PC Gaming is officially dying [PROOF INSIDE]

When was the last time you saw a PC game on the NDP.

Okay have you ever noticed that in every NPD report, a PC game is nowhere to be found? Why is this? Because PC games don't sell. The majority of PC gamers pirate their games so developers are forced to abandon the PC platform and develop for the one that has zero piracy. The PS3 is the only console with zero piracy and developers are flocking to it around the globe like muslims flock to mecca.

Why develop games for a console where no one buys your games? Activision knows what's up that's why they are dropping support on PC MW2. With Nvidia and ATI dropping out of the hardware race what is there left for PC gaming?

When was the last time you saw a PC game on the NDP.

Okay have you ever noticed that in every NPD report, a PC game is nowhere to be found? Why is this? Because PC games don't sell. The majority of PC gamers pirate their games so developers are forced to abandon the PC platform and develop for the one that has zero piracy. The PS3 is the only console with zero piracy and developers are flocking to it around the globe like muslims flock to mecca.

Why develop games for a console where no one buys your games? Activision knows what's up that's why they are dropping support on PC MW2. With Nvidia and ATI dropping out of the hardware race what is there left for PC gaming?

Aku101

Hermits are gonna kill you *clap, clap, clap-clap-clap*

SteamPannicAtack

NPD doesn't report PC game sales. You fail.

This thread fails.

NPD doesn't report PC game sales. You fail.

789shadow

Why must you put me down.

NPD used to report PC game sales but now they don't that's because PC games don't sell well anymore.

When was the last time you saw a PC game on the NDP.

Okay have you ever noticed that in every NPD report, a PC game is nowhere to be found? Why is this? Because PC games don't sell. The majority of PC gamers pirate their games so developers are forced to abandon the PC platform and develop for the one that has zero piracy. The PS3 is the only console with zero piracy and developers are flocking to it around the globe like muslims flock to mecca.

Why develop games for a console where no one buys your games? Activision knows what's up that's why they are dropping support on PC MW2. With Nvidia and ATI dropping out of the hardware race what is there left for PC gaming?

Aku101

I suggest doing more research before creating these threads.

[QUOTE="789shadow"]

NPD doesn't report PC game sales. You fail.

Aku101

Why must you put me down.

NPD used to report PC game sales but now they don't that's because PC games don't sell well anymore.

No, it's because most PC game sales are now done over digital distribution, which NPD doesn't cover.

Its not. Nothing more to say. No need to show obvious proof to an obvious troll.

[QUOTE="Aku101"]

When was the last time you saw a PC game on the NDP.

Okay have you ever noticed that in every NPD report, a PC game is nowhere to be found? Why is this? Because PC games don't sell. The majority of PC gamers pirate their games so developers are forced to abandon the PC platform and develop for the one that has zero piracy. The PS3 is the only console with zero piracy and developers are flocking to it around the globe like muslims flock to mecca.

Why develop games for a console where no one buys your games? Activision knows what's up that's why they are dropping support on PC MW2. With Nvidia and ATI dropping out of the hardware race what is there left for PC gaming?

jimkabrhel

I suggest doing more research before creating these threads.

On the contrary, then they would stop being hilarious.:P

[QUOTE="789shadow"]

NPD doesn't report PC game sales. You fail.

Aku101

Why must you put me down.

NPD used to report PC game sales but now they don't that's because PC games don't sell well anymore.

When? I don't remember ever seeing them track PC games.

Why must you put me down.

NPD used to report PC game sales but now they don't that's because PC games don't sell well anymore.

Aku101

to complete that thought

...at retail

pc game sales have moved pretty much all online. NPD doesnt report online sales simple as that.

and where did you get nvidia and ATI dropping out of the hardware race?

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[QUOTE="789shadow"]

NPD doesn't report PC game sales. You fail.

Guybrush_3

Why must you put me down.

NPD used to report PC game sales but now they don't that's because PC games don't sell well anymore.

When? I don't remember ever seeing them track PC games.

5 years ago they did.

Anyways just because it's DD doesn't mean anything. NPD refuses to cover it because it's not worth putting it up there. Also why doesn't steam release their numbers?

So, what are the latest figures on retail vs. digital distribution PC sales anyhow? Is there an article backing up that most are done online?

(By the way, if an Xbox 360 game is downloaded "On-demand" or whatever they call it, or a PSP game is downloaded on PSN, those also won't get counted right?)

Not much else to say about this.

Also piracy is a huge factor in the PC gaming demise. Why don't PC gamers buy their games? They love PC gaming so much but they don't support it. It's kind of hypocritical in my opinion.

[QUOTE="789shadow"]

NPD doesn't report PC game sales. You fail.

Aku101

Why must you put me down.

NPD used to report PC game sales but now they don't that's because PC games don't sell well anymore.

Then why do they report PS3 game sales?

5 years ago they did.

Anyways just because it's DD doesn't mean anything. NPD refuses to cover it because it's not worth putting it up there. Also why doesn't steam release their numbers?

Aku101

the developers release the numbers well the publishers and if you think DD sales isnt worth covering then you truely are lost beyond all hope

Also piracy is a huge factor in the PC gaming demise. Why don't PC gamers buy their games? They love PC gaming so much but they don't support it. It's kind of hypocritical in my opinion.

Aku101

PC gaming died 5 years ago :lol: not quite. Here you go TC

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[QUOTE="789shadow"]

NPD doesn't report PC game sales. You fail.

treedoor

Why must you put me down.

NPD used to report PC game sales but now they don't that's because PC games don't sell well anymore.

Then why do they report PS3 game sales?

Because pS3 games sell well of course, PC games don't. Again what about piracy? PC gamers don't support their platform it's quite a shame.

Also piracy is a huge factor in the PC gaming demise. Why don't PC gamers buy their games? They love PC gaming so much but they don't support it. It's kind of hypocritical in my opinion.

Aku101

With DD sales going strong, that would suggest that piracy isn't as damaging or rampant as you suggest. Without links supporting you, not much to stand on.

[QUOTE="Aku101"]

Also piracy is a huge factor in the PC gaming demise. Why don't PC gamers buy their games? They love PC gaming so much but they don't support it. It's kind of hypocritical in my opinion.

PannicAtack

The majority are though and it's really hurting sales as developer have been mentioning for years.

Because pS3 games sell well of course, PC games don't. Again what about piracy? PC gamers don't support their platform it's quite a shame.

Aku101

what about piracy?

A. theres no reliable data for all we know those millions of pirated copies could be a single person not likely but possible

B. it doesnt stop the sale of good games

The majority are though and it's really hurting sales as developer have been mentioning for years.

Aku101

the only devs to speak about piracy in relation to 'lost sales' make the most ignorant comments i have heard outside of these forums more so than your comments

I haven't bought a retail game in nearly 2 years now.

All of my purchases these days are digital. Mostly Steam and Impulse.

Many other PC gamers are the same way, which means NPD is fail for tallying PC sales.

I better throw my PC out the window then eh?

The PC will never go back to it's former glory when there wasn't really a dedicated online option like XBL. PSN will never be as good as XBL. All Sony can do is try and make PSN as much like XBL as possible.

Probably one of the worst anti-PC threads I've ever read, and that's saying a LOT.

[QUOTE="treedoor"]

[QUOTE="Aku101"]

Why must you put me down.

NPD used to report PC game sales but now they don't that's because PC games don't sell well anymore.

Aku101

Then why do they report PS3 game sales?

Because pS3 games sell well of course, PC games don't. Again what about piracy? PC gamers don't support their platform it's quite a shame.

So why do the 360 and Wii dominate the PS3 in software sales if you can pirate the games easily?

Proof PC gaming is not dying

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=27086766&tag=topics;title

Probably one of the worst anti-PC threads I've ever read, and that's saying a LOT.

steve17989

I don't think anyone will beat wok7's threads. "PC sucks. You always here about 720 this and 1080 that with consoles. Why don't you hear about that with PCs?"

This thread fails.

garland51

this.

Ok then what are the numbers for DD sales? Why aren't they being released? Not many people still buy from steam. Most people buy from retail and PC gaming is the smallest platform for gaming with the smallest userbase. DD has not yet fully taken off so I doubt many people use DD to purchase PC games.

[QUOTE="steve17989"]

Probably one of the worst anti-PC threads I've ever read, and that's saying a LOT.

Guybrush_3

I don't think anyone will beat wok7's threads. "PC sucks. You always here about 720 this and 1080 that with consoles. Why don't you hear about that with PCs?"

Ok then what are the numbers for DD sales? Why aren't they being released? Not many people still buy from steam. Most people buy from retail and PC gaming is the smallest platform for gaming with the smallest userbase. DD has not yet fully taken off so I doubt many people use DD to purchase PC games.

Aku101

Retail hardly even carries PC games anymore. You fail again.

Ok then what are the numbers for DD sales? Why aren't they being released? Not many people still buy from steam. Most people buy from retail and PC gaming is the smallest platform for gaming with the smallest userbase. DD has not yet fully taken off so I doubt many people use DD to purchase PC games.

Aku101

the earth is flat

oh wait i thought we were making stuff up

Ok then what are the numbers for DD sales? Why aren't they being released? Not many people still buy from steam. Most people buy from retail and PC gaming is the smallest platform for gaming with the smallest userbase. DD has not yet fully taken off so I doubt many people use DD to purchase PC games.

Aku101

Cool proof, totally 100% true. Why do you think PC games don't get shelf space in shops anymo-

Wait a minute....

*recalls a time recently when I was in a SUPERMARKET, not even a shop that specifically sells video games*

THEY DO!

Jesus Christ ... use your head.

Ok then what are the numbers for DD sales? Why aren't they being released? Not many people still buy from steam. Most people buy from retail and PC gaming is the smallest platform for gaming with the smallest userbase. DD has not yet fully taken off so I doubt many people use DD to purchase PC games.

Aku101

Actually, PC gaming features the largest userbase globally. And PC gaming revenue has been rising, mostly due to the migration to DD over retail.

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Ok then what are the numbers for DD sales? Why aren't they being released? Not many people still buy from steam. Most people buy from retail and PC gaming is the smallest platform for gaming with the smallest userbase. DD has not yet fully taken off so I doubt many people use DD to purchase PC games.

789shadow

Retail hardly even carries PC games anymore. You fail again.

Why is that? It's because hardly anyone buys PC games. What's the point of shelving something that no one is going to buy.

Ok then what are the numbers for DD sales? Why aren't they being released? Not many people still buy from steam. Most people buy from retail and PC gaming is the smallest platform for gaming with the smallest userbase. DD has not yet fully taken off so I doubt many people use DD to purchase PC games.

Aku101

prove it

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[QUOTE="Aku101"]

Ok then what are the numbers for DD sales? Why aren't they being released? Not many people still buy from steam. Most people buy from retail and PC gaming is the smallest platform for gaming with the smallest userbase. DD has not yet fully taken off so I doubt many people use DD to purchase PC games.

Aku101

Retail hardly even carries PC games anymore. You fail again.

Why is that? It's because hardly anyone buys PC games. What's the point of shelving something that no one is going to buy.

No, it's because 1. Most PC game sales occur through digital distribution and 2. PC games don't make trade in money.

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[QUOTE="789shadow"]

Retail hardly even carries PC games anymore. You fail again.

789shadow

Why is that? It's because hardly anyone buys PC games. What's the point of shelving something that no one is going to buy.

No, it's because 1. Most PC game sales occur through digital distribution and 2. PC games don't make trade in money.

Ok if they all occur in DD then surely we must have numbers? How come they don't release it. Show me some sales numbers pls.