Comments on: World of Goo, Aquaria devs announce pay-anything charity game bundle http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Fri, 24 May 2013 10:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-778246 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-778246 there is an easter egg if you type in 0.00 as the donated amount there is an easter egg if you type in 0.00 as the donated amount

]]> By: togi http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777744 togi Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777744 "I guess they were dissapointed with the $0.12 average, I know I am." That's sad indeed, though the average is now up to $7.59, and they've already raised over $43,000, so something seems to be going right. Of course, that's still a lot lower than $80 for the full set, but then that's the weirdness of economics - this stuff is 'worth' more, but is currently earning $43,000+ more than it would have done with people buying well below its 'worth'. And with 6 days to go, I dare say things will turn out pretty good for them. I wonder how stable this sales model is - it brought Radiohead etc quite a lot of money, but people seem reluctant to switch to it in the long-term. This deal is just a short-term offer. Does anybody have any good links to analysis of this model and why people choose against it for everyday sales of art? “I guess they were dissapointed with the $0.12 average, I know I am.”

That’s sad indeed, though the average is now up to $7.59, and they’ve already raised over $43,000, so something seems to be going right. Of course, that’s still a lot lower than $80 for the full set, but then that’s the weirdness of economics – this stuff is ‘worth’ more, but is currently earning $43,000+ more than it would have done with people buying well below its ‘worth’. And with 6 days to go, I dare say things will turn out pretty good for them.

I wonder how stable this sales model is – it brought Radiohead etc quite a lot of money, but people seem reluctant to switch to it in the long-term. This deal is just a short-term offer. Does anybody have any good links to analysis of this model and why people choose against it for everyday sales of art?

]]> By: zuvembi http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777491 zuvembi Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777491 It's a fairly amazing sale, especially since it's cross-platform. I already have a couple of these on Steam, but I bought it so I could get Linux and Mac copies. It’s a fairly amazing sale, especially since it’s cross-platform. I already have a couple of these on Steam, but I bought it so I could get Linux and Mac copies.

]]> By: Brandon Boyer http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777500 Brandon Boyer Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777500 The not-private-draft video should be up soon, sorry about the mixup! The not-private-draft video should be up soon, sorry about the mixup!

]]> By: thequickbrownfox http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777775 thequickbrownfox Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777775 The Penumbra series of games are the most immersive, and scariest, experiences you will ever have in front of a computer screen. The Penumbra series of games are the most immersive, and scariest, experiences you will ever have in front of a computer screen.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-782132 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-782132 Actually, the easter egg appears for any amount under $1. Negative amounts don't work, though... Actually, the easter egg appears for any amount under $1. Negative amounts don’t work, though…

]]> By: cory http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-778041 cory Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-778041 I gave 30.05. Bossy bitches trying to tell me how much to give, I'll show them. I gave 30.05. Bossy bitches trying to tell me how much to give, I’ll show them.

]]> By: Jake http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-778303 Jake Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-778303 Pretty cool. I paid $30 and have been waiting for instructions on download the games. What do I do? Pretty cool. I paid $30 and have been waiting for instructions on download the games. What do I do?

]]> By: AceJohnny http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777819 AceJohnny Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777819 I like how the amount box had a 29.95 'ghost' amount in it before I clicked it. The suggestion worked for me :) I expect other people might find it annoying though I like how the amount box had a 29.95 ‘ghost’ amount in it before I clicked it. The suggestion worked for me :)

I expect other people might find it annoying though

]]> By: gabrielm http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-778080 gabrielm Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-778080 The total just flew past $100,000 with a top sale of $500... and BOOM goes the dynamite! The total just flew past $100,000 with a top sale of $500… and BOOM goes the dynamite!

]]> By: greytone http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777575 greytone Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777575 "step one: cut a hole in the box!" I'll be buying these as soon as I get home. Thanks BB! “step one: cut a hole in the box!”

I’ll be buying these as soon as I get home. Thanks BB!

]]> By: haz http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-783217 haz Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-783217 I bought this last week and just saw an email that Samorost 2 has been added to the bundle .. fabulous work peoples :) I bought this last week and just saw an email that Samorost 2 has been added to the bundle .. fabulous work peoples :)

]]> By: jacord http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-778110 jacord Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-778110 Thanks once again for the heads up on a good deal, BB! Thanks once again for the heads up on a good deal, BB!

]]> By: kimnbri http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777622 kimnbri Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777622 these are games I have seen and been interested in but never gotten. Thanks guys; and my $$$ went to the developers. these are games I have seen and been interested in but never gotten. Thanks guys; and my $$$ went to the developers.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-778140 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-778140 oh yay! not since the days of ID passing first person shooters for naught but a passed hat have i seen such a beautiful wonderful idea! those lucky kids will bask in the glow of LCD karma and we get smiles on our faces and interesting whims to ponder on our pillows when day is done.. thanks devs...really! (yeah, i got mine!) oh yay! not since the days of ID passing first person shooters for naught but a passed hat have i seen such a beautiful wonderful idea! those lucky kids will bask in the glow of LCD karma and we get smiles on our faces and interesting whims to ponder on our pillows when day is done.. thanks devs…really! (yeah, i got mine!)

]]> By: Von Haus http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777637 Von Haus Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777637 I see they've removed the "Current Average" from the form and replaced it with suggestions 10, 20.50 and 100. I guess they were dissapointed with the $0.12 average, I know I am. I see they’ve removed the “Current Average” from the form and replaced it with suggestions 10, 20.50 and 100.

I guess they were dissapointed with the $0.12 average, I know I am.

]]> By: invictus http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777424 invictus Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777424 That's pretty damned cool! That’s pretty damned cool!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777427 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777427 Great idea, but any idea how and when they are delivered? Overseas? Great idea, but any idea how and when they are delivered? Overseas?

]]> By: jabberwocky42 http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777431 jabberwocky42 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777431 I bought World of Goo last year through the Macheist bundle - it's a good game for a lazy afternoon or two. This new bundle looks pretty awesome - I'll probably split the cost evenly between the developers and the charity. I bought World of Goo last year through the Macheist bundle – it’s a good game for a lazy afternoon or two. This new bundle looks pretty awesome – I’ll probably split the cost evenly between the developers and the charity.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-783320 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-783320 Marvel executive vice president Ira Rubenstein says that the comics company has been experimenting in-depth with Flash games (not to be confused with games about DC's The Flash), and that it's looking to bring some of its most popular online minigames to console download services. The comic book company's strategy in terms of gaming was "like a TV pilot system," he told an audience at <a href="http://www.oyuncetveli.org/">kral oyun</a> today's LA Games Conference. Marvel executive vice president Ira Rubenstein says that the comics company has been experimenting in-depth with Flash games (not to be confused with games about DC’s The Flash), and that it’s looking to bring some of its most popular online minigames to console download services. The comic book company’s strategy in terms of gaming was “like a TV pilot system,” he told an audience at kral oyun today’s LA Games Conference.

]]> By: harpdevil http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777442 harpdevil Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777442 What a fantastic deal! I'm a big fan of Aquaria, and suggested it be ported to the Playstation Network under their indie developer scheme. The creator said he was happy for it to be ported but didn't want to be the one to do the work - so any budding, Aquaria-loving developers would have my thanks! I think it would be pretty lucrative on there actually, a beautiful blend of Ecco the Dolphin and Soul Reaver 1. What a fantastic deal!
I’m a big fan of Aquaria, and suggested it be ported to the Playstation Network under their indie developer scheme. The creator said he was happy for it to be ported but didn’t want to be the one to do the work – so any budding, Aquaria-loving developers would have my thanks!

I think it would be pretty lucrative on there actually, a beautiful blend of Ecco the Dolphin and Soul Reaver 1.

]]> By: cigarettes http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777449 cigarettes Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777449 I own 3 of 5 already, and played 4 of these already. However, this bundle is incredibly awesome and I shall partake in it. Doesn't hurt that it is for charity. Depending on how long it runs I may make two purchases. I own 3 of 5 already, and played 4 of these already. However, this bundle is incredibly awesome and I shall partake in it. Doesn’t hurt that it is for charity. Depending on how long it runs I may make two purchases.

]]> By: hinges http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777454 hinges Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777454 I preordered World of Goo way back when, but I guess they've just twisted my arm into buying it again. I kinda wish there was a way to choose how your payment is split between the developers, since Edmund McMillen's Gish is probably 60% of the reason I'm buying this, and as I said, I've already paid 2D Boy $20. I preordered World of Goo way back when, but I guess they’ve just twisted my arm into buying it again. I kinda wish there was a way to choose how your payment is split between the developers, since Edmund McMillen’s Gish is probably 60% of the reason I’m buying this, and as I said, I’ve already paid 2D Boy $20.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777711 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777711 PC is a misnomer here - A [P]ersonal [C]omputer is something that all three of the supported operating systems, Windows, Linux, and OSX, run on. PC is a misnomer here – A [P]ersonal [C]omputer is something that all three of the supported operating systems, Windows, Linux, and OSX, run on.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777456 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777456 If you click to play the video, it says "This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender's friend request." If you click to play the video, it says “This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender’s friend request.”

]]> By: wylkyn http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777459 wylkyn Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777459 Great deal. I bought it. Gotta love the DRM-free cross-platform software, and the money going straight to those who deserve it! Great deal. I bought it. Gotta love the DRM-free cross-platform software, and the money going straight to those who deserve it!

]]> By: SamSam http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-778739 SamSam Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-778739 @Jake: I got an email from Wolfire Games within seconds of placing my order with a download link. Are you certain the email didn't get caught by your spam filter or something? I also paid with Google Checkout -- don't know if maybe that processes faster or something. I'm hoping that the line "Please save this email so that you can download the games again whenever you'd like in the future" is legit. I bought this now, but am waiting on a new computer that should arrive in a week before downloading. My poor lappy has only a few megabytes left as it is, so I don't want to put anything else on it yet. @Jake: I got an email from Wolfire Games within seconds of placing my order with a download link. Are you certain the email didn’t get caught by your spam filter or something? I also paid with Google Checkout — don’t know if maybe that processes faster or something.

I’m hoping that the line “Please save this email so that you can download the games again whenever you’d like in the future” is legit. I bought this now, but am waiting on a new computer that should arrive in a week before downloading. My poor lappy has only a few megabytes left as it is, so I don’t want to put anything else on it yet.

]]> By: 13tales http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-778997 13tales Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-778997 Huh. Nearly 4am here. Memory is hazy, but I think I just played Lugaru for 4 hours straight. Damn that is some fun combat right there. Huh. Nearly 4am here. Memory is hazy, but I think I just played Lugaru for 4 hours straight. Damn that is some fun combat right there.

]]> By: invictus http://boingboing.net/2010/05/04/humble-indie-bundle.html#comment-777468 invictus Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-777468 Interesting. "This video is private." ? Interesting.
“This video is private.”

?

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