of these games can be bought digitally so if you want to play the game ASAP and you loathe LRG for whatever reason, then just buy it digitally and don't buy the physical game. At the end of the day, almost all of us are buying here to preserve the physical form.

 

However, myself (and most likely a large amount of other gamers) will continue buying their games because we can endure the wait and probably already have a pretty insane backlog to get through anyways. I come to this thread from time to time to get updates on their releases and it baffles me how every page is littered with posts whining about shipping speeds and saying how awful the company is. Their slow shipping speed isn't anything new and it's not going to change anytime soon. So either buy the game knowing you will have to wait a long time or don't buy the game - it's as simple as that. But stop comparing them to trash companies like Gamestop (a company where you have to take a gamble buying online if you're actually getting a complete copy of the game or a new copy of the game).

[Tothoro]

The amount of LRG bashing is insane and I think it's unjustified. Thanks to them, the Vita lived a much longer life than Sony cared to give it. Also, there are tons of quality releases on the Switch. When it comes to these FOMO video game publishers, LRG provides the most quality games without a doubt.

 

As others have said, the biggest complaint is shipping speed and really this came about when they changed their business model to open preorders (which I think is largely preferred to their old model where you better buy the game in less than a minute or it sells out). If you don't have patience and you don't want to wait a year to get your game(s), then don't buy them. It's as simple as that. All of these games can be bought digitally so if you want to play the game ASAP and you loathe LRG for whatever reason, then just buy it digitally and don't buy the physical game. At the end of the day, almost all of us are buying here to preserve the physical form.

 

However, myself (and most likely a large amount of other gamers) will continue buying their games because we can endure the wait and probably already have a pretty insane backlog to get through anyways. I come to this thread from time to time to get updates on their releases and it baffles me how every page is littered with posts whining about shipping speeds and saying how awful the company is. Their slow shipping speed isn't anything new and it's not going to change anytime soon. So either buy the game knowing you will have to wait a long time or don't buy the game - it's as simple as that. But stop comparing them to trash companies like Gamestop (a company where you have to take a gamble buying online if you're actually getting a complete copy of the game or a new copy of the game).

The vitriol largely stems from the dissonance in people's thoughts of their products and their company. Generally, people like their products - physical versions of games are popular, especially in the audience here (whether because they're shelf decoration, better preserved, or what-have-you). They do occasionally flub a CE but their standard editions are fine far more often than not. At the same time, generally people do not like the company - long lead times aside, they have been becoming more and more anti-consumer over the years (discontinuing waitlists, discontinuing the rewards program, sweeping product issues under the rug, etc.).

 

It's the equivalent of wanting a Kit-Kat but not wanting to support Nestle. I 100% agree with you that if people dislike LRG's practices they should vote with their wallets or buy digital. However, FOMO is very powerful, and the fact that they're the only way to get physical copies of these games more often than not puts people in a bind and further frustrates them.

[Twilightsparkle]

It's the equivalent of wanting a Kit-Kat but not wanting to support Nestle. I 100% agree with you that if people dislike LRG's practices they should vote with their wallets or buy digital. However, FOMO is very powerful, and the fact that they're the only way to get physical copies of these games more often than not puts people in a bind and further frustrates them.

FOMO can eventually burn out.  A prime example is what happened with beanie babies.  People were insane trying to get them before they were ‘retired.’  Ty had a website just to fuel this because they listed what was going to retire.  Pretty much people got sick of being manipulated.  

[Kpjcelj]

I mean I semi get the wait times, but leaving out a paid item then not replying is scummy no matter what company you are. I’ll give them another week to reply, if they don’t I’m definitely opening a dispute.

[WingsDJY]

........All of these games can be bought digitally so if you want to play the game ASAP and you loathe LRG for whatever reason, then just buy it digitally and don't buy the physical game......

To some extent, they bring it on themselves with tone deaf posts like this:

[Spring Roll]

 So either buy the game knowing you will have to wait a long time or don't buy the game - it's as simple as that. 

 

You nailed it. LRG has crap shipping. We ALL know they have crap shipping. I still bought Star Wars the Old Republic. Why? For my shelf. Anyone that buys an LRG to actually play it is delusional. 

[Spring Roll]

However, FOMO is very powerful, and the fact that they're the only way to get physical copies of these games more often than not puts people in a bind and further frustrates them.

Excuse the double post brothers. I liked your original comment and I agree with your sentiment but if as a grown adult you can't resist buying a full priced game you need therapeutic help. I'm serious. I collect designer clothes/shoes and eventually I had to stop. FOMO is a disease created by companies. There is ALWAYS something soon. 

[Tothoro]

Excuse the double post brothers. I liked your original comment and I agree with your sentiment but if as a grown adult you can't resist buying a full priced game you need therapeutic help. I'm serious. I collect designer clothes/shoes and eventually I had to stop. FOMO is a disease created by companies. There is ALWAYS something soon. 

I absolutely agree. It's not that different from what gacha games do (just with physical goods instead of digital ones and a much better chance of actually getting it). "X is only available for one month, SPEND NOW OR MISS OUT!"

 

There was a time when I was placing LRG orders every 2-3 weeks, and the first time I skipped a game I actually wanted it was a painful week. It's become easier since then, but I can certainly empathize with those stuck in the "trap". I saw a guy on Reddit a week or two ago mention that they were waiting on 75 games from LRG and I couldn't help but feel bad for him, but I also have to imagine there are people even deeper into it than that.

 

 

To some extent, they bring it on themselves with tone deaf posts like this:

 

These are some more of my favorites:

 

 

The lack of self-awareness is certainly comical at times.

[Spring Roll]

 I saw a guy on Reddit a week or two ago mention that they were waiting on 75 games from LRG and I couldn't help but feel bad for him, but I also have to imagine there are people even deeper into it than that.

 

 

WOW! This reminds me of Supreme (clothing) or Jordans (shoes). Some guys literally buy it ALL. 

On a better note it seems that some eBay prices of stuff have dipped. 

 

Edit: I haven't followed these jokesters on social media. This is why Michael Jordan doesn't discuss shoes on Twitter. 

[nightc1]

I mostly go digital on the games LRG sells these days... but on rare occasions they get something I want.  If I feel I can endure the wait, I'll order it as they've been decent with single game standard edition games (no worries of damage or being held up by items in the collectors editions not getting manufactured fast enough).    I'm that weirdo that orders physical games to play.  I think every switch game I have that LRG published is opened.

 

I come to this thread from time to time to get updates on their releases and it baffles me how every page is littered with posts whining about shipping speeds and saying how awful the company is.

Well the updates have been pretty much killed by LRG with their site redesign.... so you can stop checking in.  If it's just the twitter posts that get reposted... you can just go straight to the source and not miss anything and be among only those that love each and every game they publish.   Most of the complaining is from actual customers who are failing to get their issues resolved.

I would consider your post actual whining litter.   It's kind of disturbing how down your nose you look at people who have issues with their orders.  Reminds me of Josh.

 

 

I mean I semi get the wait times, but leaving out a paid item then not replying is scummy no matter what company you are. I’ll give them another week to reply, if they don’t I’m definitely opening a dispute.

If you have any social media... put them on blast there.  Especially twitter.  You ordered something, they screwed up by excluding it from your shipment.

[Mattiful-Joe]

I mostly go digital on the games LRG sells these days... but on rare occasions they get something I want. If I feel I can endure the wait, I'll order it as they've been decent with single game standard edition games (no worries of damage or being held up by items in the collectors editions not getting manufactured fast enough). I'm that weirdo that orders physical games to play. I think every switch game I have that LRG published is opened.

I'm like you. I buy games to play. All my LRG games are open, too.

I still don't (and never will) buy digital games. I'm fine waiting and don't play games online so FOMO only matters when it's a game I want to play, and LRG (or other publisher or import) is the only way to get it physically.

No physical release for me just means I don't buy or play it. It actually helps make decisions far easier for me. My game purchases have slowed, which just reflects the growing tendency for digital-only releases and the fact that so many games today are less and less interesting for me.

[portnoyd]

The amount of LRG bashing is insane and I think it's unjustified. 

It is completely justified because they take your money up front. Everything they release is paid for on their end. There is no risk for them and we're repaid by everything we are talking about in this thread. Special Reserve does and they hold to their dates. Super Rare doesn't sell until they have them on hand. LRG has no excuse. 

 

Even better, the Scott Pilgrim LEs (20,000 of them!) are now in so the chances that and blind boxes are all shipped out by the summer is pretty much nonexistent. 

 

It's the equivalent of wanting a Kit-Kat but not wanting to support Nestle. I 100% agree with you that if people dislike LRG's practices they should vote with their wallets or buy digital. However, FOMO is very powerful, and the fact that they're the only way to get physical copies of these games more often than not puts people in a bind and further frustrates them.

You, uh, know Hershey makes Kit-Kats, right? This kind of makes your analogy better somehow if not intentional.

 

I'm like you. I buy games to play. All my LRG games are open, too.

I still don't (and never will) buy digital games. I'm fine waiting and don't play games online so FOMO only matters when it's a game I want to play, and LRG (or other publisher or import) is the only way to get it physically.

No physical release for me just means I don't buy or play it. It actually helps make decisions far easier for me. My game purchases have slowed, which just reflects the growing tendency for digital-only releases and the fact that so many games today are less and less interesting for me.

This is me. The only limited games I still have sealed are Super Rare releases because their packaging is a pain in the ass and I wait until I pop the game in.

 

And there's a reason why you, like me, are being less interested in a lot of games - because they are crap! Look at the latest slew of releases detailed in this thread. Shitty gerbage. Not one worth paying the physical upcharge. 

[Tothoro]

You, uh, know Hershey makes Kit-Kats, right? This kind of makes your analogy better somehow if not intentional.

Nestle owns the Kit-Kat brand worldwide, but due to some licensing shenanigans Hershey's makes them in America. I meant it as a subtle jab at how many layers of abstraction/complication there are in video game publishing and production, was wondering if anyone would pick up on it.

[nightc1]

Nestle owns the Kit-Kat brand worldwide, but due to some licensing shenanigans Hershey's makes them in America. I meant it as a subtle jab at how many layers of abstraction/complication there are in video game publishing and production, was wondering if anyone would pick up on it.

The only correct reply should have started with "Give me a break!"

[Tothoro]

The only correct reply should have started with "Give me a break!"

That gave me a hearty chuckle. And here I thought I was the one being clever.

[detsportsfan3]

I wonder how much LRG saves on interest by making people pay up front vs taking out a bank loan...

I can understand some preorders where it's "we need to see how many we sell so we can tell the manufacturer how much to make." But with the blind boxes you literally have the product on hand and are just twiddling your thumbs for three months now while taking the money up front. It's not like Amazon or target where you pay once the item ships.

[portnoyd]

The only correct reply should have started with "Give me a break!"

You win this thread.

[astrotide]

I really like what Limited Run is doing with actually limited titles... like Astro Aqua Kitty today.

 

Since there is a set limited quantity, great job still selling it as a "pre-order" that might ship in 5 months if the stars align and you sacrifice 3 goats under a blood moon. It would make no sense at all to offer it for sale once the product has been received.

 

Fortunately I've been brainwashed to think paying 6 to 12 months before my order ships is totally normal, so I don't see the problem with pre-ordering something with a set quantity.

 

* Furiously checks 2 outstanding orders from 9 months ago... * Nope, they haven't been birthed yet. Could someone refill my mug of cognitive dissonance? It is extra delicious while I'm slicing up all these goats 

[Daniel_Shadow170]

The customer service is trash. That's my issue.

I could solve every customer with issue in two days if I was hired because it's common sense stuff.

Also the website redesign is horrible

[nitrosmob]

Plus I still believe the prices are high. Prices drop for games, and we as CAGs usually buy them when cheaper. I only get stuff I think will be timeless now or is in my very niche visual novel genre. So far that's just the Kunio-kun collection, and maybe I'll get Ender Lillies, but I'd probably just prefer that one on the higher end of a bundle, or an OK amount off. I'll wait and likely forget. It's not too important.