IL-2 going Steam-powered

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Originally Posted by Makabi

it informs a larger amount of people about the existence of IL-2. believe it or not, it's really not that well known outside of the sim communities.

I suppose the question then is:

can gamers be made to want a simulation that is no longer supported by it's developer because that developer is actively working on a replacement for the same sim that the gamers are being asked to buy?


This is like being asked to buy a system that the salesman tells you upfront is obsolete, and he is both expecting you to buy it AND become convinced that this obsolete system is so good, the replacement for it is worth buying

Tall order, my friend. 1C:Maddox Games is not overly concerned about selling it's old obsolete game. I should think they'd prefer you buy the new one- Storm of War

This is a UbiSoft deal to squeeze more dollars out of a lame duck. The effect can be exactly the opposite of what you suggest:

"This russian developer makes crap, just look at this old thing I bought! It's hard to play, and the sounds suck. How does a mission end? I can't raise my landing gear! the devs don't support it anymore even though I just bought it! And now they think I'm buying their NEW version in 6 months? Baloney!"

Sounds like another UbiSoft homerun to me...gamers will not like the sim in the majority of cases. Have they ever?? I've been playing PC sims since the early '80s. What does the sales results tell me?

Sims don't sell well