Telltale Games

Onkel · 07/17/2009, 07:23 am

As a swede or european customer, what are the pro's and con's with ordering Tales of Monkey Island complete pack from telltalegames vs steam?
I bought it from this site today.
Based on my calculations it's cheaper on telltale
$34.99 (274 SEK) vs 32.99€ (364 SEK or $46,49)

And download speed is faster on Steam.

On steam you doesn't get the DVD edition?
Is each episode released at the same time?

This is just confusing.

TheMandingo · 07/17/2009, 07:29 am

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Originally Posted by Onkel

As a swede or european customer, what are the pro's and con's with ordering Tales of Monkey Island complete pack from telltalegames vs steam?
I bought it from this site today.
Based on my calculations it's cheaper on telltale
$34.99 (274 SEK) vs 32.99€ (364 SEK or $46,49)

And download speed is faster on Steam.

On steam you doesn't get the DVD edition?
Is each episode released at the same time?

This is just confusing.

Each site will tell you what you get with them, dude. If I remember correctly, the Steam version will come with a free Episode 1 of Wallace & Gromit. The Telltale version is a free episode of your choice, of any game. The Telltale version will allow you to get a DVD at the end for the price of shipping. Those of us who pre-ordered in time also get a special edition DVD slipcase.

*DjNDB* · 07/17/2009, 08:11 am

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Originally Posted by TheMandingo

The Telltale version is a free episode of your choice, of any game.

I think that's not the case anymore. After release there was a note in the store that it is a limited offer for one week. Now this note has disappeared.

werpu · 07/17/2009, 08:15 am

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Originally Posted by TheMandingo

Each site will tell you what you get with them, dude. If I remember correctly, the Steam version will come with a free Episode 1 of Wallace & Gromit. The Telltale version is a free episode of your choice, of any game. The Telltale version will allow you to get a DVD at the end for the price of shipping. Those of us who pre-ordered in time also get a special edition DVD slipcase.

I think Telltale is also cheaper since Steam usually is 1$ == 1€ while TTG does a proper currency conversion!

*DjNDB* · 07/17/2009, 08:24 am

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Originally Posted by werpu

I think Telltale is also cheaper since Steam usually is 1$ == 1€ while TTG does a proper currency conversion!

Actually it is not TTG that does the conversion. They just bill in $, although the W&G Full Season page is the only place i've seen stating that explicitly.
I just pay via paypal and they convert it using something close to the current $ exchange rate.

Shmeh · 07/17/2009, 08:42 am

The free episode offer has also ended on steam, so there is no free episode for either purchase method. I recommend buying it from TTG instead of steam. The cheaper price and option for getting the DVD later are a much better offer than faster download speeds.

*DjNDB* · 07/17/2009, 08:54 am

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Originally Posted by Shmeh

The cheaper price and option for getting the DVD later are a much better offer than faster download speeds.

What are the download speeds on Steam and TTG in your cases?
I had no problems yet, but my connection has just ~5 Mbit/s anyway.

Shmeh · 07/17/2009, 08:59 am

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Originally Posted by DjNDB

What are the download speeds on Steam and TTG in your cases?
I had no problems yet, but my connection has just ~5 Mbit/s anyway.

I was basing my comment on the price and download speed on the OP.

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Originally Posted by Onkel

Based on my calculations it's cheaper on telltale
$34.99 (274 SEK) vs 32.99€ (364 SEK or $46,49)

And download speed is faster on Steam.

hansschmucker · 07/17/2009, 09:03 am

I've got 16mbit (in Germany) and both Steam and Telltale used it about 75%. Anyway, TTG has the better price and no dependency on the steam client, so what's to think about? Even if there was a significant difference in download speed, we're talking about 200MB here, not 5GB.

*DjNDB* · 07/17/2009, 09:09 am

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Originally Posted by hansschmucker

I've got 16mbit (in Germany) and both Steam and Telltale used it about 75%. Anyway, TTG has the better price and no dependency on the steam client, so what's to think about? Even if there was a significant difference in download speed, we're talking about 200MB here, not 5GB.

Thanks, I think so too. Furthermore it's only once per month.

SHODANFreeman · 07/17/2009, 09:48 am

I always buy from TTG because I love getting the dvds at the end of the season, plus they make more money from direct sales than through Steam.

iamthejuggler · 07/17/2009, 10:03 am

I would have loved the dvd, but steam had the payment options i could use so had to buy from there.

Chris1 · 07/17/2009, 10:07 am

You're probably better off buying from Telltale's site - one less middle man that way.

But personally I think it's nice that Telltale put their games up on Steam.
I mean they didn't have to do, but some people just prefer buying games on Steam and it's nice that Telltale support that.

Gibbeynator · 07/17/2009, 10:32 am

And it's cheaper to buy from Telltale. Telltale games on Steam are $34.99, while they're only $34.95 from Telltale directly.

Mad Mary · 07/17/2009, 10:39 am

I prefer to buy directly from Telltale, too. Another issue is that I have to stay online when playing a game purchased from steam. I don't like that.

*DjNDB* · 07/17/2009, 10:40 am

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Originally Posted by Gibbeynator

And it's cheaper to buy from Telltale. Telltale games on Steam are $34.99, while they're only $34.95 from Telltale directly.

That's the second best comparison I've ever seen

PariahKing · 07/17/2009, 10:41 am

There's an offline mode for Steam.

werpu · 07/17/2009, 10:42 am

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Originally Posted by DjNDB

That's the second best comparison I've ever seen

Well it depends, if you buy from Europe the picture is quite different... Steam usually does a 1:1 conversion which means a 30-40% price hike over the dollar price. So buying over Telltale directly is way cheaper!

*DjNDB* · 07/17/2009, 11:05 am

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Originally Posted by werpu

Well it depends, if you buy from Europe the picture is quite different... Steam usually does a 1:1 conversion which means a 30-40% price hike over the dollar price. So buying over Telltale directly is way cheaper!

I know, and that's why that $ vs $ comparison was missing the point and funny

Thriftweed Fancy Pants · 07/17/2009, 05:19 pm

I've read before that I can't activate TMI on Steam (I bought it from TTG).

Do you think this might change in the future?

It would be nice to be able to add TMI to my games (not just add a shortcut).

Maybe the DVD could have an activation key? That would rock my socks off.

07/17/2009, 07:23 am	#1
Onkel Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 28	Telltalegames vs Steam? Purchase As a swede or european customer, what are the pro's and con's with ordering Tales of Monkey Island complete pack from telltalegames vs steam? I bought it from this site today. Based on my calculations it's cheaper on telltale $34.99 (274 SEK) vs 32.99€ (364 SEK or $46,49) And download speed is faster on Steam. On steam you doesn't get the DVD edition? Is each episode released at the same time? This is just confusing.

07/17/2009, 10:39 am	#15
Mad Mary Adventurer and Dreamer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dreamy Island or in Hell Posts: 157	I prefer to buy directly from Telltale, too. Another issue is that I have to stay online when playing a game purchased from steam. I don't like that. __________________ Eeew... a signature! I hate signatures. They shiver me timbers.

07/17/2009, 10:41 am	#17
PariahKing I Have Arrived Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,327	There's an offline mode for Steam. __________________ It's OK to eat fish - they don't have any feelings.

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07/17/2009, 08:42 am	#6
Shmeh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 324	The free episode offer has also ended on steam, so there is no free episode for either purchase method. I recommend buying it from TTG instead of steam. The cheaper price and option for getting the DVD later are a much better offer than faster download speeds.

07/17/2009, 09:03 am	#9
hansschmucker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 945	I've got 16mbit (in Germany) and both Steam and Telltale used it about 75%. Anyway, TTG has the better price and no dependency on the steam client, so what's to think about? Even if there was a significant difference in download speed, we're talking about 200MB here, not 5GB.

07/17/2009, 09:48 am	#11
SHODANFreeman Mute Ruler of Insects Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,741	I always buy from TTG because I love getting the dvds at the end of the season, plus they make more money from direct sales than through Steam.

07/17/2009, 10:03 am	#12
iamthejuggler Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	I would have loved the dvd, but steam had the payment options i could use so had to buy from there.

07/17/2009, 10:07 am	#13
Chris1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 213	You're probably better off buying from Telltale's site - one less middle man that way. But personally I think it's nice that Telltale put their games up on Steam. I mean they didn't have to do, but some people just prefer buying games on Steam and it's nice that Telltale support that.

07/17/2009, 10:32 am	#14
Gibbeynator Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,156	And it's cheaper to buy from Telltale. Telltale games on Steam are $34.99, while they're only $34.95 from Telltale directly.

07/17/2009, 05:19 pm	#20
Thriftweed Fancy Pants Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 713	I've read before that I can't activate TMI on Steam (I bought it from TTG). Do you think this might change in the future? It would be nice to be able to add TMI to my games (not just add a shortcut). Maybe the DVD could have an activation key? That would rock my socks off.