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    Avatar of Darkrockslizer
    Comment by Darkrockslizer
    16:23 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Well, without this freeware campaign it would have been "just another eroge" nobody would even notice. They've got to make it stand out somehow...

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    Avatar of Kaze Fira
    Comment by Kaze Fira
    16:26 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    But you can get almost anything free

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    Avatar of Lilith
    Comment by Lilith
    16:44 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Legally free and just "free" are two completely different things, like Darkrockslizer said, this is good advertising, I'm pretty sure they'll also be accepting donations, like some music authors have been doing for a while now.

    Comment by Anonymous
    20:13 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm liking this companies new marketing approach... I might just go donate.

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    Comment by Ischemia
    21:42 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Since you managed to mention a 'marketing approach': can you spot the Pepsi insert?

    As far as I remember, this approach didn't work for MMO's (CoH, MO), however I am not in a position to judge whether or not it worked for the Pizza Hut anime :>

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    Comment by mtallmen_184
    01:18 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm sure a lot of people bought Pizza Hut after seeing C.C. eating it.

    Comment by Anonymous
    03:47 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Well, they're making figma of the heroines. And as I'm sure you all know, figma sell really well and make alot of money. So honestly it's no surprise that this is free.
    But it could also be said that MaxFac is just that kickass.

    Avatar of Sevodax
    Comment by Sevodax
    05:18 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Me wants! (~*_*)~

    Sevodax

    Comment by Anonymous
    07:32 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    @21:42 13/02/2010

    There's a Back to the Future poster in one of the shots as well, pretty sure they wont be getting paid for that.

    Looks like they just chose to use real world references for immersion rather than inventing brands. People don't normally do that for fear of legal trouble, but they're unlikely to get sued or anything. Why sue someone that's advertising your stuff for free? :)

    Comment by Anonymous
    08:20 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Correction, its 'BACK FUTURE' no legal issues there.

    Avatar of Myballz
    Comment by Myballz
    13:31 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Its a free game :D!

    Comment by Anonymous
    23:38 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    But but can someone host it on a proxy? ;;_;;

    Comment by Anonymous
    09:32 16/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    A company can take issue over the nature of the content their brands are associated with, is the only problem.
    If they have no problem with it, sure, it's free advertising.

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    Comment by CoreFlood
    17:09 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    what do you mean almost?

    Avatar of Shanyy
    Comment by Shanyy
    17:19 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Everything, but 3D Woman.

    Comment by Anonymous
    18:29 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Speak for yourself

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    Comment by Anonymous
    21:54 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    it's Japan, where otakus will buy virtually anything else the company sells in the market, especially those with "limited" or "special edition" or "collector items" tag with it (in a bulk even).

    the games were free so many people will try, hopefully madly in love with it, and buy anything the company throws at them.

    they already starts with figma, and if the popularity can reach the level of Clannad/K-on/Haruhi, fans will buy even the developers urine if it's named, packed and marketed well.

    Comment by Anonymous
    23:45 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    This annon speaks truth.

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    Comment by BlaqCat
    03:31 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    It's my opinion that it depends on what type of characters they have in the game. I'm guessing they have a lot of confidence that the characters will endear themselves to otaku well enough to bring about the scenario you mention.

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    Comment by Anonymous
    16:57 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    pretty smart move imo

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    Avatar of Yoshii-kun
    Comment by Yoshii-kun
    18:50 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    On...the...26th...March...2010...free...galge... done!

    Another reminder with post-it!

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    Comment by Anonymous
    23:06 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    >pretty smart move

    >i might just go donate

    Max Factory Marketing Executive : GREAT SUCCESS!!!

    Avatar of Harukou Fuseki
    Comment by Harukou Fuseki
    04:11 16/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Give him my compliment.

    Comment by Anonymous
    21:41 20/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    1. Sell free eroge
    2. ???？
    3。 PROFIT!

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    Avatar of Vespertine Aspergerian Nincompoop
    Comment by Vespertine Aspergerian Nincompoop
    17:22 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Brilliant. O o

    Even if the game is terrible it might still be a success like the way the wii was.

    I think I need to take note of this.

    Reply to Jakuryusei
    Avatar of BlaqCat
    Comment by BlaqCat
    22:56 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Very smart move to garner attention for the game. As to whether it would be noticed or not if it wasn't free, well, who knows. "just another eroge" type games often amaze me by getting followings (for the characters), and later, anime series.

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    Avatar of Ramen-sama
    Comment by Ramen-sama
    16:23 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    potential win there! a few girls are just my type.

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    Comment by Anonymous
    19:21 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    They just better not be second hand >:(

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    Avatar of Miroku74
    Comment by Miroku74
    21:55 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm almost certain there were many *ahem* 'late nights at the office' for the game programmers.

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    Comment by Anonymous
    23:02 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Does fapping with two hands count?

    Comment by Anonymous
    15:44 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    yes, but the real question is, does fapping with three hands count?

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    Avatar of Koyoto_Shadow
    Comment by Koyoto_Shadow
    16:29 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    If nothing else, this is a great move to get a huge amount of exposure for the company. Hopefully that will mean their next release will be really big. That being said, the side-market of merchandise for big games like this is huge, so I'm sure they have an angle in that as well...

    X&V,
    K.D.S.

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    Comment by Anonymous
    19:48 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Looks like Max Factory is trying to diversify their portfolios and branch into the eroge market. But I gotta say the figures for this game aren't really up to par with their offers. Hopefully things will work out for them.

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    Comment by deadbeat
    16:30 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    the other ero-ge companies will probably be up in arms over this. MaxFactory might be ruining the entire market with this new system of sales as they are capable (by virtue of being a figure manufacturer) to profit by the (estimated) large increase in figure which acts as a compensation for the loss in revenue due to working on the ero-ge as well as selling it for a price.

    By distributing this ero-ge for free online, they can ensure that as many people who do not get access to ANY eroge in the past can get access to this one. With figures distribution channels already being secured (otacute/amiami/hlj/hobbysearch etc etc), they can basically enjoy a large surge in sales.

    What this means for other ero-ge companies is that their only and primary source of revenue is being diminished and probably taken over by a new entry to the market. What this means for diversity and an healthy competition in the market is pretty damning as basically there is competition on un-even ground now.

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    Comment by deadbeat
    16:33 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    The other ero-ge companies will probably be up in arms over this. MaxFactory might be ruining the entire market with this new system of sales as they are capable (by virtue of being a figure manufacturer) to profit by the (estimated) large increase in figures sales which acts as a compensation for the loss in revenue due to working on the ero-ge as well as in not selling it for a price.

    By distributing this ero-ge for free online, they can ensure that as many people who do not get access to ANY eroge in the past can get access to this one. With figures distribution channels already being secured (otacute/amiami/hlj/hobbysearch etc etc), they can basically enjoy a large surge in sales.

    What this means for other ero-ge companies is that their only and primary source of revenue is being diminished and probably taken over by a new entry to the market. What this means for diversity and an healthy competition in the market is pretty damning as basically there is competition on uneven ground now.

    You might say, "oh, the cheaper the better" or "who cares, its free" or even "who cares about competition", but this just set the stage like a moe-blob situation in anime where there is pretty much 0 creativity and 0 motivation to innovate or produce something revolutionary once MaxFactory has cornered the market or saturated it enough that everyone is sick of it.

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    Comment by Anonymous
    01:45 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Not so sure about such a calamity scenario. You can be sure that the other game companies are going to analyze the economic soundness of this new trend that MaxFactory has given birth here. If it works I'm sure there will be more than one "strategic merging" or alliances to to follow (A "TypeSmile" or "Goodmoon" anyone?).

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    Comment by Anonymous
    16:35 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Is that a pepsi I see?

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    Comment by H-Ero
    16:36 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    This looks very generic. Even if it is free, I'm not going to waste my time playing something like this when there are many better eroge out there.

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    Comment by Anonymous
    00:06 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Can you recommend some? :D

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    Comment by Rindoro
    16:39 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    did someone say FREE?!
    :P

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    Comment by Anonymous
    16:44 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    it says gratis!

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    Comment by Anonymous
    21:33 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    banzai gratis!
    LoL

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    Comment by Anonymous
    07:15 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Right, Gratis et Amore Dei :P

    Comment by Anonymous
    18:36 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Lol, gratis = free in Swedish.

    Comment by Anonymous
    22:50 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    gratis = free in spanish

    and i think it was put there thinking in spanish not swedish

    Avatar of Saten
    Comment by Saten
    23:12 14/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Gratis means Free in both Swedish and Spanish.
    also, the "se" in "se.kirara" sounds more like Swedish in this case.

    Avatar of Harukou Fuseki
    Comment by Harukou Fuseki
    04:22 16/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Heh, also...

    Gratis = free in Indonesian.

    Comment by Anonymous
    21:56 20/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    Gratis IS free in ENGLISH.

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    Avatar of Rinfinite
    Comment by Rinfinite
    16:42 13/02/2010 # ! Neutral (0)

    I can see myself pursuing that Meganekko. Gotta love that hairstyle and red-framed glasses.

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